Money Outlook 5 Improves Dividend Distribution Stimulus
Henry Clews reports cautious financial improvement with New York banks in good condition amid crisis. January dividend and interest disbursements expected to total over 180 million dollars, boosting investment demand while some dividends may fall short but not offset by higher payments. Funds from interior regions and crop movements expected to return as year ends.
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Henry Clews
New York
Clearing House
Trust Companies
Removing a Bank Hoodoo at Oregon Trust & Savings
Portland readers recall superstition lore as Oregon Trust & Savings bank officials remove the infamous snake sign amid concerns it cursed the institution. The move aims to reopen soon under a new regime that rejects mysterious advertising devices and vows improved public perception.
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Portland
Oregonian
Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Jack Day
December 13 1907 Hoodoo Reference Item
A fragment noting Friday the 13th in December 1907 appears, conveying a dated superstition or local diary reference without further context or details.
Owls to Meet in Portland Convention Next Month
The Brotherhood of Owls a fraternal group nearing 100000 members plans a national conclave in Portland next month. With 219 nests across 22 states the event expects about 1500 Owls in the city and 1000 to 1200 delegates. Gus C Mosler leads Portland nest No 4 and Grand Executive H L L Levitt from Seattle oversees arrangements.
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Portland
Brotherhood of Owls
Gus C. Mosler
H. L. L. Levitt
Seattle
Mr. Mo
Montana land cases moved to nearest land office
Washington December 17. Congressman Pray secured an order from Commissioner Ballinger allowing 260 Montana land litigants to have their cases heard before the nearest United States land commissioner. The move spares many from traveling up to 160 miles at high cost. Cortelyou reported last fiscal year land sale receipts by western offices totaling 660,714 with Oregon and Montana contributions and noted Missoula Kalispell Coeur d Alene Lewiston among major offices and sums.
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Washington
Pray
Montana
Ballinger
General Land Office
United States Lands
Stiganta
Cortelyou
Spokane
Seattle
Walla Walla
North Yakima
Vancouver
Olympia
Oregon
la Grande
Dalles
Missoula
Kalispell
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
Lewiaton
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Pendleton
Friend
Pacific Coast Sales Promoters, Inc., of
Law Snake
OWLS
Clarks Grocery
San Francisco
Brazil
Clark's Grocery
Main Street
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