Holdman Happenings Amid Deep Roadwork Difficulties
Special correspondence from Holdman Oregon dated January 20 reports high water causing significant road damage and flooding. county officials face higher feed costs to hire teams, with plans to reinforce banks and relocate spring work to keep roads passable. aged resident Uncle Pete Nelson is near death, irrigation pump plans emerge, school library gains new books, Farmers Union to meet, and travel disruptions persist as water blocks access.
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Holdman
Ore
Moldman
Pete Nelson
Frank Brown
Nelson
John Bishop
Flossie Hoyt
Farmers Union
Toad Inn
Skippers Lie and Aboard Revelations in Sailors Tale
A New York Post column recalls a skipper’s sly test of engine reliability on a schooner, comparing it to a crewman’s tale about reversed engines and a near mishap. The dialogue shows how sailors gauge safety and trust in machinery under pressure. The excerpt also notes a science discussion on capillary action and plant hydraulics, illustrated by a water column and tree sap principles from the St Louis Republic.
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cUpidin
Tay Equalitinien
Gobervelis
New York Post
Bence
St. Louis Republic
Law of Gravity Violated Water Flows Upward
An article notes conditions where water defies gravity and rises, discussing the familiar saying water seeks its level. It explains exceptions to the rule and describes scenarios in which water can move upward under certain circumstances.
WHERE ROOSEVELT WENT THERE JEFF WILL GO
Denver columnist reports Jim Jeffries plans to imitate Theodore Roosevelt by hunting big game in Africa after his July title match with Johnson. He says a party of friends will accompany him and has signed a contract with local publishers allowing staff writers and moviemakers to join the expedition, terms undisclosed.
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Denver
Colo
Jim Jeffries
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Johnson
Roosevelt
Sense of Danger from Fifth Sense Advice
Dr Waldoo of London says people should trust a fifth sense to warn of approaching danger in streets. He claims crowds ignore faces, but his guidance is nearly infallible like blind instinct guiding one away from imminent collisions. He argues conscious observation keeps pilots safe through fast pressure and instinct.
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Waldoo
London
Crow Roost Draws Crowded Attention Near Michel
In Michel Indiana the great crow roost north of town draws thousands daily from the Ohio River area. Crows begin flying over the town around 2 PM and continue steadily until night. Farmers fire to deter them with little effect. A recent incident saw several men shooting into roosts. hundreds of birds were killed but attackers fled under a frenzied assault from the birds.
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Michel
Ind
Ohio River
Government maintains seven wireless telegraph stations
The United States government keeps seven wireless telegraph stations in operation and has ninety six vessels outfitted with wireless apparatus.
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Uited States
A Sight Worth Paying For. The End Drawn To Standstill
A weary horse pulls a cart and stops opposite a public house amid a muddled scene as a boy and man exchange remarks. The driver preps to alight while onlookers hear a muffled cry for control and a promise of small coin offered to move the horse.
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Manchester
Place makers Bible misread in Philadelphia Record
A Philadelphia Record item notes a typographical error that changes “peacemakers” to “the place-makers.” It cites a quirk in the text as part of a discussion on community work and a man who “just done thirty days” as a plainspoken example of civic effort. The transcription emphasizes language quirks and their social implications.
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Phily Pelphia Record
Thachi ers Examinations Notice of Pendleton County
Notice from Umhttla Oregon school superintendent announces regular examinations for state and county certificates in Pendleton. State papers run Feb 9 to Feb 12 1910 with subjects by day. county papers Feb 9 to Feb 11 1910 focusing on orthography reading geography and pedagogy. Frank Ek Welles Superintendent Umatilla County.
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Umhttla County
Oregon
Pendleton
Frank EK
Welles
Umatilla County
For Rent Nicely Furnished Eight Room Apartment Near Main Street
A neatly furnished eight room rental four blocks from Main Street. Inquire at 614 West Court Street for details and availability.
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Main Street
West Court Street
Notice of Bids for Street Sweeping Pendleton
The city announces bids for street cleaning for one year including sweeping hosing hauling refuse sprinkling and drainage maintenance. Bids must be sealed and filed with the city recorder by February 2 1910 at 6 pm. The council may reject all bids. Dated Pendleton Oregon January 20 1910 Thos Fitzgerald City Recorder.
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City of
Pendleton
Common Council
Oregon
Thos, Fitzgerald
City Recorder
Call for Bids for Four Steel Bridges in Umatilla County
The county court of Umatilla county Oregon invites bids for the construction of four steel bridges across Walsh river at McCoy's ranch Dry creek at Blue Mountain station Butter creek near its mouth and the Walla Walla river at Milton. Plans and specs on file from January 20 1916 with bids opened February 31 1910. A 5 percent certified check with each bid. The court may reject any or all bids. Dated January 12 1910 Frank Saling County Clerk.
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Call Por
Umatilla County
Oregon
McCoy's Ranch
Dry Creek
Blue Mountain Station
Butter Creek
Walla Walla River
Milton
Frank Saling
City Printing Bids Open in Pendleton Oregon
Notice given for sealed bids at Pendleton city records office up to January 27 1910 at 6 pm for two year city printing from March 1 1910 to December 1911. Bids to state price per solid brevier minion type for notices and per hundred five hundred or thousand for job work. Bids may be bound in boards or pads. City reserves right to reject any bid or part.
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City Recorders
Pendleton
Oregon
City Recorder
Thos, Fitzgerald
Plucky home business ads spark readers' self start prompts
A jumble of classified style notices invites readers to start a mal order home business with no canvassing and a free booklet from Heacock in Lockport New York, plus a Portland Plaza clearance pitch promising clean cheap rooms and a cheerful landlady. Also hair work ads and a rural Echo Oregon sale offer details and pricing.
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Heacock
Lockport
N. Y
Portland
Plaza
Third Street
Local Electric Fixtures and Wiring Ad by Vaughan
A compact newspaper ad for J. L. Vaughan at 15 Malin Street offering clean reliable electric fixtures. It promotes electric percolators curling irons water heaters and household wiring services with prices like 55.95 for a guaranteed product.
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J. L. Vaughan
Malin Street
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Pendleton, Ore
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Madam Kennedy
Court Street
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R. R. Station
Phone Inc
O. F. Steele
Nolin Ore
Plano
W. Webb
Echo
Frank Correa
Oregonian Office
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Main
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Arioms
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Vaughan Bros., Dentists
D. C. M’nabb
Tallan‘s Drug Store
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Eeeres Raley & Raley, “Attorneyis AT Law
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Despain Building
Calter & 8M
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James B. Periy
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Taylor Hardware Company
Lowell & Winter
Law
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Roome
Smith- Crawford
Phelps & Steiner
Smith-Crawford Building
Chas. J. Ferguson
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Douglas W. Bailey
Taylor Hardware Coe
V. Stroble
East Court Street
Insurance and Land Business
Hartman Abstract Co
Alllands
Does & General Brokerage
Fendleton
James Johns
Henninger
C. H. Marsh
Bentley & Leffingwell Real Estate
Bias Sch Street
Carney & Livery
United Engineering CO
Gaus Producters
Seattle
Washingtoon
Junction of Court and
Altesheela
Marion Jack
A. F. May
United States
Europe
East Oregonian
EAS Oregonian
East Oregonian Pub. Cco
Pendton
F. G. Lucas
Athena
First Nations Bank of Athens
Farmers’ Bank of
Weston
Ey Baker & Folsom
Bagile's Woodmen Hall
G. W. Phelps
Thos
Fitz Gerald
Becy
Damon Lodge NO. 1
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Tarbet
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