New Town Narrows Narrows Survey Draws Hill Backers
In Harney Burns Oregon surveyors work near Narrows 30 miles south of Bend linking lines from last winter through Malheur Pass. Hill interests back the Narrows site on main valley line with several prominent men purchasing property nearby. Water from Blitzen river supports city use while lake water could irrigate. Portland land interests also nearby.
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Harney
Burns, Or
Narrows
Here
Bend
Malheur Pass
Portland
Wetherell Dredge Advances at Gold Center Logs Rise
Macers Show big gain as Wetherell placer crews at Gold Center report the season’s largest output yet. Dredge restart planned after brief shutdown, with operations to resume soon amid ongoing mining activity.
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Wetherell
Gold Center
King Files Declaration for Re election Bid in Salem
Justice William R King filed his declaration of intention to seek re election Friday in Salem Oregon on the Democratic ticket. He did not sign a legend to his declaration.
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King
Salem
Adams News and Personal Items from Adams Oregon
Special correspondence from Adams Oregon dated August 6 reports Red Chaff wheat testing 63 pounds to the bushel on J T Lievallen’s 160 acre field near Adams. Social notes include visits from Pauline Adams of Walla Walla, Mr and Mrs Embush returning from Norway and Finland, and several Adams residents traveling to Athena Pendleton and Spokane. A 10 pound baby boy arrived to Mr and Mrs A J Baker with mother and infant reported doing well.
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Adams, Or
J. T. Lievallen
Adams
Interior Warehouse Company
Pauline Adams
Walla Walla Wark
C. Barrett
Athena
Peter Embush
Norway
Finland
Oregon
E. C. Bowling
Aleene
Wade
Ora
T Holdman
McKenny
A. J. Baker
Babe
Fred Fox
Union County
Nellie Carr
Ruth Hager
Heppner
Aleene Rowling
Peter Murray
John Kentz
Spokane
Henry Collins
Balfour-Guth- Tie Warehouse Company
Pendleton
Karl Peringer
John King
Inland Mercantile Company of
Kidder Brothers
J. Errington
Adams Hotel
Walla Walla
Jim Arbuckle
Gilbert Minthorn
Dr. Henderson
Frank Reed
Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians Volume Arrives
A reader notes the last volume of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. It contains origin stories for songs and composers, complete scores, portraits, and illustrations. The review praises its physical format and readability while urging music lovers to buy. Also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and appetite, sold by all dealers.
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Grove's Dictionary of Music
Shubert
Grieg
Chamberlain
All Deaters
Telegram to Dog Brings Dan to Train in Portland
Frank G. Miceli of Roseburg Oregon telegraphed his dog Dan to meet him at the train in Portland after a week away. The dog arrived at the station wagging its tail, and Miceli refused 200 dollars to part with Dan, declaring no price could buy him.
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Portland
Hte Og
Frank G. Micell
Roseburg
Dan
Dan Miceli
Frank G. Miceli
Roschure
W. Worthington
Mr. Micelli
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Cure for Loss of Appetite
An advertisement extols loss of appetite as a sign of declining vitality and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy. It claims the tonic purifies and enriches the blood and strengthens the whole system, recommending the liquid form or Sarsatabs chocolate tablets.
Want Us Troops to Help Preserve Forests
Spokane Washington President Taft and Secretary of War Dickinson were urged by the Western Pine Manufacturers Association to station government troops in national forest reservations from May 1 to September 20 each year. The resolution, presented by George M Cornwall of Portland, warns vast timber losses without heavy rains and cites 30 percent of U S timber in Washington Idaho Montana Oregon and California needing stronger fire patrols than private groups and state departments can provide.
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Spokane
Wash
Taft
Army
Dickinson
Western Pine Manufacturers’ Association
J. P. McGolitrick
Northwestern
Pacific States
National Forest
United States
George M. Cornwall
Portland
Emi-Antivon
Association
A. W. Cooper
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Regon
California
A Serious Matter Crowds Up in Kitchen Quandary
A household faces a serious matter as their cook departs without a recommendation. They seek a replacement but find the situation hampered by lack of guidance from the former servant. The exchange reveals a troubling predicament and a need for help.
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Jnst
Freewater 10 Hold A Peach Festival
Milton joins Freewater for a peach day August 17 with peaches and cream and a full grounds program. Notables include Wallingfords on outing, Bird visiting Hills camp, Williams family return from the east, and funeral of Peter Beckins at Freewater. Community notices, moves, travels, and local engagements accompany the event. Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsement noted.
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Milton
Oregon
Freewater
C. J. Wallingford
Liberty Lake
J. D. Bird
Lee Berry
Hills Camp
Jessie Williams
W. Rogers
Norton
Kansas
Peter Beckins
A. FP
A.M
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Grover Comstock
J. Wallingford
Walla Walla
Hattie Walker
Milton Bakery
Anna Wormington
Seattle
S.D. Peterson
Odd Fellows Building
Grace Hewitt
College Street
Elia Bailey
Long Lost Son Reunited After Fourteen Years
Spokane mother Mrs. Harvey L Harrington travels to Dubuque to claim her son after fourteen years apart. The boy, now sixteen, was placed in an orphans' asylum following family strife and a late husband’s death. She plans to start anew in Salmon Meadows Idaho with community support from Northwest friends.
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Spokane
Yash
Harvey L. Harrington
Dubuque
Town
Salmon Meadows
Idaho
Warrington
Northwest
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Burlington
Mis
Harrington
Iowa
Princess Mary Showcases Alexandra Bowl Fashion
London reports Princess Mary, daughter of King George and Queen Mary, demonstrating grown woman style in a sweeping Alexandra bowl. Born in April 1807, she nears adulthood while cultivating thrift and domestic simplicity, with post office savings watched over by a court lady.
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London
Mary
George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Princesa Mary
Marlborough House
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Sumpter
Oregon Lumber Company
Frank Gardinier
Library Notes
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H. H. Hoopes
Ore
Lake Louise
Banff Glacier
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Canadian Pacific
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Geo
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Pass
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Wall St
Freewater 10
East End
Peter Bocking
Milton Notea
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Alexandra
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