One New Official In Umatilla County July 1
Officials in Umatilla and Morrow counties mostly began new terms July 1. Only L. L Mann was newly elected in Umatilla county, with many others in second or fourth terms. Long-serving officials include G. W. Phelps, Bradley, Headley, Folsom, Welles, Barrett, Walker, Sailing, Strain, and Sheriff Taylor.
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L. L Mann
Umatilla-Morrow County
T. J. Mahoney
Representative Mann
Umatilla
Oregon
Umatilla County
G. W. Phelps
Bradley
Headley
Folsom
Frank K. Welles
Barrett
Horace Walker
Frank Sailing
C. P. Strain
Taylor
J. W. Kimbrell
Plans For A Rest Room In Pendleton
The hot summer heat drives Pendleton visitors to seek a cool place to rest after shopping. Community groups should create a permanent rest room with seats, lavatory, toilets, water, and a coat area for country visitors, especially women and children, improving comfort and town reputation.
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Pendleton
Commercial Association
How La Grande Got Even
After Union county voted prohibition by about 600, La Grande’s Fourth of July committee sought funds from leading businessmen. A saloonkeeper's refusal sparked harsh ridicule and a loud wave of abuse from roasters in the community.
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Union County
la Grande
Fourth of July Celebration Restored in La Grande
The La Grande Fourth of July committee reversed earlier threats to end celebrations. They organized the largest, most attractive event in the city’s history with stronger parades music and exercises. The fund was raised without saloon money and the committee claimed victory.
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la Grande
Salcony
Basineux
Shoopmen
Pendleton
Coal Shortage Dread Grows in Western Markets
Reports from Pennsylvania districts described a sustained low mood with price cuts and weak retail trade. Spokane Chronicle notes operators curtailed output during market slumps and kept reserves, but coal movement to Great Lakes markets is restarting, risking another shortage and higher fuel prices next winter.
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Pennsylvania Con
Spokane Chronicle
Great Lakes
West
Northwest
Oregon recall amendment to constitution approved by voters
Voters approved the recall amendment by about 25,000 in Oregon. The piece asks how the measure will be used and who will be the first official recalled, stressing it is a vital function for the people to improve conditions and uphold good government. It notes few men will risk recall and disgrace by reasonable actions.
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Oregon
July Trade in Pendleton Continues Unchanged
In Pendleton the July market opens with strong sales and ample cash, merchants selling as many or more goods than usual. No anticipated calamity has arrived and none is expected, keeping city commerce steady and confident.
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Pendheton
Mystery of relocation to Umatilla county persists
Writers ponder why people endure heat and cold in eastern cities and riverside towns while choosing to live in Umatilla county where seasons differ. The question highlights migration patterns and climate preferences without presenting concrete data or solutions.
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Chicago
St Louis
Umatilla County
Dull Times Recalled By Spokane Chronicle Quote
The Spokane Chronicle notes the era’s paradoxes as it lists vast U S economic gains and global reach. It cites eight billion dollar crops foreign steel deals a huge grain export program and a growing treasury deficit amid calls that these are dull times.
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Spokane Chronicle
It Was a Draw in City Park
Two tramps sat in the sun on a bench in a city park blaming authorities for everything, exchanging views as strangers who share a fellowship. The first recalls once being a linotype operator and the second a proofreader, until a policeman separated them after the worst fight he ever saw.
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Denver News- Times
Chapel
The Merry Widow Slat Creation Tips
Unusual 1920s style notes describe repurposing an untrimmed article into everyday items. Suggestions include a veranda seat cushion, a door mat insert, a crow deterrent, a garden feature, a life preserver, and a portable poker table. Practical hints emphasize trimming and safe use while preserving the playful tone.
One Woman Delegate at National Republican Convention
Lucy A. Clark of Utah the sole woman delegate to the national Republican convention is 58 and mother of 11. She brought photographs of eight children. Alternate Susa Gates is mother of 13. Previous women delegates include W J Jones in 1900 and Elizabeth Cohen at a Democratic convention.
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Lucy A. Clark
Utah
Susa Gates
Clark
W.J. Jones
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Cohen
Kansas City
Wyoming
Minneapolis
How to Keep Cool According to the Chicago Examiner
Advice urges restraint and practical steps to stay cool in heat. Skip alcohol, wear light clothes, drink water, eat fruit and vegetables, eat little meat, bathe freely, and maintain temperance with common sense.
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Chicago Examiner
Dairying Boosts Cream Check Averages Around Pullman
June cream receipts from Pullman area farmers topped $400 weekly, $1600+ monthly, per the Pullman Tribune. Hazlewood station paid $235 to 82 monthly to several locals including Walter Gidspey Willis Ford J H Maston Mrs Li Gregg H H Curtis and Thos Halpin. Local herds show strong Holstein and Guernsey stock with plans to buy purebred cattle as harvest nears. A M Bibens of Johnson shipped the first cream and travels to California for more purebreds.
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Pullman Tribune
Hazlewood
Walter Gidspey
Willis Ford
J. H. Maston
Li Gregg
H. H. Curtis
Thos. Halpin
Mr. Glaspey
Wills Ford
W. G. Shirk
H. T. Lingg
A. M. Bibens Af Johnson
California
Bold Step Reveals Full List of Dr Pierce Medicines
Buffalo doctor announces a public, complete listing of all ingredients in his medicines including Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The tract claims no alcohol or mineral poisons, with extracts from medical authorities endorsing each component and inviting requests by mail for a bound compendium.
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V Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Meren
Lever
RK. V. Piercuffala
N.Y
Dr. Aes
Indiana
Average length of life and the law of averages
A Cassell's Saturday Journal excerpt discusses life expectancy across ages from 10 to 60. It presents figures showing how many of 100000 people survive to later ages and asserts that while individual lifespans vary, the average outcome converges within about 90 years.
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Cassell
Saturday Journal
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