Farmers Train For Umatilla County Tour
O R N management and Washington State College plan a farmers training train through Umatilla County in early May with stops at Milton Weston Athena Adams Pendleton Echo and possibly Hermiston Lectures and demonstrations will show waste of soil and how to improve crop production The Palouse trip last month was a success and this trip aims to promote soil health better wheat and profits through summer fallow alternatives and cooperative railroad and college support.
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Washington State College
Pullman
Umatilla County
Washington
Umatilla
Milton
Weston
Athena
Adams
Pendleton
Echo
Hermiston
Palouse
Palouse District
State College
Cold start may worsen illness, seek early care
The text warns that cold starts at the very hour and cold persists, urging immediate attention before it becomes deep seated. Delaying for even an hour could extend suffering, emphasizing prompt treatment to avoid longer recovery.
Salvation Army mustered out unless city aids
The local Salvation Army unit, down to three members, faces disbanding unless residents increase support. Receipts recently totaled 20 cents during the annual self denial week, though the group has long fought vice and done much good in the city despite ridicule.
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Salvation Army
Salvationists
Improvements for Church Promised to Freshen Facade
The Christian church will be repainted to a spotless white coat. A social gathering last evening raised 236 of an estimated 500 needed for the work and other renovations. A joint musical and literary program preceded the pledge and was enjoyed by attendees.
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Christian Church
Realistic Fire Drills In Pendleton Schools
Pendleton pupils have undergone frequent fire drills over the past month to ensure prompt, orderly evacuation in a real conflagration. The training aims to prepare students to respond effectively and maintain safety in emergencies.
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Pendleton
Pendleton City Hall work begins with surveys
On Friday, April 3, 1908, Pendleton records mark the start of construction for the city hall. Engineer Horace W. King and Architect T. F. Howard began surveying the site and bids for erection are expected to be let soon, enabling actual construction to commence.
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Pendleton
Horace W. King
T. F. Howard
City Hall
Mols
Fire drills intensified after Ohio school disaster
Fire drills at Hawthorne and Washington schools were given new realism when smoke from a basement smudge spread through hallways. Students were marched out promptly and safely under their respective teachers as part of the updated procedure.
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Ohio
Hawthorne
Washington
Weather Summary From Spokane Last Month
The Spokesman-Review reports wind traveled 6652 miles through Spokane last month at about 7 percent miles per hour with a peak of 30 mph on the 23rd. Prevailing wind direction was southwest. Eight days were cloudy. the rest had sun at least partly. Monthly precipitation approached half an inch. Average temperature slightly above 40 F, high 68 F on the 2nd, low 24 F on the 28th.
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Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Three Delegates Named to White House Conference
Governor Chamberlain appoints three Oregon representatives Judge R.S. Bean of the state supreme court Salem H. W. Scott and C. S. Jackson of Portland to the national conference on the conservation of natural resources with President Roosevelt at the White House. The May 13 14 and 15 meeting will address timber coal lands and their preservation.
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Chamberlain
Oregon
Conference On the Conservation of Natural Resources
White House
R.S. Bean
State Supreme Court
Salem
H. W. Scott
C. S.S. Jackson
Portland
Roosevelt
Old Fashioned Ball Planned by June Hive No 10
June Hive No 10 of the Lady Mac cabees invites members and friends to an old fashioned ball at Armory hall on Thursday evening April 11. Johnson's orchestra will provide music. The hive promises a delightful spring social feature in fine condition.
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Lady Macccabees
Armory Hall
Johnson
Dublin Doctor Plans Lecturing Tour In Hometown
Dr. M. O. Fitemaurice of the University of Dublin aims to deliver a lecture in the city and seeks cooperation from a school, church, or lodge. He recently spoke successfully to Heppner public schools and is well recommended from that visit.
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M. O. Fitemaurice
University of Dublin
Ireland
Heppner
Good Fellowship Club Elects Noordhoff President
The Good Fellowship club of the Presbyterian church elected Prof. F. K. Noordhoff as president to replace Charles Hill who resigned. On Sunday April 26 the group will lead church services in Rev. Van Nuys absence with an able speaker and full program by the club.
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Good Fellowship Club
The
Presbyterian Church
F. K. Noordhoff
Charles Hill
van Nuys
Half Section Sells for 17000 Near Grand View Station
Alex McIntyre of Athena bought from David Still a half section of wheat land northwest of Athena adjacent to Grand View station on the Northern Pacific. The tract, in the heart of the wheat belt, is regarded as one of the best in the area and sold for 17000 dollars.
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Alex MclIntyre
Athena
David
Grand View Station
Pacific Northwest
Wheat Belt
Yeomen Meeting Deferred One Week
The Yeomen announce tonight’s meeting is postponed for a week due to hall unavailability. Future gatherings will be held every Friday night.
James Sturgis Resigns Bank Post for College Start
James Sturgis resigns from his position at the First National Bank to enter the University of Washington in the fall. Max Hopper, son of Thomas Hopper of McKay Creek, succeeds him in the bank.
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James Sturgis
First National Bank
University of Washington
Max Hopper
Thomas Hopper
McKay Creek
Ideal Social Club Meeting At Mrs Beam Home
The Ideal Social Club will meet tonight at Mrs. Beam's home 1200 West Railroad Avenue. A fine literary and musical program is planned and several new members will be admitted at this gathering.
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Ideal Social Club
Orchestra to Athena Plans Private Party Music
Johnsons orchestra led by A H Johnson and musicians Carl Gulott Bert Mays and Ralph Folsom will travel to Athena this evening to furnish music for a private party at that location tonight.
New Teacher for Nye District No 64
Miss Margaret Johnson has been engaged as a teacher for school district No 64 near Nye, signaling a staffing update for the rural district.
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Nye
Margaret Johnson
Charges against Chancellor Day ruled out at conference
Rev George A Cooke pressed charges against Chancellor Day were dismissed by Bishop Moore as the opening of the 109th New York Methodist Episcopal conference began impact quoted in the report.
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Chancellor Day
George A. Cooke
Bishop Moore
New York Methodist Episcopal Conference
Personal visits and business trips fill Pendleton day
D H Nelson from his ranch north of town and many others including Joe Scott of Athena and John Bennett on brief business trips visited Pendleton today. Locals and travelers such as Mrs B Keppinger of Salem and Miss D M Hayes in town on artisans duties were noted along with several candidates like Fred W Hendley and L L Mann touring for support. Conductor Coykendall took vacation while Mrs Laura Nash returned from Honolulu with Mrs Jackson of Portland.
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D. H. Nelson
Joe Scott
Athena
John B. Bennett
Colfax
George W. Knight
Yale
Virgil Moore
B. Keppinger
Salem
M. Stern
Hermiston
H. H. Stewart
Milton Country
Laura D. Nash
Honolulu
Mra Co
Frank L. Wait
Wind River Lumber Company
Cascade Locks
St. George
E. R. Bradley
Bradley
C. B. Aitcheson
D. Houchin
Oregon to Publish 1909 Expo Booklet About State
Oregon-Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo commission plans a 300000 copy booklet on Oregon resources for Seattle 1909. Secretary M D Wisdom says it will be printed on good paper with Oregon scenery and county writeups, distributed from the Oregon building publicity bureau at a cost of $10000.
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M. D. Wisdom
Oregon
Seattle
Miss Ethel Newquist Changes Department Store Roles
Miss Ethel Newquist, once a sales lady at Teutsch department store, has joined the dry goods department of the Alexander department store.
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Ethel Newquist
Teutsch Department Store
Alexander Department Store
Quincy granite quarry engineers strike over wages
One hundred and ninety eight engineers employed in the granite quarries at Quincy Massachusetts are on strike due to a wage scale disagreement.
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Quincy
Mass
Hendley launches campaign for county recorder post
The county recorder left this morning for Milton and Freewater to promote his candidacy. He is described as having an excellent record, being a capable and efficient official, and a pioneer of Umatilla county. He plans to visit every part of the county during the campaign, with many supporters across the region.
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Fred W. Hendley
Milton
Freewater
Hendley
Umatilla
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Yeomen
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J. & Norvell
Helix
Jerry Stone
M. L. Morrison
Golden Rule
C. R. Cate
Gurdane
J. B. Kennedy
William Love
Hot Lake
County Recorder
J. Freese
D. M. Hayes
Order of Artisans
C. A. Youngberg
L. L. Mann
Hermieton
John Gelen
Winnie
Geiss
J. R. Nunnamaker
Hood River
F. J. Beaudrey
H. G. Laterelle
Beaudrey
T. L. Dunsmore
Dalles
Tmatilla County
R. D. Hulsey
Houchin Grocery
Texas
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Wash
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Oregon Commission
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Harry
Worry
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Ederheimer-Stein
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