North McKay Notes on Water, Threshing and Drought
North McKay reports sewage contaminating river water and dogs showing illness from rabies like symptoms. Cattle and horses raced to the river for drink but many refused water after smell. Local threshing continues with John Paydon’s dog near risk, irrigation wheels by Kidder Crowner and De Latour supply river water, and strong winds and forest fires affect the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North McKay
Sheol
Old Sol
Oregon
St. William Fitegerald
Port Arthur
John & Wheeler and Son
Helix
John Paydon
Yobnka
Marks
Fancher
George Kidder
Barney Crowner
Mr. de Latour
Cascades
Porsons
Washington
C. A. Kidder
Echo News Notes: Local Residents in Early 1900s
The brother of Herbert Strohm of Echo won a Rosebud reservation home stead drawing in South Dakota. M. M. Wyrick visited Echo last Sunday to buy supplies and reports progress with 1500 acres of wheat, over half headed. William Wilson, famed Umatilla valley gardener, brought perfections onions and Des Moines seed samples, planning to order more seed for his needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo News
Herbert Strohm
Echo
Rosebud
South Dakota
M. M. Wyrick
Wiliam Wilson
Umatilla Valley
Des Moines
Love
End
Washing Without Water Promotes Healthy Hair Care Promoted
An old advertisement touts washing hair without water using Herpicide endorsed by The Herpicide Co. It claims products like Cantivarhles Vaseline and Glycere Iné rid germs, preventing dandruff and scalp issues. F.W. Schmidt & Co. acts as special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhros Wernielde
Eercosetuy
Gorinielde
Lowttiog Drugeiete
Herpicide Co
Doral
Mich
F.W. Schmidt & Co
Vacation Advice: Bring Camera Like Kodak Tip
The note urges travelers to remember a camera or Kodak device for vacations. It emphasizes capturing memories and being prepared. It reads as a practical reminiscence encouraging photography on trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kodak
Local farmers and townsfolk in Pilot Rock and Weston
The Pilot Rock and Weston areas report small harvests and busy doctors serving tourists. Notes include vegetables scarce due to local demand, a fisherman of note named John McCourt, and families traveling to Meacham for a Sunday outing. Weston residents discuss oat fields and a notable Willamette Pulp & Paper Company tree planting effort to secure timber for paper making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Rock
John McCourt
James Wilson
Sueanville
Pendleton
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Lura Richards
Meacham
J. F. Nowlin
C. K. Cranston
W. W. Bobby
Pilot Rock Record
Oregon
Willamette Pulp & Yo
Tote Company
California
Tse
Willamette Pulp & Paper Company
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Cure All Stomach Ailments
Mrs Mary S Crick of White Plains Kentucky reports long term dyspepsia improved after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims the product digests food and sweetens the stomach, stating rapid restoration of weight health and appetite. Sold by Taliman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary S. Crick
White Plains
Taliman & Co
Upcoming Events and Notices From Pendleton Era
A dated collection lists events and notices including national encampments in Boston and Portland, a Knights Templar conclave in San Francisco, irrigation and teachers' association meetings in Ontario and El Paso, and travel fares to the World’s Fair. It notes Mr and Mrs Adolph Farrow’s Chemawa visit, a lumber bid solicitation for Froome Stable in Pendleton, and local medical and fare advertisements. It ends with a stray quip about companionship and reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Boston
American Mining Congress
Portland
Knights Templar
San Francisco
Oregon Irrigation Association
Ontario
Malheur County
Inland Empire
Chemawa
Adams
Adolph Farrow
Farrow
Boston Hub Shines With Grand Army Encampment Fare
Boston today awaits the Grand Army of the Republic encampment as visitors flood in for the national event. Decorations blaze city streets with electric lights, banners, and bunting. Two candidates, Gen. W. W. Blackmar and John C. Scotta, vie for commander in chief amid a bustling, holidaylike Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Minas
Grand Army Veterans
Grant Army
Ite
Commonwealth Avenue
Grand Army
Relief Corps
Charles Street
Weat Street
Mechanics Hall
Faneni Hall
Cradle of Liberty
Tremont Temple
Women's Relief Corps
Vendome
Ecunter
John C. Black
Timnois
W. W. Blackmar
Excursion fares to St Louis and Chicago for World’s Fair
The notice lists round trip rail rates to St Louis and Chicago for World’s Fair travel via St Paul, Billings, or direct routes with half fare children. Dates for sale span May to October with 90 day return validity and stopovers allowed. Special Denver Rio Grande Missouri Pacific excursion from Portland June 7 and 17 offers $60 Pendleton departures with return options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. R. & N. Company
Pendleton
St. Louis
Chicago
St .Louie
Vite Veren
Ule
Eale
Dirse Hon
Transit
Lmit
Smith
St. Paul
Billings
Walter Adams
B. Calderhead
Ore
Walla Walla
Waah
Denver & Rio Grande
Missouri Pacific
Portland
Denver & Rilo Grande
Salt Lake City
Denver
Matisse City
Elegant new 4,000 dollar room house on corner lots
Just completed home with sewer and bath features, eastern exposure. Two lots enhance the property, offering a bright corner site and ample outdoor space.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lies
Amoskens
Alexander Dept
Universal Steel
Goodman-Thompson Hardware CO
Main Street
Ice and Cold Storage Co
Peggy O'Neal
U. S
A. G. Howard
Pendleton, Oregon
Court Street
North Mkay
Druggiste
Court
Garien
Weston
George W. Proebater
Turley
J.B. Walden
Earl
A. L. Thoroughwpan
Froome
Pendlewn
Smawford & Smith
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Minory
G.A. A. AT
Black—Relief Corpe and Sons of Veterans
The
Washington & Columbia River Railway
N.Y. Og
Nolf
Paradise
Robert Caveller
Prospero
Texas Matchmaker
King
Jewell
Assis Oldies
C. C. Sharp Opera House
Barnes and Dwellings
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Street
Court House
W. E. Davidson & Co
F.E. van Dusen & Co
Grick
Boller
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