Skunk farming grows from a myth into a real business
A New York World report traces Old Sam Tate near Tarrytown who raises skunks for profit and recounts a surge of interest in skunk farming sparked by a fake tale of high earnings. It explains breeding rates, pelts values, and potential profits, noting this niche could expand nationwide if deodorization barriers were removed.
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Tarrytown
White Plains
Rockefeller Estate
Sam Tate
Walt
Old Sam
United States
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Pepo
New York World
Buyers invade Siegep territory in livestock market
Thuewtin and Woeth report owners of Dainds of Beep in Mount Adnome country note many buyers in the Petator hunts and mutton sheep market. About 40,000 sheep foothills demand export at prices from 3.86 to 4.75 dollars. spring lambs and mutton output anticipated.
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Thuewtin
Woeth
Ave
Mount Adnome
Bayerta
Agriculturists Close Portland Conference With Strong Attendance
Agricultural experts from across the nation wrapped up a Portland session that drew larger crowds than a Washington convention. They toured Oregon farming districts via special trains arranged by the Portland Commercial Club, guided by local committees. President Kerr of the Oregon Agricultural College was elected head of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations for the coming year.
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Portland
Ore
Washington, D.C
Pacific Northwest
Portland Commercial Club
Willamette Villey Points
Hood River
Commercial Club
Oregon
Kerr
Oregon Agricultural College
Association of American Agriculttural Colleges and Experiment
Adventists Hold Willamette Valley Conference in Troutdale
The Willamette Valley Adventists Christian Conference is in session at the camp near the Lindy River in Troutdale Oregon. Evangelist J M Currie of Boston leads daily and evening services with large attendance. meetings run through the week and close next Monday.
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Troutdale
Ore
Willamette Valley
Coamp
Lindy River
J. M. Currie
Boston
Soldier speaks after 40 years angered by preacher attack
Li Crosée reports George Purdy, a veteran, broke 40 years of silence when Reverend John Beach attacked the Masons. Purdy condemned Beach harshly, detailing his strong terms and resulting fury.
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Li Crosée
Wis
George Purdy
John Beach Aittack
Deach
Atrong Terme
Heelys
Dynamite Kos Lancer Incident at Chipmans mill
In Senappodes Oregon on August 26 a logger named Murphy was killed by an accidental dynamite explosion at Chipman’s mill. The blast shredded his body and caused extensive damage. authorities report Murphy attempted to light a charge and was fatally injured.
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Senappodes, Or
Murphy
Chipman's
Penvey
Notice of bids for fair concessions in Pendleton Oregon
Executive committee of the Third Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society invites sealed bids for exclusive privileges at the Pendleton fair pavilion from September 27 to October 2, 1908. Open categories include restaurant and lunch counter, candy ice cream and tea cream canes, soft drinks, peanuts popcorn and chewing gum, and a country store. Separate bids required with flat rate per privilege. Bids due by 10 a.m. September 106 1908. secretary Thomas Fitzgerald to receive bids. right to reject any or all bids reserved.
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Third Eastern Oregon District Agricultural Society
Pen- Meton
Oregon
Thos
Fits Gerald
Pendeton
Thos Fitzgerald
Actress Sues New York Work for Damages
French actress Sarah Bernhardt, suing Press Publishing Co. and the New York World for 100000 dollars, won permission to have her testimony taken in France by an open commission. Judge Lacombe granted the permit. The suit asserts the World article Fakes Won't Do, Sarah harmed memoir sales and damaged her character.
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New York
Sarah Perchardt
Press Publishing
New York World
France
Lacombe
Unites States Circuit Court
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme, Demain
Sarah
Notice to Farmers Pigs for Sale in Hermiston Oregon
200 last spring pigs Berkshire Poland China and other stock to be sold. They are healthy thrifty and in good condition. Address Maxwell Land Irrigation Co Hermiston Ore.
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Ples
Berkshire
Poland
China
Maxwell Land & Irrigation Co
Hermiston, Ore
Automobile stage to Lohman springs inquiry
A fragmented notice reports an automobile stage bound to Lohman springs with inquiries directed toward Pendieron Auta Ce, revealing limited readable details about the trip and involved parties.
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Lehman Springs
Pendlteon Auto Co
Lohman Springs
Inquire Pendieron Auta
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Okuneg
Polecat
Pete
Kilekitat
Mount Adama
Seatte
Pendleton
Grocery Department
Troudale
Dynamite Kos Lancer
Pendlelon Furniture CO
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