Henry Blackman for Oregon State Treasurer
Democratic candidate Henry Blackman, eastern Oregon resident and longtime public servant, is profiled as a candidate with a record as Heppner mayor, state senator for Grant Harney and Morrow counties, and collector of internal revenue for Oregon. The piece lauds his integrity, education advocacy, and ability to represent Umatilla County across diverse civic needs.
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Henry Blackman
New York City
San Francisco
Oregon
Heppner
Heppner & Blackman
Blackman
Grant
Harney
Morrow
Cleveland
Washington
Alaska
National Fund
Roseburg
Internal Revenue
Western Normal School
Umatilla
Union
Pendleton
Pendleton Public
Umatilla County
Senate
Dr J Smith for Senator Promotes Community Insight
Cr J Smith campaigns for senate claiming unique ability to represent Umatilla residents from heads of families to infants. He emphasizes deep understanding of humanity and its needs plus proven skill in handling financial problems.
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Dr. J. Smith
Democratic duel for governorship challenges state politics
The piece notes a historic two candidate race for governor as a minority party gains influence. It argues Republican nominee W. J. Furnish remains tainted by past Democratic ties, undermining broad GOP support and diminishing his chances of victory. Portland Town Topics maintains the view that his recent party switch weakens his statewide appeal.
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W. J. Furnish
Portland
Two Little Waifs at Frazer Next Friday Night
Lincoln J. Carter presents Two Little Waifs at the Frazer on Friday evening. Twin sisters unknown to each other love the same man. one becomes wife and mother, the other a wife of adventure causing hardship. The same actress plays both roles. Spectacle includes fine scenery and effects. Souvenirs for ladies. Prices: lower floor 1 dollar, gallery 60 cents.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Frazer
Carter
Baseball Happenings New Suits Ordered for Captain Zeigler
Captain Zeigler's baseball team will receive 10 new suits ordered by Roy Ritner on behalf of the Rooters Association. The snow white uniforms with maroon trimmings will arrive by express from Chicago and be presented to the team on their return. A council room meeting Wednesday evening will plan a reception, likely next Monday night, and Rooters urge all enthusiastic supporters to attend.
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Zeigler
Zieglers
Roy Ritner
Rooters’ Association
Association
Chicago
Express
Notice to Voters Registration Books Open at Court House
Registration books will be kept open at the court house every evening until 9 o clock, and until Thursday May fifteenth when the books close at 5 p m and registration ends.
Lost gray mare with branding near Ayres barn
Missing gray mare with a reached mane, brands on left hip and shoulders including a circle over cross with a bay and a diamond. Reward offered for return to T. W. Ayres' barn. finder to contact for a suitable reward.
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T. W. Ayres
Notables Pass In Review Of Society And History
Lord Methuen’s grandfather ranked among 1888 coronation peers while “Hrandsome Paul” graced menus. Lincoln to Yale and Boston figures appear in society notes. details include insurers, pensions, arrivals, deaths, and academic appointments among prominent names like General Methuen, Andrew Jackson voters, and Prince George of Prussia.
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Lord Methuen
Paul
General Methuen
London
W. T H. Chisham
Joshua Moulton
Maine
Andrew Jackson
Hadley
Yale
Hermann Bergmann
Germany
Cincinnati
John M. Penniman
Boston
Thomas A. Morris
United States Military Academy
West Point
Rudolph von Kaltenborn
Merrill
Wis
Prussia
Owen D. McGovern
Brooklyn
Father McGovern
Hudson
N. Y
Weir Mitchell
Philadelphia
Prince George
House of Hohenzollern
George Conrad
Phaedra
Waldo 8. Pratt
Hartford Theological Seminary
United States
Short Stories and Regional Population Trends
The article notes 15,000 deer in Yellow Stone National Park and Dunkards moving from Illinois to the Platte valley Colorado. It reports southern coal production rising from 6,000,000 tons in 1880 to over 10,000,000 tons last year. It mentions Mexico City’s population about 870,000 with a death rate of 52.2 per 1,000 and Colorado irrigated sugar beets averaging $80 per acre last year.
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Yellowstone National Park
Illinois
Platte Valley
Colorado
South
City
Mexico
Clam Shell Gatherers and City Pay Debates
The article notes clam shell gatherers along the Mississippi and tributaries sold nearly 46 million pounds for over 205000 dollars. It also reports on cold wave warning telegrams, a weather bureau claim of property saved worth 83.4 million, and a Portland charter commission choosing to retain the current service-without-pay system while Spokane councilmen receive 50 dollars monthly.
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Weather Bureau
Portland
Spokane
Fruits and Flowers Cultivation Tips for Small Plots
The article explains fruit and flower guidance for compact gardens. It notes ten to twelve rows for raspberries and discusses which trees tolerate thick grass, strawberry cultivation on small plots, and how watering affects dahlias. It also covers controlling plant lice with soapsuds or tobacco water on shoots of apple and pear trees.
Shrub Cures Leprosy Reported From Pacific Islands
Medical men worldwide follow reports from Honolulu and Tahiti of leprosy treatment using the tua-tua shrub. The plant, Jatropha gossipifollo, is said to originate from Venezuela and has shown successful results in native traditional use.
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Honolulu
Tahiti
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Martin Block
Columbia LodGiNg House
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F. X. Schempp, Prop
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John Schmidt
Louvre
Sharp’s
Cr. J. Smith
Oregon Lumber Yard
Alta
Court House
W. J. Clark & CO
the Frazer
Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Company
van Orsdall & Ross
Diamond'c
Cudahy Pedag Co
J. F. Robinson
Pasco
Byers
N. Berkeley
MAK Savings Bank
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Bingham
Blue Mountains
Umatilla River
Frank B. Cloptos
Restaura
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W. C. Minnis
First Las
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Minnie
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