Local Classifieds Include Rentals and Purchases Across Pendleton
Local notices list requests for dressmaking and piano tuning, rooms for rent, furniture and wood for sale, and various services. Includes ads for a moving picture outfit, a coal stove, dry slabs, oysters, and a grand hotel contact, plus livestock and land exchange offers and a prominent residence sale on Locust Hill.
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FE. C. Rogera
Weson
Oregon
Calgary
Alberta
Umatilla County
R. KR
E. T. Wade
Pendleton
Locust Hill
C. B. Wade
J. W. Myrick
For Sale and Reward Notice in Spokane Area
A slightly used adding machine is for sale at a cheap price. Also a missing three month old puppy named Susie is found seeking return. A suitable reward is offered to Mrs. H. Peters at the Ariington Hotel for information leading to the puppy’s return.
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P. O
Spokane
Susie
H. Peters
Ariington Hotel
Dressmaking services offered for gowns and more
Dressmaking available for all kinds including evening gowns. Call at 502 Water street or phone Red 2052 for services and pricing.
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St. George Grill
Water Street
Knights meeting notice from Damon Lodge No 4
Attention Knights Damon Lodge No 4 K of BP will hold a regular session this evening. H M Elder Company C K W Fletcher K R 8.
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Attention Knights
Damon Lodge No
H. M. Elder
Dollar sign origin traced to Spanish peso abbreviation
Prof. Forian Cajori of Colorado debunks myths about the dollar symbol. He argues the mark descends from the Spanish abbreviation pa for pesos, evolving from ps with a superimposed p over s. The earliest printed dollar sign dates to 1797 after English-Americans adopted the form.
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Forian Cajori
Colorado
Cajori
Prof. Cajorl
Novelists Lose Props as Scientists Recast Hero Look
A science commentator argues that soft foods diminish teeth and jaw strength, predicting a shift in heroic character design. The piece contends that modern science favors a pointed jaw over the square jaw, redefining what constitutes a noble or powerful hero in fiction.
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England
Buffalo Bill and Jim Thornton Meet at Hotel
A theatrical manager introduces Jim Thornton to Col. William F. Cody, the famed Buffalo Bill, in a hotel scene reported by National Monthly. Thornton greets Cody as they discuss his Buffalo origins and Western show connections.
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Col
William F. Cody
Jim Thornton
Mr. Thornton
Cody
Bill
Buffalo
National Monthly
When a Man Gets Engaged to a Girl
A man’s engagement triggers chatter among his acquaintances about his taste and the reaction of the community. The piece notes social scrutiny and the gossip surrounding romance in a small circle.
The bright baby its mother tells l about usually has an off day
A quirky line suggests the child described by a mother often appears cheerful at home but shows a different mood when met in public, hinting at a discrepancy between private and public personas.
Local residents gather in Pendleton on weekend visits
A string of personal mentions records visitors and residents in Pendleton and nearby towns. J D McCullough of Echo, W J Dorran of Helix, and Helen Narkaus of Helix appear among weekend guests, while Sheriff Ed Rand of Baker and ex congressman W R Eilig arrive by train. Other names include Carl Engdahl, Roy Departy, Audrey Hunter, Bessie Jones, Miss Grace Finnell, and local workers such as Alex Burt and Walla Walla youths at a dance event.
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J. D. McCullough
Echo
W. J. Dorran
Helix
Slusher
Nolin
William Potts
Pendleton
Helen Narkaus
Ed Rand
Baker
St. George
al Despoin
Stanfield
Roy Departy
Walla Walla
H. C. Parker
Athena
N. Nilson
Umatilla
Seaport
W. R. Eilig
la Grande
J. G. Kilpack
Boys’ and Girls' Aid Society
Audrey Hunter
Pilot Rock
Bessie Jones
Colfax
Bowman
Henry Hill
Dr Cook sued by discarded manager in breach suit
C E Humphrey of Chicago sues Dr Frederick A Cook in superior court at Seattle for breach of contract over exclusive management and booking of dates from Oct 1 to Mar 1 1918. Humphrey claims 20 percent of gross receipts and nonpayment for two weeks. demurrer over booking not constituting action was sustained. amended complaint planned.
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Seattle
Wash
E Humphrey
Chicago
Frederick A. Cook
Superior Court
Cook
Tacoma
Humphrey
San Francisco
Oakland
Hallman
Woman on the ramparts heralding dawn and justice
Rose Hartwick Thorpe portrays a victorious woman rising from past silences to lead humanity in a just battle. She stands with prophets and sages, speaks with tempered force, and treads down evil as she and her sons march toward light and divine purpose.
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Rose Hartwick Thorpe
Great Man Who Inspires Neighbors Across the Street
A reflection on a man whose influence makes neighbors adopt his own regard for himself, illustrating social admiration and self-regard in a close community. The piece centers on personal esteem and communal perception.
Wrestling Bout Draws Interest in Pendleton Tonight
Wrestling circles focus on the Pendleton bout between Stanslaus Zbyszko the Polish heavyweight champion and Ben Jackson of eastern Washington. A large crowd is expected with many reservations already made. A special train carrying Jackson supporters arrives from Dayton Pomeroy and Walla Walla, while Portland fans plan to attend tomorrow. Zbyszko traveled from the east to Portland and Pendleton, Jackson arrived Saturday and is in excellent shape after practice with Ernest Pineau. Local spectators include J W Tallman Clark Nelson F E Welch W N Matlock and Frank Mohler. Visitors from Chicago New York and Denver also loom large for the match.
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Oregon
Stanslaus Zbyszko
Ben Jackson
Washington
Dayton
Pomeroy
Walla Walla
Jackson
Pendleton
Portland
Metropolis
Zbyszko
Ernest Pineau
Carlisle
J. W. Tallman
Clark Nelson
F. E. Welch
W. N. Matlock
Frank Mohler
W. C. Bowersmith
Chicago
Sam Warbarger
Charles Olsen
Henry J. Ruld
New York
George Bothner
F. E. Silversmith
Denver Athletic Club
Beaverton Seeks State Aid for Exposition Funds
Beaverton Oregon January 27 The Commercial club passed a resolution urging the legislature to appropriate up to 150 000 for the Panama exposition in San Francisco in 1915 It argues California would spend about half that for the Portland fair The club also aims to beautify and clean the town asking residents with neglected premises to cooperate Smallpox scare in Beaverton includes seven and four family members affected with strict quarantine measures.
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Beaverton
Commercial Club
San Francisco
California
Oregon
Portland
Unconventional Wedding At Meadow Park On Walla Walla Line
In Freewater Oregon on January 27 a wedding took place at Meadow Park on the Walla Walla river. Miss Venus Howell and Noah Hardwick were married after crossing from Oregon to Washington to honor legalities, with the ceremony held on the interurban station plat and the party returning to Freewater on the next car.
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Freewater
Meadow Park
Walla Walla River
Venus Howell
Thomas Howell
Noah Hardwick
Pleasant View
Walla Walla
Oregon
Beaverton to Improve Streets and Water System
The city council has levied a 10 mill special tax to improve streets. With gravity water system installation pending weather, this work is expected to revitalize Beaverton in the coming spring and summer after a mild disease period with no spread.
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Beaverton
Rothrock Heads Woolgrowers in Washington Election
In North Yakima on January 27 the Washington Wool Growers Association elected F. M. Rothrock of Spokane as president and Stanley Coffin of North Yakima as secretary. The meeting highlighted organizational leadership for the state wool industry.
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Rothrock
North Yakima
Wash
Washington Wool Growers’ Association
F. M. Rothrock
Spokane
Stanley Coffin
Banquet ends two day session on forest grazing
Applications for grazing privileges on Rainier and Wenatchee national forests were double the number of available permits, signaling strong demand. The meeting closed with a banquet after two days of discussions on land use.
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Rainier and
Wenatchee National
East Oregonian Wants Large Clean Rags
Wanted at once. The East Oregonian will buy your old rags. Must be large and clean. Bring or send them to this office at your earliest convenience.
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The
East Oregonian
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I. C. Snyder
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John Gagen
Larkee
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Haines
Grand Hotel
J. A. Borle Lumber Co
D. EE. Lilly, McKay, Ore
Complete Moving Picture Outfit
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Penland
Willow Street
Bealte High School
Franklin Street
O. K
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Joe Craig
F. J. Donaldson
T. P. W. Stanzos
Bill From
Carl Engdahl
N. P
Andy Larsen
Vansycie Ranch
Waller Planting
Theo M. Barr
Salem
Alex Burt
I. OG. F
Will Moore
Adams
Pacific Coast Elevator Co
H. M. Cockburn
Milton
H. A. Waterman
Hermiston
Minnie Stillman
Branch Hospital
Selkirk Norton
Orin Starr
Thelma Thompson
Grace Finnell
Sound Cities
DR. Cook
Europe
Pacific N.W
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Theatre Management P. A. A
Welch Cigar Store
Beaverton, Obe
Drake
Throetts
Gas
la Fontaine
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Mark Moorhouse CO
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Prop
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Family Liquor ‘Store
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