Barrett explains meaning of statement No 1 in primary law
Charles A. Barrett of Athena reasserts that statement No 1 favors the voters choice for U S senator and criticizes the Oregonian for misinterpretation He argues a majority of statement No 1 legislators would yield the peoples pick while a legislature without such a majority could stall for forty days and nights before electing a senator Barrett cites hypothetical vote totals to illustrate how the law would operate and defends his interpretation against Tweedales critique Athena Oregonapril 4 1908
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Charles A. Barrett
Athena
Umatilla County
Portland Oregonian
W. C. Tweedale
Albany
Oregonian
Ore
The
Tweedale
Cavil
Oregoniaw
Oregon
United States
People's Choice
United States Senate
Fulton
Cake
Chamberlain
C. A. Barrett
The Great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertising snippet touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver and bladder troubles. It claims kidney disease fuels many sudden deaths and promises relief from urinary distress, urging readers to try the product in mild and stronger forms with a fifty cent option.
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Dr. Kil
State board of agriculture names McElroy musical director
The state board of agriculture met at the state house with W. F. Matlock of Pendleton presiding. W. E. McElroy of Salem, leader of McElroy's band, was chosen as musical director for the fair to oversee evening programs and all music.
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State Board of Agriculture
W. F. Matlock
Pendleton
F. A. Welch
M. D. Wisdom
Portland
Mark Hulburt
Albany
Frank Lee
W. H. Downing
Shaw
Seselon
State House
Salem Statesman
W. E. McElroy
McElroy
Band of
Salem
Primary and election dates listed for year
Primary election April 17 registration reopens April 21 closing for election May 16. General election June 1 registration reopens September 20 closing for election October 20. Presidential election November 3.
Fair grounds plan grand stand addition at the track
Afternoon visit to the fair grounds leads to a plan to add 30 by 260 feet to the grand stand on the east side extending to the track. A front row of boxes will be installed, boosting capacity by 7 800 square feet. Additional upgrades include new fencing for the track, outer fence reconstruction, a larger main entrance, and concession stand alterations. Bids for closing this work will be advertised.
Oregon Insurance Income Reveals State Revenue From 1907 Premiums
The Salem Statesman summarizes Secretary of State Benson’s report showing Oregon stock fire insurers held $102,298,166.38 in risks for 1907 with gross premiums of $2,960,446.05 and losses of $758,082.42. Net premiums earned totaled $1,457,700.84, yielding state revenue of $20,700.89 from net premiums, plus $50 per company license fees totaling $22,700.60 across 1907, for 60 insurers operating in the state.
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Benson
Salem Statesman
New Grande Ronde Hospital Opens In Esteemed Style
The Grande Ronde hospital moves from the old building to the new structure at Adams avenue where the last load of equipment and seven patients arrived. The La Grande Observer notes the establishment is fully functioning with top class furnishings and the first patients include Ada West Jane Harrie Qlesers Shield Howard Raymond McCoy Conway a Japanese and a lumberman from Perry.
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Qlesers
Shield
Howard
Raymond
McCoy
Conway
Perry
Coffee craving and price promise from grocer
A short coffee quip notes why people drink a lot of coffee and praises Ike Behiling's Best with a money back offer if dissatisfied. The grocer promises payment if you return your money.
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Ike Behiling
Oklahoma Bank Law Sparks Nationwide Banking Shift
Guthrie April 8 Oklahoma passed a law mandating state banks to subscribe to a depositor protection fund. Initial criticism faded as public confidence rose and deposits increased. Banks outside Oklahoma show growing interest, especially large corporations seeking to place funds, while neighboring states experience deposit drains and contemplate similar legislation to stem competition.
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Oklahoma Bank
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Wise Men of
East
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas
Commonwealth
Canada
Gulf
Kennedy Laxative Syrup Sold by Tallman & Co
A laxative cough syrup marketed by Tallman and Company claims to ease cold symptoms by forcing the illness from the body and reducing inflammation. The notice presents the product as a remedy available through the firm.
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Kennedy
Tallman & Co
Grandma Palmer Celebrates 104th Birthday in La Grande
The La Grande Observer notes that Grandma Palmer, a venerable local resident since 1864, marked her 104th birthday by sitting up to greet 38 visitors and sewing on a quilt the day before. She befriended Lafayette at age 12 and rode the first train in the United States, remaining a storied figure whose memories captivate listeners.
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Lafayette
United States
Grandma” Palmer
la Grande
Woman Recovers After Seven Years With Pinkham Remedy
A letter from Mrs. Sallie French of Pancannla, Indian Territory, describes seven years of female troubles and nervous exhaustion. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, she reports regained strength and health. The ad promotes the product and offers free, confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn.
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Lydia BE. Pinkham
Sallie French
Pancannla
Ind
Ter
Lydia E. Pinkham
Union Pacific Sells 70000 Acres to Sweetwater Range
Union Pacific Railroad sells 70 000 acres in Sweetwater county to the Sweetwater Range company at one dollar per acre. The buyers, mostly Rock Springs sheep owners, will use the land as winter range. company land agent C E Wantland notes rising demand for Wyoming lands and broader state development.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Sweetwater Range Company
Sweetwater County
Rock Springs
Denver
C.E. Wantland
Union Pacific Land
Wyoming
Red Desert
London Street Merchants Lose Trade On Foggy Days
London street merchants suffer lost business on foggy days, with reported total losses of $16,000. The figures reflect daytime commerce disruption and reduced customer footfall in central markets during heavy fog events.
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London Street
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Columbia Bar
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Corrigan Bros
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Rexall
New
Pendleton Drug ‘Co
Family Us
City Brewery
Schultz & Stricker
Empire Meat CO
W. C. Minnis
Henning’s Cigar Store
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J. P. Sullivan
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Old Joe Gideon
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