Sergeant Drake Wins Medals at State Rifle Meet
Pendleton Rifle Team, led by Sergeant Drake, placed eighth team finish among nineteen. Drake won the slow-fire medal with 162 of 200 and earned bronze for eighth in overall aggregate. his 40-plus averages highlighted a strong individual showing. Team members Oliver, Blanchett, Morefield, and Humphrey earned national marksman buttons. Drake declined a Camp Perry tryout due to local duties.
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Sargeant Lee Drake
Company L
Salem
Sargeant Drake
Drake
R. N. Oliver
Blanchet
Morefield
Humphrey
Blanchett
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Camp Perry
Ohio
Early_action against a cold shortens illness
The message urges immediate attention when cold symptoms begin and warns that delaying care can lead to deeper, longer illness. Prompt self care may reduce duration and severity, advising readers not to wait for worsening.
Ruppe Taken With Mild Smallpox Quarantined
Ernest Ruppe, recently at the Knight Bros ranch threshing crew, arrived in the city today with a mild smallpox case. He is quarantined as the illness is confirmed. Ruppe studied at the University of Washington last year and is spending vacation on the Knight ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Ruppe
Knight Bros
Ruppe
University of Washington
Knight Ranch
City appoints Ben Burroughs as new city bookkeeper
Ben Burroughs is chosen to fill the vacancy caused by Will McKinney resigning from the Commercial National Bank. The role carries a salary of 26 dollars per month and tasks the city accountant with maintaining all city books detailing income from sources, expenditures, and fund balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Burroughs
Will McKinney
Commercial National Bank
Near Directoire gown causes depot rush at Pendleton
A model Directoire gown draws attention at the Pacific Express office in Pendleton as a papier mache lady, shipper, and Agent Steele stage a display to attract customers. A rush forms when the fake gown is exposed, revealing interest from a northern Idaho merchant likely to be up to date on fashion trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Express
Idaho
Express
Steele
Will Dance At Meacham Mountain Station Pavilion
Through B D Smith and associates a dancing pavilion has been built at Meacham mountain station near the depot on the same side of the track as the Marlin hotel. Pendleton families camp here and many visit Sundays. A large crowd is drawn by the pavilion and some plan to depart for Meacham tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Smith
Meacham
Marlin
Pendleton
Narrow Escape As Freight Train Almost Hits Track Speeder
This morning N R Wood riding a track speeder near the Perry area narrowly avoided collision with an eastbound freight train. He leaped clear but the speeder and a load of batteries were destroyed. Engineer tried to stop but distance was fatal. Conductor W A Wade suffered severe cuts from the sudden stop.
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N. R. Wood
Perry
la Grande
W. A. Wade
Doctors Ferguson Visit Anticipated Before European Trip
Dr. E. B. Ferguson and wife Dr. Belle C. Ferguson of The Dalles are en route for Europe for a year of travel and medical study. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ferguson of the city and she is the sister of Mrs. J. & Fieh.
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E. B. Ferguson
Belle C. Ferguson
The
Dalles
Europe
Mr. Ferguson
J. M. Ferguson
Mrs. Ferguson
J. &. Fieh
Tea pricing prompts shoppers to seek lowest deal
A market note urges buyers to compare prices, noting that preference for Schilling's Best is common and price competition drives choice. The column plays up a frugal shopper mindset and hints at store tactics, without naming specific figures.
High Teacher Salaries Highlight Pendleton District
Umatilla county reports record teacher salaries with men earning 69.45 a month and women 55.85. Pendleton district surpasses county averages, while the annual superintendent’s report lists receipts of 142,048.37 and expenditures of 103,711.06 for the past year, leaving a balance of 35,337.31. School properties valued at 198,482 with 82,950 in insurance across districts.
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Umatilla County
Pendleton
Beavers explode for eleven runs against Dellar in five innings
Portland Beavers overwhelmed Dellar for eleven runs and eight hits through five innings as Johnson notched two three-baggers and Gra ney spun a strong game until the ninth. Oakland managed four hits and a lone run, while Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 3 to 1 with Gray, Wasterly, Hogan, Henley, and Berry contributing. Rain interrupted Vancouver play as Mrs. Charles Gordon of Los Angeles committed suicide by self-inflicted act in Vancouver, B C.
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Portland
Ore
Beavers
Dellar
Johnson
Graney
Oakland
Erro
Whaling
Lewis
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Los Angeles Posccesses
Gray and Wasterly
Hogan
Henley
Berry
Vancouver
B. C
New York
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Charles Gordon
Cal
Tihealth
Greatest Crop Ever Recorded Reaches New High
The 1908 US crop outlook promises record yields totaling around 8 billion dollars, with corn at 2.7 billion bushels valued near 1.7 billion, wheat 675 million bushels worth 627 million, and cotton about 600 million. Officials forecast the nation will produce new wealth from agriculture surpassing any prior year, fueling economic recovery amid improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry Clews
Wall Street
Clews
Department of Agriculture
Stolen postal order recovered at Seattle store
A postal money order stolen from Seattle Substation No. 16 a year ago was found Monday in the deposits of a clothing store by an Eiver ett bank official. The $20 order, number 35072, had its digit 3 altered to 8 to mislead, revealing a deliberate forger’s ploy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
No. 16
Eiverett Bank
Swindler Isaac Eppinger Committed to Ukiah Asylum
Isaac Eppinger of the firm Jacob Eppinger & Co is committed to the insane asylum at Ukiah after lunacy commission findings. Judge Cook ordered the transfer following his removal to the detention hospital. The wider case collapsed when records burned, after Jacob Eppinger’s death.
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Isaac Eppinger
Asylum
San Francisco
Jacob Eppinger & Co
Asylum For the
Ukiah
Cook
Eppinger
Eppingers
Jacob Eppinger
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Standard Grocery Co
Court St
Golden Rule
Col Shooter
F&s
Tallman & Co
Burroughs
Directoire
Oregonian
Schilling
United States Depository
Roosevelt
Harvest
Harvest Underwear
Orerontan
V. Stroble
E. Court Street
Byers
Pendleton Roller Mills
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