Umatilla Water Users meet on canal upgrades and land rights
Hermiston December meeting of the Umatilla Water Users Association discussed enlarging and concrete lining the main canal to boost capacity for the growing project. A shift from rental land to water right ownership for North Hill lands from Sandy Avea was considered, with O&M charges favored for fairness. Government funding of about 100000 dollars was sought, while local developments included new construction by US Reclamation, pipeline work near town, and several residents recovering from illness.
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East Oregonian
Hermiston
Umatilla
Umentila
Canal Jones
W. A. Leathers
W. T. Roberts
Chevrolet
F. J. Alleton
Stanley
J. F. McNaught
Nolin Hosts Rally as Red Cross Reorganizes
Nolin December meeting reestablishes Red Cross branch at the teacherage with Mrs McCutcheon as chair and Mrs McClure as secretary. Plans for a Christmas supper and church roll call on December 23 plus renewed memberships were announced as locals discuss how the organization can aid national efforts.
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East Oregonian
Nolin
Bixby
Adams
Krouse
Walter MccCultchon
Red Cross
McCutchoon
Mies McClure
WeCutccheon
Krause
Mr. Krause
Mins How
Mra
Atetia
Mite McClure
Mra McCurtain
Mr. Dupulse
Mra. Lane
Lane
Museey
Mousey
Mrr. Adame
Mra. Adar
Date Mluaher
Red Crow
Thanksgiving letter from Camp Meade writes of feast and quarantine
Pvt. Wm. D. Feller reports from Camp Meade Maryland after quarantine for influenza. He recalls a grand Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and pie, notes chilly front, football game, and hopes to be home in spring with the Lafayette division. Mentions wounded comrade Jon Despain and death of Leu Castiel. Describes Baltimore visit and reflects on race tensions there.
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Laffatte
Jon Despain
Leu Casteel
Joe Dexpain
Baltimore
For Sale 64 Acre Farm North of Pendleton
64 percent acre farm for male on terms within reach of most any farmer located about 17 miles north of Pendleton on a good road. Describes house barn sheds fine water windmill etc. Crop this year averaged 14 bushels per acre despite dry season. Price 44500 an acre with $9000 down payment. Fast sale urged with quick phone contact at 417 East Court St Insurance Fort Loona Real Estate.
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Pendleton
East Court St Insurance, Furt Loona
Prison Plot Discovered In Salem Meat Robbery Case
Salem dispatch reports Wardens Stevens and investigators uncovered a meat robbery plot tied to inside men Willard Tanner and George Dumont. The pair were found in the refrigerator meat house adjacent to the kitchen after a Sunday night entry by the cook in charge of meat handling. The cook said he entered the meat house earlier and did not lock it, believing intruders could not have followed.
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Salem, Or
Stevens
Willard Tanner
George Dumont
Tanner
Demont
Premature Political Booms Against Pershing Sparks Debate
The item argues that hasty political praise for General Pershing insults his service and recalls the controversial reception of Admiral Dewey, urging restraint and reflection among supporters and critics alike.
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Pershing
Admiral Dewey
Pendleton Patent Remedy Promises Instant Relief
An obscure ad touts a Pendleton remedy claiming instant action from buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients to flush the bowel and relieve distress. advertised as a simple, pleasant treatment by Tallman & Co. druggists in a local ad.
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Pendleton
Deetors
Tallman & Co
Driugeiata
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