Morrow County showcased as one of Oregon’s most productive
A long feature praises Morrow County's 1900s farming boom with 2 75 million bushels of wheat and 2 million pounds of wool from 1 2 million acres, counting 4 500 head of cattle and horses. It notes 400 per person in value and urges expansion of small farms while praising railroad capacity for wheat transport.
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Morrow County
Oregon
Harriman Lines
Frontier
Morrow
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Elk Coming Down Low in Wyoming Valleys
In Jackson Wyoming on December 16 editors report elk migrating from high mountains into valley regions for winter. Hunters awaited snowfall to drive elk out but many only succeeded in rugged terrain. Now large herds are seen moving down and may winter among ranch cattle.
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Jackson
Wyo
Wyoming
Coffee cheap for those who won't pay for good
Grocer demands payment with a tongue in cheek pitch urging shoppers to buy Schilling’s Best quality coffee to avoid paying a penalty and to reward the grocer for their money.
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Schilling
Man in Salem Dream-Driven Throat Slashing Revealed
William Thorne, 41, a Salem teamster, slit his throat in his room after a dreamlike crisis. He recalls no desire to die and believes he acted while asleep, returning to bed and narrowly surviving with aid from a friend. Doctors say he is likely to recover and is now of sound mind.
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Salem
Ore
William Thorne
Thorne
Praises Wyoming Sheep Conditions for 1908 Outlook
J W Blake, noted wool and mutton magnate, told Riverton reporters that 1908 should bring exceptional value to Wyoming sheep. Flocks from Converse, Natrona, Fremont and Johnson counties total about 1.5 million on excellent ranges as winter begins. About 50,000 sheep are on Shoshone and Arapahoe lands, expected to rise to 250,000 by January, with Blake himself owning over 20,600 on these ranges.
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Riverton
Wyoming
J. W. Blake
Converse
Natrona
Fremont
Johnson
Wyoming Range
Shoshone
Arapahoe
Blake
Children Thrown Into River By Wild Horse
Curtis and Rosa, on their way to church, were riding a supposed gentle horse along Long Creek when it bucked near the river. Both fell into the water and received a ducking. The horse crossed the river, then fell and broke a leg near the far bank.
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Curtis
Rosa
Saga
Long Creek
Quote on effort and success in striving
A reflection on effort, noting that the man who falls in his attempt to do something well is more of a success than the one who never tires. The saying emphasizes value in sincere trying over endless but unproductive effort.
City Briefs: Dry wood, markets, and services
Various small ads note dry wood from Minnis, fresh meats at Houser’s market, Johnson’s Restaurant, and a winter sale at Campbell’s Millinery. Meantime Demott’s window promotes holiday gifts, Perry Houser opens a new meat market, and Stansbery Milne offers transfer work. Lost umbrella at Oregon theater. rental notices and an offer to invest in land with high profit potential.
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Demott
Houser’s Market
W. Court Street
Johnson's
Campbell's Millinery
East Oregonian
Peoples Warehouse
Demott & Co
Perry Houser
Pendleton Drug Store
W. Court
Honeymoon Special Leaves Chicago for 40 Days of Bliss
Chicago dispatch reports the Honeymoon special, a 40 day luxury rail tour for newlyweds, will depart tomorrow over three lines. No reporters or unmarried passengers allowed. couples will get privacy, roses, and exclusive service as Dan Cupid leads the trip.
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Chicago
Fric Toses
Dan Cupid
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Ss. A. Hutchinson
Railway
A Dangerous Deadlock and Dr King’s New Life Pills
A historical notice promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for a dangerous liver condition. The ad guarantees satisfaction with a money back option at Tall man & Co. drug store. The price is listed as 256 cents. The note also mentions New York’s blue and Ivor Sunday.
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Howe
Hotel Arrivals At The City Hotel Fragment
Hotel arrivals list names guests from multiple cities including Portland Chicago Seattle Spokane Denver New York and Dayton. Travelers named include Reynolds Driver Saward Hatcher Judd Ran Riggs Oliver Sargent Iminh Stather Dyer Ledore South Corrigin Matthews Whistler and Hermistori among others.
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Hoel
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with internal remedies. It promotes Cheney's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying tonic, praised by physicians, and says testimonials are available. The ad urges readers to mail for information and notes the product is sold by druggists with a price.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Progressive Woman and Singleton Exchange Quip
A brief dialogue notes a progressive woman and Singleton discuss a wife ahead of dates. Wedderly remarks she has trouble borrowed for next year. An aside invites readers to look into Demott's window for unknown reasons.
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Singleton
Exchange
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Saturday East
Oregonian
Beaver
Pendleton, Ore
Harriman
Yellowstone
Pinedale
New York
Electric Bakery
South Main
Demott's
Stansbery & Milne
Webb and
Willow Streets
W. Webb Street
Oregon Theater
Webb
Call
W. Webb
D. C. Durham
Guernsey
Hiawatha
Hiawatha Hall Tonle Co
Tallman & Co
Addross Land
Ely
Qy Brothers
Warren Street
Polytechnic Business College
Reives
Sts
Oakland
Cal
Capital Stock
Great Business Training School of
The
West
U.S
Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Jap Brasses
Steins
Pendleton
Ladies’ Rings
Louis Hunziker
Jack Brown
W. Webb ST
E Uo Vaughan
Electrician
Weat Court
Court St
Meat Choppers
Wonder Store
Bonney
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