Improvements at Weston School and Local News
Weston highlights include 250 students enrolled at the Normal and a stronger second semester with new pupils. Wheat shipments from Inte rise as a spring reopen approaches. Rev Hursey preaches at Dayton with revival meetings, Blue Mountain saw mill closes for winter, and a Walla Walla orchestra will play at a Weston social. A heavy snow brings moisture for fall sown grain and delight to farmers.
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Weston
Oregon
Frank Coolidge
Athena Jeweler
Ghia
M. E. Church
J. L. Hursey
Hursey
Dayton
Blue Mountain
Weston Opera House
Walla Walla
Primitive toothbrushes carved from local wood
The text describes African people using toothbrushes fashioned from various tree woods without bristles. It notes they are easy to make and cost nothing.
Tea value hunt and price match promise in ad
A grocer promotes Mike Schilling's Best tea with a price promise. Customers are urged to buy the lowest price seen in the window and to expect a money refund from the grocer if a lower price is found.
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Oregon
Noted Evangelist Carradine to Visit Athena For Revival
Athena residents prepare for a mass meeting at the city hall to nominate officers for the March 3 city election. Evangelist Carradine of St. Louis has accepted a call to hold revival meetings in Athena, with dates and funding to be announced. Also noted are local social events, prohibition sentiment rising, and community updates including travels and lodge activities.
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Athena
Walter
Evangelist Carradine
St. Louis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Swaggart
Birch Creek
Pendleton
Pythian Lodge No. 29
Weston Knights
Local residents and weather mark a busy day
Charles Phillips of Dry Creek and R M Ball of Blake McFall paper house visited Athena on business. H C Adams plans to depart for his Columbia River ranch. Barret at Pine Creek ranch hires lumber for a pew house as fire damage prompts reconstruction. Judy, youngest skating club member, pushes for a new rink floor. Fall sown grain looks good with rain and snow improving moisture. Snow depth rises in the mountains nearby. Veterans registration under Justice Bert Richards reaches 120 by Tuesday evening. Charles Stamper and D Stimper, once at Barret Pine Creek ranch, lose nearly all possessions. Mrs Stamper saves her bike. Discussion at the Dry Farming Congress supports increasing homestead from 160 to 320 acres for better year‑round tilled crops. Miller argues 160 acres is insufficient for dry farming. cites a farmer near Oneldy County raising crops yearly with rotating tracts.
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Charles Phillips
Dry Creek
Athena
R. M. Ball
Blake-McFall Paper House
City
H. C. Adams
Columbia River
Henry Barret
C. A. Barret
Pine Creek
W. M. Judy
Vetera Ia
Justice of the Peace
Bert Richards
Miller
Oneldy County
Snow brings farmers cheer as wheat prospects rise
Jan. 40. A fine snow fell last night and farmers rejoice over its expected benefit to fall wheat. Wheat prospects look good. Meetings at the M. B. church led by Rev. Levi Putnam of Athena closed Saturday after successful sessions. He proceeds to Pendleton for revival meetings. Grip cases are rising in Adams and surrounding areas amid a severe county outbreak.
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Adame
M. B
Levi Putnam
Athena
Putnam
Pendleton
Adams
Electric Bitters Promoted As Cure For Malaria Misery
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria misery. The tonic claims to relieve chills bilious attacks and jaundice and to aid stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold with guarantee at Tallman Co. drug store.
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R. M. James
Louellen, S.C
Tallman & Co
Idaho Man Pushes Changes to Land Laws at Salt Lake
Colonel Allen Miller, Idaho land and immigration commissioner, urged revising homestead rules after addressing the Dry Farming congress in Salt Lake City. He told Senator Heyburn the residence clause prevents families from living on the land, and seeks its removal to enable settlement.
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Dry Farming Congress
Salt Lake
Allen Miler
State Land and Immigration Commissioner
Heyburn
New Life Pills praised by Maine resident
Jacob Springer of West Franklin, Maine reports higher health after using Dr King s New Life Pills saying they keep his stomach, liver and bowels working properly. The Tallman Co drug store offers a 25 cent refund if the pills disappoint on trial.
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Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Tallman &Co
List of names and towns in Oregon and nearby states
A fragmented roster of individuals and towns including Clifton Cleaver Prairie City W H Bond Helix Mrs WW Bond Helix Mrs Anna Bart Mrs Eliza Powell Moro Mrs W H Date Moro Mrs C L Humphreys Salem W D Farley P Van Datta Star buck J A Allison J T Lacey Sam Lee Portland H R Hogue Walla Walla B R Loeb New York J F Matthews Portland RB D McAn land Settle 2 Clark Pullman Wm Dunn Portland W R McMahon Spokane L Rathburn Guy L Richardson Spokane Mike Jacob Portland F Blake Adams J F Shelton Echo A F Hernard Portland A S Ogilvie Portland HR Suillette Echo J C Moore Berkeley Portland
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Clifton Cleaver
Prairie City
W. H. Bond
Helix
WW. Bond
Anna Bart
Eliza Powell
Moro
W. H. Date
C. L. Humphreys
Salem
W. D. Farley
P. van Datta
Starbuck
J. A. Allison
J. T. Lacey
Sam Lee
Portland
H. R. Hogue
Walla Walla
B. R. Loeb
Echo
J. C. Moore
Berkley
KODOL touted as best remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion
The advertisement claims KODOL is the best remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles. It highlights pleasant prompt and thorough relief and lists Tallman & Co as sellers.
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Tallman & Co
List of names and places with a kidney health notice
One of the worst features of kidney trouble is that it is an insidious disease and before the victim realizes his danger he may have a fatal malady. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes, Pendleton Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Pendleton Drug Co
Open letter from Dr Blalock on National Rivers and Harbors work
Dr N G Blalock of Walla Walla, director in the Pacific coast division, issues an open letter for the National Rivers and Harbors congress. The Spokane Orator Outburst notes the purpose and the commission report. Washington citizens are urged to join this congress at 35 cents and help raise 1600 dollars for lecturers writers investigators and organizers.
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N. G. Blalock
Walla Walla
Pacific Coast Division
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
State of Washington
Spokane
Resolution Committee
Cit'zenes
Washington
Congress
Relief for Dyspepsia and Indigestion with KODOL
It urges prompt stomach relief at first signs of trouble with KODOL for Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Suggests taking after meals to aid digestion. Sold by Tallman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallman & Co
Man who takes one more swallows before quitting backs off
A wry observation notes that a person who indulges in one last drink before promising sobriety often ends up returning to drinking, hinting at difficulty in breaking the habit despite vows to abstain.
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Advised
The Well Informed favor a simple laxative remedy using Syrup of Figs with Elixir of Senna. The California Fig Syrup Co. promotes its product as ethical, wholesome, and gentle yet effective for family use. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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California Mig Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Red Leaves Blush at Sight of Bare Trees
Poetic line suggests autumn mood as red leaves respond to the sight of trees stripped to bare limbs, conveying a subtle, evaluative scene. The imagery centers on color and seasonal change, highlighting nature’s quiet reactions.
Rising Imperial Ambition and a Fashion Ad Parody
A terse, polemical line about Japan's aim to extend control over Korea contrasts with a brisk advertising pitch for modern clothing. The text mixes geopolitical ambition with a promotional tone, urging readers to trust a retailer’s “big values” in men’s wear and to “investigate” special offerings.
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Met
Choice
Clothing and Furnist
the Fair Store
Weston Mountains
Athena Brevitied
John Bell
Hot Lake
Bia Health
Alta Sharp
Henry Koepke
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Koepke
Migonette Rebekah Lodge
Co. A. Barret Wis
Fred Haddley
Charles Stamper
D. Stimper
Henry Barret Pine Creek Ranch
The
Caldwell News
Idaho
St. George
Golden Rule Hotel
Lulu Benedict
Winnie Benedict
Kelso
M. H. Thomas
Dr. Blalock
Hohbach’s
BE. Court St
Japan
Korea
Peninsula
Bond Brothers
Northwestern Gas
Marvel
Ira
Inc
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