Colorado river irrigation plan eyed by US hydrologist
Frederick H. Newell, chief US hydrologist, after a month in California and Arizona, floated 400 miles down the Colorado by small boat to assess irrigation feasibility and floodwater conservation. He cited a possible $15 to $20 million expenditure to irrigate over 260000 acres, with vast desert lands, sandy bars, and Mohave Indian camps along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newel
America
Colorado
United States
Frederick H. Newell
Washington
California
Arizona
Colorado River
Gulf of California
Beret
Newell
Posible
Bowles Head
Camp Mohave
Needles
J. B. Lippincott
Arthur P. Dervis
FE. Z. Perkins
E. ©. Puseet
Belehtan
Yuma
Silver Trimmed Purses and Variants Featured
A display highlights silver trimmed purses in multiple styles including large, small, dainty, belt, and hand purses. The collection emphasizes classic accessories and refined detailing for varied occasions.
Personal Mentions From Walla Walla and Pendleton
Marsha Blakier went to Walla Walla yesterday while Leon Cohen and wife returned from Portland that night. The column lists numerous residents visiting, traveling, or involved in local affairs from Athena, Pendleton, Heppner, and nearby towns, mentioning jobs, travel plans, and a few minor incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha Blakier Wen
Walla Walla
Leon Cohen
Portland
Joan Haley
Balem
Seshsent
W. P. Riborn
Douglas and
Walla Weittn
Washington
W. Holdman
Athena
Frank Holiman
Leo Teutech
C. W. Keen
Therkeleen
Mee
C. B. Wade
Pendleton
Women’s Clubs of
Oregon
Imperial —Oregon Daily Journal
F. R. Wilson
Yambill County
Cooper
Alice Lanner
Sarah Wilson
Raley
PenMeton
Oregon Daily Journal
J. J. Stubblefield
Bolee City
Local Wheat Market Quotation Fluctuations Persist
The wheat market today shows no features beyond the prevailing trend with nominal quotations. Buyers note the market’s precariousness and potential for abrupt movement any hour. Jay's quotes list 75 for club, 75 for bluestem, and 85 for barley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Altercation in Police Court Over Wares Ends With Fine
In police court Ed LeRoy and George Carlos, two hot tamale vendors, clashed over their wares. Both were taken into custody. Carlos appeared and was fined by Judge FitzGerald plus costs. LeRoy failed to meet his appointment with the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed LeRoy
George Carlos
Carlos
FitzGerald
LeRoy
Farner Saild Jobb Fritz Sold Land Parcel Near Prec Water
Land transaction records show Farmer Saild Jobb and Fritz Had sold property totaling 13000 to W. C. Bennett. The deed covers the southeast quarter northeast quarter of section 20 and the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 2, township 6, range 35, located about three miles northwest of Prec water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobb
Fritz
W. C. Bennett
Hortion
Prec. Water
Current Literature Club Meeting Noted
The Current Literature Club will meet with Mrs. W J Purniah tomorrow Friday at 2 30 p m The Middleman features a dialogue with Reuben and Si Hopking over a gold brick exchange, reflecting sharp wit and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cint
W. J. Purniah
Reuben
New York Journal
Opera Review Attendees Duped by High-Priced Tour
The Golden-Bhavy Company's Rose Cocilia story failed in Baker City with Miss Shay absent and Helena Noidi miscasting Leonora. Critics blasted the reading parts and hurried pacing while audiences, though large and appreciative, felt duped by false promises of a premier performance and overpriced tickets.
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Rose Cocilia Shay
Baker Citu
Leonora
Miss Shay
Helena Noidi
Albert
Fredericks
Swinton
Emey
Erformers
Plea for Theatergoers at Pendleton Op House
A Pendleton patron denounces Fraser Opera House for pricing a poor performance at 1.50 and suggests 1.40 should be paid to witness home talent with more merit. The critic notes laughs from the audience and urges reallocation of funds to benefit local workers or projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Operas House
Pendleton
Pendleton Electric Plans Doubling Power Plant Capacity
The Pendleton Electric Company will double lighting plant capacity by upgrading interior boiler, engine, and dynamo equipment. The power house will stay the same size, but plants for town equipment will expand to meet anticipated demand. About $20,000 will fund new boilers engines and dynamos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton Electric Company
Hase
Camae
Vincent
Howe
Pleasant Entertainment by Tephne Circle No 2 Women of Woodcraft
Pleasant Dancing and a progressive whist party entertained neighbors and friends on Wednesday evening. Mrs Hale won the first prize and Mrs Strosble the booby prize. A lunch surprised and pleased all. A teacher and pupil exchange quotes adds a playful note about men working and women weeping.
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Tephne Circle No
Town Topics fragment: Brown sale remark and cold cure ad
A fragment from Town Topics includes a casual remark about Brown saving an auto and a claim about selling a car on Monday. It also promotes Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cold cure, with jumbled wording and lines on a pharmacy product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wale
Avery Bor
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Friast
Gregan
St Ballier
Ehrenberg
Yuma al
Saltan Sink
Mexico
Alamo
Tallman & Coe
Lincoln Street
Bluff
Tom
Alta Street
West Alte
Henry Feed Yard
J. F. Burleigh
Walls Walla
Dr. Williams
Joe Ell
George Lawrence Harness Company
William H. Britts
Western Clay Manufacturing Co
Judge Fee
CH Carter
Beckwith
Echo
Cloyd Oliver
A. J. Smith
St. George
Mire. E. Rasias
Kansas City Arizona
Wyomisne
J. P. Kononen
Havana
Bolford, Guthrer & Co
Centerville
Wash
Torn
George E. Wells
Heppner
Fen Town
J. M. Bentley
Mr. Wells
G. L. Barler
Pilot Rock
West Webb Street
Webb Street
To & M
Farmer
Verdi
Sanlal
Electric Light Company
Tommy Fig
Tommy
Arres
Camas
E. T. WA
ST. Joe Stor
Lyons Mercantile Company
Emmaapeers
Martin
Sim
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