Shippers Hold Cattle Prices Amid Weak Market at Portland
Stockyards report shippers will hold cattle to curb supply as demand remains weak. Eastern price trends are discussed, yet local dressed meat values stay steady. Multiple loads from Oregon and Idaho arrive. buyers largely silent though some hogs and cattle are traded at specific bids. A skating championships note follows unrelated.
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Uiveatock
Eas Kt
Idaho Falla
Portland
Frank M. Lacey
Corsten Packing Company
Puget Sound
Tlaealuyers
R A
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Sheridan
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Union
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la Grande
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J. A. Thirman
Fancy
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Worn Out? Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Ad Promotes Cough Relief
An old advertisement claims Ballard’s Horehound Syrup stops coughing and lunge when you have a hacking cough. It markets bottles at 2 for a dime, 60 cents, and one dollar, with A Koeppen & Bros. named as sellers.
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Ballard
Koeppen & Bros
Shoes Sole Sealing Deal Spotted At 66c Offer
A fragment from a trade note shows A. Eklund advertising shoe sole sewing at 66c for a nine pair lot. It cautions against ill fitting shoes and dress expectations, hinting at a practical, small scale footwear trade in a local market.
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A. Eklund
Segregation in Englewood High School Declared Successful
Chicago report details principal Jitneys B Armstrong’s three year experiment separating freshmen and sophomore boys and girls at Englewood High School to boost graduation rates. Girls were said to mature faster academically, prompting concerns that boys would drop out without separation. The plan kept boys and girls separate in early years, then reunited in junior year to finish schooling.
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Chicago
An Ming
Englewood
Jitneys B. Armatrong
Geen
Armstrong
Giyle
Doubled Yields of Farm Staples Said Possible
Chicago report quotes Professor C. B. Buffum of Worland Wyoming arguing that plant breeding could double yields beyond corn across all crops. He notes early breeders focused on curiosities, not practicality, and cites training as key to progress with crops, comparing peach and cauliflower origins to illustrate broad potential for wealth growth.
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Chicago
C. B. Buffum
Worland
Wyo
Buffum
Mark Twain
Comets Tam Will Envelop the Earth
New York astronomer Camille Flammarion writes that Halley’s comet will envelop the Earth on May 19 for several hours. He notes the gas cloud may dim daylight as the comet passes between the sun and Earth around 2 oclock in the morning local time, with France anticipating a similar effect though likely not harmful.
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New York
Camille Flammarion
France
Postmaster Blocks Peceiven Letters for Johnston Woman
Alice Peterson of Johnston is in distress as the postmaster refuses to turn over letters. A small parcel is reportedly blocked, with no large mail volume noted, leaving her awaiting word on the situation and any possible resolution.
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Johnston
Alice Peterson
Woman deceives husbands with fraudulently sent matrimony pacts
A widow-like woman married to nine husbands or more allegedly conducts florid courtship with men across New York Ohio and western states. She supposedly aims to solicit and trap money via cartes from multiple suitors then move on. The scheme targets financially vulnerable singles seeking marriage.
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Alies
New York
Ohio
Oregon Aims Intercollegiate Tennis Status
Oregon plans to advocate for intercollegiate tennis as a regular sport. Pinkham and Hayward were elected as delegates to the Six Six Northwest conference meet in Portland. George Nur is the secretary. Harburg and Luckey named as track and baseball managers. The move seeks official recognition and merger with the Northwest Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Pinkham
BN Hayward
Oregon
Portland
George Nur
Oneron
Ale
Wendell Harbour
Mugene
J. Luckey
Hood River
Harry Stine
Northwest Intercollegiate
World Tour Planned For Boxing Champions
Grand Rapids report outlines a planned world tour featuring champion Jeffries and other top boxers. If Jere Wins the title defense against Jack Johnson, five reigning world champions will travel to major cities across both hemispheres, with Australia possibly hosting an early appearance by Jeffries and his party.
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Jere
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jamee J. Jefferes
Hile Tittle
Jack Johnson
Australia
Jeffries
Planne
Campaign move shifts GOP headquarters to Chicago
The republican congressional committee plans to move the campaign center from New York to Chicago. An office remains in New York while most work will be directed from Chicago amid efforts to control the next slate of representatives.
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Surmane Dake
N.Y
Canada
Montroy
Walt Miles
Middle West
Republican Congressional Committee
New York
Chicago
Oylege
Portland Hardwood Floor Go Advertisement
Portland Oregon business advertises parquet flooring and floor refinishing services. It highlights a large force of expert mechanics, estimates for finished floor work, sanding and scraping machines for surfacing halls and rinks, and sales of brushes furniture rests and glass sliding shoes. Contact at 256 Yambill St Portland.
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Pacific Northwest
Call For Bids For Steel Bridges In Umatilla County
The county court of Umatilla county Oregon invites bids for four steel bridges over the Wal la Walla river at McCoy s ranch Dry creek at Blue Mountain station Butter creek near the mouth and over the Walla Walla river at Milton The plans will be on file after January 20 1910 Bids open February 6 1910 with a 5 percent certified check Bond. The court may reject any bids. Dated January 12 1910 Frank Saling County Clerk.
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Oregon
Said
Walla Walla River
McCoy's Ranch
Dry Creek
Blue Mountain Station
Butter Creek
Milton
Gto
Frank Saling
Salesmen Wanted for High Grade Groceries
Advertises big earnings selling wholesale groceries to families and farms. Promises steady work and quick returns, with orders handled by the company. Recommends Hitchcock-Hill Co, Lake and Dearborn streets, Chicago, as references. High cost of living noted to boost demand. Satisfaction guaranteed, money refunded.
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Hitchcock-Hill Co
Lake & Dearborn
Chicago
V Stroble Dealer in Secondhand Goods Ad
V Stroble offers new and secondhand furniture stoves graniteware and crockery at hire prices. Located at 212 East Court Street.
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East Court Street
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