Texas in Demand Cheaper Wheat Land Prospects Near Panhandle
Eastern Oregon investors like T G Montgomery and William Roberts return from the Panhandle stating Northern Texas offers cheap wheat land from 2.50 to 10 dollars per acre. Rail land sales open up range country, with large tracts held by firms and individuals, while speculators plan to flip purchases as land is broken and fenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Montgomery
Texas
William Roberta
Nat Morrinam
Mhers
Oregon
Pendleton
T. G. Montgomery
Panhandle
Montgomery
Roberts
Capitol
la Tenced
Ines
Pesiduse Mestre
Nat Morrison
Thes City
Dalles
Alberta
Home Watch Party Celebrates New Year At Parkes Home
A watch party was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe H Parkes. Supper was served at midnight and guests enjoyed a delightful time as they watched the new year in together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Parkes
Roads in Bad Condition Reported by Mail Carrier
J B Grubb a mail carrier on the Holdman route notes the roads between the city Cold Springs and Holdman district are in bad shape. The text also references active insurgent councils across interior Russia with women of various ages taking part in the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Grubb
Holdman
Cold Springs
Russia
Softness of Seal skin and hair health claims
The notice claims seal skin softness and hair vitality depend on dandruff control. It asserts dandruff, caused by a parasite, weakens hair roots and that Newbro's Herpicide kills the dandruff germ. It warns scalp washing fails and promotes purchasing from The Dlerpielie Co. Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealakin Ia
Newbro
Bnk
Newbra
Aeapeiete
Dlerpielie Co
Detroit
Apache to Simeon scotts mine tale exposed as myth
An Apache named Antonio, known for travel and education in England, visited near Los Angeles then Fort Simeon. He investigated the Walter Scott mine tale, acting for Girard, Scott's New York banker, and found no real mine or funds beyond what Girard advanced. Scott proved a vain figure whose mine story collapsed and credibility faded among Californians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Apache
Los Angeles
Fort Simeon
Arizona
England
Walter Scott
Apache
Girard
Scott
New York
Indiana
Asiacho
California
Selling Malheur Land 40 Acres Alfalfa Tract Sold
J J Burbridge of Ontario reports capital interest in irrigated lands near Ontario. Roy Linner of Ridge buys a 40 acre alfalfa tract from Burbridge. Railroad prospects in Malheur county spur land prices upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbridge
Pendleton
J. J. Burbridge
Ontario
Union
Roy Linner
Ridge
Malheur County
Suffragists Delegates Named for Baltimore Meeting
At the Oregon State Equal Suffrage meeting Laura Gregg urged a campaign work method for the amendment. Mrs Susan B Anthony sent a letter of encouragement. Abbie C French noted improved membership and a growing treasury as delegates and alternates were elected to attend the National American Woman Suffrage Convention in Baltimore, February 7 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Mis Laura Gregg
Oregon Daily Journal
Henry Wilso Cow
Susan B. Anthony
Abbie C. French
Treasury
National American Woman Suffrage
Hell
Baltimore
Henry Waldo Coe
Charles Fulton
Clara Bewlek Colby
Odd Coincidence At Baker City Inspires Miner Tale
A Baker City note recounts a strange coincidence when John Stack the Gelser Grand hotel night clerk, long versed in astrology, guided George B. Wells of Philadelphia to a historic Auburn camp stump. There they unearthed a vein with gold ore samples averaging $11 a ton, prompting local chatter on luck and mining fate. Also covered is the Commercial Association basketball tourney from the gym, with an 7:30 pm start and free admission, plus a family reunion at 103 Lincoln Street for the Peebler family with 16 members and a group photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Baker County
John Stack
Gelser Grand Hotel
Geo. B. Wells
Philadelphia
Stack
Auburn
Wells
x—Mlaker
George Dr. Peebler
Lincoln Street
David A. Peebler
Stage Gulch
John Peebler
Athena
Tra Perkins
Lillie
Wille Peebler
Mra Peebler
David A. Poehler
Umatilla
Linn
Fremont county sheepmen settle lease transfer with land officials
The Fremont county sheep committee met with state land officials and finalized the lease matter. Leasers transferred 36,000 acres to smaller owners who take the land on the same terms, stepping into the original leaseholders' shoes. The state will manage the released land going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont County
Watate Land
Bolse
Divorce Suit Filed by Harry Hosking Over Desertion
Harry Hosking sues for divorce from Blkch Whacking on the grounds of desertion. They wed in Eugene in February 189% and had no children. He alleges the wife deserted in 1901 and has refused to live with him since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hosking
Eugene
Woodmen of Its World to Install in New Baglow Hall
The Jock camp of Woodmen of Its World will hold a public installation Monday evening in the new Baglow hall. It is the lodge's oral meeting in the new room and several invitations have been issued for the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of
Baglow Hall
New Year Dance at German Hall Draws Large Crowd
Johnsons orchestra furnished music for the big dance at German hall last night. M A Reader played the euphonium. A large crowd attended the New Year dance, charging 40 cents for 80 coups, and the event was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
German Hall
M. A. Reader
No New Year Arrests Reported in City
City records show no arrests at the police station overnight and into the morning, indicating a quiet start to the new year with no entries for last night or yesterday.
Pendleton Post Office Reports Ten Percent Business Rise
The Pendleton post office shows a 10 percent increase in business from the prior year with total receipts around 16 762.35, up from 15 317.58 in 1904. Salary of Portmaster Livermore may rise $100 yearly as business crosses 16 000 and later 20 000 thresholds. December receipts set records at 1700.25 with registry up notably during holiday rush. Deputy French notes quarterly totals including stamps and second-class mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Mde
Livermore
Buelies
Charlo Lo French
Paat
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Owl Tea House
Bat Er
Heller
Tallman & Co
Homes Hell
Eopypen Tle
Gray Bros. Grocery CO
Pendleton, Oregon
Simcoe
Death Valley
Scottt
Iva Emery Dye
Mra. W. P. Olde
Miva Helen Spaulding
Kk & Johnson
Eather Poh
Geiser Grand Clerk
Commercial Association
Towarres Nichi
Association Handball
Fremont
Dono
Boston
Baer @ Daley
Pech Cee
Ihe
Epericor
Eupiefe
Goodman-Thompson Hardware Co
Main Street
Menor
Frazier’s Book Store
Witt East
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