McRae combines new harvest machine aims to revolutionize farming
Alex McRae of Umatilla Implement Company unveils a 12 foot combine designed to cut grain with 12 horses, claiming greater power efficiency, fewer moving parts, and improved grain cleanliness. Field tests on the reservation show 10 to 32 horses handling a 12 foot header, with potential gains over 14 foot models. The device features a larger 28 inch cylinder, simplified gearing, and an extended grain path to reduce loss, promising quicker threshing and broader adoption once perfected.
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Alex McRae
Umatilla Implement Company
Ahia
Ben
Ariies
McRae
Ita
Walla Walla Tax Rolls Cut by Board of Equalization
The Walla Walla Equalization Board, meeting in the hall of records, reduced the Washington & Columbia River railway track assessment from 6 280 per mile to 4.87 to align with prior valuations. Commissioner Cornwall was named chairman and Auditor Honeycutt clerk. The 13 rolls filed by Auditor Berryman showed a rail tax adjustment and final state conformity adjustments were required.
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Walla Walla
National Association Of Window Trimmers In Session
Nashville Tenn Aug 4 The National Association of Window Trimmers opens its annual convention with a large, representative attendance and a show of fixtures photographs and window displays The officers include President Minart Goldsmap Sacramento CA Vice President Eugene Ho Hyman Nashville TN Secretary M A Paly Duluth MN Treasurer W W Sawyers Milwaukee WI and delegates from Chicago Payton and Boston seek active roles in the gathering.
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National
Nashville
Tornesnes
Tenn
National Association of
The
Peeociation
Minart Goldsmap
Sacramento
Cnl
Eugene Ho Hyman
M. A. Paly
Duluth
Minn
Treagserer
W. W. Sawyers
Milwaukee
Toouleville
Chicago
Payton
Boston
Geodetic Conference Opens In Copenhagen Parliament
Delegates from nearly all countries join the Geodetic Commission sessions in the Danish parliament for two weeks. US representative is H. Tittman, superintendent of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, a noted figure in the profession. The body seeks international cooperation in measuring the figure of the Earth under treaties among governments.
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Copenhagen
Geodetic Commission
United States
H. Tittman
Protect the Wireless Conference to Promote Wireless Telegraphy
International wireless telegraph conference opens in Bermuda with delegates from United States Great Britain France Holland Germany Belgium Austria Russia and Italy. Aim to promote international regulations uniform laws and practical principles for wireless telegraphy. Also notes the death of Milton Fitzgerald a Silverton pioneer aged 72.
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Harlin
Aue
Bermida
United States
Hiiadhin
A. W Greely
Great Britain
France
Holland
Germany
Belgium
Austria
Ruosala
Italy
Complete External and Internal Treatment Ad from 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Complete External and Internal Treatment for skin and blood disorders. It claims cures for torturing humours including scaly itchy eruptions and ulcerous throat issues, with mentions of infants and children benefiting, urging adoption in households as a priceless curative.
Oad Fellows Dedicate a Building
Ia Aug 4 The new dedication of a building by Oad Fellows drew visitors from across Iowa and beyond. The ceremony featured notable attendees and marked a significant local event in the community.
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Celer Fathi
Joan of Odd
Atate
Iowa
The Breakers Hotel on Breakers Station in Long Beach
The Breakers offers oceanfront access with 100 feet of beach frontage, four to four stories, elegant furnishings, electric lighting, and a grand lower floor reception area. Amenities include an orchestra for dances, billiards, tennis, croquet, fishing, and water activities. Train service stops at Breakers Station with through baggage check and telegraph facilities.
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California
Gunats
Biliagg
Teresa Fing
Storbh
Lote
Auttall
Wandig
Breakers Station
Long Beach
Bagence
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Pendleton
Robinson's Amusement Parlors
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Crawford
Gordon & Edmisten
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Raitel
Tableta
Che
Forest
Gunner Varruece
Hoeker
Thistala
W. Behmidt & Co
Armer
Fred Waters
Geodetic Conference
Berlin
Milton Fitzgerald
Silverton
Peenee
Hawley Bios
C. F. Galesworthy
East Altra St
Lee's Lice Eller
H. W. Potter
Cole
Ston.re
Main Street
la Integridad
Leiani Stanton
la Dua
Duke of York Cigarette
D. C. Clark & CO
Hooker & Co
Buffalo
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Conrad
Letzoeder
North Beach
Ornaoxian
Bregkers
Diana Eptice
Ross Ice and Gold Storage Co
Worcester
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