City Brevities Dry wood and lost items items and ads
A compact column lists sales notes and notices: dry firewood from Minnis, hats from Campbell's Millinery, rental rooms, transfer work by Stansbery & Milne, several lost items including glasses and a green enamel pin, two horses and gear for sale, a bookkeeper job offer, a real estate investment pitch, and a lengthy sermon-like paragraph urging wealth stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's
East Oregonian
Stansbery & Milne
Bath
West Court Street
Bishop Paddock Urges Wealth Blessing in Sermon
New York dispatch reports Bishop Robert Paddock of eastern Oregon preached at Christchurch last night noting wealth is God given and that some men are called to make money. He urged personal Christian responsibility and said lawyers must help enact wise laws and ensure justice, while physicians heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Asia
New York
Robert Paddock
Epiacopal
Oregon
Christchurch
Mrs Jolson Leaves for Chicago Amid Family News
Mrs Henry B Jolson sister of Dr Henry B Johnson travels to Chicago after a plan to visit Salem to be near her confined husband. Meanwhile William Davidson, business manager of the Star theater, takes over operations planning improvements and a prolonged high class vaudeville run with remodeling and thorough cleaning announced for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Jolson
Chicago
Henry B. Johnson
Salem
East
Vice President Talk Leaves Champ Clerk Unmoved
In Arlington a friend approaches Champ Clerk whispering that talk of him becoming vice president is spreading. The congressman reacts with disbelief and grim humor, noting the strain of relying on others and quipping that the post would be the most gruesome job, waiting for another to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ
Arlington
Mr. Clark
Bleaching Hair and Brain Softening Debate
A brief exchange between Miss Eiderleigh-Doctor and Doctor No discussing whether hair bleaching affects brain softening. The Doctor contends brain softening can influence hair bleaching, while Miss Eiderleigh-Doctor questions the causality, as referenced in the East Oreronian.
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Miss Eiderleigh
Visitors and residents tour city for business and health
Attorney J F Shelton of Echo and many others from Baker City Athena Cascade Locks Hermiston and La Grande were in town for brief business trips and visits. G A Pettys from lone and Mrs Karl Snyder ill with tonsillitis were noted among a long list of movers and shakers stopping at the Hotel St George and local offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Shelton
Echo
Nas
A. BE. Wise
Baker City
Link Swaggart
Athena
BE. L. Freeland
Heppner
Asi B. Thomson
Buttercreel
J. P. McManus
Pilot Rock
Waa
G. A. Hartman
A.r
Portland
Clark W. Hampton
Chacada Locks
Clark W. Thompson
Cascade Locks
Hotel
St. George
S. KR. Oldaker
Maxwell People
Hermiston
R. Oldaker
Hermiston Realty Company
L. D. Idleman
Sherman County
G. M. Richey
la Grande
Fred Hermann
Weston
H. R. Voorhees
Hotel St. George
Despondent man in Walla Walla attempts suicide in barber shop
Joe St Dennis a well known Umatilla quarter breed despondent over losses and drinking attempted suicide in H F Davis barber shop on West Main Street at 146 PM. He grabbed razors twice but was restrained by Davis Fitch and Davis. He was arrested by Officer Roff and later released to friends who promised to watch him.
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Joe St. Dennis
Umatilla
Roff
H. F. Davis
St. Dennis
St Dennis
Mr. Davis
Su Dennis
Davis
Marks
Mr. Davin
Dennis
Jack Fitch
J. EB. Davis
George Roff
Walla Walla
Idea
Main Street
Razors
Mean People in Mail Route Told by Eugene Carrier
A Eugene postman laments holiday workload and rude recipients while noting kindness from some residents. He describes the harsh reality of delivering Christmas mail, handling registered packages, and the dual nature of people on his route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Guard
Eugene
Mall
Hetter Carrier
Sam
Married People's Dano at Eagles Hall Promises Attendance
The Married People's dancing club plans a record showing of its dance series tomorrow evening at Eagles Hall. Promises to be well attended with eagerness for the event.
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Dano
Eagles Hall
Edward Morris Succeeds to Nelson Morris & Co Presidency
Edward Morris son of the late Nelson Morris has become president of Nelson Morris and Co and Fairbanks Canning Co. He recently bought his brother’s holdings and gained a majority of stock in the companies.
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Edward Morris
Nelson Morris
Big Nelson Morris & Co
Fairbanks Canning Co
Comagies
A Boy Learns A Bit After He Thinks He Knows It All
A brief reflection on adolescence noting that a boy who believes he knows everything gradually starts learning real lessons. The line hints at growth through overconfidence and curiosity, suggesting maturity comes from questioning assumptions and gaining practical insight.
Many Farmers Still Holding Wheat
Farmers hold nearly a million bushels of Umatilla county wheat in first hands waiting for higher prices. After a market drop in October and a rebound post holidays, growers won t sell below prior peaks. Storage and insurance costs push toward selling while prices are favorable. Edwin Van Dyck, a government engraver, indicted for defrauding $75,000 with a Baltimore ink firm.
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Umatilla County
Edwin van Dyck
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Baltimore
Keep Your Head Uncovered The Hat Propaganda
A vintage advertisement argues that men who wear hats constantly risk dandruff germs harming hair. It promotes Herpicide as a safe dandruff cure and hair growth stimulator, described as pleasant to use and free of injurious substances. Sold by druggists with samples available via mail from The Herpile Co. Detroit.
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Newbro
Herpfelde Co
Detroit
Mich
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Pendleton
Nolen
Barnhart
Echo and
Bingham
Irrigan
Milton
Freewater
Hunt
Pasco
Meacham
Kamela
Adams, Warren, Helix
Anna Selkirk Norton
Schmidt
Studebaker
Clase
Care Golden Rule Hotel
Florence
Christian Church
St. Joseph's Academy
Care East Oregonian
Bishop Paddock
New Church
Hila Bellief
A. C. Koeppen & Brothers
C. EB. Baker
The
Hermiston Herald
Laula Merryman
Mrs
May Merryman
la Shippe
G. A. Pettys
Lone
Morrow County
Effie and
Gertrude Foltz
Walcott, Ind
William Cartwright
Gurdane
Land Office
H. C. Grady
Elgin
City
George B. Smith
Karl Snyder
A. H. Todd
East Webb Street
T. C. Tupper
Safety Deposit Department
the Savings Bank
Spokane
W. Hansell
Linn County
H. C. Best
Klamath Falls
D. W. Campbell
J. T. Langley
Reservation
Florsheim
Sorosis and Seigler Bros
Buster Brown
the Alexander Department Store
Propa
Koeppes & Brose
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