Weston to Lose The High School Four-Year Program Planned
Weston voters unanimously approved establishing a four-year high school with J. H. Keefe Jr. as principal and superintendent. An extra tax of 9 12 of 3 mills may be needed, supported by Weston’s $800,000 assessed district value. Keefe, Harvard graduate, praised for teaching success at the eastern Oregon normal school. A Nashville Jubilee Minstrels tour stops Friday with a free noon concert and a parade.
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J. E. Keefe, Jr
Harvard
N. 5
Keefe
Weston
Ore
J. HB. Keefe, Jr
Eastern Oregon Normal School
Culligan & Hockward
Nashville
Jubilee
Dancing Mitchells
la She
King of the Wire
Hoop Rolling Johnstons
Nashville Quartette
Australia
California
New Oregon Theater Manager Announces Upcoming Appearance
Manager Mitchell of the New Ore gon theater announces an upcoming appearance by a local performer. Details on date and showtime to follow in next edition.
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Mitchell
Oregon Theater
Taft 15 Outspoken for Conservation
Chicago reports President Taft’s first authoritative statement on national resource conservation. He urges comprehensive waterways improvements, soil and forest protection, restraint on monopolistic land grabs, and preservation of coal lands. He argues resource conservation is vital to U S prosperity and future generations. J Pope Brown to become Georgia state treasurer.
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Chicago
Taft
A. W. Shaw
Business Man's Magazine
United States
Idbor
J. Pope Brown
Georgia
R. E. Park
Miss Fraker Wins Honors in the East
Miss Maylene Fraker, a city vocalist, gains further recognition in the East after a recital at Studio Avenue. The program spanned Florid Feelin to MacDowell, featuring Metcalf and works by women composers. She plans concerts in Portland and nearby cities and participates in the Northwestern Baptist convention in Portland.
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Maylene Fraker
Minneapolis Sunday Tribune
Willard Patten
Studio Avenue
Miss Fraker
Feeln
MacDowell
Metcalf
Fryberger
Mies Fraker
Oregon
Portland
Baker City
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Spokane
Couer d'Alene
Great Northwestern Baptist Convention
President Taft Praises Baseball As Clean Sport
Pittsburg June 2 President Taft declared baseball the clean finest sport in all Christendom and enjoyed the recent Pittsburgh vs Chicago game. He contrasted it with horse racing and bunting games, saying hitters should swing for hits and slugging.
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Pittsburg
Taft
Pittsbore
Chicago
T. K. Loughlin
District Attorney Denies Mayor Candidacy Reports
District Attorney Jerome firmly denies reports he will run for mayor of New York this fall, calling the rumors unqualified and false. He stated he has no plans to seek the position and will continue his current duties.
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Jerome
New York
More Than a Hundred at G A R Banquet in Milton
At Alliance hall Milton a large crowd of veterans and descendants attended the G A R annual reunion and Memorial Day program. Dr J Dotson, Attorney S D Peterson, and evangelist CH Wilton spoke on citizenship, liberty, and victory after the Civil War. Cemetery ceremonies closed the day before school house bids were opened for Milton and Freewater.
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Dotson
Peterson
Ev. Hilton
Hida
Freewater
Milton
May
Aliance Hall
J. &. Detson
Ciiienship
United States
Dr. Dotaon
S. D. Peterson
Ln Waetor
Tey
CH. Wilton
Christian Church
FE. A. A Williams
Central School
Preewater
Walla Walla
J. F. McLean
Shriner & Roltz
F. A. Wormington
W. A. Banister
B.A. Willams
Cox
Walla
Dorris lecture tickets on sale at Pendleton Drug
Oregon Lumber Yard advertises Sawduet supply in any quantity and cheap. Tickets for Dorris lecture are now on sale at Pendleton Drug Store. Located in Pendleton, the notice highlights affordable lumber and event promotion.
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Sawduet
Oregon Lumber Yard
Dorris
Pendleton Drug Store
Free Demonstration of Matchless Crackers at Alexander's Grocery
A Washington Cracker Co demonstration offers free samples of Matchless Crackers in airtight packages. The copy touts scientific factory methods, purity, and low-cost appeal, inviting the public to taste the pastries this week at Alexander's Grocery.
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Washington Cracker Co
Alexander
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
An ophthalmic warning cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and overall health. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio is promoted as mercury free and taken internally. The ad notes where to obtain genuine product and testimonials free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Slabwood Disposal Offer With Car Lengths
Local note advertises slabwood disposal of several cars cut to four foot lengths. Advert encourages customers to request price for any quantity and hints at a smoky packing method. Ends with a proverb about piety and saving.
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Oregon Lumber Yard
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement for Kidney Relief
Pendleton residents report Doan's Kidney Pills cured backache and improved kidney function. A La Grande Oregon user claims lasting relief since 1995 and recommends Doan's to others. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo, United States agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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T. Campbell
Valley Street
la Grande
Ore
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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