Wool Advances From Portland Markets Rise in West Coast Wool Sales
In Portland markets wool prices rose amid strong demand as big eastern wool buyers push supplies westward. About 85 percent of this year's clip is contracted in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon, with limited unsold stock remaining. Wheat and cattle show strength as crop conditions improve across the Pacific Northwest, while sheep market firmness returns after recent weakness.
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Chicago
Waterloo
Oregon
Willamette Valley
East
Idaho
Montana
Pacific Northwest
Record Clip of Wool in Malheur County
Ontario Oregon reports Malheur County wool clip will exceed three million pounds this year with cleaner thicker fleeces per sheep. About 1.5 million pounds sold for May and June delivery, rapid buying limits public sales. June 7 and 21 set for Ontario. Prices rise to 20 to 21 cents from 12 to 16 for last year. Most wool to Boston, few to Chicago. machine shearing rising though some complain of over-shearing health concerns.
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Ontario
Ore
Malheur
Chicago
Boston
Wool Growers Association to Meet in Ontario
The Malheur and Harney Wool Growers association plans its annual meeting in Ontario on June 22. All wool growers from the two counties are expected to attend the gathering.
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Jealous Man Forged Name to Falsified Checks
In San Francisco an Alaskan miner, Jas per K. Gofford, angered by his divorced wife s plan to wed W F Woodward, forged Woodward s name on checks and impersonated him to trap his rival. Kefford, a college grad and paroled convict, was sentenced to San Quentin for past deception and faced new charges after the plot backfired. The scheme ended with Kefford confessing as police deduced his guilt.
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W. F. Woodward
Jasper K. Gofford
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Kefford
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Baker Man Fined for Illegal Fencing
In Portland a federal court found Frederick A. Phillips, a Baker county stockbuyer, guilty of illegally enclosing about 200 acres of government land. Judge Wolverton fined him $100 after hearing his explanation, supported by an assistant US attorney.
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Baker County
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James T. Yorke
General Land Office
Roy Falls Forty Feet Without Injury
In San Francisco 18 year old Herman Ripe worker on a California and Kearny Streets building fell forty feet from a plank into a cement basement. He landed face down on rock pavement, was rushed to a hospital but suffered only a few abrasions. Doctors were surprised at his recoveries and he hoped to return to work soon.
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Herman Ripe
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Horses Canned for Food in Missouri
Columbia Missouri Thomas E B Carter of Sturgeon writes Dr W P Cutler state dairy and pure food commissioner alleging meat dealers have agents in central Missouri buying old horses and canning them as beef Carter asks for a readier market for fat horses while Dr Cutler laughs and says the pure food commission will look into the matter but finds no cause for alarm and suspects Carter's inferences are unwarranted.
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W. P. Cutler
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Carter
Cutler
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Mr. Carter
Lincoln Goes Dry by 500 in Lincoln Nebraska
Lincoln voters approved a dry charter by about 600 votes after a year with liquor licenses. Don I. Love was elected mayor, switching from a Democratic to a Republican administration as the city ends saloon operation next Tuesday.
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Eel Another River Battle With Fish Hawk At Oak Orchard
A large three foot salt water eel fought with a fish hawk above Oak Orchard Delaware. The hawk pounced on the eel and tried to fly away but the eel wrapped around the hawk’s legs and wings. After nearly five minutes the eel proved too large and the hawk dropped it back into the river.
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Sure Sign Wedding Telegraph Message Reported
A Louisville Courier-Journal item quotes a father accepting a son-in-law who telegraphed that he has just wed the daughter. The father expresses cautious approval hoping the husband is practical, noting the telegram confirms the marriage.
Investigating West Water Power Sites Under Taft Ballinger Policy
Geologists from the Geological Survey will begin surveys from Washington to locate water power sites on the public domain in the western mountains. The moves align with Roosevelt conservation principles and aim to gather data on water power operators to shape federal regulation. Ballinger will withdraw lands after examination to inform Congress on prospective legislation.
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Withdrawal and Restoration of Public Land Indicated by Congress Action
The article argues that removal from entry occurs as fast as classifications are made, but if Congress does not enact a conservation law, it signals lawmakers favor treating public land like other lands, prompting immediate restoration to entry.
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Uncle Sam Needs Sixty Five Thousand Census Takers
The government plans to hire sixty five thousand census enumerators to collect information on citizens. One thousand supervisors will oversee districts, with Massachusetts receiving a single supervisor. Enumerators earn two cents per person interviewed, while supervisors get 1600 dollars yearly plus a per person percentage. The census operation includes a Washington office to compile and interpret data, with funding sought for a new building.
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Quite an Order in West End Restaurant
A young man and his date enter a West End eatery. He orders both a la carte and table d'hote with extra gravy, telling the waiter to serve plenty. The remark signals the playful tone of a Tit-Bits Want ad snippet.
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Pendleton City Pound Notice of Horse Sale
A two year old sorrel filly branded M on the left stifle is in custody of Pendleton city marshal. If not claimed within ten days, it will be sold at public auction at 2 p.m. May 12 1909 at the city pound at Webb and Cosbie streets to cover costs. proceeds go to expenses. Dated May 1 1909. T B Gurdambe city marshal.
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