Harvest Struggles Mark Athena Wheat District
Hot winds from the north damage the Athena area wheat crop with estimates of three to five bushels per acre, some fields dropping to ten bushels. Residents report grain injury countywide while harvest plans and labor searches ramp up for the 1906 season. Local events include social visits, travel to Grant county, and a drug store lease as the community braces for a scarce harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Yakima
Wii Peterson
Portland
M. I. Watte
Lehman Springs
Mesers
Jonay
Castan
Neense
J. D. Plamonton
Misa Calbreath
Corvallis
Miss Calbreath
Conservatory of Music
Europe
T. J. Kirk
Charlee Brown
Pendleton
Grant County
Harry Allen
Uma- We
Jerry Swart
Adame
Thie
Weston
Tell Note
Bite Mountains
Gividing
Umatilla
Enion
Ella Metzger
Fpionerr Drug Store
Bruce Wallace
Metzger
Seattle
Weston School Board Names Primary Teacher and Staff
Weston district No. 19 elected Mrs. Lillian Robinson as primary teacher, succeeding Nellie Stevens who left for Oregon City. The term staff includes Thomas M. Bowman principal at 100 monthly, Luella Craigen and Anice Barnes assistants at 50, and Mrs. Robinson at 60. Robinson studied at Valparaiso University and taught there previously.
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Weston
Echool
Lillian Robinson
Weston Public Schools
Robinson
Nellie Stevens
Oregon City
Thomas M. Bowman
Mise Luella B. Craigen
Misa Anice Barnes
Valparaiso University
Indianta
Valparaiso
War on Consumption Promises Safe Cures and Increases
Wartime booster style ad cites Foley's Honey and Tar as perfect for coughs and colds and claims no risk of consumption. It mentions a yellow package and Koeppen Drug Store, with a Tacoma gas plant purchase by Edward M. Deane of Grand Rapids. Gas price cut to 1.25 per thousand cubic feet after a stated reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Koeppen Drag Store
Tacoma
Edward M. Deane &c
Grand Rapids
Mich
Freewater Youths Sell Fruit Amidst Altercation
In Freewater on July 13 a dispute erupted when a Pendleton freight worker rejected fruit from local boys shouting prices. The man attempted to strike one boy, prompting police involvement. an apology followed. Attorney CT Godwin recently opened a Freewater office with ties to Milton. Community members attend a United Brethren camp meeting, with about 40 ministers expected Sunday in Hud60 Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freewater
Godwin
Milton
New Peacock Milling Company
United Brethren
Bay
Deafness Statistics in United States Report
A historical study reports 40 870 deaf in the United States with 7426 totally deaf and 81 561 partly deaf. It notes more deaf males, regional variations with the northeast higher, and 52.5 percent of totally deaf being male. About 90 percent were deaf from childhood, and many could only imperfectly articulate speech. The analysis discusses schools for the deaf and the role of heredity in congenital deafness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Conse
Ss.ncl
Fitter
Het
Cran
Bristol gets U S District Attorney appointment
The Bristol commission article reports United States District Attorney Bristol receiving a new commission dated June 30 from Washington. The appointment runs from July 1 through the next Congress session, with potential for further confirmation. Attorney Urland took the oath before Judge Hunt today as part of the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William c. Bristol
Washington
Oregon
Roosevelt
Senate
Fulton
Arit
Reddins
Bristol
Eristol
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers
Immediate relief advertised for asthma sufferers using Foley's Honey and Tar cure promoted by Kooppen Drug Store claims to reduce symptoms in worst stages and possibly cure if taken in time.
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Foley
Ashima
Kooppen Drug Store
City Marshal Faces Off In Street Clash In La Grande
City Marshal Rayborn confronts Steve Gardiner after a dispute between Councman Stephen Gardiner and Police Chief L. Buys Hurd in La Grande. Gardiner alleges a bluff by the chief, a blow lands on Gardiner, and Gardiner vows to press charges as police step in. Fifteen thousand dollars bail is discussed as tension spills onto nearby streets.
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Rayborn
Counaan
Steve Gardiner
Contchman
Stephen Gardinier
Potion L
Chindinior
Reyhuen
Gardinier
Tam
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New County Bridge
Lee
Idaho
Columbia M. FE
Plamondon
Aon
Charles King
Roy Kirk
A. C. Kirk
Wroken
Metecur
Walla Wille
R. K Brady
Cambridie
Brady
Bert Richards
Idlaho
Rev. Evans
M. FE
Lulu
Stell Lioustlen
Adema
Athena Wlarters
Prece Wallace
Dave
Bingham Springs
Feho Postoffice Enfareer
Joan Dorn
Chicago
Postoffice
Canada
Marvest
Maud Compton
Reed
Hawley Mountains
Tikin
Belne Serlour
Cashatt
Jesse Reeves
Alba
Mr. Reeves
BR. A. Dudley Sys
Jdle Stummer
Matthon Jones
Franklin
Franklin Jones
J. H
J. M. Price
Holt
Eld
Weston Country
F.10. Watts
Coeur Walene
Watts
Phipps Sim Beamer
Tion
Heh G. Walker
H. B. Nelson
Dave Lavender
Harry McBride & Co
King Brothers
McBride & Co
Mere
C. CO
Farmers’ Bank of
Wn J
Jetlow
Kirkpatrick Crossing
FL H. Reathe
North Beach
Ilwaco
Nahecotta
Seaside
Clatsop Beach
Smith
Freewater News
Bristol Gts Commission
LA Grande
Jieast
Oregonian
Edwin A. Denham Fi Co
London
Berlin
New York
Tojlits
Denham
The
East Oregonian
J. A. Owenhouse
Oregonian Office
East Oremonian
J. A. Ovenhouse
Owenhousee
Owenhouse Music Store
Fast Oregonian Publishing Co
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