Walla Walla county wheat yield to fall short this year
Walla Walla county, once the banner wheat region of Washington, faces a drop in yield due to hot winds and winter-kill. Expected output around 3.5 million bushels, down from 3.7 to 4.0 million, with spring wheat performing better and Eureka Flat also short. Bluestem declines as Walla Walla wheat gains price advantage narrows.
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Walla Walla
Walla Walla County
Washington
Eureka Flat
Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla Tonic and Blood Purifier
A historic ad style note describes F. & S. Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla combined with burdock mandrake prickly ash dandelion stil lingia iodide of potassium and iron. It is billed as a powerful alterative tonic invigorator and blood purifier sold only by a druggist or merchant.
Will Try Burns Prominent Pendletonian Moves to Harney County
Elmore E. Puringiton, long Pendleton newspaper mercantile and commission man, leaves for Burns to enter the lumber business. He returns to Oregon’s past, partnering with late Abner Robbins in Drewsey, Harney County, and later serving as cashier for Lux & Miller cattle interests at Harney City. He retains Pendleton residence and may winter there in the future.
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Malheur
Purington
Lux & Miller
Harney City
Pendleton
Fire injures James Marston saving horse at hotel
James Marston sustained facial blisters during a hotel fire on Wednesday while trying to rescue horses in the barn. He freed all but one horse. the animal was chained and later escaped, but returned to the manger and died, with the horse remaining loose and unable to be led away.
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James Marston
Mr. Marston
Where to Hunt and Fish Game Book Issued by NP
Northern Pacific releases a new game book featuring live game illustrations, including four full pages from Seton Thompson. Mail offer includes the book and address with six cents, via Charles E. Fee, G. P. & T. A., St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Northern Pacific
Seton- Thompson
Charles 8
Fee
G. P
T. A. St. Paul
Minn
The Observation Car on the Electrically Lighted Train
The Observation Car features a barber shop and bath room, smoking and card rooms, a library, and an elegant ladies parlor, all brilliantly lighted by electricity and cooled with electric fans. This mighty popular train offers information from all agents upon request.
Trail grows cold in hunt for Hudsons Bay bandits
Sheriff Taylor and officers press on amid no new leads on Al Coffer and his partner, the Freewater holduppers. Last trace placed them near Hudsons Bay county, with rumors circulating and potential hiding in brush or with sympathetic friends. Authorities plan further skirmishes as searches continue, while townspeople await updates.
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al Coffer
Freewater
Sheriff's Office
Hudsons Bay
Taylor
Hudsons Bay County
Tracy
Ritchie
Coffer
Local residents and visitors noted in town
Oliver Dickenson of Athena arrives in town. J. H. Raley travels to La Grande on business. R. B. Storey and wife stay at Golden Rule hotel from McMinnville. E. R. Gordon and C. J. Freese, Wala Wallians, are at Hotel Pendleton. Mrs. J. Hopper heads to La Grande after visiting daughter Mrs. George Lash. Mrs. Maude Stanfield returns to Adams after visiting Mrs. M. E. Krebs. Fred Shoemaker departs for Spokane after days promoting his business. John McCourt and John J. Balleray form law partnership as Balleray & McCourt. Mrs. Charles Carter trips to Seattle for a few days. Mr. Carter accompanied her as far as Pasco. Mrs. J. A. Burke and granddaughters Misses Vesta and Helen Lynnde visit Senator Davis at Upper McKay Creek. Miss Belle Murphy and Miss Lizzie Milarkey return from Walla Walla after funeral of Miss Gertrude Murphy. Mrs. A. A. Kimball and daughters Misses Ethel and Helen, and Miss Hazel Arnold head to Birch Creek for a camping interval. Mr. and Mrs. George Carrier return from extended East trip. Mrs. Carrier studies fall millinery styles. G. W. Hansel of Athena visits town. contractor negotiating with Christian Church for new building. Miss Belle Wallace departs this evening on O. R. N. train for beach and Whitman College term. plans college course this fall. Mrs. A. A. Kimball returns yesterday from Cripple Creek, Colorado.
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J. H. Raley
la Grande
R. B. Storey
Golden Rule
McMinnville
E. R. Gordon
C. J. Freese
Wala Wallians
Hotel Pendleton
J. Hopper
George Lash
Maude Stanfield
M. E. Krebs
Adams
Fred Shoemaker
Spokane
John McCourt
John J. Balleray
Balleray
Carter
Pasco
J. A. Burke
Vesta
Helen Lynnde
Upper
McKay Creek
Senator Davis
Belle Murphy
Lizzie Milarkey
Walla Walla
Gertrude Murphy
A. A. Kimball
Ethel
Helen
Hazel Arnold
Birch Creek
George Carrier
Whitman College
Cripple Creek
Colo
Terrifying His Neighbors A D Rominus of McKay Creek
A D Rominus of McKay Creek Pendleton area reportedly chased neighbors with deadly weapons including guns and hatchets. He allegedly pursued George Williams on horseback and tried to harm Arthur Rhodes and Clarence Moore. Community splits on whether he is crazed or provoked by taunts.
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Pons
D. Romanius
McKay Creek
Pendleton
Rominus
George Williams
Williams
Arthur Rhodes
Clarence Moore
Medical quack ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills
A faded advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills promising vibrant health. It claims all organs stay active, digestion improves, headaches vanish, and blues are prevented, urging readers to try them for 26 cents at Tallman & Co.
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Dr. King
Tallman & Co.'s
Power suit against Northern Pacific may be dismissed
New York Aug 22 according to authoritative information the suit of Peter Power against the Northern Pacific will be dismissed. It is not likely the whole subject will be dropped and there may be a further hearing because of the testimony of Lawyer Lamb and Power.
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New York
Peter Power
Northern Pacific
Lamb
Power
Pendleton Clerks Seek Shorter Hours Without Hurting Employers
Pendleton retail clerks campaign for shorter work hours aiming to raise living standards without harming businesses. The effort focuses on balanced schedules, possible overtime adjustments, and cooperation with employers to preserve jobs and profits.
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Pendleton
Pendleton Stores to Close Early for Clerks’ Hours
Local labor unions in Pendleton, numbering about 200 workers, have pushed for shorter shop hours. Merchants largely agree to a six o clock closing after September 1, with shoppers urged to buy before that time. The move targets retail clerks who typically work long year round hours from early morning until evening.
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Pendleton
National Federation of Labor
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Ace Dindinger
Wilson & Co
Block
Cleaver Bros
Johast
Cresonany
Bluestem
Tallman & CO
Will
THE
Pendleton Shoe CO
LEE Teutsch
Pendleton Shoe Company
Coffer and
Pal
Grand Lodge
the Women of Woodcraft
Dial
W. G. Brown
Ta Grande
Crown
J. F. Allshin
Grangeville
Boise
Idaho
Oliver Dickenson
Athena
A. D. Rominus
Juliet” Shoes
B. F. Beck
Cottonwood St
Union Store
Tealiy
Muncoop
E. C. Batly
P.O
ST. Joe Store
Lyons Mercantile
Earnheart
Blazers
West Court Street
Eros
West Alta Street
Main
W. F. Karnheart
Real Estate and Infant, Association Lock
M. A. Rader Main
Webb Streets
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