Russians Head to Beet Fields for Summer Work
Sixty Russians from Walla Walla travel to La Grande Oregon to work on beet farms under contract. They leave with baggage and furniture, aided by an employment agency that provides tickets and promises jobs. The move reflects a pattern of group migration, similar to Chinese and Japanese, to harvest season work with good wages, until late fall.
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Russia
Garden City
Grande Ronde
la Grande
Walla Walla
Saya
Walla Walla Union
Oregon
Swamp Root Advertises Kidney and Bladder Health
A vintage advertisement claims kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men and touts Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer as a fast remedy. It offers sample bottles by mail and urges readers to send questions to Binghamton New York while emphasizing the product name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton,n.y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
San Jacinto Day Celebrations Across Texas
Texans observe San Jacinto Day with statewide celebrations and meetings by patriotic societies. Banks and public offices close as citizens recall General Sam Houston's 1836 victory over a 1500 strong Mexican force, the rout at San Jacinto River, and Santa Ana’s capture. Texas members of Congress join Washington’s Texas Society in a formal evening observance.
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Austin
Texas
Sam Houston
San Jacinto River
Texas Society of Washington
Northwest Whitman Conservatory music contest set
Preparations for a major northwest contest at Whitman Conservatory of Music promise about 40 contestants from Oregon Washington and Idaho. Most entrants are in piano with many in voice and violin. The prize is a one year full scholarship covering board room tuition and expenses in each department. It will be the largest contest in the region and a historic event for Walla Walla with top pupils from respected teachers competing.
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Whitman Conservatory of Music Northwest
Northwest
Walia Walia
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Walla Walla
Walla Walle
Hotel Arrivals From Across the West and Beyond
The hotel lists guests arriving at the city’s St George and surrounding towns. Names include J M Shaw and E A McKenna of Walla Walla, Wm Burness of Portland, J M Kelley of Spokane, H F Pattgether of San Francisco, Mrs T M Rice of Los Angeles, A M Smith of Virginia, Edw Culp, Bill Reddig, H J Miller, W W King of New York, E Niquette of Seattle, Harry Roberts of North Bend, E D Siggins of North Yakima, Jack Brulston of Huntington, M G Hope, Lester L Hope, Yale, Oregon, L G Knight of Sumpter, J G Gilliam of La Grande, B H Gifford of The Dalles, C Berkley, Jessie Moore of Portland, J A Donahue of Denver, and J J Hogan of Portland.
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St. George
J. M. Shaw
Walla Walla
E. A. McKenna
Wm. Burness
Portland
John Clancey
H. F. Pattgether
San Francisco
J. M. Kelley
Spokane
L. C. Peck
T. M. Rice
Los Angeles
A. M. Smith
Edw
Culp
Bill Reddig
H. J. Miller
W. W
Local Names List From Oregon Area Society Note
A roster of individuals connected to Oregon towns is named, including J. E. Taylor of Echo, J. A. Isaac and E. L. Hawley of La Grande, W. H. Porter of Salem, and several others across Portland Spokane Island City Athena Pilot Rock and Winch.
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J. E. Taylor
Echo
J. A. Isaac
E. L. Hawley
la Grande
W. H. Porter
Salem
Mr. and Mire
McAlavy
Vancouver
Fred Taylor
Portland
A. Dibble
Spokane
D. A. Carrigin
I. A. Estel
B. B. Richards
Athena
J. H. Haskall
Pilot Rock
H. ©. Hirrich
Ohio
George Childers
Island City
D. A. McAlister
Z. Newman
A. P. Russell
Dottle Fenner
Jerry Stone
J. BE
Hooks
J. H. Douglas
Winch
C. Tyer
B. McCoy
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure, with testimonials available on request. The ad also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Patore
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Panne Hall
Fight Over Taft Delegation Faction War at New Hampshire Convention
Concord New Hampshire April 21 The Republican state convention opened with preliminary business and adjournment until this afternoon Early signs show a clash between Taft supporters and the faction seeking an uninstructed delegation to Chicago The confrontation reflects tensions within the party stages ahead of the Chicago meeting
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Taft
Chicago
Oregon City Hopes to Turn McLaughlin House into Public Library
The historic home of Dr John McLaughlin founder of Oregon City and pioneer father is slated for preservation. Hawley Pulp and Paper bought the site for 4000 dollars and offered the building to the city. Mayor Carll plans a fundraising drive to move the house to city property and establish a free reading room and visitor rest area with no cost to the city. The McLaughlin house has long been a familiar landmark despite its sturdy yet aging construction.
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Oregon City
John McLaughlin
Oregon
Oregon Territory
J. Je Barlow
J. T. Apperson
Hawley Pulp and Paper Company
Curl
W. FP. Hawley
Hawley
Carll
Eity
BE. G. Caufield
McLoughlin
Socialists Nominate Full Ticket in The Dalles
Wasco county socialists held a convention in Schanno hall last night and nominated a full ticket with the exceptions of clerk and treasurer. State senator W. S. Crawford. representatives E. R. Daily and Mr. Nickerson. school superintendent D. L. Dutton. assessor Frank Leibulen. commissioner Will Means. surveyor A. K. Bradford. coroner J. W. Elton. precinct officers justice of the peace F. M. Baker. constable G. F. Arnold.
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Wasco County
Schanno Hall
Dalles
W. 8. Crawford
E. RR. Daily
Mr. Nickerson
D. L. Dutton
Frank Leibulen
Will Means
A. K. Bradford
J. W. Elton
Justice of the Peace
F. M. Baker
G. F. Arnold
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted Worldwide
For thirty years the remedy is touted as standard treatment for female ills. Readers share testimonials from Louise Jung in Detroit and Emma Weeh in Vienna praising relief from weakness, pain, and nervous symptoms. Mrs. Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice from Lyon, Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Louise Jung
Chestnut St
Detroit
Mich
Emma Weeh
Vienna
W. Va
Pinkham
Taft Seen Likely Nominated At District Convention
Decatur Alabama April 21 Taft likely to be endorsed for president at the Republican convention of the eighth congressional district to be held here tomorrow.
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Decatur
Ala
Eighth Congressional District
Taft
ManZan Pile Remedy Offered in Collapsible Tube
An advertising notice promotes ManZan Pile Remedy ready to use in a collapsible tube with nozzle. It claims one application soothes and heals reduces inflammation relieves soreness and itching. Price is 50 cents. Sold by A C Koeppen and Co. Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent available. inquire at East Oregonian office.
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A. C. Koeppen & Bros
A. C. Koeppen & Co
East Oregonian Office
Diphtheria Cases Reported at Oregon Insane Asylum
Three children at the Oregon state Insane asylum in Salem have diphtheria. Authorities suspect a transfer from Multnomah county. Once detected, the ward was isolated, quarantine imposed, and an immunizing process begun with anti toxin en route. Doctors say epidemic risk is low due to rapid containment.
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Oregon State
Salem Statesman
Multnomah County
County division debate to be threshed out again in Wallowa
The county division issue is set for renewed discussion in Wallowa, but it is not expected to lead to any action this year.
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Wallowa
Tragic Train Death Of 16 Year Old Boy At Depot
Kirk Barr aged 16 from Turner was killed at the Cottage Grove Southern Pacific depot last evening about 6 80 while attempting to board a moving train. He lost his hold and fell beneath the wheels. the body was badly mangled with the head nearly severed.
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Kirk Barr
Turner
Cottage Grove
Southern Pacific
Salem Statesman
Copper usage by leading US manufacturers drops in 1906 7
The three top electrical makers used 141.9 million pounds of copper in the just closed fiscal year, down 9 million from 1906. General Electric led with 66 million pounds, followed by Westinghouse with 43 million pounds.
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General Electric Company
Vinol Promises Strength in Aged and Ill, Return Policy
No one wants an old fashioned cod liver oil preparation or emulsion Vinol is claimed to be a better body builder and strength creator for old people weak children and for coughs colds bronchitis etc If it does no good we will return your money The Pendleton Drug Co.
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THE
Pendleton Drug CO
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San Jacinto
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Carl Marx
Alabama
Schilling
Alfred Schneiter
Main Street
Union
Pendleton
Hoy
Vinol
Main St
East Oregonian
Mie
City Brewery
Schultz & Stricker
Empire Meat CO
W.C. Minnis
Henning's
J. P. Sullivan
Prop
Cedar Brook
Old Joe Gideon
East Court Street
Carney & Tweedy
John Gagen
Eagle Bldg
Court Street
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