City Brevities and Local Ads in Oregon
A collage of short notes and classifieds lists dry wood from Oregon Lumber Yard, discounts on granite ware at Goodman Hardware, and tent and hotel offers. Jobs advertised include carpenters, housework, and a private maid position. Services span massage, shampooing, and room rentals at East Oregonian building, with hotel dining updates at Hotel Bowman Cafe.
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Minnis
Goodman Hardware Company
Falr
Goodman Hardware Co
Oregon Lumber
Bond Brothers Pleased With Summer Clothing Sale
Bond Brothers reports record turnout in their two day salt sale of men s garments priced at 15 dollars, far surpassing prior summer events. The firm offers high quality menswear valued at 26 to 35 dollars, highlighting fair dealing and the promise of customer satisfaction driving continued business.
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Bond Bros
St George Restaurant Changes Hands in City
The popular St George restaurant has changed ownership and will be refitted to become the best in the city. Improvements include improved service with first class dining, a kitchen run by top cooks, experienced staff, and affordable prices starting at 25 cents. Public invited to try the new service and return for value.
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St. George
Suspected Murder Arrest in Oregon Woods
Walter Johnson was arrested in Portland charged with the murder of Elmer B. Perdue near Hillsboro. Perdue, said to be from Spokane, is not listed in the city directory. The suspect allegedly robbed the victim of $140.
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Walter Johnson
Portland
Ore
Elmer B. Perdue
Hillsboro
Perdue
Spokane
Young Johnson
Five Room Furnished House for Rent After September
Modern five room house for rent furnished available after September 1. Location at P O Box 89.
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P. O. Box
Local notes highlight visitors and trips across Echo region
A cascade of personal mentions from Echo and nearby towns notes visits by W. W. Penry, R. Lewis, Judge James A. Fee, William McBride, Dr. J. A. Donaghue, and others. Mentions include trips to Portland Athena Pendleton Meacham Wenabe Springs and Grant County, with several returning from outings and business travel. The piece also covers wheat sample submissions from multiple states for a contest with entry details and judging plans.
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James A. Fee
Portland
Anon Legal Business
William McBride
Athena
Wheat growing contest announced by McConnon firm
The Winona Republican Herald reports a national wheat contest by McConnon & company of Winona Minnesota. Umatilla county breeders are urged to enter for a chance at $160 in prize money across three divisions spring winter and Pacific coast with five prizes per division. Entries are judged after January 1 with samples submitted by customers and organizers noting growing quality.
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McConnon & Company
Pacific Coast Division
New Oregon Course Revisions Set for Distribution
Superintendent J H Ackerman has completed a revision of Oregon elementary and high school courses. The changes include a two year commercial course for older students and a teachers training program to aid aspiring teachers who cannot leave home. High schools will be reclassified by adopted courses and full time faculty.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. H. Ackerman
Oregon
Salem Journal
Greeks Hired to Unload Coal on Local Track Work
The La Grande Observer reports a crew of 25 Greeks has arrived to unload coal by hand for regular and storage use. Oregon Short Line and Northern fills bunkers each autumn for emergency and daily engine consumption, with many cars requiring manual unloading.
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la Grande
Uncle Sam Wants Men Examinations Listed by Civil Service
The United States civil service commission announces examinations on September 14 for negative cutters and lithographic divastamen in the Geological Survey with daily pay from $1.50 to $8.60. Also for assistants in dairying in the Bureau of Animal Industry at $900 to $1600 yearly, and for fermentation chemists in the Bureau of Chemistry at $2500 yearly. On September 1 Lanston Operators in the Government Printing Office will be examined at $4 per day.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Geological Survey
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Lanston
Government Printing Office
Fairview Visit Ties Church Member to Local Funeral
Robert Be McIntyre of the Methodist Episcopal church, back from the Pacific Coast, visited Bryan today and said the call was merely social. Bryan served as a pallbearer at the funeral of E. E. Brown, a prominent local banker, in Fairview this afternoon.
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Fairview
Robert Be, McIntyre
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pacific Coast
Bryan
E. E. Brown
Fire Nearly Destroys Gore Bay Town Hall
A telephone message from Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island reports a blaze that nearly destroyed the town. Fifteen business houses were totally burned with losses totaling about 150000 dollars.
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Sault Ste Marie
Gore Bay
Malnetoulin Island
Benson Denies Critical Illness Report
San Francisco August 18 Frank Benson secretary of state Oregon denied reports of critical illness stating he is undergoing treatment for an old affliction.
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San Francisco
Frank Benson
Oregon
Training School Proposed for Cavalry Recruits
A Twentieth Century Farmer editorial lauds a US Army decision to establish a training school for new cavalry and artillery recruits handling the western range horse. It argues skilled professionals should train horses to prevent abuse, improve safety, and raise army horse proficiency. Also notes a separation case, Bill Jones and his wife, who take the children amid accusations and a reference to a mattress.
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United States Army
Bill Jones
Bill
Tinkea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Voile
Teutsch
F. E. Livengood
Teutsch’s
Goodman Hardware
East Oregonian
Empire Meat Market
Stansberry & Milne
Malin
Smith-Crawford Building
Bowman
Louis Hunziker
Onl Brothers
Hand Bros
Pendleton
ST. George Restaurant
Koebppens
W. W. Penry
Echo
Rt. R. Lewis
J. A. Donaghue
E. H. Brown
The
Echo Register
Mrs. Thomas Vaughan
Coast
William Booker
Byron Hawkes
D. B. Waffle
Meacham
W. H. Kelsay
Oliver
Wenabe Springs
J. F. Brownlow
Pocatello
H. ¢. Meins
Grant County
F. M. Conners
Conners-Hoskina Mercantile Company
Echo,s
J A. Borie
Wenoha Springs
Hotel
George Webb
la Grande Observer
Col
J. M. Bentley
Menachum Country
HL R, Neowport
Hermiston Herald
F. B. Swayze
H. M. Straw
Ivanhoe
Mstrio
Dundoe
Measham
Tonigher
Will Moore
Walter M. Marco
Moore
Pacific Elevator Co
Alabama
Texas
Washington
Minnesota
North Dakota
Idaho
McCannon & Company
State Board of Education
Uncle Sam
Benson
Pendleton Cloak
Suit House
Western Range
Army Horse
Workingmen’s
Webb
Old
Hant
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