Local Classifieds Highlight Goods and Services
Short notices list dry wood for sale unfurnished rooms rent housework wanted at 314 Aura, farm fresh cow for sale, household goods, hardware promotions, photo studio, hauling services, hotel contact, gun shells and firearms stock, new recreation parlor, lost checkbook from First National Bank, hosting study help, water service reminders, cornerstone ceremony for Pocatel lo M GY AL building on August 18.
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Rosas Carney
East Oregonian
Goodman Hardware Company
Lilleth Street
Bowman Photo Studio
Leathers Transfer Company
Pendleton
Peoples
Pons Meton
Saxesiailon
First National Hank
Edgar G. Smith
Hox
East Court Street
W. G. Sutherland
Local visitors and residents scene at town today
Numerous names appear from Athena Union Echo and nearby ranches as residents and travelers stop in for visits. People from Portland McKay creek Eugene Helix Walla Walla Meacham and Baker City are listed along with transfers between towns, examinations, and trips to family or relatives.
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Stanton
Athena
A. Pierson
Union
James M Kyle
Echo
J. H. Ferguson
Adama
Bert Smith
Portland
Long Beach
Misa Danner
Dave Ingram
Birch Creek
Fred Geinger
Pilot Rock
Dave Horn
McKay Creek
Blanche Horne
Henry Zinders
Roscoe Br, Johnson
Rev. G. 8. O
Humbert
Eugene
Eugene Divinity School
Mike Edith Kinman
Helix
Charles Wall
Walla Walla
A. H. Perryman
James Hager
Heppner
Clarence Penland
Meacham
Rosine Epple
Mae
Long Head
W. HH. Colwell
Cunningham Company
L. W. Cheney
T. G. Cheney
San Francisco
Harry Styles
Pullman
Charles Hill
Styles
Mr. Hill
J. M. Keeney
Cunningham Sheep and Land Company
Lehman Springs
Fred Scchilke
Genessee, Til
Cayuse
la Grande Observer
Fuel Prices Rise in La Grande this Winter
The La Grande coal dealer warns fuel costs will climb due to foarelty of coal, limited shipping, and rail promises. Retail prices may reach about 10.75 dollars, with mine costs near 5.50 and transportation added. Consumers anticipate higher bills as winter approaches.
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la Grande
la Grande Observer
Gus Johnson Killed at Stoddard Brathéra Logging Camp
Gus Johnson of Baker, known locally, was killed yesterday at the Stoddard Brathéra logging camp near Sumpter when a swamp hook failed and he fell, breaking his neck while aiding in loading. A Baker City Herald report notes he was a straightforward, well regarded citizen and his remains were cared for by a friend.
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Gus Johnson
Baker
Stoddard Brathéra
Sumpter
Mr. Johnson
Baker City
Indians With Blue Eyes Mystery of Mexican Maya Indians
The Maya of the Sierra Madre in Sonora are described as fair skinned with blue eyes and light hair. Ethnology scholars note the long standing claim that they descend from a Swedish shipwreck off the Mexican coast, a tradition based on folklore rather than evidence.
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Mexico
Sierra Madre
Sonora
Mexican
New World
An Ancient Prayer From Old John Ward in 1727
Old John Ward famed for the Dunciad and pillory in 1727, though wealthy with estates in London and Essex, prayed for his counties and mortgage interests. He asked God to spare Middlesex and Essex from fire and earthquake and to have compassion on Hertfordshire, while extending mercy to the rest of the counties.
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John Ward
Pope
Dunciad
London
Esser
Middlesex
Essex
Hertfordshire
Englishwoman’s sorrow over vulgar yet wealthy neighbor’s death
In Cornhill Magazine a Englishwoman of high station laments the death of a well off, ill bred neighbor who aided her country. She calls him vulgar yet kind and says they will meet in heaven. The neighbor is described as Mr. X who died aged 60.
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Cornhill Magazine
Odd Coincidence In Pulpit Hymn Preceded Death
A New York pastor reading a hymn in church suddenly died, then a 33 year earlier incident in the same pulpit saw another pastor die while reciting the same stanza. The scraps note the eerie symmetry and timing across the decades.
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New York State
Woolgrowers Meet in The Dalles Oregon Nov 12
Sheepgrowers’ State Convention in The Dalles will discuss wool marketing scab law and range pressures with attendees including Gifford Pinchot and A F Potter. Oregon’s congressional delegation expected to attend as the industry faces limited range and higher costs.
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Oregon
Penmileton Cloak and
Sulit House
Cloak & Suit House
Crank's
Empire Meat Co
Harven Fold
Louis Hunziker
Main St
Koeppens
Roy McDaniels
the Mises Birdie and
Grace
Eppinger
Wni Levens
Ukiah
F. Matthews
Pacific Express
The
Washington
Lille
France
Aheepmen
Dalles
Middle Fork
John Day River
Grant County
T. F. Hall
Long Creek
Massillon
Biffie K
Atwood
File Island
Ore
Frisco
Mr. Pendleton Merchant
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