Penny Wise, Pound Foolish Election Proposal
Secretary of State Ben Olcott suggested changing Oregon to hold municipal elections with the general election every two years. He argues a $50 per town saving, about $280 per town statewide, but critics warn of partisan tickets, longer ballots, and reduced voter attention. The East Oregonian notes cities already choose timing and can align with general elections if desired.
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Ben W.olcott
Oregon
Pendleton
Pendle ton police court records show fewer arrests under prohibition
Police court records for Pendle ton reveal arrests for minor offences in the first year of prohibition were one quarter of the prior year. Households report a shift from bar money to essentials like food and clothing. Stores see better collections and a drop in credit purchases as cash use rises.
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Pendleton
Prohibition Notice Headlines Tough to Beat
A brief notice warns that a prohibition certification remains highly effective. Officials emphasize its strong standing against violations and urge compliance across affected entities.
Adamson Law Effects and National Prosperity
The piece argues Adamson law enabled a surge in dividends, employee holiday gratuities, and nationwide business vigor, while critics label it cowardly surrender. It questions what crisis would have emerged without the measure and praises congressional power to avert calamity, citing rail profits and defense spending. It also notes Pendleton post office gains and a Cord narrative about Umatilla county records transfer.
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Congress
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
28 Years Ago Today Prom Night In Pendleton
Jan 3 1589 notes Prom scenes in Pendleton with Duty Horm unable to attend hotel duties at Villard. Mr and Mrs J Rob Dickson host guests while old timers recall California trip plans. A New Year dinner, a Pendleton wedding on Jan 1 1869, Rev. Food officiating, and a winter thermometer remark close the item.
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Prom
Daily
East Oregonian
Villard
J. Rob Dickson
California
Freier
Jamey Neteon'e
Portland
J. MH
Raley
Weeton
Newer Age in July Cited in Odd Local Note
A fragmentary OCR item notes a July date connected to a local person or event. Named details are unclear, but the teaser implies a birthday or age reference tied to a July timeframe within the community records.
Echo Flour Mill Slows Operations Due To Slush Ice Impact
Echo Oregon, Jan. 2 The Echo Flour Mills halted four grinding stages because slush ice in the mill race cut power. Electric lighting firm Electric Light and Power Co of Hermiston has struggled with power, leaving Echo in darkness Sunday night. Local church and school activities resume after holidays as residents travel between Echo Pendleton and Hermiston amid winter disruptions.
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Oregonian
ECHO
Hermiston
Eeho
Stanfield
Maulin
Geo. B. van Winters
Portland
Mra
Hammer
City Hall
van Waters
Masonic Hall
Hoskins
Dre Young
Gillett
Medros
Rhunds
North Yakima
Wash
W.W. W. Howell
Bather Sohol
Savior
Scott Churchill
Albany
Ore
Heppner
Dallet
Misa
Eaton
George and Miller Co
Union
Lillie Wattenburger
Pendleton
Sherman Crayne
Cayuse
Sprawls
Davenport
Ward
Joe Ramos
Tom Deweese
Deweese Ig
Catareh Core Claim Ad From Old Mail Ad
An old advertisement touts Nail's Catarrh Core as a universal cure for catarrh for over thirty years. It promises quick relief, claims expulsion of poisons from the blood, and general health improvement after short use. The text mentions a mail order address in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Ante Mall
Oper
Catarrt
Erna
Dramaticization of The Winning of Barbara Worth at Oregon theater
Harold Bellwright’s tale The Willing of Barbara Worth has moved millions in the United States and Canada. A scenic production directed by L. Yeomans opens next Friday at Oregon theater, with John Swan receiving praise for translating the book to stage. The sand storm scene, vividly described in the novel, is highlighted as a standout, with critics noting the faithful staging and strong character portrayal.
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Oregon Theater
Mark Swan
Delonn
T Han
Nevecary
Swit
Harold Bellwright
Sylvia Pankhurat Arrest Compounds Peace Riot Truce
A report notes the arrest of Sylvia Pankhurat amid a peace riot protest, highlighting ongoing tensions between demonstrators and authorities. The incident underscores the heated atmosphere surrounding public dissent and law enforcement actions.
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Sylvia Pankhurat
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