Timber and Land Deals across Oregon and Washington
North West notes report Orchard at $6000 per acre with Palmer of Chicago buying 20 acres from J H Miller for 23600. Booth Kelly Lumber launches a 7,000,000 foot drive from Deerhorn to Coburg mill. Albany timber claims sell for 21000 with 16000000 feet cruised. Five Selon claims fetch 60000. Hood River police break up a youth gang. two fined 4 each. Pears sent to Taft from Bear Creek orchards. Fall grain harvests in Hood River region yield 50 to 75 bushels oats per acre. Wheat held for higher prices. Baker County land sale: 320 acres north of town sold for over 100 per acre to Bart Cranston. Hood River fireman Robert Wilson dies after refusing to jump from a logging train. coroner cites negligence.
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Halsey
Hood River
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Any
Aster Show Set for La Grande Parade of Blooms
La Grande marks September 10 for its annual aster show. The aster stands as the city emblem and local florists vie to create the finest flower beds. This year’s exhibit is expected to surpass prior efforts with higher prize money and several costly premiums awarded.
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la Grande
Northwestern Granite company grows from Haines quarry
In Haines Idaho? Hainer Oregon, Northwestern Granite forms around a nearby granite quarry. Hainer City residents claim stone from the district has unmatched quality in the northwest. The firm reports rising demand as its business expands each year.
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Hainer
Haines
Haker City
Northwestern Granite Company
Burglary at La Grande Targets Drug Stores and Livery
Police believe a gang of Yegeg men robbed Newlin Drug store of 84 dollars and also entered Red Cross drug store but escaped with no cash. The Kirtley livery barn was broken into and $18 was stolen. Authorities link the incidents to a gang terrorizing eastern Oregon towns.
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la Grande
Ore
Newlin Drug Company
Red Cross
Kirtley
Oregon
Committee to Visit Prosser Prower and Wash
The senate committee on irrigation led by United States Senator Tom Carter will visit Prosser on Thursday evening to inspect needs. Secretary R A Ballinger, currently examining requirements, will accompany the delegation and report findings.
State to Build Deaf School at Gooding Idaho
The Idaho State Board of Education approved two story fireproof plans for a state school building for the deaf, dumb and blind at Gooding. It will include dining, laundry, kitchen, study rooms and sleeping accommodations with fire escapes at 41 points. Construction bids cap the project at 95000 dollars, with occupancy set for January 1.
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Bind School
Gooding
Idaho
State Board of Education
Educational Commission
Alte
Washington's Plague Spots and Electric Bitters Cure
Washington's Plague Spots are described as the marshy Potomac bottoms breeding malaria germs that cause chills fever and illness. Electric Bitters are claimed to destroy them and cure malaria and related troubles. A testimonial from R M James praises them as the best tonic for malaria. 60 cents guaranteed by Tallman & Co.
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Washington
Potomac
R. M. James
Louellen
Tallman & Co
Royalty Welcomes American Actress at Marienbad
Marienbad gossip notes Nat Goodwin and his wife amid Bohemian circles while Maxine Elliott gains royal favor with King Edward attending exclusive luncheons. The piece contrasts Elliott with Lady Newborough, mentions Consuelo Duchess of Manchester and Emily Yenaga in the royal party, and reports the King's health improvements and return of vitality.
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Marilenbad
Nat Goodwin
London
Paris
Maxine Elliott
Marienbad
Edward
Misa Elliott
Arthur James
Mise Elliott
Lady Newborough
Chamncay
Consuelo
Duchess of Manchester
Emily Yenaga
Tonya
Stephjinie
Austria
The Land of Nod to Open at Oregon Theatre This Season
Samuel E. Rork presents The Land of Nod at the Oregon Theatre as an early season extravaganza. The four year old production returns with Knox Wilson as April Fool and original principals Nell McNell and Anni McNabb, joined by Morgan Mosby Lytle Riley and La Londe, featuring a notable chorus and ballet, new scenic effects, and a near entirely fresh musical score.
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Samuel E. Rork
Oregon Theater
East
Bonnie
Knox Wilson
Nell McNell
Anni McNabb
Charles Dillingham
Ted Mill
William Morgan
Marion Mosby
Laurie Lytle
Nelson Riley
Robert la Londe
Notice to Farmers Pies for Sale
Maxwell Land and Irrigation Company in Hermiston Oregon announces sale of 200 pigs from last spring including Berkshire and Poland China. Pigs are healthy thrifty and in good condition.
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Berkshire
Poland
China
Maxwell Land & Irrigation Co
Hermiston, Ore
Sam Smythe Sprains Wrist Reaching for Coffee
Sam Smythe, renowned conductor, suffered a wrist sprain while reaching for Polger's Golden Gate Coffee. He was treated at the scene and advised rest, with plans to resume duties after medical clearance.
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Sam Smythe
Polger
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Wenatches, Wash
L. 5
Palmer of
Chicago
J. H. Miller
Bie Lay
Prive
Eugene
Booth-Kelly Lumber Company
Deerhorn
MacKongie
Coburg
Codburg
Albany
William Brenner
Calapooin
Gachellilm
Lewis
City Recorder
Taft
Medford
E. Whistier
Bear Creek
Beverly
Muse
Onta
Upper Yakima Valley
Ftattlesnake
Baker City
Gre
Bart FF. Cranston
H. Bamberger
Bamberger
Powder River
Baker Farms
Prosser
Alweiyss
Elie Vseang
California
Coony Ee Nsa
Pendleton’s
Alexander’s Dep't
Neckwear Line
Stamps
Land OF
Nod” Tout
Sten
Fait
Sisters OF the Holy Names OF
SE Tesus
Mary Grady
Academe
Comrras
Mawic
Hee
Ean 6
Sienbury
Jair Dantes
Addrons Bren Syren
St. Mary's Academy
Portland
Hill Military Academy
J. W. Hill
Yale
J. A. Hill
Oun-Owwn- State Society
Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society
Pendleton, Or
Morrow and
Umatilla Counties
C. E. Roosevelt, Pres
Thos. Fitzgerald
Sec’y. Pendleton
Pendleton
East Oregonian Office
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