Features Of The Present Harvest In Umatilla County
Observers note heavy yields on light land in the north and northeast portions while heavier land in the center yields less. O R N will ship about half its usual wheat tonnage from Athens Weston Adams Eastland and nearby points, and Northern Pacific will handle about 75 percent. Grain tests run 25 to 62 pounds per bushel amid light rainfall. Also lists several local residents newly arriving at Wenaha Springs.
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Northern Pacific
Umatilla
Clore
Athens
Weston
Adams
Eastland
Cold starts and early action to prevent deeper illness
The notice urges immediate care at the first signs of a cold to avoid a deeper, harder-to-treat illness. It warns that waiting can extend suffering and add days to recovery. Take prompt steps to fight symptoms and seek relief early.
Miss Mildred Clemens Heads Oregon Journal Scholarship Drive
Miss Mildred Clemens of Portland is in the city to supervise the Free Scholarship Gifts contest conducted by the Oregon Daily Journal. Pendleton Academy offers scholarships through the Journal and Miss Clemens will encourage many youths to enter. Leading state schools participate, offering superb education with a few weeks’ vacation work. She is described as genial and accomplished and is succeeding in her department of newspaper work.
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Oregon Daily Journal of Portland
Pendleton Academy
The
Journal
Miss Clemens
Man found in lumber yard after too much Thanksgiving cheer
Baker City Herald reports a man was found unconscious in a lumber yard by Yardmaster Thompson after celebratory drinking. Thieves robbed him of money jewelry and clothing except shoes and shirt, leaving him in distress. Officials discussed preventive action and proposed fly leaves at council.
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Thompson
Baker City Herald
Short congressional careers cited by Oakland Tribune
The Oakland Tribune notes that most congressmen have brief careers and implies recent misrepresentation in California. It laments how even brief terms can be lengthy in public memory and politics.
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Saya
Oakland Tribune
California
Bryan Accepts the Challenge in Democratic Policy Debate
The speech frames the platform as a call to reform and questions whether the people or predatory wealth should rule. He attacks the Republican platform for not delivering reforms and pledges to discuss key issues in subsequent addresses, stressing that the central question is who governs and protects public rights.
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Mr. Taft
Eagles Meet to Decide State Organization in Seattle
Eagles delegates in Seattle discuss the agenda on forming a state organization after reports from Grand Worthy President Bell and the grand trustees. The session extends for an hour as committees seek more time before resuming tomorrow. Delegates and ladies will visit Meadow race track this afternoon.
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Seattle
Eagles
Aerles Ja
Bell
Examinations For Teachers In Umatilla County
Thirty seven local teachers take part in a week long exam period in Pendleton. Twenty five seek county certificates and twelve aim for state papers. The tests, conducted in the circuit court room, are overseen by Bleakney Keeler and Wells with results due by Saturday.
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Circuit Court Room
W. H Bleakney
Pendleton Academy
L. W. Keeler
The
Echo Public Schools
Frank K. Welles
Poison Found in Garden City Milk Supply
Food inspector searches dairies in Walla Walla after reports of formaldehyde found in milk and a baby death. Health officer A E Braden has evidence against at least one dairy proprietor, with tests on wagons and deliveries revealing doctored milk amid rising summer storage concerns.
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Garden City
Walla Walla
A. E. Braden
Barden
Gunner O Connell of Olympia killed by electric shock
James O Connell former chief gunner on Admiral Dewey s flagship Olympia at Manila was killed by electricity while repairing a channel wall conduit at Sixth and Greenwich avenues. He died instantly after a short circuit in the duct, severing his neck area as water filled the bottom of the manhole. He lived at 512 West Forty ninth street and had recently left the navy with plans to return in a month.
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Nell
Dewey
Olympia
Manila
Sixth
Greenwich Avenue
O'Connell
O'Conner
Navy
West Forty-ninth Street
Moral wave reaches Gilliam county shuts nickel slots
District Attorney Burdett issued an order requiring all slot machine operators to desist or face penalties. Each owner was notified and reminded of the law restricting games of chance, citing Sec 1966 Bellinger and Cotton's code. The order prompted owners to remove machines immediately.
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Gilliam County
Burdett
Bellinger & Cotton
Threshing outfit and 200 acres burned near Waitsburg
Instantaneous fire destroyed Frank McGhee’s threshing machine and 200 acres of standing grain on the Minnick brothers’ farm near Waitsburg. The blaze, fed by dry weather, devoured first grade wheat, estimated at 30 bushels per acre, with total loss about $6000, partially insured.
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Frank McGhee
Minnick Brothers
Waitsburg
Walls Walla
Apple Crop Will Be Big in Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla August 12 Apple growers forecast a bumper crop with about 660,000 boxes expected to be harvested this year, above last season's 450,000. Despite similar quantity to last year, the fruit’s excellent 1908 quality may lift prices and boost demand as careful spraying yields one of the finest crops in the region.
Dined on Rattlesnake at Newton Hotel
Eight diners in Newton New Jersey enjoyed fried rattlesnake at a hotel dinner reported by the New York World. The party included Mr. and Mrs. William Erb, Thomas Erb, Frank B. Allen, Mrs. C. J. White and Misses Charlotte Caroline and Augusta White. The snake, killed by Allen, was praised as palatable and sweeter than an eel.
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Newton
N. J
Saga
New York World
William Erb
Thomas Erb
Frank B. Allen
Barnesville
C. J. White
Charlotte
Caroline
Augusta White
Harrison
Strahan Emerges From Confinement After Two Months
Strahan, previously confined to his home for several weeks, was seen on the street yesterday for the first time in two months, marking a notable public return after a lengthy period away.
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Eleanor Vincent
Lassie Moorhouse
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Pendleton, Ore
United States Depository
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Frances Simmons
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Lotta Wilson
Ellen Canfield
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A. D. Wescott
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May Barnes
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Daniel Hopkins
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North Dakota
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N. K. Clarke, Mgr
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