News of Milton Inquires From All Parts of United States
Milton Oregon April 22 publicity campaign began in Milton in spring and its results are spreading across the nation. Inquiries about Milton and area pour in daily from prospective settlers. 19000 illustrated booklets circulated with demand for 10000 more. Rail officials note rising westward immigration and heavy summer passenger traffic. Real estate transfers in the county rise as new lands come under cultivation. Milton personal mentions include Edward Hofsteettler visiting and H A Clemmenne traveling to La Grande for business.
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United States
Specio
Milton
Ore
Tom Richardson
Portland
Milton and Vicinity
Northwest
Milton and Freewater
Freewater
Walla Walla
Edward Hofsteettler
L 0. C. F. Lodge Fe
H. A. Clemmene
Progressive Realty Company
la Grande
Hermiston Notes Forecasts Project Aims and Local News
The Hermiston notes report a Department of Agriculture study for the Matifla project, a charter commission appointment by the mayor with six city members, and a baseball defeat by Hermiston. Other items note Ash Pierce relocating from Everett, Dr. Lieuattenant and Pilot Rock in ball games, D Frank Stufft joining Hermiston Mercantile, evangelistic meetings led by Rev M Bledsoe, A Dunn visiting from Walla Walla, and J L Hunt fruit company handling 10 000 strawberry crates.
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Department of Agriculture
Byron
United States
Newpor-Skinner Hall
Fr. B. Swayne
Willum Gineva
W. A. Skinger
BE. Littler
C. E. Baker
M. Dithon
Imall
Hermiston
Baseball Tean
Ash Pierce
Everett
Washington
Lieuattenant
Pilot Rock
Lerner
Hermiston Mercantile Company
D. Frank Stufft
The
Baptist Church
M. M. Bledoe
Tennessee
A. Dunn
Walla Walla
J. L. Hunt
Liberty Bell Talk Stalls Portland Bell Tour Plans
Portland April 24. Negotiations to bring the Philadelphia Liberty Bell to the coast for the Rose Festival and Seattle fair stalled after a polite note from Mayor Reyburn. Four weeks remain to arrange travel, exhibits, and railroad notices for the bell’s journey, with no new decision from Philadelphia.
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Portland
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Revburn
Philadelphia Common Council
Seattle
the Journal
Reyburn
Rose Festival
Philadelphia
Guard of Honor
Kidney remedy restores vigor in older adults
People past middle life usually have some kidney or bladder disorder that saps the vitality, which is naturally lower in old age. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects urinary troubles and stimulates the kidneys to restore strength and vigor. It cures uric acid troubles by strengthening the kidneys so they strain out the uric acid that settles on the muscles and joints.
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Foley
Koeppen Bros
Lumber Yard Ad Promises Cheap Cumber Distress
Oregon Lumber Yard on Alta Street opposite Court House offers cheap lumber for any purpose. A fragment notes a newborn in W. P. L. Smith’s home and mentions Folger’s Golden Gate Coffee with an offhand grocer email reference, reflecting a garbled local ad.
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Oregon
Alta Street
Court House
W. PL Smith
Folger
Golden Gate Coffee
Time theater offers 14k gold watch giveaway
On Monday evening April 26 the Time theater will give away a 14k gold watch free. The prize is either Indy's or gentleman's and the watch can be seen in Kenley's window.
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Time Theater
Indy's
Gentleman's
Kenley
Japanese Boys Follow Fathers’ Trades as a Rule
A observation notes that in Japan boys typically pursue the same trade or profession as their fathers, shaping career paths through familial guidance and tradition. The idea reflects social norms where parental occupation influences the next generation's choice.
Cow hide weighs more than horse hide claim
The statement notes that a cow hide weighs about 35 pounds while a horse hide weighs roughly half as much, indicating a cow hide is larger and heavier than a horse hide.
Bowman Moves Camp to Heppner After Shearing 26000 Head
Heppner will host Bowman’s shearing plant tomorrow after the Kilkenny place operation, with 26000 sheep already shorn. Watenberger has about ten days more work, employing around 59 people and 2500 sheep per day. Cunha sold Baker City 2600 yearling sheep at 3.00 per head amid returns of wool. Tommy Oko heads to Seattle then Japan as a soldier in the government call, while others travel for work and wartime notices appear in this local news roundup.
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Bowman
Heppner
Watenberger
Cunla Selle
Baker City
Man—Oka
Dap
Japan
Heho
Ore
F. G. Bowman Tomoorrow
Kilkenney Place
Jake Wittenberger, Jr
Whitehouse
Here
Sveriges
Joc
Cunha
Oman
Mr. Cunha
Tommy Oko
M. H. Gillette
Evhy Hotel
Seattle
Tommy Ix
Port Arthur
Shermen Sues for Rebated Rail Rate
In Portland April 24 G J Edwards president Bald win Sheep and Land Co sues Columbia Southern and O R N for $446 overcharged on 14006 sheep shipped to Rawlins Wyoming. Edwards alleges railroad agent at RBhaniko quoted a lower rate than the published tariff and seeks refund. Judge Mielind hears the case with A C Spence for railways arguing the interstate commerce act requires full tariff rates.
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Portland
Rbhaniko
Rawlins
Wyo
G. Edwards
Baldwin Sheep & Land Companys
Columbia Southern Railway
The
Journal
Mielind
A. C. Spence
United States
Edwards
Spencer
Agen
Clejani
Portland Chinese Murderer Sentenced To Hang
In Portland on April 24 a jury found Yee Gueng guilty of first degree murder for the March 7 1908 shooting of Chinese merchant Lee Tai Hoy at his Fourth and Pine home. Judge Bronaugh sentenced Gueng to death by hanging. co-defendant Lem Woon was previously convicted and also sentenced to hang.
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Portland
Bronaugh
Yee Gueng Whe
Lee Tai Hoy
Fourth and
Pine Streets
Lem Woon
Grand Theatre Crowds Prompt Expansion Plan
Large crowds at the Grand theatre last night forced crowd control measures as the venue plans to enlarge the theatre soon. Local attendees flocked to see the amateur talent show and performances.
Whitman College Conservatory Music Concert Saturday Night
A Whitman College Conservatory of Music concert is set for Saturday night at the Methodist church. Prices are 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for students, with tickets sold at Pendleton Drug Co. and Eilers Plano Howse.
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Whitman College Conservatory of Music
Methodist Church
Pendleton Drug Co
Eilers Plano Howse
For rent New six room cottage with modern conveniences
A neat advertisement seeking tenants for a six room cottage with modern conveniences on Lot 607100. Includes a new barn and yard. Enquire at 613 Pine Street for details and viewing.
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Pine Street
Bond Bros Offers Broadway Style Dress at $15
Bond Bros advertises vintage Broadway fashion with outfits priced at 15 dollars. The bold plea invites customers to dress as they did on the stage and pay a fixed, affordable price for the look.
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Bond Bros
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Tan Upi
Hermiston Fam
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Echo News
J. F. Corkin
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Pendleton
Daughnrey
Montana
R. Lisle
Liveroordek
Chehalis
Wash
Tre
W. W. Whitworth
Mrs. Short
Mrs Short
Noble
Mrs. Whitworth
Walter Lehman
Tioffe, Maho
K. I. Harman
Spokesman-Treview
Nooppen Bros
Portland Ouenaman
le Bree
Moody
Freeman
Adessa
Trene Speckernagls
Geo. Hackleton
Bloomfield
Crowder
the Grand
Cyrus Noble
Raliroad Expres
Horles
J van Schuyver & CO
Second Street
NT Bank of. Tat Company
Oregon UT
W. J. van Schuyver & Co
P.O, Addo
Tine
Saurday
Ely
Kayfever
Hi Taste
Snell
Draggistoor
Ely Brathem
Warren Street
New York
Workingmen’s Clothing Co
Main and Webb Srs
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