Freewater District crops thrive with light river flow
W T Shaw, veteran irrigator, reports Freewater fields yield six tons of alfalfa per acre annually in a dry year, with winter irrigation. He notes land six years ago a barren rock pile now worth 100 per acre and urges protection of mountain water sources from forest fires through grazing policy to sustain irrigation and valley crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Rockpile
W. T. Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Walla Walla
Arenetu
Lly
Lnie
Theater Season Promises Strong Fall Pendleton Shows
Manager Taylor plans a bustling Fraser theater season opening late this month. A varied lineup includes Ibsen, Hoyt, Warde and Kidder, Marie Fountain Company, Ollie Mack, and Joseph Jefferson among others. The fall and winter slate features many signed productions and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Fraser Theater
Pendleton
Ibsen
Hoyt
Frederick Warde
Kathryn Kidder
Marie Fountain Company
Ollie Mack
Finnicen
Hills of
California
Chicago
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Shore Acres
Arizona
White Whittlesey
Kittie
Weat
Minstrels
Charles B. Hanford
Dan Solly
Murray
Mack
Salem Postoffice Delay Despite Reported Funding
Salem Statesman reports no appropriation exists for the $14,000 shortfall to complete the 1917 postoffice building. Washington funds were not provided and the grounds will remain in their current unsightly state for at least another year. Postmaster Hirach King had urged early work before winter but was informed no appropriation was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Washington
Congress
United States Treasury
Salem Statesman
Thin City
Poatamauster Hirach King
Post Office Department
Treasury Department of Washington
Combined flour output capacity for Northwest mills
The Pacific coast flour mills total 862 plants with a daily capacity of 63 885 barrels. At full operation each barrel needs four and a half bushels of wheat, implying Northwest mills would consume about 267 485 bushels of wheat daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Mills
Pacific Coast
North West
Real Test Of Herpicide In Trial Says Experts
The article argues Herpicide proves its efficacy by addressing the root of hair loss, killing the germ affecting the papilla. It cites endorsements from prominent people and notes Detroit agent F. W. Senmidt promoting samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowbra
Detroit
Alich
F. W. Senmidt
Regional Wheat and Flour Production Capacities Cited
The document lists production figures by state and region, noting California extinct as a producer while others such as Washington California supporting 131 68 and 21 785 barrels per day, Oregon 15 202 barrels and 81 OW bushels, and Washington 16 195 barrels with 76 115 bushels of wheat required. British Columbia also mentioned with 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
British Columbia
Oregon
Fusion in Nebraska Conventions Stir Nebraska Politics
Lincoln August 10 Keen interest marks the state conventions of Democrats and Populists in Lincoln. With Bryan in full control of the Democratic convention the 8 Louis platform and candidates may receive only a perfunctory endorsement. Fusion with the Populists on the state ticket is in doubt as debates continue. Republicans have nominated a candidate for the United States Senate and Democrats may or may not indorse Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
United States Senate
Senate
Move to Monument shifts Long Creek Enterprise planned
The Long Creek bleht and office assets were sold to F. E. Westerberg and W. R. Caldwell for relocation to Monument twenty miles away where the Enterprise will publish its first issue next week. The Light continues to operate to wind down editor W. C. Harryman estate. Residents bid farewell as families plan moves and hopeful new beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Creek
F. E. Westerberg
W. R. Caldwell
Monument
Nesr
Here
Enterprise
W. C. Harryman
Pendleton Market Runs Quiet With Sale of Horses
Miles Howard and T E Hinton returned from Pendleton with a small herd. They sold eight horses at an average of 90 dollars each. Hinton bought a half interest in the Missouri blacksmith shop to Pendleton and is reported to be pursuing a solid business. Long Creek left, Providence News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. York
Slide Creek
Arthur George
North Dakota
Oregon
Long Creek
Pendleton
Miles Howard
T. E. Hinton
Mr. Hinton
Missouri
Yuletide in Servia Reveals Rich Traditions and Mock Fireworks
The article describes Servian Christmas customs with gun salutes and festive displays. It notes the poor still strive to buy pie, a pig roasted on a long spit, and guests watching with keen interest. Santa Claus appears as an honored guest to receive rather than give gifts before departing with cakes and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perthegd Tiel
Sargsting
Bervin
Santa Claus
Presenta
Dr Kings New Life Pills Sold By Tallman Co drugstore
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for severe pain from taxed organs, dizziness, backache, liver issues and constipation. It claims the pills are gentle yet thorough, promising relief with a 2K guarantee from Tallman & Co.'s drug store.
Coming Events and Catarrh Cure Ad Notice
August events include National encampment in Boston and mining congress in Portland. Conclave Knights Templar in San Francisco and irrigation association meetings across Ontario and Pendleton precede nationwide gatherings in El Paso. An ad touts All's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a money back guarantee, and promotes The Eloke Hall's Family Pills for colds.
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Grand Army
Boston
American Mining Congress
Portland
Knights Templar
San Francisco
Oregon Irrigation Association
Ontario
Malheur County
Inland Empire Teachers’ Association
Pendleton
National Irrigation Association
el Paso
Texas
Ringling Brothers Show Rates and Festival Dates
Public notices list travel fares for Ringling Brothers events in Baker City Walla Walla and Spokane with sale dates August 16 17 and 20 1904 and return limits. Also Union Assurance Society voids policies 8014010 to 6014022 and directs policyholders to contact S A Newberry Pendleton Oregon. Catton Dell Co San Francisco acts as general agents. Sheepmen urged to locate range and water. address box 44 La Grande. The Boston.
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Ringling Brothers
Baker City
Walla Walla
Spokane
Smith
Union Assurance Society of London
A. Newberry
Pendleton
Oregon
W. F. Karncurt
la Grande
Elegant New Sroom House With Corner Lot Sale
A newly completed $4 000 elegant Sroom house offers sewer bath toiletlery and eastern exposure in a corner lot. Also listed is a $2 500 nice residence with six lots and eastern exposure.
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T. Shaw
Learance Sale
Tlge
Alexander Dept
T. C. Taylor
Ice and Cold Storage Co
Telephone Mato
Peggy O'Neal
U. S
Havana
A. G. Howard
Court Street
East Oregonian
Lewa
Salem
Fusion
Nebraska
J. F. Jaurmenverry
Ping Creek
George R. Baird
Faulkenberry
EB. J. Sounceford
Ranger Justice
FE. A. A. Miller
Goldie van Bibber
Providence News
Servia
FP. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obie
Tes Winceiels
J, Cheney & CO
Dragelet
Toke Hall
Pamlly Pille
Contigo
Catton, Dell, & Co, General Agents
Cal
New Spring
The
Alissues
C. F. Colesworthy
East Alta Gt
Leo
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Street
Court House
W. E. Davidson & Co
Joe Ell
Taylor's Hardware
Pioneer Bottling Works
Telephone
Malin 5
John Gagen
Hotel Bickers
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