Echo Idaho visitors scout land and irrigation in March
Idaho promoter Miss Margaret McCallie and Moscow figures toured Echo seeking land deals and irrigation prospects. Seattle investor F P Miller weighed soil and climate, favoring Echo over Yakima. Local disputes over street access to a bridge were clarified by James Koontz, while river features and steamship data also appeared in the report.
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Idaho
Thomas Schriber
Heppner
Gether
Margaret McCallie
University of Idaho
T Gg Mulkey
Moscow
Bartholomew
Allen Place
T. M. Jones
Salem
Butter Creek
Mr. Koontz
James H. Koontz
Echo
Estep
Oliver
Wmatilla
Main Street
Koonts
Koonte
Eeho
F. P. Miller
Seattle
Yakima
Wheat Is Backward and Shorthorn Praise Ends Sale Near Yoakum
William Goodnight reports spring plowing progress and wheat in fine condition though backward due to a late spring. He endorses the Shorthorn as the best beef animal for the country, predicts dairy interests will lag behind beef. A sale of 14 tons of loose wheat hay at $9 per ton is noted, with price expectations rising to $10 to $11 for wheat hay and alfalfa accordingly. The Prayer Yoakum place near Yoakum station was sold by Judge Yoakum and Mrs Baker to a man from The Dalles for 4.2 per 280 acres, who will occupy next fall after the current tenant departs.
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William Goodnight
Yoakum Place
Yoakum Station
Yoakum
Thommas Baker
Dalles
Willian Goodnight
Yorkum
Goodnight
Mr. Goodnight
Great Northern Steamers Nearing Completion
A St Paul official reports from the Great Northern railroad on steamers nearing completion at New London Connecticut for trans Pacific service. Each vessel measures 680 feet long with a 73.5 foot beam and features five acres of deck room usable for freight. One ship can carry about nine hundred thousand bushels of wheat. A 60,000 pound 20 foot freight car would need about seven miles of grain to fill, illustrating the vast cargo capacity of the new fleet.
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Great Northern
St. Paul
Great Northern Railroad
Portland
New London
Merciful Harness Promises Comfort for Working Horses
A new humane patent harness is advertised as the greatest blessing for horses. It protects against rubbing and blistering, lightens labor, and improves their welfare. Call to see the improvements.
Humane Harness Patent Rights Asserted in County
The statement declares HUMANE HARNESS is patented with exclusive rights to manufacture and sell in Umatilla County and warns that any infringements will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla County
J A Smith Harness and Saddles Ad
J A Smith offers harnesses and saddles at 218 Court Street with stock and repairs. Local shop advertises supplies for riders, farmers, and teams. Shop details emphasize availability and service.
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Harness and Saddles
Court Street
Neagle Brothers Winona Wagons and Repairs Ad
Neagle Brothers offer Winona Hacks Buggies and Wagons with first class repair work at reasonable prices. Visit the big brick shop at corner Water and Cottonwood streets for sales and guarantees on stoves and gasoline products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neagle Bros
Cottonwood
Neagle Brothers Wesell
Gray's Harbor Commercial Co Advertisement
Gray's Harbor Commercial Co emphasizes full lumber supply including moulding tar paper and apple boxes. The firm invites orders from all in need of lumber and promotes convenient service opposite W. & C. BR Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray's Harbor Commercial Co
Closing Out Sale Promises Large Bargains at Owl Store
Owl store advertises heavy discounts on baking powder soap china and kitchenware. Prices per unit and per dozen listed along with a note that new pink Haviland stock matches the sale. The closing out sale began Monday March 16 with strong customer response and urges visitors to verify bargains in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owl
Haviland
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Japan
Alexander Dep't Store
LC Taylor
Main
Grand Trunk
Sumpter
Oregon
North Pole
Columbia
Golconda
Monmoth G. M. CO
Belle Baker
Bald Mountain
IBEX
Go. P
H. S. McCallum & Company
Baker City
Bryson
Pendleton
Clarke & CO
Cout Suet
Otwel
J. A. Smith
The
Columbia Lodging House
Bet
Alta & Webb Sts
F. x. Proprietor
Gray’s Harbor Com. Co
Opp. W. & C. BR. Depot
China
Arm and Hammer Soda
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