Pumping for Irrigation by Stephen O Jayne in Spokane
United States irrigation expert Stephen O Jayne, stationed at Spokane, evaluates power options for pumping irrigation. He ranks water turbine wheels first, electric power second when affordable, and notes fuel equivalences for wood, coal, gasoline, and distillate. He critiques centrifugal pumps, favors large plants, and estimates theoretical horsepower needed to lift water for 10 acres in 60 days, stressing attention to attendant costs.
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Chicago
Stephen O. Jayne
United States
Spokane
Wash
Rock Springs
Pendleton Seeks Carpet and Chairs for City Hall
The Common Council of Pendleton Oregon invites proposals to the City Recorder for furnishing 150 yards Cork Carpet for City Hall and 200 steel frame Opera Chairs similar to those in Casey Theatre. Separate bids accepted for each item. Proposals due April 6 1911 at 6 pm. City reserves right to reject all bids. Dated March 28 1911 THOS FITZ GERALD.
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Common Council
City of
Pendleton
City Recorder
Oregon
Pendieton
City Hall
Casey Theatre
City Hall Committee
Thos. Fitz Gerald
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Kidney and Bladder Action
An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills claiming to neutralize poisons causing backache rheumatism and nervousness. It asserts the pills restore natural function of the kidneys and bladder with ingredients listed as A C Koeppen & Broa.
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Foley
Koeppen & Broa
Million for Missions in New York Jubilee
Efforts to raise one million dollars for foreign missions culminate next week in New York with a large mission jubilee. A opening pageant at the Metropolitan opera house features about a thousand young women and men presenting the progress of missions abroad. A jubilee luncheon on Wednesday will serve about 4,000 women, with the Hotel Astor banquet halls and Waldorf Astoria grand ballroom booked to host the event.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Hotel Astor
Waldorf-Astoria
Man Is Insane At Stanfield Receives Sanity Exam
Stanfield Oregon March 25 A man claiming to be Carl Fisher from San Francisco was detained Sunday evening for peculiar behavior and confined overnight. Marshal Hodges took him to Pendleton for a sanity examination. He feared Masons and church people were plotting against him. Sheep shearing has been active with many of Stanfield’s sheep clipped. Mr and Mrs C W Conner of Minot North Dakota were honored with a farewell reception by the Presbyterian Ladies Aid, highlighting Mrs Conner’s active role. About sixty church members attended at Mrs E N Wheeler’s home where music and refreshments followed. The Conners, who have spent months tending their fruit lands, plan to return to Minot and likely come back next fall to stay in Stanfield. Several visitors from Portland and Hermiston scouted the area, praising its prospects and improvements.
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Stanfield
Ore
Carl Fisher
San Francisco
Marshal Hodges
Pendleton
R. N. Stanfield
C. W. Conner
Minot
North Dakota
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Fianfiel
John Oldenhere
Barlow, Orne
Jones Ireland
Portland
Chas, Marchan
Geo. W. Lilly
Furnish
WG. Hunt
Larke- Woodar) Co
Bronfield
P. Cc. Holland
Hermiston
G. FE. Watts
Hi Tract
M. Tuttle
A. J. Applewhite
Mr. Tuttle
J.C. Barks
Waitebure
Kyle
J. L. Parker
A Fierce Night Alarm Cripples Nighttime Croup Fear
A Manchester, New Hampshire family recounts a child’s severe croup episode and credits Dr. Kings New Discovery for relief. The ad-like testimonial claims the remedy safe for croup, coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever, la grippe, and whooping cough, with trial bottle offered and priced at 60 cents and 1.00, sold by Koeppens.
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Croup
Lewis Chamblin
Manchester
Koeppens
Bootblack Trust Fragments as Leaders Face Prison
The bootblack trust in New York collapses as its premier is jailed in Atlanta after George L. Monroe, recently convicted of selling stock he did not own, is sentenced to three years. Monroe originated a scheme to levy tolls on bootblacks nationwide, with the goal of merging the “shiners.”
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Loot Black Trust
Federal
Atlanta
Bootblack Trust
New York
George L. Monroe
Marconi Wireless
Gumption versus gall: a sharp distinction drawn
A vivid quip contrasts gumption with gall, noting a clear gap akin to the distance between Algol and Aldebaran. The remark emphasizes wit and judgment in assessing boldness and nerve.
Saloon licenses rise as Walla Walla reaches 32
Walla Walla's city council in regular session Thursday night renewed five saloon licenses, bringing the city to 32 saloons. Other notes report an apartment house planned in Bend Oregon, a Portland man’s death by carbolic acid, a Vancouver search for a missing father, pheasant farming in Canby, a horse thief trail in Wallowa, forestry board appointments in Salem, a rabies bite incident near Gry, and a broken leg in Freewater Oregon.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Stuart’s Body Found Near Willapa Wharf
The body of Walther Stuart, ex-Representative and president of Tokefinds Oyster Company, was found at 4 pm in the Willapa River a few feet from the wharf near the oyster office. No marks found. the coroner believes accidental death after he likely fell from the wharf in darkness.
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Stuart
South End
Waah
Walther Stuart
Reepresén
Willapa River
Tokefinds Oyster Company
Mr. Stuart
Old Pattern Handcuffs Found at Nye Beach Yard
In Newport Oregon a pair of antique handcuffs were unearthed in the main yard at Nye Beach on Saturday by James Rae. The rusted hinges reveal an obsolete design, unlike cuffs in current use. The site once served as a Hudson Bay Company trapping station, and analysts think the cuffs were worn by a Native American who escaped custody.
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Newport
Ore
Main Yard
Nye Beach
James Rae
Hudson Bay Company
Hudson Bay
Newport Power Plant Sold to Tacoma and Portland Investors
Newport Oregon reports the Newport Power Company franchise and plant sold to Henry Hewitt J J Hewitt and Seymour H Bell, Tacoma and Portland capitalists. New owners plan 30000 reconstruction and re equipment including a new building machinery and wiring system citywide. The company will be renamed Yaquina Electric Company with possible service to nearby bay towns.
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Newport Power Plant
Newport, Ore
Newport Power Company
Henry Hewitt
J. J. Hewitt
Seymour H. Bell
Tacoma
Portland
The
Yaquina Electric Company
Bay
Tin discovery in Grants Pass sparks mining buzz
Grants Pass residents and miners in Josephine county show strong interest in tin ore. A smelter was built in the city by local supporters to test the substance. A bar of metal eight by one by one inches was exhibited at the Josephine County Bank, fueling belief that tin could supply a commercial trade. The mining bureau department of the Commercial Club outlines plans.
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Grants Pass
Josephine County
Josephine
The
Commercial Club
Sanduetl a sclentife investigation direction noted
A brief notice records the initiation of a scientific investigation under specified leadership and oversight, outlining the guiding direction and authority overseeing the inquiry. The source emphasizes formal procedural steps and the involvement of named supervisors in the probing process.
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Sanduetl
Sclentife
Asaayers
Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Crime Prevention Cure
A dubious claim touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a preventative against appendicitis and other ailments, promising relief from constipation headaches and biliousness while urging purchase for 25 cents at Koeppens Oregon City. Separately a mineral well near Oregon City struck oil potential after drilling 30 hours, with casing set to keep water out and hopes of a paying well rising.
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Oregon City
Cough Remedies Promised Cure for Mothers
An old advertisement urges mothers to trust Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs or colds that may lead to croup pleurisy or pneumonia. The claim promises immediate relief and prevention of complications from A C Koep pen and Bros.
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Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Elgin Crop Outlook Positive for Potatoes and Fruit
Elgin Oregon reports fruit buds not yet out enough to be damaged by a freeze and a strong fruit crop is expected. Indications point to more summer fallow wheat land yielding potatoes, with about 1000 acres planned near Elgin.
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Elgin
Ore
Eigin
Revenue Cutter Manning to Start Alaskan Cruise
Orders from Washington direct the revenue cutter Manning to depart April 10 on its annual Alaskan cruise. The vessel will pick up supplies at Astoria before setting sail for Alaska.
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Onder
Alaska
Astoria
Ore
Department At
Washington
Revenue Cutter
Manning
Alaskan
Voesecl
Ballard's Snow Liniment touted as cure-all
An advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment reduces swelling from swollen jaw neuralgia toothache or accident and relieves pain. It markets as the great and sure cure for rheumatism cuts burns bruises scalds and all aches and pains.
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Ballard
Kennewick Slogan Heralds Opening Boomtown Pride
Kennewick celebrated its expansion with a Yakima parade and slogan display along the route from Kennewick to North Yakima. A motor car procession featured the town’s motto as ex-Governor Folk prepared to speak, aided by the O W R R & Noftt line.
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Kennewick
Tas
Kennewicck
Wash
Hill
Frankiman
Yakima
0.W. Tt. & N. Sixt
North Yakima
Folk
Diapepsin touted as fast indigestion relief food aid
An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin to instantly ease stomach misery by digesting food and preventing sour rising heartburn and nausea. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes a 60 cent case as a cure for assorted indigestion, with mentions of Washington political notes and a Spokane delivery context.
Spokane Post Office Granted Sunday Closure Plan
Spokane Washington post office to close on Sundays after post master Walter P. Edris announced he would recommend the change to the department. The decision aims to reduce costs and streamline weekend operations.
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Washington
Min Ldrix
General Delivery Department
Spokane
Ol¢Me
Walter P. Edris
Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Ad Promises Youthful Look
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a tonic that makes hair look younger for all ages. It urges readers to Tallman & Co for a large bottle at a small price, claiming it cures dandruff stops hair loss and itching while making hair luxurious and bright. The campaign features a girl with auburn hair on the bottle.
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Tallman & Co
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Oregonian
Canby
Roy Lee
Lebanon
Sheriff
Wallowns, Ore
Malheur County
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Salem
State Board of Forestry
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Mitton
Gry
J. A. Samuels
Mr Samuels
Coyote
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Watin Walla
Malley
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