Local notices mix of ads and services in 1902 issue
A collage of business ads and notices from December 27 1902 includes promotions for candy and nuts at The Delta and Castle's, a real estate listing by Barnhart, smoking goods at Maloy's, a meat market by Perry Houser, a dental eye care offer by Henker with free lenses until January 10 1903, and miscellaneous classifieds for rentals, vacancies, and services at various Portland and local addresses.
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K. of P
Perry Houser
East Alla Street
East Alta Street
Delta
Barnhart
East Oregonian
Portland
Hotel Perkins
Umatilla
Owl Tea House
Henker
120
Court Street
River locale and stock listing near 1800 miles
A fragmented note describes a location on a river about 12 miles from an 1800s reference point. It mentions running out of stock and items listed by the author. The readable text is sparse but indicates a sale or inventory detail tied to a riverside area.
Down by the Sea to be staged locally next Tuesday
A Boston praised comedy drama "Down by the Sea" will be presented here next Tuesday, Dec 30, with the same strong company. Seats at Frazier's book store priced 6c, 0c, tic and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frazier’s
High Priced Fuel Burns $7,000,000 in Stamps at Treasury
In Washington D C the Bureau of Engraving and Printing burned about seven million dollars in stamped paper as fuel after redeeming war tax stamps. The stamps, many attached to checks, were dumped into furnaces to supplement coal. Officials say the operation saved fuel value and eased shortages, with destruction continuing as a government cost saving measure.
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Bureau of Printing and Engraving
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Wash
D. C
Bureau
Bureau of Engraving and Writing
Treasury
Joe Ell Not Selling Out in This City
Adams Advance prints a heartfelt farewell to Joe Ell of Pendleton, praising him as a private citizen, business leader, and longtime captain of the Pendleton volunteer fire department. It debunks a rumor that Ell sold his harness and saddle business here, noting he remains active and not out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Advance
Joe Ell
Ell
Pendleton
Tombstone
Pilot Rock Items and Holiday Travels Mentioned
Pilot Rock residents share holiday visits with Pendleton relatives during Christmas. Pendleton grocer William Ingram and wife attended a masquerade. Miss Lottle Ogilvy returns home for holidays. M F Kelley of the Golden Rule passes through en route home from Alba country. Chief Rogers notes a dynamometer car exhibit at the University of Mnoly World’s Fair, showcasing track surface inequality measured by a railroad car.
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N. H. Cotrell
Pendleton
Rock
Alba Country
Pilot Rock
Chief Rogers
Department of Education
University of Imnoly
Department of
Ilinois Central
Hogs Handled in Oregon Reach Record Carloads
The article notes over 700 carloads of hogs handled in Oregon this year with fall and early winter shipments possibly raising the total to around 1000 carloads. A Puck quip about dust in a drawing room adds a humorous aside.
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Oregon
Mary
Puck
Fellowship Meeting at Congregational Church
A two day fellowship program at the Congregational Church on January 13 and 14 features devotional exercises on practicing the divine presence led by Rev. A. R. Olds and Rev. H. N. Smith, with addresses by Rev. Austin Rice and Pres s. B. L. Penrose on Pilgrim contributions to education, followed by a second day of conference speeches by Rev. J. D. Jones, Rev. Edmund Owens, and Rev. Elvira Cobleigh focusing on church membership and service.
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Congregational Church
A. R. Olds
H. N. Smith
Austin Rice
Press
B. L. Penrose
Oregon
J. D. Jones
Edmund Owens
Elvira Cobleigh
Bargain in land with wheat farm and barley acreages
In a 480 acre wheat land parcel E T Wade offers a bargain as owner in poor health. The property yields 25 to 30 bushels per acre with 1 acre in winter barley and 45 bushels per acre on harvest. All fenced, good house, asking 2600 dollars with easy terms. Walter Adams bought the land December 24 and more bargains are offered.
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E. T. Wade
Walter Adams
Blank Books and Office Supplies Sale
Advertises a full line of blank books and office supplies including ledgers journals day books inks pencils and leather bound Old Reliable flat openers. Prices range from 25 cents to 4 45 per book and invites readers to try the blank books.
Diaries Offered In Red And Black For Small Rooms
A classified note promotes 903 diaries priced at 39c to £1.65, described as standard sizes in red and black bindings. The listing highlights bhidibes variants and notes affordable options for diary buyers.
Fancy Dishes Cakes and Tableware Displayed
A local shop unveils new cake plates cups and saucers in a refined display. The collection features elegant patterns and durable craftsmanship aimed at shoppers seeking stylish entertaining ware.
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Teutselh
Teutselh’s
Yay
Castle's
Handkerehlets Muffiers, At
Ystoes
Peb
Standard
The
Maloy
Ald
Bus
Eas
Rand
Prairie
Teervalion
Magnolia
Koeppen
Main St
Court House
Outfitters
Chicago Evening Post
Douglas Shoes
Gloria Shoes
For
Douglas and
Gloria
Nolf
Crowner Bros Telephone
Basler’s Big Bargain House
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