Mexican land king Henry Hermann from Idaho to Guadalajara
Henry Hermann formerly of Boise Center now lives in Guadalajara Mexico where he plans next to inspect mining properties offered by British Columbia interests. He migrated six years ago and built a profitable ranch, cattle and goats venture, proving Mexico a stronger home market for investment with rising property values. Hermann notes many Americans now reside and work in mining camps and rail centers across the republic.
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Henry Hermann
Guadalajara
Mexico
Boise Cut
Rossland
Republic
British Columbia
Hermann
Formllar
Idaho
Farmer Plans Diversified Livestock and Forage Trials
The speaker notes 600 fat cattle and over 2000 goats. He observes dry-land alfalfa performs well in parts of Mexico and intends to test it on a portion of his farm next year.
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Mexico
Drunk and Disorderly In Court After Jail Release
Two men recently freed from the county jail Milo Moore and C H Jones faced court for drunken disorderly conduct after being released yesterday. They resisted arrest and were fined ten dollars or five days for the offense.
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Milo Moore
C. H. Jones
Charles Brown
Sheer
Moore
Hospital Bazaar to Open Next Week by Bishop O'Reilly
Bishop C Z O'Reilly of Baker City will open a Sisters of St. Francis hospital bazaar next week in the Ousenberry building opposite the post office. The two day and evening event begins Tuesday December 18 at 7 36 p m with the bishop's address and the bazaar formally opened. A large and varied stock of items will be offered for sale.
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Hospital Bamar
C. Z. O'Reilly
Baker City
Sisters of St. Francis
Ousenberry
Bishop O'Reilly
Lane County Split Opposed by Commercial Club
The Eugene Guard reports the Commercial club met to oppose dividing Lane county for a Blue River mining district carve‑out and annexation to Linn county. The group plans to resist the action at the coming legislative session and formed a committee to press a road to the Linn county line to aid Calapoola mining interests and give Linn county access to nearby mining properties.
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Lane County
Blue River
Linn County
Eugene Guard
D. A. Paine
C. A. Wintermeier
H. Friendly
Harm Not Helberg Drops Dead in Milton
The German bachelor who died Tuesday morning in Milton was Chris Harm, not Helberg. County Superintendent Frank K. Welles corrected East Oregonian readers, noting the Milton correspondent mixed up the two similarly named residents. Chris Helberg lives a few miles north of Milton and is not the deceased bachelor.
Post Office Box Rent Collection Change Announcement
On December 20 a new ruling affects box rent collection at the post office. Rent for each quarter will now be collected during the last 10 days of the quarter for the following quarter, requiring patrons with boxes to pay 10 days ahead of the new quarter.
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P.O
Lnst
Thorne
Ume
Roller from the River Crews Move City Roller
Superintendent Shewry of the Warren company directs a days work crew removing the city street roller from the river beneath the Main street bridge. The roller will be hauled up the riverbank, loaded on a flat car at Walters' mill, and shipped to the river’s opposite side. City officials expect total costs to stay near a couple of hundred dollars, mainly covering the removal.
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Shewry
Ita Hemoval
Warren Company
Main Street
Irregular Christmas Gift Mailings Under Postal Scrutiny
The Oregon Daily Journal reports frequent violations of postal laws as residents send Christmas gifts abroad wrapped in newspapers. Foreign mail is opened at the Portland post office to detect contraband such as laces, handkerchiefs, and jewelry. Investigations target the senders, who risk fines and imprisonment for smuggling.
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Oregon Daily Journal Maya
Portland
Minto
Twelve Miles New Track Sees Steel Work Delayed
The steel gang reports track laying suspended until next spring likely May as 12 miles of track near Elgin and Wallowa near completion. Depot ground at Wallowa graded. O R N depot staffing changes shift James Agee to day duties and Doc Holmes to night. Methodist sale today and Saturday offers church women’s items in the former Moorhouse and Hamilton bank room with invitations to inspect.
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Wallowa
la Grande Observer
Elgin
James Agee
George Strand
Doc" Holmes
M. . Church
Northwestern Gas & Electric to Move, Expand Showroom
The Northwestern Gas and Electric Company plans new quarters to house both electric and gas business. A full stock of stoves and fixtures will be displayed. Machinery for the new gas plant is nearly in place and expected to be ready by January, with operation likely soon after. The company aims to centralize operations and open large salesrooms in key districts.
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Northwestern Gas & Electric Companny
Hunt
Gus
Oeo
North Yakima
Vanderbilt Flung From Car Breaks On Lake Shore
L L W K Vanderbilt had a car breakdown near Lake Suc cen and was thrown over a cliff. He landed sixty feet from shore in the lake. The ice was thin and he swam out without injuries.
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Lake Succen
L. L. W. K. Vanderbilt
Holiday gift selection guidance from a retailer
A local ad urges readers to plan holiday gifts and rely on the store for help within budget. It promises a wide stock of suitable tokens, emphasizing value, beauty, novelty, usefulness, and intrinsic worth while claiming to save money on everything.
Blizzard in Minnesota Delays Coast-bound Trains
A terrific blizzard blankets Minnesota with snow up to 20 feet in places halting traffic. Coastal trains arriving from the Pacific coast run 24 to 48 hours late, straining daily schedules.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Digestive Aid Plan Promoted by Thousands
The notice urges readers to begin a regimen already adopted by thousands to aid digestion regulate the liver and bowels and induce natural sleep. It emphasizes following a proven plan without specifying product names or dates.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Ad Card Teaser
An old advertisement copy promotes Hostetters’ Stomach Bitters as excellent for digestive issues. The text invites readers to ask for a free copy of a brochure and mentions a price or order cue, typical of 19th or early 20th century medical ads. The phrasing mirrors period trade cards.
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Empire Tea & Crockery Co.,Inc
M. Vinton
Mgr
Winslow Brothers
Prayer Theater
Lane
Tallman & CO
Xmas
Husband
Rother
Men’s Shop
Max Baer
Kung Anon
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
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