Agricultural prospects in Sherman County boosted by Moro station
Dr James Withycombe, director of Oregon State College Agricultural Experiment Station in Corvallis, notes improved farming methods can transform the Columbia river basin. He cites Moro’s 225 acre branch station in Sherman County with 190 experimental plots and 75 varieties, including emmer wheat.
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Columbia River Basin
Withycombe
Moro
Sherman County
Branch
Morn
Experiment Station
Opportunities for diversified farming in Sherman county
The article argues Sherman county can double farm revenues by shifting from sole reliance on wheat to include hogs, draft horses and poultry. It suggests using brood mares, rotating crops with field peas, and selling young horses, with hogs gathering crops in summer and improving soil. The tone is optimistic about prosperity through diversified farming in the Columbia River Basin.
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Columbia River
Sherrin County
Sherman County
Judiciary commission in session at Satlim
Salem Oregon the judiciary commission appointed by governor west to revise court procedure is at the capitol for an informal discussion during the 40 days season. Members listed include T Richardson chairman Salem Will M Peterson Pendleton R H F Butler Condon M Garland Lebanon A B H Reams Jacksonville A E Buirk Portland Thomas O Day Portland James Godfrey secretary Salem.
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Salem
Judiciary Commission
West
Capitol
T Richardson
Will M. Peterson
Pendleton
Hens Kill Rats in Dallastown Poultry Yard
In York County Pennsylvania a pair of Plymouth Rock hens protected their brood at William Belymire’s Dallastown yard by attacking a nest of rats that had plagued the coop. Five young rats were driven from their corner as the hens fought back against the vermin. A separate note mentions a planned three brick school building project at Wolf Creek, replacing a structure built twenty years ago.
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York
Plymouth Beck
William Belymire
Dallastown
Rce
Wolf Creek
Death by self at Colfax and divorce action in Nes Perce
In Colfax a man committed suicide with a revolver leaving no note for his father. In Nes Perce a divorce suit was filed in district court by Mrs Hamilton against Richard T Hamilton for habitual drunkenness and nonsupport. An accident at Kelly's camp in Deary Idaho injured Jon Fritz and killed Pete MI. a deck of logs toppled onto workers.
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Colfax
F.br
Winnington
Deary
Idaho
Pete MI
Jon Fritz
Kelly’s Camp
Proprieter of The Pastime Faces Liquor Charge in Joseph
D J Staats owner of The Pastime in Joseph, Ore is charged with illegal liquor sales by resident Calvin Tucker. Staats waived examination and was bound over to the county circuit court, which convenes next week, for trial.
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Joseph
D. J. Staats
Calvin Tucker
Staats
Uppety
Gun firing incident at Hiot Sun with near miss at pier
A premier gun firing incident occurred when Prank Alrey and Hiot Sun Discharges Gilla Davenport, Wash. A shotgun placed near a sub exploded from sun heating the gun. The blast occurred minutes after the weapon was laid by, but the gun pointed away from people.
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Gilla
Davenport
Wash
Alrey
Strawberries Begin Market Run in Mitta and Preswater
Reports from Weeton and Basket mountain indicate a strong strawberry crop with vines heavily blossomed. First harvests from the second crop brought in and sold at 25 cents per box, signaling a promising season for the tasty fruit.
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Mitta
Preswater
Ore
Weeton
Basket Mountain
Corvallis Receives Free Traveling Library from State
Corvallis has received one of the few free traveling libraries provided by the state. The library contains 60 volumes and will visit local schools and community centers to promote reading and literacy in the area. Residents can borrow books during scheduled stops and participate in storytelling sessions.
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Corvallis
At the Picture Shows Orpheum Tuesday Program
The Orpheum presents a varied program including A Geranium by Vitagraph a romantic short about nature and hope A Sacrifice to Civilization showing Indian kindness and family bonds Ancient and Modern London a Thames trip with landmark views Boy Will Be Boys a cheeky duo mischief film Oh You Teacher a rural farce full of laughs.
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Orpheum
Selig
London
Thames
Westminster
Abbey
Greenwich Hospital
Thames Embankment
Tower Bridge
Cleopatra's Needle
Tower of London
London Bridge
Lower River
Willi
Basanay
Kidney ailment testimonial from Pendleton woman
An Oregon resident Mrs William McGregor of Pendleton recounts kidney troubles since childhood with swollen limbs back pain and tiredness. After trying many remedies she credits Donns Kidney Pills obtained via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for restoring her health and urges others to try the product under the Doans brand.
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Pendleton
William McGregor
Lilleth Street
Oregon
Anya
Donn
Vale
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Pretty Lily Brown Wins School Job Then Runs Off
In Pumpkinville a school board meeting follows Ellen Barker’s elopement with a village swain. Lily Brown, chosen despite a plan to elect the homeliest candidate, falls for Jim Read. A anonymous note from Mrs Jenkins stirs conflict before Jim and Lily wed and flee.
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Jim
Lily
The Pastime Presents Indian Drama and Western Shorts
The Pastime offers Biograph film sequence with The Indian Brothers depicting a renegade’s revenge and tribal justice, plus Two men courting Dorothy in a ranch tale. Wednesday and Thursday feature Timhoest Kid westerns with The Court's Decree comedy and other attractions including The Blakey family drama and Groucho's outer Fourth in a tinted comedy cell.
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Timhoest
Thantionser Kid
Pamente
Blakey
J Vorers
Cate
Marie
Bill
Joe
Sumner
Vila
Slater
Bison
Potronea
Groucho
The Broken Cross Prompted Duel Ends in Sight
A brief Biograph note mentions a young Indy and his escort challenging him to a duel with an outcome worth seeing. It hints at a tale of a country youth leaving his sweetheart to seek fortune in the city and the treth he faces, as told through the experience of thin boys.
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Cers
Indy
Treth
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Lone Coats
Peoples Warehouse
James Withycombe
Portland
Oregonian
Satlim
News OF the Northwest
Doan
Pendleton Beer
City Brewery
Billy’s
W. J. Bogart
Brewery Depot
Paul Hemmelgarn
OPERA
Anton Kraft
State Saloon
J. Latourelle
Prop
Crescent Saloon
J. I. Taylor
House of Quality
Tureday
Juatloe
Paya
Ewil" Lubin
George
Dorothy
Enat
Eri
Edleen
Grande Ronde
Hill & Hibberd
Mark Moorhouse Co
A. Schneiter, Prop
Pendleton, Obe
Main Street
Pendleton’s Popular
St. George Hotel
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