Central Oregon land to open for homesteads and rail link
Washington records support claims central Oregon desert lands can yield profitable grain crops and sustain a railroad to Portland. The Interior department rejects Harney Valley irrigation plans and opens about 65,000 acres in Harney county to homestead entry after findings that most lands are non-desert and capable of profit without irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Land Office
Washington
Centre Oregon
Oregon Daily Journal
United States
Central Oregon
Portland
Interior Department
Harney Valley Improvement Company
Pacific Livestock Company
Harney County
Livestock Company
Burns
Slivies
James
Oregon
Burne
Jasper Davis
H. Co. Lewis
Sam Nickel
Joel Sturtevant
Julian Byrd
Register of the Land Office
Cotton Seed Oil Passes as Olive Oil in Trade
A Chicago Tribune report highlights how large amounts of cotton seed oil valued over 22,000 yearly are exported to Italy and other southern European nations, blended with olive oil and reimported as genuine olive oil. Experts cannot detect the substitution, and The N. K. Fairbank Company acknowledges the palatable nature of cotton seed oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago “Tribune
Italy
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Manufac
FIRST NATIONAL CONVENTION IN St Louis Opens
St Louis hosts the first national convention of the 1908 populist campaign opening tomorrow at the Olympic theater with over a thousand delegates. Delegates, mostly farmers and small businessmen, discuss presidential candidates including Bryan Watson Hearst and La Follette as Nebraska backs Bryan and talks of La Follette’s possible endorsement fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
People’s Party
Olympic Theater
St. James Hotel
Bryan
Watson
Hearst
la Follette
Nebraska
Thomas Watson
Georgia
Robert la Follete
Wisconsin
Independence League
Smudges Light Frost Protection Used by Lewiston Growers
The Lewiston Clarkston valley faced another frost risk as fruit growers lit smudges to shield fruit buds from damage. Temperatures fell to 30 36 degrees, with 28 degrees possible before morning. U.S. Weather Observer Thomas warned of further frost. high pressure from western Oregon drove the cold spell across the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston-Clarkston
Clarkston
U. 8
Thomas
Lewiston Tribune
Lewiston Tribune, . Early In the Evening Mr. Thomas
Oregon
Eugene
Registration and election dates listed for primaries and general elections
Registration opens for primaries January 6 and closes for election April 7. Primary election April 17. Registration reopens April 1. Close for election May 13. General election June 1. Registration reopens September 20 and close for election October 20. Presidential election November 3.
Icelandic Explorer Plans 1800 Mile Eskimo Voyage
Vilhjalmur Stefansson, ex Harvard instructor, will launch from Edmonton in April aboard a rowboat to reach the Arctic circle and study Eskimo tribes. He travels 1800 miles toward Mackenzie River, aiming to live off the land with minimal equipment and gifts for hospitality. The American Museum of Natural History backs the expedition and may publish findings and ethnological specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilhjamur Steffansson
Sava
New York
Steffansson
Harvard University
American Museum of Natural History
Mackenzie River
Bteffansson
Edmonton
Alberta
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers a $100 reward for any failing cure, and directs readers to request a list of testimonials from KF Henry & Co in Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
KF. J. Cnenry & CO
Toledo
Ile
Salem printer to Rawhide hires top machinist
J Wyant leaves Salem after 18 years to take charge of Salem Capital Journal printer at Rawhide Nevada. The Capital Journal notes Wyant, former Capital Typographical Union president and Masonic member, is regarded as a premier printing expert. He will oversee a Mergenthaler capable of eight to twelve pages daily, a standout achievement in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Rawhide
Nevada
Wyant
Capital Journal
Salem Capital Journal
Jerry
Cireles
Salem
John H. Cradlebaugh
Mr. Wyant
Masonic Lodge
Capital Typographical Union
Journal
Mergenthaler
Oregon
Blind Terpening Ran a Vast Umatilla County Sales Reach
C S S Terpening of Pendleton a totally blind man, personally conducts a home remedy company business across Umatilla County. He drives every road in all seasons, visits every section, and handles sales and accounts, earning several thousand dollars yearly. Previously Columbia County Washington school superintendent, he taught, graded, and settled disputes with his wife supplying sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terpening
Pendleton
Bee
Home Remedly Company
Umaatilla County
Umatilla County
Oregon
Auceesa
C. S&s. Terpening
Minnesota
Columbia County
Washington
Dayton
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Ely's Cream Balm Claims Safe Rapid Catarrh Cure
The advertisement asserts Ely's Cream Balm is harmless and not habit forming unlike cocaine based products. It touts quick and complete relief from nasal catarrh and hay fever, backed by extensive testing and a long-standing reputation, with a price of 50 cents or mail order from Ely Brothers New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brom
Warren Street
New York
Walla Walla to Benefit from New O R N Special Ticket Privileges
The O R N issues an order allowing passengers with near tickets to travel through Walla Walla regardless of route. Coupons nine months for Pacific coast excursions sold at Colorado points or Pacific coast terminals will be honored via Walla Walla. Eastbound and westbound routes via Wallula Pendleton and Umatilla are specified with cross directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Wall, Marth
O. R. & N. Company
William Mee Murray
Walla Walla
Colorado Points
Pointe Art
Colorado
Pendleton
Dirset
Umatilla
Wallula
Umaatilla
Mixed list of names and places appears in archival notice
A fragmentary OCR item lists numerous individuals and cities including San Francisco Cincinnati Spokane Walla Walla Portland and Omaha along with initials. The text reads like a personnel or attendees roll with names such as M. J. Lee Blalock Jacoby Carpenter Brown Bailey and Wash. It lacks a clear event or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Lee
Blalock
HM. Jacoby
San Francisco
Wilson
Cincinnati
TH. Carpenter
Omaha
A. M. Brown
Porthand
Joe Bailey
Echo
Sebblelor
la Grande
Mia
H. C. Bryson
Walla Walla
BE. Culp
W. Reddig
W. C. Mamon
Ely
Berkeley
J. C. Moore
Portland
McCarty
Lewiston
J. J. Hogan
L. L. Duffield
A. W. Sanders
R. J. Gordon
C. Thiele
Spokane
J. O. Wash
LL. Schmitt
Swain
H. &. Masterson
Elgin
W. E. Stull
BE. B. Jamison
Bankruptcy sale of John C Cumming estate in Weston Oregon
The trustee in bankruptcy will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder on April 7 1908 at the Weston store front in Weston Oregon all personal property from the estate including goods wares merchandise and open accounts notes claimed by sundry parties. The sale is subject to confirmation by the District Court of the United States for the District of Oregon. Details available at Pendleton Savings Bank building Pendleton Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Cumming
Weston
Umatilla County
Oregon
Coffee Credo: Grocers Refund If You Dislike It
A promotional note touts coffee as anonymous yet promises a money back guarantee via the grocer if customers are unsatisfied. It emphasizes the brand as best and invites customers to return the purchase for a refund.
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Roy Horled
Madras
Fats
Rawhllde
Heatherbloom
Alexander Dep
Best
Columbia Bar
Main St
Proprietors
Japan
Alfred Benjamin
Bond Brothers Leading Clothiers
State Saloon
R. Strahan
Gentleman’s Resort
Joseph E. Shields
Pilot Rock, Obe
F. B. Clopton
George
the Brewery Depot
Main
Paul Hemmelgarn
Guernsey
Thone Malin
Hanson & Olsen
Court Street
Olympia Beer
Drauger
Pendleton, Oregon
Rutherford & Molitor
East Oregonian
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