Brick pavements repairs easily. vitrified brick praised by cities
An analysis of vitrified brick pavement details its strong points and proper construction. It explains three key factors: high grade bricks, skilled laying, and correct joint filling. It notes brick streets in Philadelphia 13 years old show no repairs, and discusses bitulithite as a rising paving option gaining urban adoption.
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Pendleton
Ned Mabbles
Philadelphia
Onda
Munici
Northwest Fruitgrowers Convention to Be Held in La Grande
Secretary Huffman invites Wmietilin county fruit men to the Northwest Fruitgrowers' Convention in La Grande Talon County Oregon January 9. La Grande Commercial club will showcase a new building and a grand exhibition hall with a county resources display. A special program features noted horticultural speakers and an opportunity to view the valley's exact conditions and development potential.
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C.D. Huffman
None
Letronde
la Grande
Northern Pacific doubles tracks and north bank plan
A Wilia Walla observer reports the Northern Pacific may abandon the north bank route from Kennewick to Wallula and pursue a double track system from Pasco to Wallula. He notes a large force at Pasco expanding tracks and a line from Pasco to Eltopis to ease Spokane Pasco service. The piece also oddly promotes DeWitt’s Liver Pills by Tallman & Co.
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Fase
Northern Pacific
Brillinge
North Bank
Wallula
Wilia Walla Duvines
Franklin
Benton Coun
Statesman
White
Taxco
Mas |Ard
HUM
Wallard
Great Northern
Paeco
Waugh
Ae T
Kennewick
Columbia River
Wallan
Nl Ode
Paseo
Pasco
Eltopis
Spokane
Hood River Ben Devin apples arrive at Golden Rule
Mood River proprietor R A Copple received a box of Hood River Ben Devin apples. The three row fruit is red and luscious and large enough to make two pies per apple box. On New York markets these apples fetch high prices per box during holidays.
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Mood River
R. A. Copple
Golden Rule
Nik Father
Copple
Hood River
Ben Devin
New York
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar endorsed for coughs
An old advertisement touts Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough claiming it clears the system by acting as a cathartic. It is sold by Tallman and Co. The piece also notes an anticipated marriage between Miss Allen Roosevelt and Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio this winter or next spring.
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Hetle
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
Kennedy
Harriman Lines Order Massive Car Fleet To Rebuild U S Railways
Oregon Daily Journal notes Harriman lines have placed orders for 6209 freight cars 140 locomotives 22 passenger cars 12 warenge cars seven observation cars and seven dining cars. If arranged end to end the freight cars would stretch about 44 miles and the new passenger cars about one and a half times that length. Strong entities include Harriman lines Southern Pacific Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Oregon Railroad Navigation Oregon Short Line and Portland to Tawonde Lorks as the line length proxy.
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United States
Oregon Daily Journal
J. 2. O'Brien
Dungon Reute
Southerm Proirie
Union Pacific
Harriman
Inikingen
Portland
Tawonde Lorks
Justice Hatley Welcomed to Oregon Supreme Court
The Salem Journal welcomes Justice Thomas G. Hatley to the Oregon Supreme Court with high praise. Hatley, a Washington and Lee graduate, formerly practiced with Cox & Minor in Pendleton and later with S. A. Lowell. He and his Iowa-born wife attend Episcopal church and are described as of good character and dignified bearing.
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Salem Journal
Thomas G. Halley
State Capitol
Oregon Supreme Court
Washington and Lee University of Virginia
Cox & Minor
Pendleton
S. A. Lowell
Wik
Iowa
Envi
Idaho pioneer and political figure remembered
The article notes a pioneer Idaho stage man and businessman whose father served as a Democratic congressman from Idaho in 28rd. He owned inns in various Idaho locations and was highly esteemed by the people regardless of party.
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Congret
Idaho
Pumping Plant Ready For Test Run At Two Rivers Irrigation Project
A. B. Frieme announces the Snake River Irrigation Company's pumping system near Two Rivers is being rapidly conditioned for a trial run after delays and flood damage. The feed ditch washout at one wing dam is nearly repaired, with minor repairs needed at the intake at Five Alle rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman
A. B. Frieme
Snake River Irrigation Company
Snake River
Dr Lawrence L Fitck Plans 1908 Washington Tubered Logic Convention
Dr Lawrence L Fitck, an expert on tuberctionis, announces an international convention to discuss tubered logic. The event will be held in Washington in 1908, inviting scholars and professionals to present research and exchange ideas.
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Lawrence L Fitck
Washington
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West
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