Mondell dry farming act expands homesteads to 320 acres
The measure supplements the Homestead Law and applies to Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming plus Arizona and New Mexico territories. It designates 320 acres of nonmineral land not suitable for irrigation pending Interior approval, requires affidavits and fees, and sets cultivation and residency rules to retain entry rights. It allows designation of land with limited water in Utah and outlines required cultivation milestones over years. Approved February 15, 1999.
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Truth and Quality in a Family Laxative Claim
An advert promotes Syrup of Fige and Elizir of Bena as a trusted laxative for personal and family use. It claims gentle internal cleansing and relief without debility, notes physician approval, and urges buying the California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Near Death in Big Pond Retells Cure by New Discovery
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa recounts a near fatal lung condition cured by Mr Kings New Discovery after doctors deemed it incurable. The testimonial claims relief from coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages La Grippe asthma croup and bronchial ailments with 60c and 1.00 bottles and a free trial guaranteed by Tallman Co Pendleton Drug Co.
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Big Pond
Ida Soper
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
National Monument Created At Mt Olympus In Olympic Forest
Portland reports a 627840 acre tract in Jefferson and Clallam counties in Washington has been proclaimed the Mt Olympus National Monument. The area, famed for glaciers and as the summer range of the Olympic Elk, remains allowed for forest uses but must not interfere with preservation. It is under the administration of the U S Forest Service with district headquarters in Portland.
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Portland
Olympic National Forest
Washington
Jefferson
Clailam Counties
Mt. Olympus
Act of Congres
United States Forest Service
Prime retail and office space for rent in East Oregonian building
Space available on Main Street with steam heat and electric lighting suitable for a store or office. Also a flexible room on Webb Street for office or mall use within the same building. Inquiries at the East Oregonian office.
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Oregonian
Main Street
Webb Street
E. O
Orton and Iota at the Grand Sketch Delight
Orton and Iota perform a clever sketch at the Grand filled with bright willbléms. The Indian character impresses as realistic. Ailes Loota bought the head dress from an Indian princess whose women were six years in making it. Craemer the juggler is masterful and funny.
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Orton
Iota
Taming of the Shrew at Oregon Theatre Sunday March 21
Shakespeare’s funniest play The Taming of the Shrew is billed as a model for modern farce. Charles B. Hanford and his company present the comedy at the Oregon theatre on Sunday March 21, promising delighted audiences with Katherine’s comic subduing antics.
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Petruchio
Katherine
Oregon Theatre
Charles B. Hanford
It Saved His Leg Says Swanson From Wisconsin
It Saved His Leg. J A Swanson of Watertown Wisconsin reports ten years of eczema cured by Bucklin's Arnica Salve after 15 doctors failed. Useful for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts piles. 25 cents at Tall man Co Pendleton Drug Co.
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J. A. Swanson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklin
Tallman & Co
Pendleton Drug Co
Fifteen Men Probable For Portland Marathon
The Oregon Marathon at the Oriental building on March 26 may start sixteen runners with thirteen already signed and two more Californians expected before entry closes Saturday. Six Portland runners enter including Fred Walby and A Wallace of the Y M C A along with Harvey Belmont and others from Multnomah and Seattle clubs. Notable entrants include Spangler of Seattle, Soldier Wilson of Fort Casey, J C Wright of Los Angeles, and a Norweigian distance runner Birch of Aberdeen.
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Oregon
Oriental Building
Saga the Telegram
Portland
Fred Walby
Seattle
A. Wallace
Counry
Harvey Belmont
Burns
Calgary
Venderlip
Toronto
Spangler
Seattle Athletic Club
Soldier Wilson
Fort Casey
J. C. Wright
Los Angeles
Harvey Donaldson
Seattle Y. M. A
C. Birch
Aberdeen
Walby
Dorris
Multnomah Club
Free Shoes Award At Bond Bros Shoe Contest
A promotion offers a pair of shoes free or a $5 pair for the maker of the best shooting score from March 15 to 21 at the R. M. Stark shooting gallery, 709 North Main. Scores are to be fired on Sunday at 4 PM, tied to purchases from Stevens & Smith. If seen in the East Oregonian, it is valid.
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Rader
Pendleton
M. A. Rader
Bond Bros. Clothing
R. M. Stark
North Main Street
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Prospects and Testimonials
An old advertisement assures a remedy for catarrh from J Cheney & Co Toledo. It touts internal use, blood and mucous membrane effects, and promises testimonials free. Mentions price seven and a half cents per bottle and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Thia
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sandal
F. J. Cheney
Kinnan Marvin
Bye Hall
Manure Offered for Hermiston Fertilizer Use
All parties with surplus manure may haul it to the gas plant property where unloading help will be provided. The manure will be shipped to Hermiston for use as fertilizer. Newport Land & Construction Co.
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Hermiston
Newport Land & Construction CO
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