Local ads and theatre push at Pendleton ventures
A collage of local notices from Pendleton area listings includes Bee Lane Bon for signs hot tamales at Hohbachs, Pastime pictures, United Orchestra, and Orpheum theatre boasts. Also offers for furnished house on Thompson Street, a Judd building office, an 1800 acre stock and grain ranch, coal, chess and billiard parlor ads, livestock and poultry sales, and school notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Lane
Bon For
Hohbachs
United Orchestra
Lane & Gen. I. C
Thompson Street
Bee Lee Teutseh
Orpheum
We Invite your Inspection Goods Arriving Daily
A brief public notice invites inspection of goods arriving daily. The message emphasizes prompt attention and urges viewers to view the items as they become available.
Civil Service Seeks Forest Clerk in Seattle District
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination on March 1 and 2, 1911, for the forest clerk position with salaries from 1100 to 1900 dollars annually. Applicants must have bookkeeping, stenography, and typewriting skills and file through the Eleventh District secretary in Seattle or the local post office representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Service Commismission
Furort Wroce
Eleventh Civil Service District
Federal
Seattle
Washington
Commission
Senator Bender Lines Up Dog Tax To Protect Sheep
Kansas senator proposes a state dog tax of one to two dollars per animal to fund compensation for sheep losses. He cites about 200000 dogs versus 160000 sheep and blames dogs for sheep industry woes. Also notes German scientists surveying Malayan regions with photographic gear and expect wildlife and geological finds.
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Bender
Kansas
Senator Bender
Kaunas
Malayan
Molucca Islands
Batang Mountains
Maayan Peninsula
DuBois
Singapore
Banana Exports from Dominican Republic Reach New Peak
Consul Philip E. Holland of Puerto Plata reports 1910 banana exports rose to 691,000 bunches valued at 295,600 dollars, up from 328,000 in 1909 and 631,000 in 1908. A 1909 dip followed September 1908 storm damage. Sosua Plantations estimates 1,000,000 bunches will be exported in 1911.
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Dominican Repebile
Philip E. Holland
Puerto Plata
Sosua Plantations Company
Labeling Champions in France Distinguishes Mousseeux and Mousseux Fantalee
Cons William Bardel of Rheims reports that French champagne makers using natural fermentation label the product Mousseux, while those whose effervescence is aided by adding carbonic acid gas must label it Mousseux fantalee, the word fantaisie marking the distinction.
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France
William Bardel
Rheims
Personal visitors and residents seen in Pendleton
A flurry of Sunday and weekend visits are noted in Pendleton with many named locals. Agnes Boyd of Echo and H G Casteel of Pilot Rock appeared as guests, while J Rogers of La Grande registered from Roseburg. Others include Levi Ankeney of Walla Walla on business, Bert Smith en route to Barnhart, and D Teel an Echo resident staying in town. Attor ney A W Gray and County Road Master Dave Lavender were in the court house area, with various residents like J W Thompson from Hermiston and Miss Edna Florente heading home to Portland. Co h Eagon, formerly a funeral director, now with Mac Martin & Co., is in town on business.
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Agnes M. Boyd
Echo
H. G. Casteel
Pilot Rock
Pendleton
J. Rogers
la Grande
W. E. Rainville
Roseburg
Bert Smith
Barnhart
Levi Ankeney
Walla Walla
W. B. Hinkle
A. W. Gray
Court House
Charles Cross
C. Kirkpatrick
J. W. Thompson
Hermiston
Fred Blake
Adams
W. S. Ferguson
Athena
Dave Lavender
James Copeland
Hood River
van Vacter
Heppner
J. T. Hinkle
Government
A. Oliver
Nellie
Samuel
Lincoln
Nebraska
Edna
Lavelle Florente
Eity
Portland
Great Ball Player Buys Oregon Farm
Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs bought an 18 acre Oregon farm near Newberg after a Portland visit and plans to move his family there next fall. He also acquired two East Side acres and an option on two more as an investment, with nearby holdings by Billy Sullivan and Clark Griffith involved. Fielder Jones oversees the purchase for now.
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Joe Tinker
Chicago Cub
Oregon
Portland
Newberg
Tinker
Star National League
Billy Sullivan
Chicago White Sox
Clark Griffith
Cincinnati Naionals
Fielder Jones
Tinkera
Sheepmen seek Portland as future home after wool growers meeting
Wealthy wool and sheep men attending the National Wool Growers association convention praised Portland climate and spirit and expressed plans to move families here. George W. Walker announced retirement and possible permanent Portland residence, while Fred W. Gooding also hinted at a future home. Idaho wool men led by Frank J. Hagenbarth and three Arizona partners indicated Portland as a future base when they transfer interests.
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Mr. Gooding
Idaho
Frank J. Hagenbarth
Portland
Arizona
A. Campbell
T. BE. Pollock
Mr. Gossney
Gossney & Perkins
Prize Offered for Cocoanut Disease Origin Cure
President Gomez approved a December 13 bill offering a $30,000 prize to any person who discovers the origin of the disease attacking Cuban coconut trees and the means to cure and prevent it. The prize is paid upon government proof that the discovery works and the cure is effective. The ailment is described as a form of bad rot.
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Gomez
Cuba
Plant pest ravages Cuba before 1871 noted
The report states a pest appeared in Cuba before 1871 and despite repeated efforts to halt its ravages no effective remedy has been found aside from destroying the affected plants.
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Cuba
Making Special Coronation Carpets for King George
Glasgow loom work will begin to craft a new floor covering for the upcoming coronation of King George next June. The carpet follows the style of King Edward's ceremony with a rich blue field, symbolic border, and a lustrous surface. The total amount needed depends on seating plans not yet finished, as 725 square yards were used at the last coronation.
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Glasgow
George
Scotland
Edward
Beer Consumption Falls Across Germany in Early 1900s
Statistics show Germany’s beer consumption dropping rapidly in 1909 by 65 million gallons, about one gallon per person. The prior year declined by 7 million gallons, and over the last ten years the per capita decrease is about three gallons annually, with fewer breweries indicating a shrinking brewing trade.
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Germany
Police Resisted By Guns And Dynamite In Revolts
In Paris and other cities, defenders of political views used firearms and dynamite against police. The French railroad strike also showed readiness to meet police with deadly weapons organized like troops. Similar acts occurred in Germany, Russia and Sweden in recent years as new ideologues merge resistance with revolution.
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Paris
Germany
Russia
Sweden
Alleged Omaha Madman Eats $100 Bill in Jail Lunch
Fred G Thropp a Douglas county jail inmate faced an insanity charge after allegedly devouring a $100 bill during a searched lunch. Officers found $65 on him and his wife claimed more. he reportedly ate another bill from his shoe in his cell. In a separate note, platinum was once tested as a lamp filament but its cost limited widespread use despite its temperature stability.
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Omaha
Balks
Fred G. Thropp
Douglas County
Throp
Prince Henry Accepts Patronage for Sourabaya Fiber Congress
Prince Henry of the Netherlands has accepted patronage of the fiber congress and exhibition to be held in Sourabaya Java in July 1911. The event has been widely referenced in Daily Consular and Trade Reports and will showcase fiber industry advances and trade possibilities.
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Prince Henry
Netherlands
Sourabaya
Java
Left Hand and Lady's Watch Idiom Passages
A humorous line contrasts ignorance and fashion objects to comment on perception. The quip implies both hands and wristwear can mislead or amuse, reflecting a playful exchange on wit and timekeeping.
Hills to Extend Scope of Agricultural College
Oregon Agricultural College plans large scale extension to serve the state. Bills proposed would fund itinerant schools, field lectures, demonstration trains, and expanded bulletins. Mrs. Clara Waldo, regent member and lecturer, named general organizer to lead the women’s extension programs.
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Hills
Agricultural College
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallia
Clara Waldo
Board of Regents
Grrange
Open Range Plumb Gone and Cowboys Hold Thieves
Old cows from the French ranch in New Mexico chase and capture horse thieves near Trinidad. They seize the stolen caruses, bring the offenders to police, and return home in a sixty horsepower touring car as a crowd of locals mocks the old open range era.
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Trinidad
Clo
New Mexico
New Mexican
Property Sale Values On Two Streets
On South Main a $1500 item requires $500 cash upfront. On West Court a $1500 item can be bought immediately for $1050 cash.
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South Main
West Court
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F. E. Livengood & Co
Women’s and Children’s Store
The
Forrent
Judd Building
W. G. Cole
Seo Lee Teutach
Mark Patton
Acrom
Alexandera
Lande
EB. P, Dodd
Ore
Addreen
O. M. Hooaler
Stanfield
Pendleton Sumer Yard
Knights Templar
Charles A. Murphy
Crab Creek Lumber Co
West
Alta Street
Hoover and Book
West Alta
N. A. Humphrey
Beauregard Street
Saint Paul's School
Mies
Nettle M. Galbraith
F. Rose Gulett
Homeland
C. N
A. M. Wil- Hameon
California
Hale & McAfee
Main
Acme
Civil Service
Senator
Koeppen’s
D. Teel
R. Ny
Welser
T. C. Taylor
Frank Anger
Lesnie Anger
Oregon Farm
Wohlenberg Dep't. Store
Union Street
Payette
Ann Street
Lee Teutsch
the Real Estate and
Lippincott
Lippincott’s
Monthly Magazine
America
Lippincott’s Magazine
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