Local news notes and editorials from East Oregonian
The column discusses internal affairs of the Chicago bureau and anti mal industry, criticizing Secretary Wilson for handling, leakage in cotton prices, and the Ellerbee agitation about cotton t ur emy. It warns Oregon liquor laws and minors, urging prohibition and a stern public rebuke for those who viol ate moral standards.
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Chicago
Feace
Bureau of Anti-Mal Industry
Agricultural Department
Wilson
Chextham
Ellerbee
Fenton
Oregon
Sea Life Glassed in Fragmented Verse by Miller
A fragmentary verse image depicts sea life and ships moving through night. The lines describe the wide sea free to all the whitening salt and a wheat ship with many masts. A coaster heats the wall while a steamer toots engines in the dark. The speaker notes craft that duel with the gale and roam across untaxed trails and free crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Melvin Miller
The Jungle Puts Sinclair Book in Spotlight
Fendieton stores report rising sales of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair and note it spurred a packing house investigation. The president read the work with interest and hinted at possible changes if conditions were as depicted, while the findings suggest Sinclair did not fully tell all.
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Fendieton Book Stores
Upton Sinclair
Packing House
Sinclair
Big Stick Por Wilson Is In Danger Says Memphis News Scimitar
The Memphis News-Scimitar warns Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson may face the president s big stick. The article hints at an imminent clash or pressure surrounding Wilson s actions and political stance. Further details are incomplete in the excerpt.
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Wilson
Memphis News- Scimitar
Oregon, Washington and Idaho booklet praised by Hall
Read of Oregon lauds the 1906 edition edited by Rinaldo M Hall as an improved statistical work. It emphasizes truth, vivid word pictures, and photographs showing Oregon industries, farming, and scenery. The volume aims to inform eastern readers and boost Oregon station literature with a brighter, more vigorous presentation.
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O. Rh. & IN. Hay
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Rinaldo M. Hall
Northwest
Stop Whiskey Peddling Faces Growing Opposition
The piece argues against constant prohibition votes and expanding liquor sales in Oregon towns near reservations. It claims a legal and moral wrong in current laws and urges self-respectful citizens to oppose whiskey peddling as it grows despite anti alcohol sentiment.
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Oregon
Potted chicken and rotten ham scandal described
An old piece recalls a fraudulent canned meat operation selling potted chicken and rotted ham. The process used waste meat, pork and beef suet, and chemical treatments to flavor the mix. Products were packed in several cans from a single batch, with prices varying, but contents identical.
Burbank Plans New Potato Varieties and Disease Resistant Yield
Four thousand potato varieties are planted at Burbank as part of 14 000 tuber species to be explored this year. The aim is to produce a new potato that is more prolific, yields well, remains uniformly sized, and is nearly impervious to disease. Also, the new Methodist church at Locust Grove near Arlington, WII will be dedicated Sunday with Bishop David H. Moore presiding.
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Burbank
New Methodist
Locust Grove
Arlington
Wii
Daviit H. Moore
Prophet Jones Predicts Sinking City. Town Unmoved
Madison residents returned home after a day of waiting for a prophecy that the city would be engulfed by rising lake waters. The self styled Prophet Jones urged streets meetings, was arrested for obstructing traffic, then cursed the town. No disturbance occurred as residents enjoyed parks and games.
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Sherplehiv
Madison Camme
Madison
Sayen Madison, Wie
Professor Jones
Breezy President Causes Gaffe on Virginia Train
A Washington letter reports the president, visiting a cottage near Ret. Hill Virginia, offered an elderly woman assistance as she boarded a train. He then gave an “executive shake” that angered the woman who, upset, declared she did not know him and rejected the gesture. Locals expect humor from the exchange.
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Ret. Hill
Rego
Washington
Virginia
Wool sales and events in Oregon announced
June dates for wool sales in Oregon include Shaniko June 6 19 and 20 and July 10 11. Baker City schedules June 26 26 July 12 and 13 Elgin July 13. Public notices list regional gatherings from Northwest Sportsmen's tournament to the International Baptist Young People's Union convention in Omaha and other fairs and congresses.
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Wallin Walla
International Paptist Young People’s Union
Omaha
Ellis’ Grand Lodge
Denver
S—National Irrigation Congress
Boise City
Northwest Laundrymen's Association
Pendleton
Oregon
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Shaniko
Baker City
Elgin
Tasxon In Health Promises Kidney Cure Solution
The advertise claim says healthy kidneys filter toxins and that Pa ley's Kidney Cure will cure all kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts the remedy strengthens the whole body and is sold at Koeppens' drug store.
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Paley
Koeppens
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A. D. Charlton
Portland
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