Miller criticizes schools for teaching too much
Linn County state senator M A Miller says Portland discussions prove schools overemphasize broad curricula. He cites federal civil service tests where many failed simple word tasks, advocating a return to basics like reading and arithmetic. The senator denies ongoing political plans, noting he is temporarily out of politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Miller
Linn County
Portland
Miller
Jefferson
Says
Percy R. Kelly
Albany
Grant County Faces Severe Drought Threats to Stock
S Chapman reports Grant county remains very dry after a recent tour. Crops are short and many head of stock may need to be sold or driven out this fall due to lack of feed and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
S. Chapman
War path trouble in Pilot Rock German Ernst Konker fights constable
Ernest Konker of Pilot Rock, a German with a violent temper, was reported on the war path after threatening to kill men of Pilot Rock. He avoided arrest by fleeing the area, prompting pursuit by authorities. Previously fined 1900 dollars for threatening to kill and attempting to carry out the threat, Konker is described as surly and possibly insane, with fears of resisting custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worl
Ernest Konker
Pilot Rock
Konker le
Douglas Beltre
Bine
Winchester
J. A. Makley
Aheey Range
Excellent quality of wheat in Helix shows high yield
A. Zeuske of Helix visited the city to settle harvest business. He notes his ranch wheat averages 62 pounds per bushel and 26 to 28 bushels per acre, with no blemish and top grading expected. He plans to move his family to town midweek to access city schools and educational opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenske
A. Zenske
Helix
Felix
Zeuske
Jackson Street
Harvest Success For Halley On Mixed Acreage
Farmer Hailey T G Halley returns from the country farm east of the city pleased with a strong harvest. Yields range from eight bushels on the best ground to three bushels on poorer land despite drought. The most productive tract, recently bought on the reservation, was held by a lessee. Halley expects to store all wheat tonight as teams have worked steadily, forecasting a solid return on his investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Halley
Mr. Halley
Hey
Halley
Hatley
Mir
Hailey
Busy county official bids farewell to public duties
Be glad when it is all over for with his farm and his public duties as well he has been one of the busiest men in the county. The remark reflects a long serving public figure’s retirement from farm work and official responsibilities.
Teachers Examination Results and Notable Candidate
Professors Nowlin Cherry and Valinebom completed grading county teachers certification papers. Listed examinees include Whees Wallin Brown Pendleton Reid Heppner Keller Wetton Littlenon Milton Muasio Freon Porter Ponilenan Engdahl Sharp Ena Pendleton Rider Pendleton Werton and others. Mina Lintteron of Milton excels with the county lead in average, nearly perfect. state papers to be reviewed by the state board in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowlin
Cherry
Val Andinebom
Symbotion
Wiewo
Pirat
Phillip Whees
Wallin Wall
John Brown
Pendleton
Ethel G. Reid
Heppner
Lula Keller
Wetton
Mae Littlenon
Milton
Lucy Muasio Ukiwh
Freon
Theresay
Porter Ponilenan
Juanita Engdahl
Ponieton
Kitty Sharp
Athena
Ena & Ren
Edna Rider
Void Marsh
Werton
Mina Alne Lintteron
New Resort Promises Pleasures on Columbia River
Frank Macy of the Boston Store writes from Collings Hot Sprites about a new resort on the Washington bank of the Columbia near The Dalles. In its second season the springs attract over a few visitors. The mineral water is touted as a remedy for rheumatism, with bathing and fishing drawing guests as Macy enjoys the healthful retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macy
Boston
Collings
Washington Bank
Columbia
Dalles
Macy
Fine Stock of Buggies by A Kunkle in Stock
A Kunkle announces a large consignment of buggies and hacks fitted with rubber tires. The firm now holds over 100 units, claiming the largest buggy stock in the state outside Portland, with few wholesale houses surpassing it locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kunkletak
Portland
Kunkle
Funeral of William R. Carter in Olney Cemetery
The funeral for William R. Carter, who died yesterday under strange circumstances, was held this afternoon from Baker & Fulcom’s undertaking parlors. Services began at 2:00 PM and were conducted by Rev. W. E. Potwine of the Church of the Redeemer. The body was interred at Olney Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carter
William R. Carter
Baker & Fulcom
W. E. Potwine
Church of the Redeemer
Olney
Levy Brothers Farmer Jailed Over Surplus Hay Drainage
Got Three Days, Levy Brothers, an old farmer living down the river, entered the city and began draining surplus hay from the town. He was jailed, brought before the city court, and fined $5, then ordered to spend three days in jail for the privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy Brothers
Ita
Will Return From Lehman Springs
Mrs C C Phillips and her children of Lewiston Idaho arrive in the city this evening from Lehman Springs where they have camped for two weeks. After a short visit with friends they will proceed to Lewiston their home, since Dr Phillips has returned after visiting A Kunkle of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehman Springs
C. C Phillips
Lewiston
Idaho
Lahman Springs
Dr. Phiilips
A_ Kunkie
Bingham Springs
F. W. Vincent
Mr. and
Alte
Fred Judd
Ehler Ain
Guy McDonald Dies in Lewiston Idaho
Guy McDonald longtime local figure and former St. George restaurant employee died on the 13th of this month at 11 o clock in the morning in Lewiston Idaho. He was well known and liked in town and had worked on various jobs before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McDonald
St. George
Lewiston
Idaho
McDonald
Tor Eeverm
Fat cattle shipment headed to Beattie market
JC Lonergan plans to ship 12 fat cattle from the city on Wednesday to the Beattie market. The animals were bought from parties in the amas and Starkey counties, noted as in fair condition after transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jc, Lonergan
Beattie
Theattic
Thamas
Starkey
Child Lost Searches Sparks City Appeal
Two daughters of Powtmanter Gith of Athena visited the city yesterday seeking a small brother said to have fallen into a river and not yet found. The sisters, Welty Walla Union, Jim Dollard, and others reported a missing child amid a string of uncertain names and places in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powtmanter Githe
Athena
Yenterday
Welty
Walla Union
Pendleton Social Roundup: Local Visits and Travel
La Grande resident Mies Lidianw Hoswell traveled to Pendleton for a visit. Guests from Alba, Athena, Weston, Dayton, Pilot Rock, Milton, Walla Walla, Colfax, Spokane, Heppner, and Ukiah were noted in numerous brief calls, trips, and departures. Several residents planned or completed visits to relatives, friends, or business associates, with trips to Portland, Seattle, and Russian River regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Lidianw Hoswell
la Grande
Pendleton
L. B. Davis
Alba
Pondiaton Fridaits
Rulsom
Athena
Pondiaton Anon
Penton
Kate Murray
la Cranda
Frienila Tere
G. Coleman
Weero
Weston
Ely
Wn Ouelie
Lucy Dickson
Dayton
Ely Mroandt Mires
T. A. Hiteman
Albom
Yeaterday
Jon Getes
Bing Han Springs
Pilot Rock
Milton
Matlock
Portland
Beattle
Alaska
Robustue
Ths
Lohmain Springs
Charlee Mallory
Heppner
Grace Crockett
Wallon Walla
Neliie Pant
Walla Walla
Havin
Edith Crockett
Grand Guardian
Jefe
J. C. Ballerar
Eptingh
Shields Park Tonight and New Week Program
Grand drawing tonight at Shields Park with changes for Monday Night. Baby Owens returns for another week in the Hoteymooon show alongside May and Baby Gwenn. New acts include Athon Wilson and Clark, Zoyarra in a revolving slobe, and a new illustrated act. The drawing promises entertainment and patrons are urged to visit the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owly
Baby Owens
Adition
May
Baby Gwenn
Will
Athon
Wilson
Clark
Zoyarra
AHL
Walla Walla
Rand
Pall
Hrook & McConmue' Deus
Jeffries 18 Champion Dominates Debut Victory in San Francisco
James Jeffries defeated Janes 7 Corbett in a ten round debt match last night at The Pavilion. The arena overflowed as crowds witnessed Jeffries dominate with strong offense and precise punches, pressing Corbett through most rounds. Corbett showed determination, but Jeffries’ hard rights and combos sealed the win, prompting a handshake and mutual respect after the bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jeffrien
Janes
Corbett
San Francisco
Waeler
Corte
Covberr
Corvitt
Jeffries
Minster
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Mass Visa
Senator Miller
Oregon
Tallman & CO
Douglas Belts
Farmer Hailey
Lawthy
F. S. Younger & Son
Mae Littleton
Jim Dollard
J. Slater
Menzies
Wallin Walla
Shelly Jones
W. W. Rigsby
Jonathan Edwardes
Moscow
Brokanew
W. H. Bleakney
Pendleton Academy
Elgin
Mre
C A
Despain
Ukiah
Washington
D .E. Hall
RH O& SN
Shields’ Park
Tmartsfeld, Ga
Nair Time India Hives
OWL
From Fim
Regen
W. J. Clarke & Co
Court Street
Underwood
Clapton
I, Younger & Son
Kant Oregonian Publ
Aloo
Pecan
John S, Kees, Agest
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