Oregon’s Prolific yet Isolated Rural Trade Routes
The report describes Central Oregon and nearby regions in 1903 as rich in livestock and wool but hampered by sparse railroad facilities. It notes cattle horses and wool moved by wagon and pack routes to railheads like Whit City and along the Columbia River, with production concentrated at local farms and ranches despite improving prospects in a sparse transport network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepitier
C. EL Redfield
Telly Journal
Komense
Oregon
Columbia
Nevada
Paice
Biggs Hundred
Whit- City
Cascade Mountit
Catm
Bell Telephone to Build Idaho Line Through Boise Area
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company plans a major Idaho expansion this summer spending between 700000 and 800000 dollars. Manager Hugh L Thomas arrived to oversee work including a 200 mile line from Shoshone to Malad and a Boise connection to Wallace, replacing current Pendleton Spokane routing. The Willamette University Glee Club of 16 trained singers will tour Eastern Oregon during April vacation, visiting towns along the O R N line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
Idaho
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Hugh L. Thomas
Salt Lake
Boise News
Overland
Shoshone
Malad
Boise
Coeur d'Alene
Council
Wallace
Pendleton
Spokane
Willamette University Glee Club
Oregon
Salem Journal
Livestock in Fine Condition Despite Sparse Winter Feeding
M McCracken of Combe Canyon reports 4500 sheep in good shape with only 11 days of feeding this winter. Joseph Davenport dies at his home five miles north of Silverton after recently moving from Pendleton where he taught for 20 years. Survived by wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McCracken
Combe Canyon
Mr. McCracken
Joseph Davenport
Silverton
Mr. Davenport
Pendleton
Salem Journal
Local Livestock Prices At Teutach’s Market
Today’s local market listings show live cows at 8 1/2 cents per pound, live steers at 4 cents, live hogs at 54 cents per pound, and live mutton at 6 to 8 cents per pound. Half sales noted at Teutach’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutach’s
Various Peniketon Advertisements and Notices
A miscellany of local ads and notices including farm loans, seafood and smoking products, shoe repairs, clothing and corsets, lodging for sale, furniture and real estate bargains, boardinghouse listings, theater and church events, and public notices. Items mention J A Howard, Grate's, Pendleton Favorite, Teutech, Peoples Warehouse, WN Conklin, Hays, Maley's, Kirkman’s orchestra, and Parkes sisters among others. Also notices on for sale brick building, manager changes, and a theft of Professor Kirkmann's music valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Howard
Castro's
Joerger
Pendleton
Newan's
Teutech
Teutech's
Peoples Warehouse
SN. T. Conklin
Grate's
Phillis
Peniketon
WN. T. Conklin
H. S. Dorman
Patton
Anne
Maley
Alta Street
Hays’ Clear
Kirkman
E. T. Wade
P. Collier & Co
Presbyterian Church
Laaty Bros
B. C
EB. T. Wade
George Ferguson
Lee Teutech
Pendilaton
N. T. Conklin
Hobach
Johnson Street
Standard Gold and Copper Mining Company increases capitalization
The Standard Gold and Copper Mining Company files papers to raise capital from 100000 to 1600000 dollars and increases share par value from 10 cents to 1 dollar. Originators Zoeth Houser T J Kirk and L B Reeder list Pendleton as principal office with business in mining properties. Other advertisements appear for Castle's seafood and local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Gold and Copper Mining Company
Zoeth Houser
T. J. Kirk
L. B. Reeder
Oregon
Pendleton
Syracuse man fined for striking sister with framed message
Hugh Armstrong of Syracuse New Jersey was fined in police court for hitting his sister with a framed article reading Peace on Earth Good Will to Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Armstrong
Syracuse, N. J
Fancy line of box paper in new shapes and tints
Store note announces a new line of fancy box paper with varied shapes and colors priced from 1 9 to 48 cents. The ad invites customers to call and view, with additional offerings of stationery blank books and office supplies at a dry goods profit.
Spring Goods Glassware sale in New Cut Glass effects
Advertises Glassware items including Wine Berry and Fruit Bowls in New Cut Glass effects priced at 20 cents and Fancy Water Jugs priced from 20 to 45 cents.
Sanitary Toilet Paper and Mounting Books Ad
An old newspaper ad offering Sanitary Toilet Paper three rolls for 25 cents and New Mounting Books with paste ink and mucilages advertised in complete lines.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teutselh’s
Sin Underwear
Teutselh
Japan
Centra
Lo Lee
Heneade
Tad Wilt
Loti
Lorton
Davenport
Eppen’s Drug Store
Main St
Cort House
Ze Parrete
Agnes Dunbar
T. Wade
W. B. Jenkins
Office
Commercial Association
The
Presbyterian Church Entertainment
Miss Pickle
0. R. & N. Bridge
Huntington
Portland
Ladies' Aid Society
M. EB. Church
Edwad Wahl
Sherman Wahl
Goeneser
Claus Breding
Breding
Kirkmann
St. George
Vallee
Val Laces
Castle's
Baer & Daley
Nolf's Book Store
Pingree
Gloria
Boston
Rabbit
Nolf
Crowner Bros
W. J. Clarke & CO
Court Street
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