Water rights clash over Umatilla River filings
A state engineer telegram cited by the East Oregonian asserts Dr. Andrew Cc. Smith still holds a filing on the Umatilla River as opponents push to abandon the West Extension. The dispute questions who would receive water if government withdrawal occurs, noting possible duplicate claims by Dr. Smith and Dr. Coe and warning of further filings ahead of any orderly settlement.
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East Oregonian
Andrew Cc. Smith
Umatilla River
Umatilla
West Extension
Andrew C. Smith
Coe
Smith
Andrew Co. Smith
H. W. Coe
Dr. Coe
Andrew ©. Smith
Water rights bidding tense as applicants race
The text explains water access favors the first applicant regardless of profession or location. If a filing is withdrawn, the water goes to the next in line. Local users are urged to consider their actions and avoid being pawns in others’ schemes.
Rural free delivery to Helix warmly praised by farmers
A rural route to Helix is welcomed by farmers and townspeople as a great convenience. Over 100 families will receive mail at their doors daily, eliminating long trips to town and enabling quicker mail access during harvest. The system is praised as civilizing and enhancing country life.
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Helix
WASTED TALENT IN Umatilla NAME dispute
In a tardy letter to Secretary of the Interior Fisher G L Hurd of Stanfield defends the Umatilla River Water users association name. He claims a right to use Umatilla County Waterusers association, contradicting warnings about corporate name infringement. The piece label indicates satire on misused talents and quips about future schemes.
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Interior
Fisher
G. L. Hurd
Stanfield
Umatilla
Hurd
Umatilla County
Zamboosa
Poultry Show Aims to Boost Umatilla Morrow Farming
The armory exhibition strives to develop the poultry industry in Umatilla and Morrow counties by bringing breeders together and encouraging new entrants. The event inspires families to raise poultry, promoting more intensive farming and lowering living costs in western Oregon.
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Armory
Umatilla
Morrow
Oregon
Man Builds A Queer Clock In Wootten Hivera Church
A self taught villager from a Marlborough area parish creates an unlikely clock from scraps for the church at Wootten Hivera. Funded by a communal dinner plan, the massive iron enamel dials read Glory be to God with a wooden pendulum rod and a sixty six pound lead bob weighing the clock frame over a hundred pounds.
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Wootten Hivera
Marlborough
Spratt
Clock escapement described as gravity driven model
A wall mounted clock mechanism uses a weighted drive and brass wheels with steel pinions. The escapement works by gravity, lifting pallets to move the pendulum and maintain time despite wind or snow. The maker claims a precision within two to three seconds per week, though not yet proven.
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mimKer
Britten
Sour Milk and Longevity Diet Theory
The Scientific American excerpt explains Metchnikoff's idea that senile degeneration stems from gut putrefaction and that introducing lactic acid bacteria from fermented milk can neutralize harmful bacteria. It notes longevity in populations consuming fermented milk and references Dr. Loudon M. Douglas's forthcoming book The Bacillus of Long Life.
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Metchnikoff
Matechnikoff
Loudon M. Douglas
Scientific American
First church collection ends with a wallet empty
The Rev Allen Fort of the Baptist tabernacle in Chattanooga asks J B Capeheart to collect. He sees children and others drop coins while a lone Blue man pockets away his offering. Capeheart tells him to get off as he passes the plate.
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Allen Fort
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Chattanooga
J.B. Capeheart
Mr. Capeheart
Capeheart
Saturday Evening Post
Bright British Lord Carson Recalls Cadet Selection Tale
At Croydon high school for boys a prize distribution included a tale by Sir Edward Carson ex-solicitor general. He described a cadet selection method where a boy outside waited until the proceedings ended. His son faced a question about his father’s role, and Carson quipped that if the solicitor general post failed, he would try it himself, implying the boy’s clearance.
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Edward Carson
Croydon High School
Navy
London Mall
West Youngest Oregon Governor Elected at 37
Governor West of Oregon is described as the youngest U S governor at age 37. He spoke in Buffalo noting the appeal of youth in politics and claiming voters feared his opponent’s youth. A Philadelphia bride received vast presents many donors did not earn, highlighting social contrasts. Laferty’s candidacy is framed as advantageous to his suitability with more opponents.
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Oregon
United States
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Cardus touted as aid for womanly troubles in Georgia
A Pendergrass reader recounts relief from years of pain using Cardus. The ad claims rapid improvement, promotes Cardus as a tonic for women, and invites readers to consult a druggist and write to the Medicina Co for a Ladies Advisory Dept and a 61 page Home Treatment booklet.
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Pendergrass
Della Long
Cardus
N. B
Medicina Co
C Gfbattanaces
Les Tenn
Pendleton letters urge flood control and power plans
Jesse Failing urges Pendleton residents and Indians to back government reservoirs on the Umatilla to store flood waters for summer use, supports a gravity and pumping water system, and envisions a light and power company turning wheels with cheap power. He argues for extensive irrigation pumps and new industries to boost Pendleton and the Hermiston project. The piece calls for unity under the slogan Pull Together.
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Pendleton, Or
East Oregonian
Umatilla Extension
Butter Creek
Umatilla
Pendleton
Indiana
Portland
Mr. Zayner
Wenaha Springs
North Fork
Commercial
Light and Power Company
Hermiston
Jesse
Suffered agony with itching cured by Cuticura remedies
A Kentucky man describes a four year struggle with a burning itchy skin eruption diagnosed as eczema after three doctors offered no help. After four months using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent he was fully cured and remained well for a year. The ad invites readers to request free samples and a skin book from Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.
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E. L. Cate
Exile
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Dept
Boston
Woman who despises matrimony questioned by suitors
A brief remark suggests a woman who dislikes marriage and domestic life should be left unbothered by men.
Shoe repair dispute over charges with Mr Eklund
Anna asks Clara about a charge for sewing on a pair of soles. Clara dismisses the question, showing frustration with Mr Eklund. The exchange hints at a quarrel or grievance about a local repair service.
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Anna
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