New Government Positions Created for Grazing Examiners
The U S civil service commission announced an exam on February 23 and 24 to hire three grazing examiners for the forest service paid 1200 a year. Applicants must be men at least 20 with range stock experience and one year of botanical training. The goal is to apply scientific methods to maximize forage production on national forests while preserving essential range resources.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
National Forest
Cure of eczema and dandruff by Cuticura remedies
Testimonial from Acevedo of New York in 1910 praising Cuticura Soap Ointment as curative for long standing eczema and dandruff. He claims rapid clearing after one box of ointment and one cake of soap, adds he will use Cuticura exclusively and offers to confirm his experience. Includes distributor details and alleged benefits of Cuticura products.
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Acevedo
Pearl St
New York
Caticora
Deus & Chem Corp
Sale _ LA Otumbue Ave
Boston
Mase
Ben
Snow Spoils Joseph Skating on Wallowa Lake
Joseph Oregon reports a rare lake freeze with two inch clear ice after several windless days. Hundreds skated across the five mile expanse as ice forms over Lake Wallowa despite its rarity. In Washington, Goldendale confronts a proposed Klickitat county division. A mass meeting appoints N B Brooks EB C Ward and Dr Collins to campaign against the bill.
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Joseph
Ore
Lake Wallowa
Goldendale
White Salmon
Wash
Klickitat County
N. B. Brooks
C. Ward
Dr. Collins
Oregon Farmer Finds Oil by Accident
Cephas Nelson, a farmer three and a half miles south of Dallas, struck oil while boring a well. The find was unexpected as no oil in the district had been suspected. The discovery has caused excitement and landowners plan to drill wells.
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Oregon
Dallas
Cephas Nelson
Wolls
Joseph in Publicity Campaign in Joseph Oregon
A meeting of the town’s business men is set for Tuesday night to organize a new commercial club. With Joseph’s growing summer resort fame and the mining district’s prominence, local leaders believe a publicity push is timely.
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Joseph
Joseph, Ore
Dog Brings Out Big Fish In White Salmon River
A White Salmon rancher's dog violated game laws by pulling a rainbow trout from the river eddy. The 29 inch nine pound fish was snapped up after a rock blast caused it to surface and the spaniel plunged in to retrieve it by the gills.
New Town Near White Salmon Starts At Underwood Flat
White Salmon Washington Hamillton initiates a new townsite at Underwood Flat across the White Salmon River. The town will sit about 400 feet above the railroad, reached by ranchers via a long steep grade. Purchases include lots by Charles Spencer of White Salmon Valley Bank and L A McClintock, local hardware dealer.
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White Salmon
Wash
Hamillton
Underwood Flat
White Salmon River
Charles Spencer
White Salmon Valley Bank
L. A. McClintock
Waves Wash Hotel Away In Pacific Storm
Hoquiain Washington residents report Moclips hotel badly wrecked by a Sunday night storm. A 20 foot seawall on Moclips beach was partly washed away and waves battered the hotel structure, carrying away nearly half the building with the rest likely to be swept away at the next high tide.
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Hoquiain, Wash
Moclips Hotel
Pacific Coast
Moclips Beach
Pure Food Law Clarifies Medicine Label Claims
The U S Government under the Pure Food Law does not endorse any preparation. Labels must list ingredients if present. Ely's Cream Balm, a family remedy for cold in the head hay fever and nasal congestion, contains no injurious drugs and complies with all law requirements.
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U. S
Ely
Aster Club Forms in Ferndale Milton Oregon
A Ferndale neighborhood meeting at Mrs. E J Jensen’s home organized an aster club. Members aim to raise the finest asters to compete for Inter-County Sports prizes at Athena in the fall. Officers: President Mrs Otto Didlon, Vice President Mrs Charlee Stewart, Secretary Mrs Rimer Chastain.
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Milton
Ore
Ferndale
E. J. Jensen
Athena
Otto Didlon
Charlee Stewart
Rimer Chastain
Los Angeles Seeks 1912 Irrigation Congress
Los Angeles aims to host the 20th annual National Irrigation Congress in 1912. Judge George H. Hutton writes from Chicago that Los Angeles will arrive early and strong, planning to meet all requirements, with expectations the congress will favor an invitation. The city previously hosted the second congress and others, with Smythe leading the organization and Allen as secretary.
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Los Angeles
National Irrigation Congress
George H. Hutton
Superior Court
Los Angeles County
Cal
Congress
Chicago
J. &. Emery
Lawrence
Kan
William BE. Smythe
San Diego
Fred L. Allen
Sacramento
Kill Deer on Pritchard Creek Wallace Idaho
Reliable information reports indiscriminate deer slaughter on Pritchard Creek, a Coeur dAlene river tributary. Affidavits support the claim and a state game warden will be consulted with an inspector to investigate. North fork citizens say law enforcement has not been strict in the area.
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Pritchard Creek
Wallace
Idaho
North Fork
Coeur d'Alene
Hood's Sarsaparilla Marketing Claim Text
An obnoxious advert promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a medical tonic. It asserts that fatigue before exertion signals low vitality and urges immediate use of the product to eliminate tiredness.
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Hood
Winter Irrigation Proving Successful in the South
Milo B. Williams of the U S Department of Agriculture reports successful winter irrigation trials in Florida Georgia and Alabama. He notes crops thriving under winter irrigation and that fruit growers and truck farmers show strong interest in supplemental irrigation. Government support and sub irrigation efforts expand with several plants in operation.
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Milo B. Willams
Office of Experiment Stations
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Exid
National Irrigation Congress
Property Sale Offer by Antone Nolte in Pendleton Oregon
Notice announces Antone Nolte plans to leave Pendleton Oregon and sell a modern eight room house eight blocks from Main street a 265 acre chicken ranch ten miles from Pendleton and a new cold storage plant at great sacrifice. Investigate today.
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Main Street
Pendleton
Antone Nolte
Oregon
Pastime Theatre Promises More Moving Pictures Than All
The Pastime Theatre advertises the city’s greatest selection of moving pictures, claiming to show more films than any other local venue. Patrons are invited to enjoy a diverse program, with new features and regular showings throughout the week.
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Cure or Money Back
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a delightful hair dressing that stops hair loss and dandruff. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer if the user dislikes the product after one bottle, priced at 60 cents a large bottle from Tallman & Co. The ad features a girl with auburn hair on each bottle.
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Tallman & Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven By Pendleton Tests
ANSWERS EVERY CALL. Pendleton people report backache from a cold settling on the kidneys with irregular urination. Mrs. E. J. Meiners of Pendleton credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid relief and eventual cure after two years of trouble. She reaffirmed their merit in 1918. Sold by all dealers at 66 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sale agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Pendleton
E. J. Meiners
Lewis Street
Oregon
Weyckin Stories booklet on sale at Frazier Nelson stores
Rev. J. M. Cornellison missionary authors Weyckin Stories and it is offered at 10 cents. The notice invites readers to send copies to eastern friends and indicates availability at Frazier Nelson company stores.
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
PAZO Ointment guarantees to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 14 days or money refunded. This medical notice promotes a topical treatment and promises a full refund if not effective within the stated period.
Bring Us Your Rags Pay Cash at East Oregonian
Cash paid for large soft clean rags. Bring them to the East Oregonian office at once. Save money by reading today's ada.
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East Oregonian
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Yoncalla
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Portland
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Benna Vista
W. B. Allen
Richreal
J. M. Dickson
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W. P. Dickerson
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William Orr
Corvallis
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Astoria
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Rhea Carpenter
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Margraret McCord
Stanton Gr
Turner
Richerall
L. Chamberlain
Newbure
China
News OF the Northwest
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