Golden Rule Store boasts record buying power in Pendleton
The Golden Rule Store reports first year sales in Pendleton exceeded expectations as they expanded to 33 stores and direct-from-factory purchases over 2 million dollars for spring and summer. They advertise low, year round prices, no trading stamps, and claim to share profits with customers in cash rather than premiums.
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Golden Rule Syndicate
Prip East
Golden Rule
Pendleton
Indians Rights and Irrigation Debate in Oregon
The East Oregonian argues federal inaction harms Indian water rights on the reservation. It urges steps to secure water for allotments, store flood waters for summer use, and approve a planned irrigation scheme. If officials stall, a House investigation may follow, led by Rep. Graham’s committee. The paper also discusses municipal debt relief through bond-funded electric plant projects and potential city control of such ventures.
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Secretary of the Interior
Byers Milling Company
United States
Washington
Caldwell
Friends of Reservation Irrigation
House Committee
Rep. Graham
Tell Him You’re Fixin for Banjo Tune In May
A brief note states a banjo tune is planned for May. The message emphasizes preparations and anticipation for a musical event featuring the instrument.
Encouraging Update on Uma Tilis Indians Water Rights
William Caldwell reports from Washington that progress is hoped for in securing reservation water rights for Uma tilis Indians and Pendleton. He shared first hand information with officials in several departments and urges action. The piece criticizes past federal inaction as shameful while urging timely government intervention to protect water rights and lands.
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Pendleton
William Caldwell
Washington
United States
Supreme Court of the
Corner Stone Lays asylum Branch Plan Progresses
The piece notes pleasure in the corner stone ceremony of the branch asylum and urges that an improved street to the asylum be advanced to ensure the highway becomes certain.
Former police chief says he will not run for sheriff
Tom Gurdane states he has no intention of seeking the sheriff’s office. He praised his record for integrity and other officer qualities while arguing that politics is a bad game, a view many share.
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Tom Gurdane
Wooler mill revival boosts woolgrowers hopeful
Local boosters claimed rehabilitation of the wooler mill would aid woolgrowers and it does, yet the East Oregonian recalls the argument did not extract much money from the growers.
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East Oregonian
Italian Gentleman Aiding Mexico Warned of Maximilian Fate
A historical notice warns that an Italian gentleman assisting Mexico risks meeting the same fate as Maximilian. The warning references imperial intervention and peril for foreign allies amid Mexican turmoil. The item underscores caution for international actors involved in Mexican affairs.
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Mexico
Maximilian
Pendleton Faces Bond Debate Over Municipal Power Plant
The electric trust fights municipal plant plans by arguing against another city bond issue while claiming 4 million dollars in bonds are outstanding. It questions the city’s policy versus its own borrowing, urging that if investment yields revenue it should proceed.
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Electric Trust
Northwest
Were you aware yesterday was a rare day
The question notes that yesterday stood out as unusual or notable, suggesting a rare occurrence or sentiment without stating specifics. It invites reflection on what made yesterday distinctive and why awareness of its rarity matters.
Two Old Maids Talk Shoes and Prices
In a brief exchange Anna asks Clara to guess Mr Ek lund's charge for sewing on soles. Clara recalls paying 66 cents for good work, while men’s soles cost 90 cents. The chat hints at a shop offering a full line of men’s fine shoes.
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Lund
Irishman breaks plate glass window in Philadelphia
A large Irishman carrying a ladder in crowded Philadelphia windows broke a shop plate glass. The shopkeeper chased him, grabbing the culprit by the collar. The Celt admitted the damage and claimed he was running home to get money to pay for it to the New York Herald.
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Philadelphia
Celt
New York Herald
Getting Rid of a Bore Prince Henry Conversation Fragment
Prince Henry of Hatenberg was chatting in leisurely fashion with a companion in a social setting. The fragment hints at a casual exchange likely part of a larger diary or society page note from the era. Further context would reveal the event, location, and participants.
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Prince Henry of
Hatenberg
Lady and lord of Berlin share home wisdom
Lord Felright recounts how his wife detects unending visitors and sprinkles away a guest via a plausible pretext. The prince then notes his wife’s knack for spotting such people, prompting him to leave for a timely “medicine” just as the princess calls him.
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Lord Felright
Berlin
His Highness
Foreign name sparks rapid local fame in Philadelphia
In the Philadelphia Record a foreign entrant quickly makes a name for himself, with a noted example being Bottlovisky transformed into Hi Ball as his reputation grows among locals.
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Blobbsa
Blobbs
Bottlovisky
Hi Ball
Philadelphia Record
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Ecity
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