Hatfield Rain Making Schemes Reach Sherman County
The Sunday Oregonian details Charles M. Hatfield known as the Rain Maker and his method to draw rain from clouds in the Sherman county mountains near Wasco. He uses chemicals and electricity to evaporate water, claiming moisture laden clouds are coaxed to precipitate over dry eastern districts. Hatfield recalls early skepticism in California but cites local rainfall gains in Wasco and surrounding areas as proof of his controversial process.
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Sherman County
Wasco
Charles M. Hatfield
Sunday
Oregonian
Portland
Hatfield
California
San Diego
Dong
Nia
Los Angeles
Weather Bureau
Thief
W. Op
Hatfield Heights
Grase Valley
Moro
Dalles
Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion Ad
Take promptly for stomach relief with Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion. It is pleasant to take, reliable, and guaranteed to give relief. Sold by Tallman & Co.
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Tallman & Co
Hughes Seen as Unique Yet Unpopular Political Figure
Albany June 9 Charles Evans Hughes shown as a highly individual, systematical governor with strong conscience and broad appeal among voters yet viewed with suspicion by Albany and statewide politicians. He pursues understanding before action, balancing moral principle with practical governance.
Prohibition Vote Divides Grant County in Long Creek
Long Creek residents battled over prohibition on a sweltering day, ending with a precinct dry by 649 to 85. In local races, Charles A. Coe versus Panning for justice of the peace district No 7 drew tight lines, with Panning carrying Long Creek and Coe carrying Fox. An ad for kidney cures by Pine emphasizes relief from backache and kidneys, offered by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
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Long Creek
Grant County
Charles A. Coe
P. Fanning
Justice of the Peace
Fox
Mr. Panning
Mr. Coe
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
A.C. Koeppen & Broa
Indictment Returned Against Powell for Bad Checks
Grand jury returns an indictment against George E. Powell charged with issuing bad checks. Powell was arrested recently on a complaint by Pire at Unto. he attempted to settle the matter but was discharged. Sheriff Chiflers located Powell in North Yakima, Washington, and will bring him back to La Grande. Powell, described as a clever-acting young man, had been traveling selling enlargements of pictures and tonics for the kidneys.
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Albany
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Odell
Roosevelt
Hughes
Glens Falls
N. Y
Billie
Hushes
Mmn
Legislative Correspondents’ Association
Washington
Joey
Nemin
Mans
John Vandercook
United Press
Wall Street
Hayseed
New York City
Cornell University
George E
Powell
The
la Grande Star
John Matrena
Howl
Mr. Gassett
Liveryman
Chiflers
North Yakima
Wiel
Ahrest
North Yakimag
la Grande Poowell
Doctor Uses D. D. D. in His Practice
Eminent physician touts D. D. D. as a sure cure for eczema and similar skin diseases. Dr C B Holmes of Silver City praises four years of use and likens it to quinine for malaria. The piece promotes D. D. D. Prescription, its soup, and sale at Pendleton Drug Co with an invitation to consult.
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Suil
Hela
C. B. Holmes
Silver City
Mise
Holmes
Pendleton Drug Co
Devout Clergyman Contracts Odd Wedding Prayer
A strict cleric conducting a wedding prays for the couple’s prosperity and asks for the groom’s business to be blessed. When asked, the groom reveals he runs a saloon, leading the minister to murmur that the prayer should perhaps be unanswered. The tale appears in the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Kelvin and the Atlantic cable legacy noted in reminiscences
An archival note recalls Lord Kelvin William Thomson and his parable of signals on the original Atlantic cable. The piece credits his calculations for the gradual arrival of current, the mirror galvanometer, and the first cable’s challenges from competing currents. A reader testimonial praises Foley’s Kidney Remedy.
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Lord Kelvin
William Thomson
Atlantic
Fragmentary Names From an Old City Directory Page
A list of scattered personal names and places appears, including Howl St George and J McNab of Portland, Dr Cow tunu Pendleton, J Epstein New York, J H Wettlek and wife Seattle, Glenn Fronn, C B Racker Portland, Geo Poster South Bend, Ray Neck La Granite, Ralph Steward Walla Walla, Chas Kornick Salem, Thomas Robertson Wells, GC Campbell Spokane, J F Patterson Boston, Miss McKay Salem, and others. The fragmentary OCR shows varied residences and surnames across multiple cities, suggesting a compiled directory snippet rather than a connected article.
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McNab
Portland
DR. Cowtunu
Pendleton
J. Epstein
New York
J. H. Wettlek
Wife
Seattle
Wash
Glenn Fronn
C. B. Racker
Porthand
Geo
Poster
South South Bend
Ray Neck
la Granite
Ralph Steward
Walla Wall
Chas
J. Kornick
Salem
WH. Todd
Denver
J. F. Patterson
Boston
Warning on Mustard Pest Threat to Wheat Belt
Alex Johison warns of white mustard spread across the east end and possibly lanes and fields this year. He urges immediate action to cut down every plant to prevent rapid multiplication and protect crops, stressing farmers must guard their fields while supervisors manage roads.
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Alex Johison
Weston
East End
Joleen
Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Local Franchise News
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County J Cheney declares himself senior partner of F J Cheney Co in Toledo. Company offers 100 dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall’s Cure. Frank J Cheney & Co advertise salable cure. Also McMinnville grants Home Telephone franchise. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup marketed by Tallman & Co.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas Coun
J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Chen
A. W. Gleason
Notary Publ Hall
Drogginta
Toke Hall
McMinnville
Home Telephone Company
the Mutual
Kodol Best Known Digestive Aid Promoted Here
Kodola the best known preparation offered to people today for dyspepsia indigestion or any stomach trouble. Kodol digests all foods. It is pleasant to take. It is sold here by Taliman & Co.
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Taliman & Co
Long Creek Plans Grand Celebration With Stock Show
Long Creek will celebrate in grand style with a stock show on July 3 and a ball game that afternoon. Plans call for a forenoon program on July 4 and various amusements in the afternoon, aiming to attract county residents and visitors alike.
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Long Creek
Attorneys Seek Delay in Barnes Murder Trial
The defense for Bud Barnes, charged with the murder of Mrs. Aldrich, asks to postpone the trial alleging the prisoner is insane. The move focuses on psychological examination and scheduling concerns as the case proceeds.
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Bud Barnes
Mra. Aldrich
Ia Ineane
University of Oregon funding bill passes Oregon Senate
The University of Oregon appropriation bill carries in the state by a majority of more than 6000 votes. Portland supports it with a margin over 8000, ensuring its passage.
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University of Oregon
Portland
Coffee prompts refunds for poor brews
A quirky notice claims customers can get their money back if coffee is not up to standard. Mike Sehuling’s Best promises refunds, urging patrons to seek compensation for subpar brews.
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Mike Sehuling
Local Coach Shop Promises Prompt Repairs and Paint Work
Undecided customers are advised to send their vehicles to this shop offering inducements for quality work. They claim prompt service, reasonable rates, and expert painting for carriages and wagons. They repair old rigs to seem new and provide gasoline engines hacks Winona wagons and buggies.
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Howl St. George
Kennedy
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