Water and harvest news from Freewater district
Freewater Advices reports rapid grain ripening and early harvesting with yields around 30 bushels per acre and some near 40. Two interurban cars arrive from Walla Walla to Milton. H. M. Morris finds a rich water vein at 23 feet while digging a well east of Freewater. Cannery labor surges as cherries are packaged and vegetables canned. drought relief and famine discussion appears in the column.
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Freewater
A. Miller & Sons
H. M. Morris
Walter
Cordelia Bailey
Dayton
The
Traction Company
Walla Walla
Milton
Big sale Saturday at dam of Umatiils project
Preparations are under way in Hermiston for a sale at the dam site of the Umatiils project this Saturday. Horses wagons and other equipment will be auctioned as part of the dam work nearing completion. Pipe lines are only about 40 percent done and hauling and laying will extend into fall amid extreme heat in the west end of the county.
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Hermiston
Umatiils
India famine worsens as mock relief measures fail
Reports from interior states state famine conditions are worsening with over a million natives near starvation and thousands said to have perished in recent weeks. Critics blame British policy for agricultural instability, high taxes, and limited relief while insisting the crisis could reach tens of millions this summer and autumn.
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Ife
India
Moscow Saloon Fight Over City Closure Ordinance
Moscow saloons face closure after August 5 as city licenses expire while three remaining venues hold county and state licenses through next April. The Star-Mirror reports a likely legal battle with Moscow challenging the ordinance claiming it conflicts with state law. counsel hired in Moscow and Spokane, case possibly headed to the supreme court.
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Moscow
Star-Mirror
Spokane
Supreme Court
Riparda Line Opens Connects Portland to Lewiston
The Harriman system adds the Oregon Washington Idaho railroad, extending service from Portland to Lewiston with Train No. 4 on the O R N. A Pullman sleeper car will be attached to the new line, arriving Lewiston the following morning. Officers named by J P O'Brien, with tariffs planned to handle traffic starting July 12 and through rates sought from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Portland
Harriman
Milroads
Pacific Northwest
Oregon, Washington & Idaho
Lewiston
Riparia
Idaho City
J. P. O'Brien
W. W. Cotton
R. Blaladell
M. J. Buckie
George W. Boschike
J. F P. Graham
R. B. Miller
William McMurray
R. Koehler
A. H. Cunningham
J. W. Morrow
Permiasion
Inters#ite commerce commission
International Tax Bay Organization Meeting Planned
International Tax Bay in Toronto announces formation of an international tax association open to all residents of the United States and Canada. A organizing meeting will be held here on October 6.
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Toronto
Ont
United States
Canada
Book of Oregon Poems Out by Bert Huffman
The Song of the Oregon Pine is a small volume of original verse by Bert Huffman now available at Frazier Book Store for 60 cents. Printed on fine paper with detailed illustration, it offers nature themed poems from a local author.
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Oregon
Oregon Pine
Bert Huffman
Frazier Book Store
Arrest in Ritzville for Horse Stealing
At Ritzville Washington Jack Hopkins a boy with prior run ins with the law has been arrested for horse stealing. De Witts Witch Haze Salve is especially good for piles recommended and sold by Tallman Co.
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Ritzville, Wash
Jack Hopkins
de Witt
Tallman & Co
Why So Weak Kidney Troubles Warn Pendleton
Pendleton residents learn that weak health can stem from kidney trouble. Mrs. E J Meiners of 501 Lewis St Pendleton Ore testifies that Doan s Kidney Pills alleviated years of backache and kidney symptoms after cold or weather changes. She keeps them on hand and recommends them. Sold by The Pendleton Drug Co price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan s take no other.
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Pendleton
E. J. Meiners
Lewis Street
Ore
Dean
Doan
Pendleton Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Hale Dressing Parlor Opens in Smith Crawford Building
Mrs. Del La Rone opens a hair and beauty parlor in room 5 of the Smith Crawford building offering shampooing for $1 massaging for $1 and manicuring services priced at 600 units of currency.
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Hale
Not Cute Enough Becomes Brand Promo for Sexine Pills
An advertisement argues that people fear not being cute enough in business and claims Sexine Pills boost mood and strength. It promises brighter health with price details of $1 per box and six boxes for $5, urging readers to buy from Pendleton Drug Co, which emphasizes no substitutes and a full guarantee.
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Pendleton Drug Co
Bid invites transcription and indexing of Hood River real estate records
A. J. Derry County Judge announces bids to transcribe and index Wasco county real estate records affecting Hood River County Oregon. Bids due July 16, 8000 dollar bond required, contracts awarded to best bid, rights reserved to reject all bids.
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Hood River
Oregon
Wasco County
Hood River County
Bida
A. J. Derry
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Schmidt
W & Daly
Molitor & O'Daniel
Contenal City
Riparda
International Tax Bay
EAST
Oregonian
Cal
Cee
EU Peerai
Avaldibalt
Leonard Derkys Keelav
Wickener, Noy
East Oregonian
Daily East Oregonian
Spare Moments
the Mother’s Magazine
Donaldson
Carney & Tweedy
Phone Main
Main Street
Columbia, Edison and Victor
Hicks-Chatten Engraving CO
Alder
Portland, Gre
Robert Fenner
Saltair Palace
Salt Lake
O. R. & N. Washington Division
Spokane Bement
Northern
Pacific
Pasco
Umatilla Central
Pilot Rock
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