County fair nostalgia and plans for McMinnville exhibit
A nostalgic look at the county fair shows its evolution from the bicycle and horse-drawn gear to automobiles and modern machinery. The piece notes enduring rivalry and rural pride, then reports McMinnville businessmen forming committees for a county fair with W. T. Macy likely to run it and a Hodson trophy for best eight boxes of varied apples.
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Columbia
Budd
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Collier’s
McMinnville
W. T. Macy
Senator Hodson
Multnomah
Well Irrigation for Small Farms Booklet Released
The O R N and Southern Pacific passenger departments issue a sixty four page booklet compiled by R M Brereton on irrigation for small farms in Oregon. It highlights rising farmer interest in irrigation in the Willamette Valley and urges wells and pumps while noting questions about cost gear power and water management. Contact Wm McMurray Portland to obtain a copy.
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Southern Pacific
Oregon
R. M. Brereton
Willamette Valley
Agricultural College
Apple Growers Urge Valley Fairs Despite Light Crop
The Willamette Valley Apple Growers Association urges fairs in several counties to showcase exhibits at McMinnville despite a light crop this year making a creditable display difficult.
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Willamette Valley
Apple Growers’ Association
McMinnville
Local Happenings in West Chehalem District
Mr. Leach and family plan to depart for Montana to settle there. W R Carter is seriously ill with heart trouble. M Calkins completed hop harvesting on Tuesday. N Marsh has begun corn cutting and boasts some of the finest crops this region has produced.
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Mr. Leach
Montana
W. R. Carter
M. Calkins
Marsh
Sunday School Lesson Quotations by Rev Linecott
A short note introduces Suggestive Quotations on the Sunday School Lesson authored by Rev. Linecott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club. It highlights study goals and invites participation in understanding biblical passages through concise quotations.
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Rev. Linecott
Bible Study Club
Bible Study Lesson Review for September 1909 Series
A compact listing of lesson dates, biblical passages, and Golden Texts for Paul’s missionary journeys and Thessalonian letters. Each entry poses questions on courage, faithfulness, worship, love, and zeal, with verses from Acts and Corinthians and notes on instruction for September through September.
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Paul
Antioch
Philippi
Macedonia
Philippian
Jesus Christ
Thessalonica
Berea
Aden
Athens
Thessalonians
Ephesus
Jesus
Christ
Central Oregon Wheat Boom Attracts Homesteaders And Railroads
Portland notes describe rapid filling of vacant wheat lands in Central Oregon due to railroad expansion along the Deschutes. In one day 150 miles of land were preempted, with 320 acre entries near Bend next morning. A 250000 acre tract gains appeal under a new 820 acre law as settlers flood the region. Hood River Mosier apple districts see record prices. Steinardt Kelly of New York contracts whole Mosier and Hood River yields at over 2.50 per box, totaling around 200000 dollars to growers.
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Oregon
Bend
Hood River
Mosier
J. A. Steinhardt
Steint & Kelly
New York City
Temperance Lesson Lesson for Sunday September 26
Sunday’s temperance lesson centers on self control in prayer and good works based on 2 Corinthians 10:23 33. The reflection urges discipline in spiritual practice and daily conduct through faith and obedience.
The Dalton Gang and Coffeyville Bank Raid
George Elmer McCulloch recounts the Coffeyville bank raid with the Dalton gang. Bob shoots the city marshal Connelly as he exits a building with a pistol. Ayers, hidden in a hardware store, is wounded by Bob when he tries to shoot. Ayers survives but faces a near-fatal wound described by surgeons.
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Connelly
Bob
First National Bank
Ayers
George Elmer McCulloch
The
Pacific Monthly
Marriage Licences Listed in Local Registry
Eva Parker aged 17 weds Luie L Lynchy 19. Etta Harman listed with Oscar Southmayed, ages 19 and 19 respectively.
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Eva
Parker
Luie L. Lynchy
Etta Harman
Oscar Southmayed
Portland Fair Horse Show Promises Coastwide Showcase
The Portland Fair and Livestock Exposition hosts a premier horse show with top standard breeds led by F A Alley of Roseburg entering every class. Exhibitors include L C McCormick W L Whitmore J P Porter J L Eidson Thos H Brents Paul Wessinger C X Larrabee Edward Auld Eli Rocky and others from multiple states and Canada. Clydesdales from J D Gordon & Son Newberg and imports from McLaughlin Bros Crouch Ruby will join heavy horse displays.
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Portland Fair and Livestock Exposition
F. A. Alley
Roseburg
Oregon
Alley
Salem
Portland
Ple
L. C. McCormick
W. L. Whitmore
J. P. Porter
J. L. Eidson
Silverton
Thos. H. Brents
Walla Walla
Wash
Paul Wessinger
C. X. Larrabee
Home Park
Mont
Edward Auld
Edmonton
Canada
Eli
Clyde
Wm. Boyd
Hastings
Bruce
McLaughlin Bros
Columbus
Ohio
J. Crouch & Son
Lafayette
McLaughlin
Crouch
Ruby
Pacific Coast
Grove Union Meetings Finance Statement
Statement of Finance of Grove Union Meetings shows total disbursements of 22.55 dollars. Geo. C. Ritchey serves as president of the Newberg Ministerial Association.
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Grove
Geo. C. Ritchey
Pres
Newberg Ministerial Association
Newberg Wood Yard Delivers First Class Dry Wood
First and Grant streets advertised a dry wood delivery service by Newberg Wood Yard offering premium wood deliveries. The notice highlights quick service and quality wood for residents and businesses.
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Ntity
Grant Streets
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Yamhill County
West Chehalem
Portland Notes
Daltons
Black Beauty
C. E. Fuller Paint Company
LAPF
Boyes
Portland Fair
M. E
Presbyterian Church
Ger
Tree
Christian Church
Fonee
Friends Church Eet
Eeeteeswess
Baptist Church
Newberg Wood Yard
Theo
ST. Pierre
Nelson & Mans
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