Joy and grief at Hermiston opening land for homesteaders
Hermiston Oregon reports mixed emotions as 260 acres opened for homestead entry near the townsite. Prospective settlers from Havre Montana to St Louis Missouri arrive to claim 20 and 40 acre plots, while others decry the Interior Department for preemptive filings. New settlers include P T Boone and Anna Beand, with many others planning homes, orchards, and improvements as the community grows.
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Kmtrlis
la Grande
E. P. Dodd
Anna Beand
St. Louis
Hermiston
Miss Beand
R. C. Todd
Luiaville
Oldaker
Todd
W. J. Croll
W. ER. Gwinn
Tacoma, Wash
Mr. Gunn
W. McAdams
Echo
Frank Wangaman
Eddyville
Mr. Wangman
Earl J. Drake
W. H. Skinner
C. T
Skinner
Rogers & Pidcock
Pidcock
Rogers
Lowman
Well Informed of the World endorses Syrup of Figs and Senna
An essay praises a reputable health product, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as a world trusted laxative approved by physicians and widely available through leading druggists. It urges buyers to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Freewater Season’s Hay Shipments and Local Real Estate Transfers
Freewater notes the last of the season’s hay crop being shipped at seven dollars per ton and real estate activity including sales of 13 acres to Milton nursery for 3400, a Freewater house and lot to B F Young for 2000, 10 acres to Walter Hammer for 5000, a two acre Homelands lot to F E Crittenden for 400, and Milton bank reports showing good results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Freewater
Peacock Mill Company
Traction Company
Seattle
James Kirk
Vincent
Lewinton
Idaho
Hudson Bay Country
J. W. Hall
F. F. Batcorff
Milton Nursery
F. &. Crittenden
B. F. Young
la Grande
P. O. Calvin
Ferndale
Walter Hammer
Medford
Ore
Homelands
J. H. Hall
F. E. Crittenden
Milton Bank Report and Local Notes
The first National bank of Milton reports November deposits totaling 339979.02 including the Freewater branch. A 14 piece brass band led by Roy Black forms in Milton and practices on Mondays and Thursdays. John Rows returns from Hudson Bay hunting with five geese secured.
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Milton
First National Bank of
Freewater
Roy Black
John Rows
Hudson Bay
Power of the Cross at Oregon Theater Delights Patrons
The Oregon theater promotes The Power of the Cross as a premier American drama. The management promises three high class original specialties between acts to entertain patrons, including trick violinist M. Coe G. Butler performing difficult solos in varied positions. Two vaudeville acts join the program.
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Crom” Company
Oregon Theater
Acta
M. Coe G. Butler
Six Day Cycle Race Raises Riding Revival at Garden
In New York on December 5, Madison Square Garden will host an all day six day cycle race revival. Tonight features preliminary short distance and motor paced events as spectators anticipate a renewed interest in the sport once considered moribund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Six Day Cycle Race Opens with World Field Gathered
The six day race starts after midnight with a week long journey. Gates open tomorrow evening for a concert to entertain spectators before the starting gun. Walter Kutt and John Stol, creators of last year’s German-Holland winning team, are back in the field.
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Walter Kutt
John Stol
European cycle stars Rutt and Stol compete across France and Europe
Riders Rutt and Stol have shown strong form on European tracks. Rutt stayed mainly in France while Stol toured multiple entries across the continent, delivering solid performances.
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Rutt
Stol
France
Europe
Cure A Cold In One Day Claim Card
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure, and E. W. Grove's signature appears on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
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L. Morgan
P.T. Boone
Havre
Mont
Mr. Boone
Boone
Alfred McDonald
Henry Ott
BR. F. Boyce
G. H. Upthegrove
Rye
Hardman
Keanna
W. J. Emory
C. L. Morenn
Hurlutaye- Hue
K. 3. Simms
Kaysville
Utah
M. W. Turley
J. F. McNaught
O. H. Rinquist
Baker City
Herbert B. Ryden
Athena
Frankie Phelps
Berkley
Cal
M. A. Phelps
Phelps
Stella Alexander
Methodist Church of
Walla Walla
F. W. Whiting
G. W. Watering
Mrs. Whiting
California
Koeppen & Bros
Tome
Ader
Gite, Ainet
Sacre
Cpatest
Furnik
UC Raos
A. H. Lewis Medicine Co
St. Louis, Mo
Freewater Advices
Orientals
Milton Bank Report
Goose Hunter
The
Zam Oregonian
East Oregonian
Ghirardelli
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