Dissolution urged of United States Steel Corporation
Washington reports progressives from both parties pressed dissolution of the United States Steel Corporation as a monopoly and holding company. The Stanley committee cites alleged profits of 636 million dollars by J Pierpont Morgan and accuses him and associates of driving the steel trust.
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Washington
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Stanley
J. Pierpont Morgan
Steel Trust
Monpoly
Supreme Court
Northern Securities Company
Morgan
National Tube Company
First Steel Trust
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
United States Steel
Oregon Hotel Barber Shop Ad in Hermiston
An Hermiston Oregon barber shop advertises two first class barbers and a number system to hold a place in line. Hours run weekdays from 5:00 am to ??? pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. The notice is signed by E. J. Hill, proprietor.
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E. J. Hill
Prop
Hermiston
Ore
That Painting Job Aftercare Becomes Hale McAfee Advice
Hale and McAfee of Acme Quality paint store offer guidance for painting projects. They provide tips on preparation, color selection, and proper technique to prevent common issues and ensure a durable finish.
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Hale & McAfee
Acme
Baby elephant joins Elks Circus crowd draw June 28
Judge FitzGerald declares Elks Circus features the only baby elephant in America and promises two shows on June 28 in Umatilla county. The tale includes a trunk born infant shipped without a mother, with speculation about its origin and political satire amid local curiosity.
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America
Big Elks’ Circus
Judge FitzGerald
Umatilla County
Sella-Floto Circus
Atard
Sells- Floto Circus
Elks
Congress
Elks Circus
States of America
Graham
Absurd judge remarks on elephant claim in Elk circus tale
A judge dismisses a reporter’s tale as imaginative conjecture about Graham, who is not an Elk yet allegedly an elephant. The Elks’ Circus plans interviews to probe the creature, as editors seek more details.
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Graham
Elks’ Circus
Children Learn 10 To Be Practical In Ontario Schools
Ontario Oregon June 15 E B Conklin city superintendent has issued a home work program credits at school for four months of home duties. Students earn grades E to P for tasks such as sewing cooking cleaning and care of younger children. Parents sign monthly home work cards graded by them and sent back to the school.
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E. B. Conklin
Pendleton Public
J. $. Landers
Ontario
Portland Journal of
Ontario, Or
Conkils
Moving and Hauling Services Advertised Locally
Quick city trips or country transfers offered by Penland Broa. Furniture hauling available with phone contact Main 289. Local and long distance moving services emphasize speed and versatility for any cargo.
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Penland Broa
Uncle Sam's Men Not Well Paid
Washington reports that government science experts are underpaid with many salaries near 2000 dollars annually. Dr. George F. Mitchell, tea culture expert for the United States, earns 1600 yearly at Summerville, with treasury duties adding 1200 for six months and 800 for the rest, totaling 2000 a year for highly responsible government work.
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Washington
Sam
George F. Mitchell
United States
Department of Agriculture
Summerville
D. C
Mitchell
Treasury Department
Tariff Program Of Republicans
Chicago June 19 Leaders of both Taft and Roosevelt factions agree the tariff will be revised downward if the Republican party returns to power. They plan a scientific downward revision citing protection for American labor while noting foreign sales of trust made goods at half U.S. prices. The Taft platform, however, claims the tariff board is meeting the situation squarely.
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Chicago
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Movements of Adams Citizens
Adams Oregon diary notes a flurry of visits and returns. Jim and Winifred Gless returned from California for potato season chores. C Owens visited Pendleton. Morrison Hale and Hale families spent Sunday by the river. Simonton hosted guests from Oakdale. Whitley traveled to Lin Washington to repair a harvester. McCook and Hokins families toured via Pendleton and Athena. Nuron of Athena conducted business in Adams.
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Adams
Ore
Jim Gless
Winifred
Adame
California
C. Owens
G. Morrison
P. T. Hale
J.O Hale
River
Mise
Cella
Inland Mercantile Company
Pendleton
Athena
Roosevelt and Taft Platforms Clash on Navy and Resources
Recommendations favor strengthening the present board and avoid reciprocity while both platforms vow a strong navy and advance resource conservation. The Taft framers will ignore the initiative and referendum and denounce recall as vicious and abhorrent.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Itch Remedy Advertised as Permanent Cure
A medical advertisement urges use of BAL LARD's SNOW LINIMENT to relieve itching. It promises instant relief and lasting cure after a few applications, with bottles priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00, sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
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Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
An ad claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and catarrh, promising a cure with a “Catarrh Cure” from Cheney & Co of Toledo and offering a $100 reward for any case not cured. Bolded pills for constipation are also advertised.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo, CO
Hal
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Dissolution OF Steel Trust
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Hregonan
Umatilla Co
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Martingale
Hanscom
WM. E. Hanscom
Ard Prize
WM. E. Wanscom
East Oregonian
B. Conklin
Uncle Sam
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