Helix Happenings and Local News From Helix Oregon
Helix residents report snowbound activity with cutters and sleighs as J. Timmerman travels to Texas Panhandle for land business. Jewell Anderson hosts a children's party, while efforts to build a pouring mill continue. F P A Cownallen returns from Portland and a local poet praises Helix as the "City of Dough." Scarlet fever cases spark caution as Odd Fellows and Rebekahs install officers. Coyotes and prairie wolves influence regional wildlife patterns near Wray, Brush, Akron, and Fort Morgan.
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F. Rebekalis
Helix
Jorn Timmerman
Panhandle
Texas
Jewell Anderson
Georgia
FP. A. Ciwnallen
Portlnd
East Oregonian
Wray
Brush
Akron
Fort Morgan
Irish Tobacco Petition Pushes Repeal Demand
Mr William Redman M P presents to the Prime Minister a large petition from Ireland urging repeal of the tobacco prohibition. The document claims Ireland's tobacco growing is a historic privilege and urges restoration of the industry without harm to the economy. The Prime Minister says it will be considered and may be raised in the House of Commons soon.
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London
William Redman
Chorge I
Ireland
Louse of Commons
Antelope Open Season Moved in Colorado
In Colorado Springs on January 3 a movement by sportsmen to urge the legislature to permit an annual open season for antelope. The open season law of ten days has failed to curb the growing herds, which are now roaming widely across the state.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Here
Chicago
Confederate Graves in Octo Plan for Alabama Graves
Montgomery Alabama January reports that arrangements for an appropriation to buy Johnson's Island Sandusky rest site of Confederate soldiers are in progress. The Robert Patton chapter Daughters of the Confederacy mobilized to avert desecration after a northern firm offered to buy the island, prompting Senator Max Himburger Mobile to prepare a bill next legislature to protect the graves. The chapter has raised funds to forestall the sale.
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Montgomery
Alu
Jan
Johnson's
Sandusky
Alabama
Robert Patton
Max Himburger
Mobile
Tabor Situation in Mississippi
In Jackson Mississippi labor shortages persist amid higher wages. Lumber mill strike on the Ship Island road led to a wage raise from 2.25 to 2.50 per day after management faced scarce labor. Cotton planters entice negro tenants while delta migration continues.
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Tabor
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Delta
Ship Island Road
Potato Shortage Hits California As Potatoes Scarce
In California only a few growers control the potato supply. George Shima and two partners hold most stock while prices rise to $2 a sack. Wisconsin and Minnesota crops will be shipped in this week, but the shortage risks feeding people for about ten days.
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Los Angeles
George Shima
Wiscorn Sin
Minnesota
Hawaiian Immigration Boosts U S Lands Prospects
Washington reports Commissioner Sargent returning from Honolulu with optimistic views on Hawaiian immigration. He sees thousand plus Portuguese arrivals as expanding loyal labor for development, while concerns linger over Japanese presence and race tensions. He predicts rapid resource growth and a brighter future for the islands, with the South expected to improve as labor supplies rise.
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Washington D.C
Sargent
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Éise
United States
Japan
C'Tzeng
Pat Charleston
South
Annalls
Charletton
Rocker offered for sale with high quality finish
An advertisement describes a high grade, glossy golden finished rocker with bent arms and belt, praised for beauty and comfort. It notes durable construction and long life with proper care, priced at 3.90 dollars, and a second price of 3.00 dollars appears in the copy.
Quartet of beauties from Port Price offers rare value
An advertisement extols a set called Mother and a quartet of beauties from Port Price, boasting enormous size, portable shape, and ornamental designs at prices below all competition. It invites readers to consider the value and try it.
Dated Reader Ad Boasts Reed Rocker Value
An old ad copy touts a big easy reed rocker at half expected price with comfort for home use. It also promotes Morris Chair at 2.00 and a large Chair at 0.95, highlighting a walnut frame and open-steel spring seat for durability and style.
Rocker in genuine Spanish roan skin leather for sale
Hand made rocker advertised as high quality with genuine leather back and seat on steel and spring foundation. Claims superior craftsmanship and price advantage over competitors, inviting comparison and stating price 805.
Esther Mitchell Declared Sane By State Supreme Court
Olympia dispatch reports Esther Mitchell, known for killing her brother George months ago, has been declared sane by a majority of the State Supreme Court. Justice Crow drafted the decision with Justices Hoadley Rudkin and Dunbar concurring. Routtine supported the court’s authority to appoint a commission, while Chief Justice Mounthon protested the commission. The report notes no ruling on deportation to Oregon.
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Olympia
Esther Mitchell
George
Boen
State Supreme Court
Crow
Hoadley
Rudkin
Dunbar
Routtine
Oregon
Mounthon
Mitchell
Fullerton
Seattle Doubles Paving Progress and Milage Update
Seattle reports over 44 miles of paving in progress including asphalt sandstone and brick with total miles now at 45.54. City engineers say general fund not charged. council shifts burden to property owners about 16 percent of improvement cost as of yesterday.
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Seattle
Seattle News
Pavirie
Disturbed the Congregation Coughing Incident at Koeppen Drug
A church disruption occurred last Sunday when a person disturbed the congregation by coughing continually and then requested to buy a bottle of Poley’s Honey and Tar at Koeppen Drug Co.
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Koeppen Drug Co
Poley
Koeppen, Drug Co
Hotel Fire Destroys Second Floor at Pilot Butte Bend
Last Saturday a curtain blew against a stove in the Pilot Butte Hotel second story at Bend, starting a blaze that destroyed the entire second floor. The fire caused about $2000 damage with no insurance. The fire department quenched the flames in two hours, and the Madras Pioneer notes the hotel will be repaired immediately.
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Rand
Pilot Butte
Bend
Madras Pioneer
Long Tunnel Project Planned in Coeur d Alenes
A major tunnel on the Alhambra property in the Coeur d Alenes is proposed for early this year. The 4900 foot route aims to reach completion soon, with the project valued near 100000. Additionally a National Pure Food and Drug Law notice references Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy as safe for all ages.
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Coeur d'Alenes
Alhambra
Foley
Kooppen
Pendleton Planing Mills Advertises Lumber and Plaster
Pendleton Planing Mills offers lumber and building supplies including sash doors brick lime and more with prompt delivery. Sole agent for Krisollte Wood Fibre Plaster and White Crystal Lime. Propristor R Forster urges readers to lodge orders. East Oregonian promotes itself as Eastern Oregon's representative paper and advertising medium.
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East Oregonian
Oregon
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Johnson's Island
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UC. Rader
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Propristor
Winona
Ates
Winona Manufacturing. Co
Call
Wee UK
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Neagle Bros
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