Echo Receives Tax Levy Cut to Seven Mills
Echo Oregon City Council led by Mayor Scholl fixed the 1910 tax levy at seven mills, down from 15 and from a 23-mill rate in 1908. Voters supported law and order, praising the current administration for prudent finances. A district educational convention was held at the OGOF hall with Superintendent Ackerman addressing attendees.
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Echo
Ore
Dec
Scholl
Inmet
Ogof Hall
Ackernan *Ae
Congress faced with new fees to curb coin demand
Washington reports that Congress will be asked to permit higher fees on coinage to ease shortages as the treasury issues silver backings for the first time since 1885. Demand for dollars in the west outstrips supply, while eastern regions see plentiful coinage, leaving many to accept bulky silver pieces.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury
End of Day Fatigue Weighs on Logidss Members
Members find themselves exhausted after a long day as the weight of their logidss tasks bears down. Their fatigue highlights the demanding pace and mental load they carry, shaping how they plan for the next shift.
Dickens Centenary Stamp Goes On Sale For Charity
Heirs of Charles Dickens launch a Dickens centenary stamp to aid descendants living in poverty. Priced at one or two cents, the issue will reach publishers and buyers in the United States and British empire. Three children and seventeen grandchildren survive the author of David Copperfield, with the 1912 centennial observed worldwide in February. Proceeds will be distributed to beneficiaries after close of the sale period.
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Dickens
New York
Charles Dickens
United States
British Empire
King George
Pres
Taft
David Copperfield
Anle
Pouches Cash Register Mystery at Santa Barbara Eatery
Fred Williams, a Santa Barbara restaurant cook, reports an $8 loss after a biscuit toppled a shelf, struck the cash register, and rang up many meals. He argues the incident highlights poor control in a busy dining house. The piece also notes the pure food law aims to safeguard consumers from injurious ingredients and praises Ely's Cream Balm as compliant with the new regulation.
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Fred Williams
Ely
Mit
Missing Horse Reward Notice in Pendleton Trade Area
A notice seeks a reward for information leading to the recovery of a gelding described as about 1150 pounds. The owner is Chas Lobaugh of Pilot Rock or John L. Bartley of 908 Lilleth Street, Pendleton. Any person notifying them will be rewarded.
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Chas, Lobaugh
Pilot Rock
John L. Bartley
Lilleth Street
Pendleton
Fragmentary City Encounter Echoes Odd Exchange
An unclear dialogue scene unfolds near the city with two men, a porter and a gentleman, where one requests a departure in a strange phrasing and the other declines, preferring a routine exit. The text reads as garbled narration with unusual spelling and uncertain context.
Plans Made for County School Board Convention
Preparations are complete for the second annual Umatilla county school boards convention to be held in the circuit court room at the courthouse tomorrow at 10 o'clock. County Superintendent Frank K Welles predicts large attendance from across the county. Event features include talks by J H Ackerman, RA F Robinson, and J W Kaufman with a noted humorist reputation, plus performances by the Pendleton mite quartet.
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Tmatiiin County
Eircuit
Court House
Frank K Welles
J. H. Ackerman
RA. F. Robinson
Multnomah County
WL. Kaufman
Tone Schools
Pendleton Mite
Umatilla
Welles
Pendieton
Echo
Robinson
Joen Institute
Pendleton
Fruitvale
Hall's Catarrh Cure Certification Claim
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co swears firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before me this day of December. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to affect the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials folded by all druggists. TB.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
A. D
Defeated Socialist Candidate for Congress Speaks
Norfolk records show B Goode, defeated socialist candidate, spent fifteen cents of his campaign funds. He told the secretary of the commonwealth details of party expenditures and noted mismanagement. An accompanying dialogue hints at personal relationships and shifting affections affecting public figures.
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Concree Miles
Norfolk
Simpont Whith
B. Goode
Confess
Commonwealth
Lace Making Machinery Exports From Nottingham 1919
Consul Samuel M. Taylor reports lace making machinery exports from Nottingham to the United States between July 13 and October 22, 1919. New levers go through machines valued at 271060 with extras 9200 and packing 4978. Second-hand levers through machines valued at 16181 with packing 608. Grand total 220159.
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Samuel M. Toyvlor
Nottingham
United States
Hall to the Conqueroill remark sparks latest debates
A playful jab about venue allocation circulates as officials debate hall use. Local writers reference constraints and humor around arranging spaces for upcoming events. Community members weigh in on capacity and accessibility needs amid ongoing planning discussions.
HYOMEI Inhaler Promises Quick Cold Relief
Advertises HYOMEI inhaler system for sore throat colds and catarrh. Claims relief in two minutes for nasal congestion and two to seven days to cure a cough or cold with HYOMET inhalant and HYOMEL included. Promotes a lifelong inhaler unit and free samples from Booths Hyomel Co Buffalo NY.
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America
Talimian’s
Soc
Booth
Hyomel Co
Buffalo, N
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Feld
Movement TO Aid
Oregon
Oregonians
Home Office
Corbett Bldg
Fifth and Morrison
Portland
A. L. Mills L. Samuel
N. Berkeley
District
Clarance S. Samuel
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Lionel
Leonard
Oregon Lumber Yard
England
Ny Perce
Conkey
Lee
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Chas. Colesworthy
Altst
Clay Hall
Orpheum Theatre
P. Medernach
Sund@ay‘s
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Priday‘s
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