City BREVITIES from a Portland newspaper fragment
A compressed page of items and advertisements lists household goods for sale and services. Notes include phone listings 611 and 23, mattress brands Baker & Folsom, discounts at Des pains Cash store, hotel Oregon rates, a 10 room residence for sale at Post and Webb, and a call for competent milesmen for a factory route. Also mentions an Exbath question at Bart Webb Street and rental listings for unfurnished rooms in East Oregonian building with hot and cold water.
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Despains Cash
Baker & Folsom's
Portland
Oregon
Comer Post and
Webb
Andrees ‘T
Harvesting by Moonlight on Severn Farms
Severn Linn county farmers harvest by moonlight as grain ripens fast and workers grow scarce. Farmers press workers to cut grain at once, many joining threshing crews due to shortages. Moonlit harvesting becomes necessary where daylight work is insufficient to meet threshing deadlines.
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Severn Linn County
Albany
Jewelry Stock Offered With Individual Guarantee
A local retailer promotes a large jewelry stock with moderate prices and an individual guarantee on every piece, promising customers no risk in purchases.
Grain yields rise as threshing speeds up in state
Threshing progresses rapidly in this part of the state and yields are generally very good. The move aims to prevent delays in getting grain to market after threshing. The report notes current conditions and expects continued strong output.
Salem Street Oil Sprinkling Experiment Report
The Salem Journal describes a city trial on Court Street and Library with oil sprayed via water sprinkler to curb dust. Citizens gathered as work proceeded, with expectations the method will dry and reduce dust, and could spread to neighboring blocks around Wr. J. A. Brewer’s property at a cost of about $2 per block. Dr Brewer stated the plan could extend to streets near the courthouse.
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Cypital City
Salem
Salem Journal
Court Street
Court House
Brewer Tae
Scot
Korean Jeweler Bing Touring Northwest with White Wife
Korean jeweler and elk merchant Mo Bing from Portland is visiting a few days of a Northwest tour with his White wife Mrs Bing. They married in Pueblo years ago and reside in Portland. Bing runs shops on Third Washington and Stark streets and speaks Japanese Chinese Korean.
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Mo .W. Bing
Portland
Northwest
Mrs. Bling
Pueblo
Colese
Mr. Bing
Washington
Stark Street
Oregon
Mr. Hing
Knights of Pythias Mowing Meeting Notice
Damon lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias will meet this evening in the hall to attend to important business. Vice-Chancellor A ALDRICH presiding.
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Knights of Pythias
Damon Lodge
Kiiletts of Pythias
Ffoo
Land Registration Opens on Wind River Reserve Draw
Ten thousand five hundred eighty three register for land on the Wind River reservation at Shoshone Wye. The drawing is set for August 16. William Noonan was found dead on a beach at The Dalles. coroners verdict cites alcoholism. A creamery is planned at Joseph with a 4444546 foot building and a plant to process milk from 700 rows.
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Wind River Indian Reservation
Shoshone, Wye
William Noonan
the Dalles
Tin
Joseph
Numerous Travel and Visit Flights Through Kamela District
A stream of visitors and travelers moves through Kamela and Meacham area. H F Putnam of Milton and Orville Coffman visit briefly. Joe Kennedy journeys from Helix. Loren Harris and Will Hessian depart for Hidaway Springs for outings. Roy Raley heads to Newport. Fred T George from Echo joins an entourage. Prof W W Bleakney travels to Milton for school matters. Miss Alberta Hopper returns to La Grande. J M Keeney and Jeanita Matlock attend trips. several Pendleton and Portland residents visit Kamela for summer weather and harvesting duties.
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H. F. Putnam
Milton
Matthews
Riparia
Orville Coffman
Eeho
Joe Kennedy
City
Helix
Sharp
Charles Cole
Kamely
Loren Harris
Hidaway Springs
Viet
Will Hessian
Roy Raley
Newport
Fred T. George
FE. Torbet
Fair Store
Barker Camp
Meacham
Curra Swafford
Seattle
William Hilton
W. J. Furnish
Bingham Springs
W. PB. Temple
W. C. Cook
Portland
H. B. Cook
W. WH. Bleakney
Pendleton Academy
FR. Alexander
Long Beach
Mr. Alexander
Jodee
Mee
G. A. Hartman
Mie
Grace Crockett
Bundy
Meg A. J. Overturt
Kamela
T. M. Keller
Leowst Hill
Moenehem
Rosgyth I W. Andersen
Northwestern Gas & Hleetile Company
Rolee City
Walla Walla
Alberta Hopper
la Grande
Merc
Walter Hopper
Elts
Mark Moortioure
Charles H. Carter
Fread Vincent
Lee Drake
Oliver P. Morton
Hingham Springs
al Vowel
Pendleton Camp
Todd Place
Meacham Sre
Jack Huston
Milwaukee
Wit
Joplin
Pendleton
Mr. Hinkle
J. Melcher
Starbuck
Spokane
Jack Wright
Cour M'Alenes
L. E. Tinton
AL & N
Tipton
Kamel
Freeman
Wash
Lost Valuable Watch Stolen From Exchange Saloon
Salem insurance man D Gabrielson reported a valuable watch stolen from a shelf in the rear of the Exchange saloon. He left the timepiece around noon while in the saloon’s toilet, then returned to find it missing. Sheriff and police are investigating the theft.
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D. Gabrielson
Salem
Gabrieleon
Missing Elk Tooth Charm Tied To Job Worth Less
A fragment notes values of items in a deal with Mr. Gabriel Bon. The elk tooth charm attached to the job was valued at 25 dollars, while 175 dollars are cited elsewhere, indicating a combined or disputed total around 200 dollars. No further names or places are provided.
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Gabriel Bon
Difficult Lewiston Huntington Line Survey Advances
Surveying teams led by Engineer D T McDonough operate on the Snake River from Lewiston toward the Grand Ronde area. Harsh, shallow water forces supply boat abandonments as crews seek a feasible river route, possibly joining with Stacy’s party near Pittsburg landing to connect with the Imnaha mouth and a Pittburg junction. Distances cited include about 60 miles from Pittsburg landing to McDonough camp and 16 miles to the Imnaha mouth.
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Lewiston-Mmuntington
Ro & N
D. T. McDonnehl
Huntington
Imnaha
Stacy
MacDonough
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
McDonough
Visit East Trip For Dr Holsington Family
Mrs Ayers and four children live in Kameda. Frank Ayers, a Kameth pumpman, is said to be hopelessly insane after recent confinement. The elder son, 12, works as pumper to help the family. Dr G S Holsington and wife plan a three week eastern tour starting in Woodstock to visit relatives and return by September 1.
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Frank Ayers
Holsington
Woodstock
Johnsons Retire From Athena After Family Ties
Mr and Mrs Alf Johnson have left Athena where they served under the memory of Mr Johnsons father A L Johnson. He is now better though his brother T F Johnson from Washington Kansas is visiting and critically ill with jaundice.
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Athena
Alf Johnson
Mr. Johnson
A. L Johnson
T. F. Johnson
Washington, Kan
Hermiston School Directors Elected at District 14
At a recent Hermiston school election Swan Peterson H F M Sayer and H G Newport were chosen as directors of the newly created district No 14 John A Donayvan was elected clerk CatholicOCR text indicates the names and roles for the new district 14 board and clerk.
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Hermiston
Mra
H. F. M. Sayer
Swan Peterson
H. G. Newport
John A. Donayvan
School opens as C Ewarts begins term at Kamela
C Ewarts of Alba began a nine months term of school at Kamela this morning. He previously taught at Alba last year and is regarded as a successful county teacher.
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Kameda
C. Ewarts
Alba
Kamela
Erickson WIL Naturalize Kis Intention Filing
J F Erickson a subject of the king of Norway and Sweden filed notice of his intention to become a U S citizen. President Roosevelt will visit Panama during the coming month of November.
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Erickson
J. F. Erickson
Norway
Sweden
United States
Roosevelt
Panama
Reservation water clash threatens Sunnyside canal control
The Yakima reservoir dispute pits Sunnyside canal users against the reservation ditch, with government action looming. Granger and reclamation engineers spar over pro rating and dam access, while Washington Irrigation Co. presses for takeover to shield its supply. A protestable stalemate looms as engineers await Washington’s decision and farmers threaten a delegation.
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Sunnyside Canal
Reclamation Service
Yakima Republic
Yakima
Granger
Regah Ad- Viner
Jacobs
Henney
Washington
Sunnyardee Canal
Lynch
Sunnyside
Williamson
Blaine
Washington Irrigation Company
Bunttyside Canal
W. I. Co
Reservation
Raisin
Stahl Brewery in Walla Walla Holds Long State History
The first Washington state brewery, still operating in Walla Walla, began as the City brewery in 1855 by E Myers. It was bought in 1870 by John H Stahl who ran it until his death two years ago, after which his widow Catherine E Stahl took active control.
Estimated grain yield and shortages in Walla Walla county
Inte reports from the Whet fields of Eureka flat estimate averse yield near 2 to 23 bushels per acre. Grain dealers peg the Walla Walla county shortage at about 760000 bushels.
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Inte
Eureka Flat
Walla Walla County
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Teutsch’s
L. Hunziker
Salem Streets
Aldrich
Koeppens’ Fountam
Jackeon
Oregon Delty Journal
Sumpter
W. C. Minnie
A. A. Elers
Ellera Brothers
Plang House
Boturdhy
Charlee Ford
R. & N. Foreman
Meechan
Tim
Cambridge
Idaho
Coeur
H. Anderson
Dette Toon
Rose Campbell
Judd Block
Court, St
Nash
Ely
Julié
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
the Fair Dep’t. Store
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