Cats Go 101 Bushels Per Acre In Tekoa Field
Farmers report the first threshing in Tekoa region yields 101 bushels per acre from E. W. Mahoney’s field one mile north of town. Wheat crops suffer as fires destroy thousands of sacks on Dry Creek farms, with Loney losing about 1000 bushels and Cameron 5000. Professor S. R. Zuge named pastor at Marshfield while Albany College fills his chair with Dr. Franklin from the University of the Pacific.
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Tekoa
Wash
E. W. Mahoney
Walla Walla
William Loney
Alea Cameron
Dry Creek
Loney
Cameron
Albany
Ore
R. Zuge
Albany College
Presbyterian Church
Marshfield
Zuge
Franklin
University of the Pacific
San Jose
Cal
Farming Experts Visit Salem for College Leaders Program
A special train bearing presidents and directors of agricultural colleges will arrive in Salem on Tuesday from Corvallis. They will be guests of the Capital City for most of the day with a committee and band meeting them at the depot. Marion Square hosts music speeches and a luncheon by the Salem Woman's club.
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Salem
Ore
Corvallis
Marion Square
Spokane man seeks marriage via note on freight receipt
A Spokane man named George H. Vollman left a note on an O R and N baggage receipt found on Hood River depot platform. He greets the girls of the area and asks them to correspond with him possibly for matrimony, giving his Spokane address care of Hotel Bernard.
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Hood River
Ore
George H. Vollman
Spokane
Wash
Hotel Bernard
Flower Bed Saves Life From Window Fall
Four year old James Freeburn, son of Mr and Mrs E Freeburn of this city, narrowly escaped serious injury when he fell 17 feet from a second story window while talking to playmates. He landed in a flower bed and suffered only minor bruises and scratches, resuming play moments later.
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Wallin Walls
James Freeburn
E. Freeburn
Old Man Attacks Girl in Roseburg
Gip Botchford an aged painter recently arrived from Tennessee lay in a north Roseburg shack when he attacked a nine year old girl last evening. Authorities investigated the incident and took Botchford into custody as neighbors reported the assault. The victim received medical attention and the case was turned over to local police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseburg
Ore
Gip Botchford
Tennessee
Cabins and scandal unfold as man eludes officers
A young girl, daughter of a widow, was sent to deliver laundry and later alleges that Batchford abused her in his cabin. The girl confided to her mother and received money to stay silent. Authorities learned of the case this morning and searched for Botchford who had already fled.
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Maso
Batchford
Mhild
Botchford
Threshing Machine Fatality at Farmington Wash
Arthur Howell, engineer on Byron Powell's threshing machine, was fatally injured when squeezed between the engine and separator yesterday. He died at 2 o'clock this morning from internal injuries after hours of pain. His brother arrived yesterday afternoon and was told it was far off yet Howell remained cheerful around his fellow workers.
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Farmington
Wash
Arthur Howell
Byron Powell
Howell
Harvest under way as Hartline wheat crop nears finish
In Hartline Washington harvest progresses with most headers finishing this week and combines still weeks from completion. Yields range 12 to 25 bushels per acre, average near 20. Local buyers estimate 0 to 700,000 bushels for the district. Farmers hold for about $1 a bushel after a recent price slump.
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Hartline
Oregonian Designs Flyer for Ale Scout Flying Machine
A McMinnville resident has sketched a flying machine to rise from streets and fly over tall buildings. Powered by a ten horsepower gasoline engine, it reportedly reaches 20 mph and can dodge, hover, and instantly reverse direction. The inventor names it the Ale Scout and aims to build a working model by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnville
Ore
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Lung Ailments In Fedora
A Fedora Tenn tale declares Dr King’s New Discovery saved a man from deadly lung hemorrhages and restored his ability to work after three weeks. The ad touts relief for coughs colds bronchial issues hay fever la grippe asthma and similar ailments priced 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle offered by Tallman & Co.
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Fedora
Tenn
Tallman & Co
Prophecy Heard During Rome Visit by Mrs Roosevelt
A Rome cable describes Mrs Roosevelt’s Italy trip where Andromache la Strega, a famed Alpine witch, foretold that the man she loves will lead a great nation, rise above enemies, and uplift men of many nations through honest labor, with his influence extending beyond his country.
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Chicago
Mia
Theodore Roosevelt
Italy
Washington
Des Planches
Rome
The
Tribune
Mount St. Elias
Mrs. Roosevelt
Andromache
Inquest Probes Winds Primary Law in Chicago
The New York legislative commission investigating direct primary systems conducted an inquest in Chicago on August 23. Several politicians and officials have agreed to testify about the law’s operation, with the hearing slated to wrap up tomorrow. The panel has already held primary hearings in Boston Philadelphia Harrisburg Pittsburg Topeka Des Moines Minneapolis Madison and Milwaukee.
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Chicago
New York Legislative Commission
New York Commission
Boston
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Topeka
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Madison
Milwaukee
National Rifle Matches Open at Camp Perry Ohio
Infantry cavalry navy marine corps and naval academy teams gather at Camp Perry Ohio for the National Rifle Matches beginning Monday. Lt Col Evans directs 101 officers and 1,000 men as firing marking and scoring run the 200 to 600 yard events plus skirmish. Prize funds total hundreds with trophies including the national trophy Hilton trophy and Soldier of Marathon.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
R. K. Evans
A. S
Hhaimand
Congress
U. S, Infantry and Cavalry
Navy
Marine Corps and
Naval Academy
National Guard
U. S. Infantry
Cavalry
Marine Corps
Wisconsin
Mossachusetta
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Washington
Winds
Iowa
Oregon
Maine
Oklatoma
New Hampshire
Colorado
California
New York
Maryhind
New Jersey
Minnesota
Kansas
Missouri
Hawaii
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucks
Clues
Wyoming
Connecticut
Georgi
Rhode Island
Arena
Alabama
South Carolina
Tennessee
Nebraska
Delaware
North Dakota
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Adriansas
New Mexio
Utah
Mississippi
Louisiana
North Carolina
Hilton
Soldier of Marathon
Navy plans for aeroplane fleet
Washington reports the Secretary of the Navy will seek bids for two aeroplanes to form the nucleus of an aerial squad. The navy envisions an eventual fleet with aircraft aboard ships and expects a craft that can take off and land on water, stay aloft four hours with two passengers, and reach 40 mph. Wright brothers voiced confidence they can meet these specs.
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Washington
Navy
Meyer
Navy Department
Department
Wright Brothers
War Department
Fort Myer
Insect generations span yearly, with balanced sexes
About 12 generations of files per year, females producing around 1000 eggs each.
Examinations for Forest Rangers in District 6
Portland Ore August 23 A practical examination to fill vacancies in the ranger force on all national forests in district 6 will be held October 26 and 27 with about 76 appointments. Locations include forests in Oregon and Washington such as Portland Medford Eugene Seattle and Olympia. Applicants must be 21 to 40 in good conduct and condition with promotion prospects from lower grades. The salary is 9000 per year. Information from the district ranger in Portland Forest Supervisor or the U.S. Civil Service Commission.
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Portland
Ore
Ketchikan
Alaska
Eugene
Grants Pass
Heppner
John Day
Lakeview
Medford
Prineville
Roseburg
Sumpter
Wallowa
Oregon
Bellingham
Chelan
Leavenworth
Newport
Olympia
Otting
Republic
Seattle
Walla Walla
Washington
Forest Supervisor
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Americans Would Todd Road Confession Debate in Constantinople
In Constantinople on August 11 the chamber of deputies debated granting confession to an American syndicate seeking approval. The discussion focused on whether to authorize the syndicate and the implications for local governance and foreign influence. The outcome remained unsettled as delegates argued for caution and formal consent procedures.
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Todd Road
Constantinople
Chamber of Deputies
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Local Resident
Pendleton resident ET Campbell of Valley Street La Grande Ore testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his backache and kidney trouble in 1905 and has kept his kidneys normal since. The ad notes availability from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY and urges buyers to remember the name.
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Campbell
Valley Street
la Grande
Ore
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Lahman Springs
Mia T
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Albovett
Infantry
Fiehy
Valuatie
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Sivas
Asiatio
Turkey
Lake van
Perskin
Ministers of Public Works and Finance
Tay I
Thi Sistens
Jesus Ako
Mary Crude
Ratnes
Guirea Borsnion
Bt. Mary's Academy
Pendleton
Dean
First National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
Easter
N. Berkeley
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