One Hundred Dollars Reward For Subscriptions Contest
A 1904 contest offers a $100 prize for the subscriber guessing Oregon’s winning presidential vote. New subs only count, with each 60 cent subscription yielding one guess. Contest runs to November 4, with half the collected funds awarded to the closest prediction of the Oregon total for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Strode
Waitsburg
Wash
East Nin
East Oregonian
Roosevelt
Oregon
Oregonian
Bend
East
Bb Eollry
Inland Empire
Model Farm Shows Diversified Farming Pays Big
The Earhart and Barn Wart farms near Havana, 900 acres along Wild Horse creek, are developed by T. Q. Hailey into a model of alfalfa heavy bottom land, with deep plowing, irrigation, hog ranching, and crop rotation. Hailey reports thriving alfalfa fields, experimental deep tillage benefits, and a plan to manage water and fodder to feed 600 hogs, poultry, and livestock for steady revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Q. Hailey
Earhart and
Wild Horse Creek
Havana
Pemleton
Hirley
Mr. Walley
Mr. Halley
Hailey
Poland
China
Indiana
Halley
Fred Lockiey
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure
An 1910 advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as a cure for dandruff and scalp itching, claiming it destroys the germ causing dandruff and prevents hair loss while promoting attractive hair. Sold by local druggists with mail samples from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich and agent F W Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Woading Druggiaia
Wein
Herpicide Co
Datroit, Mich
F. W. Schmidt
Walters Flour Mills Capacity at 199 Barrels Daily
Walters' Flouring Mills produce 199 barrels per day with flour exchanged for wheat. The plant runs a steady line of flour milk feed and chopped feed on the band, indicating efficient throughput and ongoing product exchange.
Portland and West Coast Associations and Travel Info Notice
Organization listings include Oregon Development league Portland August 2 and 4 August 15 20 National encampment Grand Army Boston August 22 17 American Mining Congress Portland September 4 Conclave Knights Templar San Francisco Inland Empire Teachers Association Pendleton October 19 20 and a National Irrigation Association El Paso Texas November 16 18 It will be to your interest to secure reliable railroad service rates and routes for the St Louis Exposition Inquiries invited from B H Trumbull Portland address Also O R N G will extend evening train stops to aid fishing parties with schedules May 14 through season details by C Smith agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Development League
Portland
Grand Army
Boston
American Mining Congress
Knighte Templar
San Francisco
Inland Empire Teachers’ Association
Pendleton
National Irrigation Association
el Paso
Texas
St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
B. H. Trumbull
Third Street
Mayor selects Belle for Chicago beauty contest trip to St Louis
Chicago July 26 The beauty contest to choose a representative for Chicago at the World's Fair heats up as two new entrants emerge. Mildred Frees, described by a prominent Chicago photographer as the most beautiful girl on earth, is spotlighted alongside her rival sister for the election. The mayor resumes duties after vacation ending a local debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Harrigan
Miele
Misa Mildred Pree
Mise Mildred Frees
Chicago Avenue
St Louis Regatta Opens at Creve Coeur Lake Amid Strong Field
At Creve Coeur Lake the National Association of Amateur Oaramen opens its two day program with 18 heats. Canadian, New England, and Midwest crews race in events including single sculls, double sculls, teams of eight, and intermediate events. The marquee heat features Frank H. Greer racing Titus, Juvenal, Wesley, and Scholes after their Diamond Sculls win at Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creve Coeur Lake
St. Louis
National Association of Amateur Oaramen
Canada
New England
Middle West
Ingle Rentla
Frank H. Greer
Titus
Juvenal
Weseley
Scholes
Henley Regatta
Western freight rate dispute stirs Chicago rail lines
The piece reports a prevailing view that rate changes by northern lines shift Chicago to western routes favoring eastern manufacturers. It notes that other transcontinental lines face pressure from Missouri retailers to reduce freight from eastern points, potentially altering rates from points east of Chicago to Pacific coast territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paulie
Rank Missouri
Chicsko
Puten New
Grand new home with sewer and bath on corner lots
A $4,000 elegant new room house just completed offers sewer, bath, toilet, and two lots with eastern exposure on a corner. A $2,500 nice residence includes all lots with custom exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erogant
Refreshing and Healthful The Greatout Summer Drink
Physicians recommend City Brewery Bottled Beer as a healthful refreshment. Made in Pendleton it ships in quart, pint and half pint sizes with delivery in any quantity. Bottling works contact numbers 1881 and 1771.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Realdence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alexander Dept
Universal Steel
Goodman-Thompson Hardware CO
Main Street
Ion
Y. Nship
Flynn&co
East Oregonian Publishing Co
Eat Oregonian
Merpielde
Jim
Walters’ Flouring Mills
North Fork
C. Smith
Nacuire
Bradiiud Regilator CO
Atlania
ST. Louis Regatta
Toledo
Joe Ell
Taylor
W E. Davidson & Co
Insurance, Real Estate
Loane
Court Street
Korant
White Bros. Dentints
Gottled Beer
Barna
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta Street
Court House
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