Yamhill County Press Association Formed
Newspaper men of Yamhill county met in McMinnville to organize a permanent body. The session elected G. B. Martin president and T. E. Van Orsdal vice president with C. C. Hammerly as secretary and treasurer as they approve a constitution and bylaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill County
McMinnville
Telephone, Register
News-Reporter
Sheridan Sun
North Yamhill Record
Dayton Optimist
The
Graphic
Ownel
Emporary
Young
Sun
Martin
Telephone Register
Yamhill
Oregon
T. E. van Orsdal
C. C. Hammerly
Joe Meek Traveled With No Money Across the Nation
Oregon student H C Merriman recounts Joe Meek’s moneyless journey from Oregon to St Louis and Cincinnati. Meek charmed crowds as envoy extraordinary, dodging payments by feigning importance, dining on venison and bear meat, and ultimately securing settlement of his bill with help from President Polk’s private secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Merriman
University of Oregon
Joe Meek
Washington
Oregon Territory
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Meek
Joseph L. Meek
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Sam
Washington, D.C
Megro
Polk
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in Bronze
Circular sent to G A R Posts advocating bronze tablets of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address 24x25 inches with seven Corps badges outlines. Calls on school superintendents and citizens to donate and place tablets in schools and post halls nationwide to honor those who died for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Union
Navy
Lincoln
Grand Army of the Republic
Eilers Demonstration Piano Sale at Bargain Prices
Morning May 24 sale offers entire stock of new pianos and pianolas at wholesale prices from makers including Schuman Jacob Doll Marshall & Wendall and Pianolas. Highlights include $197 for a $300 piano and $290 for a $500 piano with guarantees, trade-ins welcome, and an extra song souvenir for Friday visitors. Real estate transfers listed in Yamhill County follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuman
Jacob Doll
Marshall & Wendall
Baily Bals
Pianolas
Foster & Co
Eilers Bros
Eilers
Property Auction Notice on Donation Land Claim
A notice describes an auction of a donation land claim owned by Henry and wife. The property lies south of a stake on the south bound line with measurements of ten and twenty chains from the corner, then south to the north line. GEO. C. CHRISTENSON, referee.
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Henry
Henry Noble
Silverware Certainties and Engraving Offer at Bell Phone
A local advert promises silverware certainty with stamped reputable quality and artistic design. Engraving is offered at no extra charge, with pickup near the Post Office and contact via Bell Phone store 386.
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Postoffice
Bell Phone Store
Warning on Breakdown Risks and Safe Travel Advice
A cautionary note warns that a vehicle breakdown can happen at any time and pedestrians may be forced to walk home. It urges readers to avoid relying on others for safety and to prepare alternatives for personal security.
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Eiler
Tue Elmers Pruano Hovse
Newberg
Buckley’s Confectionery
Serted
Yamhill County Abstract Company
Geb Dethering
J C Nichols
Dayton
W Cooke
Harley’s
Pressed Brick Co
Pace Brick Co
Newberg Pressed Brick Co
Pacific Pace Brick Co
Ac Inc
GM Perkins
J Chaplin Bik
LaFayette
C P Nelson
Geldard
Carlton
Coleman
W Nelson
H J Hughson
M J Olds
AK Olds
SE Hill
M E Rei
BH Miller
Hutchens
Andrew Hervey
I McKern
Admr
J R Edwards
R Armstrong
Louisa Cain
F K Heider
Usto
Henry H Simms
C C Ferguson
Mary E Nesbit
Deskins
M Graves
J Grissen
John Auer
Kirk P
A Fundman
Paul Fundman
Frank H Akers
John S Jonor
Layfield
Geo. C. Christenson
T. B. Cummings
Page & Keystone
Wright-White
Feed and Implement House
Cc. F. Held
W. P. Heacock & Son
Newberg Sash & Door Factory
Gonian
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