Great Northern Crew Told to Treat Travelers With Courtesy
A Seattle letter from passenger traffic manager F. L Whitney directs conductors to greet traveling men with utmost courtesy. The piece notes the revenue role of drummers and describes humorous older-stage banter as part of the era's travel etiquette, ending with a caution about common writing mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hill
Dan Dean
Beattle Times
Seattle
Whitney
Knights of the Grip
Tito
Sheep Industry Led by Agriculture in Increased U S Sheep Numbers
The Department of Agriculture has driven a rise in U S sheep numbers with more than 45 million sheep valued at about 127 million dollars on farms and ranches, while the department pushes breeding for meat and wool, notes the Washington correspondent. It highlights prices, imports of Canadian mutton, and a nationwide drive to eradicate sheep scab, which costs the industry hundreds of thousands yearly.
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America
Washington
Chicago
Tribone
Department of Foul
United States
Downs
Whires
Exhibits Will Not Open At Night At Lewis and Clark Fair
Management and exhibitors oppose evening openings for the Lewis and Clark fair buildings. President Goode states it is impractical and unjustified by precedent, citing the need for extra electric light service and other logistics.
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Lewis and Clark Folr
Goode
Ale Omya
Exhibitors Oppose Night Shifts for Exhibit Prep
In the largest exhibit building exhibitors oppose a proposed night shift, citing inconvenience and shadows that would dull displays. Interviews show unanimous opposition at opening, with fears the plan would delay setup and reduce exhibit visibility. C H Stuller reports from San Francisco stockholders meeting. Goode’s suggestion met with further objections. King Oscar and Stuller reelected. Woodard removed as secretary. Baker County suits against the company total about $40,000. secretary’s financial report approved.
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C. H. Stuller
Whiw Swan Mines Company
San Francisco
King
Oscar
Stuller
Woodard
Ralllet
Baker County
Paker City
New Business Building at Haines Nears Completion
The granite store building by Haines Mercantile Co. near completion. It will be two stories with Livernett Box100 feet, basement for heavy goods, first floor salesroom, and upper story for offices. Fireproof design with elevator and steam heat. Estimated cost about $15,000.
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Haines
Haines Mercantile Company
Livernett
Baker City Democrat
Crook County Horse Sales Report Purchases
Buyers in Crook County have been purchasing horses in the southeast over the past weeks. W. W. Brown bought 400 head, W. C. Jones 58, Joe Street 20, and C. T. Lilard 208 head of horses and mules. Most stock was bought by Woodruff of Walla Walla and a buyer from Klamath Falls at prices $60 and $66 for horses and $35 for mules.
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Crook County
W. W. Brown
W. C. Jones
Joe Street
C. T. Lilard
Woodruff
Walla Walla
Klamath Falls
Crook County Journal
Wool prices boost Sels after Baker City sale
Frank R. Sels, from the Smith ranch on the John Day river, was in the city Tuesday and reported selling his wool in Baker City for a net premium of 20 3 4 cents per pound beyond hauling costs. He had earlier refused a 20 cent offer and said he made good money by not contracting. 90 Blue Mountain Bagie.
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Frank R. Sels
Smith Ranch
John Day River
Baker City
Seles
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Pendleton Woman
A Pendleton resident Mrs. Fred Noble of 219 Cosble Street reports relief from years of back and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Brock & McComas drug store. She says the medicine improved her condition quickly and she feels better than in years. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo N Y sells the pills nationwide under the Doan's name.
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Pendleton
Fred Noble
Cosble Street
Dean
Brock & McComas
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo N. Y
United States
Land Scrip for Sale in Forest Reserve
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip offered at low market price. Scrip secures title to timbered farm grazing or desert land in any quantity without residence or improvement. Address H. M. Hamilton The Portland Portland Oregon.
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H. M. Hamilton
Portland
Oregon
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Alexander
Shoe Department
Ladies Oxfords
Oxfords
Children’s Oxford
Sian Tan
Aoealas Frye
WINIH
Fe Rory
Pendleton Roller Mills
Byers
Proprieta
Northwestern
F. W. Vincent
Tere Wit
Wers
Kent
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Electric Bitters
Tallman & Co., Druggista, Price Bic
Department of Agriculture
United State
THE
Staff of Life
Model Bakery CO
the Model Bakery Co
Riemann & Liebe
J. A. Smith Hoisem
Court Street
Harneas
Homely @ Company
Humane Harness
Rockford
Winslow Bros., Jewelers, Opticians
P.O. Block
Amone
Opiniian
Ehletly
Por
CASH
W. C. Minnis
Henning
Peoples Warehouse
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