Pendleton honors Patten Isaiah oratorio with local praise
Harlow Gale reviews Willard Patten’s Isaiah setting performed at Wesley Church ten years after its debut. Miss Fraker and Miss Cook head the vocal soloists with strong tenor and baritone support. Gale lauds the composer conductor and chorus trainer for creating a sacred cantata with a noble tone and urges another local performance soon.
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Orin
Wesley Church
Missen Cook
Fraker
Carberry
Hosenthal
Patten
Isaiah
Harlow Gale
Plan to Develop Farming Lands in Oregon
Portland Realty Board discussed an initiative to break large Willamette valley and eastern Oregon tracts into smaller holdings for newcomers. The plan aims to boost intensive farming, with Portland as a central hub for arranging purchases while real estate agents profit from higher values. A real estate exchange was deferred. Thompson of Seattle considered as consulting engineer, but no actions set. Kodol digestive aid advertised by Taliman & Co.
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Oregon
Portland Realty Board
Commercial Club
Whitney L. Boise
Willamette Valley
Marion County
Bolse
Portland
W. A. Spanton
Jackson
Thompson
Seattle
Burns Oregon Prohibition Orders End Saloon Gambling
The Burns city council has banned gambling in saloons and any card games for drinks to curb an influx of undesirable immigration after surrounding counties went dry. A six day celebration was canceled due to these bans and saloonmen withdrew subscriptions. No pool selling or gambling will be allowed at fall horse races. The county court ordered no whisky in three dry precincts but did not close saloons there.
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Burns
Ore
Government Irrigation Study in Willamette Valley
The East Oregonian reports the first findings of a government irrigation inquiry led by Arthur P. Stover. The study assesses water use value, costs, and best methods to boost crop yields in Willamette Valley. Cooperative trials began in 1907 to inform farmers on water supply, soil, timing, and practices.
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Lasnes
Willamette Valley
Parma
Arthur P. Stover
Umatilla County
The
East Oregonian
Stolver
Oreon
Watched in Boots: Whatchilling's Boot Refund Promise
Grocer refunds money if you are not satisfied with Whatchilling's Boot while the package brand highlights a customer friendly guarantee. The ad emphasizes the credit and money back burden as a positive assurance rather than a burden.
Keene's horse Ballot wins Suburban handicap at Sheephead Bay
James KR ridden Ballot a four year old son of Vater won the Suburban handicap at Sheephead Bay last week. The mile and a quarter race finished in 2 08 a fraction off the world record by Broomstick at Brighton Beach July 1994. Ballot carried 127 pounds while Broomstick weighed 104 pounds.
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James KR
Keene
Ballot
Vater
Sheephead Bay
Broomstick
Brighton Beach
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Tallman & Co
A child friendly laxative cough syrup praised for pleasant maple sugar taste and gentle bowel action to help drive the cold out of the system. Distributed by Tallman & Co.
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Kennedy
Tallman &Co
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Pendleton Gin
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Israel
Elijah
St. Paul
Coffe
Folger’s
J. A. Folger & Co., Ban Vreandtcso
Taliman & Co
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Oregonian
A. P. Stover
Government Bulletin
Sacramento
San Joaquin
California
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain States
Henry
Pendleton Ice & Cold Storage Company
Carney & Tweedy
Stanley Brothers
Wild West Show
Ball Park
Rader’s
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