Immense Grand Ronde power project tied to Standard Oil
Morning Star reports Standard Oil holds plans for a vast electrical development up the Grand Ronde River. The project envisions 26,000 horsepower, a coast-wide power network, and extended traction from Walla Walla to Pendleton and beyond. Managers from Portland General Electric and Engginter Thompson visited La Grande, with further August investigations planned. The scheme aims to key northeastern Oregon and southwestern Washington, backed by Standard Oil, pending river water levels. Julius Kirsten announces bakery reopenings in Milton and Pendleton, plus a comic teaser about Montey.
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Grand Ronde River
Morning Star
la Grande
Walsh
Walla Wallia
Peendleton
Whalla Walla
Walla Wails
Tracion
Milton
Pendleton
Blue Mountains
Thin Valley
Baker City
Standard Oil Company
Oreno
Washington
Northwest
Athena Schoolhead and Local News Reach New Term
Homer I Watts named principal with A Scott as assistant. Miss Gibbons and Miss Watts among staff. Military drills organized at Christian church, boys aged 10 to 16 to learn rifles and tactics, culminating in a river march. Local notices report flour stocks, patients in medical care, and residents visiting nearby towns.
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Athena
Homer I. Watts
A. Scott
Misa Gibbons
Mivtteller
Mira
Watts
Mise Carle Sharp
Haven
Christian Elected
United States Infantry
Christian Church
Pmeatia
Prestonu-Parton Milling Company
Orient
Richard Wright
McBride’s
Palace
Miss Walden
Walla Walli
Alex McIntyre
Edward Lafave
Wala Walla Hospital
Kidder Boys
Pendleton
Lester O'Harre
Weston
W. E. Rubtson
A. L. Douglas
Hood River
Charlee Borrow
Musgrove Mercantile Company
Walla
Athena Schools
Wm. Peterson
Fred Heedy
Walla Walla
Edward Manassee
Hotel Arrivals List From The North West
A long hotel arrivals list shows many guests from Portland Seattle Spokane and beyond at Notel St George and Hotel Pendicion among others. Names include Hogue Murphy Hanley Collin Tite Reeves Clark Callahan Wagner and scores more. Harvest begins in Athena region with J G Bryan threshing and plans for 12 combines and new equipment. Ruby Marsh wed Archie Rory in St Johns Oregon. A R Bradley visiting from Omaha and a Weston Eastern Star gathering noted.
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J. G. Bryan
Hasin
Bryan
Athena
Jerry Stone
Phormer Athena
Mies Ruby Marsh
St. Johns
Ore
Archie H. Rory
Portland
Aire
A. R. Bradley
Omaha
Mee
CL A. Mooett
Bradley
Nebraska
Weston Peenie
Helene
Weston Moeoter
Eastern Star
Alfalfa Crop Prospects Rise in Athena Country
Mrs Agnes Ferguson of Pomeroy notes improving alfalfa output this season with the Athena country reporting a second crop nearly ready to cut and expected to be large. Mrs Wm McBride mentioned in passing.
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Agnes Ferguson
Pomeroy, le
Wmn. McBride
Long Live the King New Discovery touted for coughs
In Europe and America the new Dr King remedy claims immediate relief for coughs and lung issues after other treatments fail. Mia Paine of Truro Massachusetts endorses it as effective and guaranteed by Tallman & Co. Also notes sale of a butcher shop in Helix Oregon and a quote about Phaedrusa on fraud.
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King
America
Dr. King
Mia
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
Mra. Paine
Tallman & Co
Farmers Smile Over Banner Crop Outlook
In Umatilla county farmers share a broad smile about a favorable crop outlook this year. Alfred Benjamin Co. suits promise fit and quality for men, appealing to farmers, bankers, clerks, blacksmiths, and stylish dressers alike, with Pendleton’s leading clothiers advertising the line.
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Umatilla
Alfred Benjamin& Co
Quailty
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Shoe Department
India
Madras
Othe Wee
Martin
Reimann
Malin
Julius Kirsten
Montey
Christian Church—tHeavy
Irs
McIntyre
Hotel Pendicion
Charles C. Moffett
Denver
H. BE. Brown
Mildred Butcher
Chicago
Maud A. Taber
Wallace
M. H. Dunben
M. Nehill
R. L. Sipes
Detroit
James Lo Migford
Birmingham
J. P. Denney
C. W.edmunds
W. &. Travis
Frank Ward
St. Louis
W. W
Golden Rule Motel
James Johns
City
J. M. Wise
Bolte
H. H. McReynolds
Pilot Rook
S. T. Morefield
Birch Or
George Allen
Spokane
W. R. McRoberts
Mies S. Hamilton
Boise
We Marlatt
Kreewater
Ella Bumn
Clty
Charles Jk. Ried
Hermiston
Newt Firewater
Dale
John H. Ross
W. BR
Howard
Echo
L. E. Howsen
Starkey
Charles Hays
F. GL. Shanks
Prairie City
Pall Fairbanks
Prairie Citey Mire
A. J. Thomas
Abimall Thomas
Atte
Eva Lovejoy
W. H W. Parker and Son
Charles McLain
O. R. & N. Company
Peterson
Peterson & Wilson
W. H. Albee
Helix
Phaedrusa
Gaina
Bond Brothers
Pendleton’s Leading Clothiers
Pendleton, Oregon
United States Depository
Levi Ankeny
W. 5
Byers
Geo, Hartman, JR
T. C, Taylor
W. F. Matlock
G, M. Rice
J. 5
M'Leod
Pet Nel
Rock Island
Great Middle West
Rocky Mountains
Rio Grande
Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Minnesota
Gulf of Mexico
Rock Island-Frisco Lines
Third St
Portland, Ore
East
Oregonian
East Oregonian
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