Portland Syndicate to Buy Valley Land
A Portland syndicate led by F. F. Wilson and Mr. Brune plans to acquire 220 acres of prime fruit land near Athena, previously owned by E. F. A. Dudley. Purchase price is reported at 500 dollars per acre, with a six story Portland building to be used as part payment. The deal signals a push to orchard development in the Langdon area as highway extensions raise valley land values. The land lies in the artesian belt between W. L. Russell place and current orchard projects.
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Portland
5. F. Wilson
Mr. Brune
Rose City
EF. A. Dudley
Athena
W. L. Russell
Franklin & Brown
Baldwin Kaw
Dudley
Echo Country
Walla Walla
Candicate
Langdon
McDonald
Milton
Good Roads Boost At Spokane Exposition
Special premium offered at the International Dry-Farmed Products Exposition to encourage improved road work in the northwest. The movement gains traction among farmers and supporters of farm machinery and automobiles advancing farm development in the region.
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Spokane
Wash
Northwest
North Yakima Fly Kill Campaign Yields Millions Of Flies
North Yakima Wash July 5. Seventy two pounds of flies have been turned in to the health office in three weeks of a campaign offering prizes by the Portia club and the Business Men's Association. Flies are collected in paper buckets and gunny sacks, weighed and counted with over 10 000 to a quart. The tally runs into the millions and the contest still has one week to run. One top contestant has a big trip in one of the slaughter houses.
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North Yakima
Wash
Health
Portia Club
Business Men's Association
Premium Offered For Best Essay On Good Roads
Spokane County Good Roads association led by secretary F W Guibert expands outreach as Northwest Harvester Co through A R Blewitt donates a split log drag premium for the International Dry-Farmed Produces exposition October 19 to 26. The best article not exceeding 500 words argues why it pays farmers to build good roads, with the prize featuring wide publicity via the International Dry-Farming Congress bureau. The drag, modern for road work, costs under 15 dollars yearly to maintain a country road and doubles as a roller on prepped soil.
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Spokane County Good Roads Association
F. W. Guibert
Northwest Harvester Co
A. R. Blewitt
Bureau
The
International Dry- Farming Congress
Meat prices to stay high in New York area
Meat prices are predicted to remain at a high level. Butchers in New York and other eastern cities believe prices will stay elevated, supported by an unusual number of factors cited in early reports.
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New York
Shops Close In July As Summer Hours Begin
The first week of July sees shops closing for seasonal hours with larger stores shutting down for July and August. Butchers cite sultry heat reducing meat demand and prices unlikely to fall. In Paris the silly season spreads to fashion with women pairing two tiny dogs with black and white silk frocks carried in the arm.
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Paris
Couteourieres
Frigidometer Trial Aboard Mauretania With Inventor On Board
Cunard Line officials test the frigidometer invention by A Mc Nab aboard the Mauretania on its ocean crossing. The instrument reports sea and air temperature changes via a lamp and gong, with automatic adjustment to detect danger from ice and alert the crew. The captain may monitor the system from any cabin or chart room as the ship moves into warmer conditions.
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New York
Cunard Line
A. McNab
Mauretania
Mr. McNab
Cunard
Four Men Injured In Ashland Motorcycle Collision
Ashland Oregon July 6 four men injured in collision between a racing motorcycle and a bicycle near Loomis confectionery on the boulevard. Billy Smith and Lloyd Chapman were struck and badly injured with Smith's eye gouged out and Chapman’s skull crushed. Raudebaugh and Victor Payne also sustained injuries.
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Ashland
Ore
Edwards
Billy Smith
Medford
Loomis
Lloyd Chapman
P. O. Raudelbaugh
Smith
Mr. Raudebaugh
Chapman
Raudebaugh
Granite City
Victor Payne
Hirst Big Land Show Booked in Portland
Portland plans the first big land show in the Pacific Northwest to feature all farm products from Pacific Northwest states. A local business committee aims to host exhibits from every state with a suitable venue to be found, possibly a temporary structure, during the final two weeks of November or early December.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Northwest States
Penny Politicians Meet in Convention
Philadelphia July 6 State Chairman Thomas J L Hicks and prominent Republicans gathered for the Keystone state convention opening today to choose a gubernatorial candidate and assess presidential endorsements amid reports of Keystone party ties with Democrats and possible Roosevelt backing. The gathering will also name a full state ticket and congressional candidates with divided views on endorsing a presidential nominee.
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Philadelphia
Thomas JL. Hicks
Keystone
Keystone Party
Congress
Roosevelt
Bend Fire Destroys Block of Bend Businesses
In Bend Oregon on July 5 a Fourth of July fire wiped out a block of business houses. Loss estimated at about 35000 dollars. Flames started from a stove in a barber shop bathroom. An elderly visitor Mrs A H Brown narrowly escaped. A volunteer firefighter suffered severe burns. Key properties destroyed include the Postoffice Ow pharmacy Innes and Davidson barber shop several millineries and offices. The post office fixtures were saved.
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Bend
Ore
A. H. Brown
Newton
Innes & Davidson
Visit of King and Queen Sparks Interest at Henley Regatta
London reports strong public interest in the King and Queen visiting Henley regatta aboard the historic state barge of 1689. The ornate 40 foot red and gold craft, reflecting royal river diplomacy, recalls monarchs such as Elizabeth I, James I, and Charles I using the Thames for display and ceremony.
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London
Henley Regatta
Thames
Elizabeth
Henry VII
James I
Charles I
Prince of Wales
Barn Elms
Witehall
Insect Bite Costs Leg A Boston Man Lost Leg
A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years earlier. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is recommended to kill poison and prevent inflammation swelling and pain. It heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises and costs 25 cents at Koenpena.
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Boston
Bucklen
Koenpena
Summer Girls Buzz Around Them Stinging May Hit
In a lighthearted note readers are reminded that despite popular summer allure, some fellows fail to notice the coming sting of attention or consequences, a playful caution about flirtations and social missteps.
Eminent skin specialist perfumes new double strength othine
A renowned skin expert introduces a dry double strength othine promising freckle removal and a clear complexion. Sold by first class druggists in Pendleton with a money back guarantee. Even after one night’s use light freckles may fade. the product is claimed harmless to tender skin.
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Clasa
Pendleton
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Tallman @ Co
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Cass Matlock
Popu
Lar
St. George Hotel
J. P. Madernach
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