Sunshine and Weather Slow Crops in Umatilla Region
Past week showed showers and cool, delaying crops across the region. Meadow grasses and alfalfa show uneven progress while grain stands remain satisfactory. fruit prospects vary with some orchards bare and others fair. Warm, sunny weather is needed to resume growth. dairy and range stock are in good condition. Local notes from The Dalles to Cove report cold winds, frost, and scattered rain affecting wheat, barley, and vines with gardens advancing slowly.
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Umatilla County
Polk County
Dalles
Wasco County
A. Urauchart
Lexington
Morrow County
Edwin R. Beach
Kent
Sherman County
Eva E
Pendleton
H. J. Taylor
Cove
Union County
Jasper
Prust
Dikom
Bartlett
Referendoim Progress In Million Dollar Bill Petition
H B Hendricks in McMinnville reports 7015 names signed to the monster referendum petition for the 1,000,000 appropriation bill. About 1500 names are not yet certified, so filing is postponed. 1600 names have been certified by county clerks. The filing deadline is the 28th with four days left to finish.
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H. B. Hendricks
McMinnville
Mr. Hendricks
New Dam to Boost Water Supply at Meacham
K N Dam Company prepares to increase Meacham water capacity due to larger O R N engines and rising traffic. A new Beaver Creek dam two miles west of Meacham will store water to be piped to the station.
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Beaver Creek
Kamela
Huron
Meacham Station
Meacham
Blessing the Waters in St. Petersburg on the Neva
A yearly midwinter rite on the frozen Neva builds a Chapel of Ice to honor St. John the Baptist. The river becomes the Jordan as priests baptize the faithful through a central hole, with the emperor and court witnessing the rite. Crowns and thresholds are prepared to ward off evil spirits in Chicago News.
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St. Petersburg
John the Baptist
Neva
Jordan
The
Nations
Christ
Chicago News
Las Meninas and Velasquez Portrait Story
The article recounts Velasquez painting the royal portrait in Las Meninas. Infanta Margarita and attendants enter the room as Velasquez works on a large canvas. The king and queen are reflected in a mirror as Don Jose Nieto opens the door.
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Europe
Velasquez
Don Jose Nieto
Ironclad Vessels First Built by France in 1658
The article notes armor innovation began in the United States but France adopted it early. Five-foot batteries with oak sides and armor were built in France. The Tonnante, with sixteen guns, was launched at Brest in March 1856, with others following that year. Kinburn bombardment in October 1855 inspired broader use, influencing Britain and leading to La Gloire, the first ironclad frigate, in November 1850.
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France
Brest
Kinburn
Black Sea
Erebus Wx
la Gloire
Pearson's Weekly
Not Adjourn For Every Show That Comes Along
An anecdote from Mrs. Roger A. Pryor’s Reminiscences recalls the moment a Japanese embassy visit reached Washington. A senator moved to adjourn to welcome the ambassadors, while another objected, stressing the senate would not adjourn for every show that arrives.
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Japan
Washington
Senate
Senate of the
United States of America
Roger A. Pryor
Greeley’s Editorial Style Triggers Newspaper Feud
Horace Greeley, famed for a singular editorial voice, faced a quarrel between two rival papers during his editorship. The dispute intensified as both sides attacked the other, and Greeley seized the moment to declare in his paper that he agreed with both distinguished contemporaries.
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Horace Greeley
Greeley
Suicide of Murray man shocks Idaho town
H. Campbell, a noted Murray resident, shot himself through the heart with a rifle and died at home. He left behind his two daughters, ages 16 and 7. No motive is known for the deed.
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H. Campbell
Murray
Idaho
Kill the Serpent Kill the Serpent
A historic advertisement extols a mercury free blood poison cure, claiming Contagious Blood Poison scars, eruptions, and bone trouble while touting 5.5.S as a safe, vegetable antidote. It promises a $1,000 proof challenge and offers free physician advice and a home-treatment book. Greensburg Pa June 16, 1908.
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Orcury
S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Greensburg
Pendleton Day Invitation To Umatilla County
The Exposition management through Mayor Matlock extends Pendleton Day hospitality inviting all people of Umatilla County to attend. A large delegation from the commission and representatives of enterprising citizens will participate. Governors on the Pacific slope urge state celebrations and patriotic support for the exposition with full cooperation offered. An official welcome awaits at the state building with an Administration band available free of charge for the occasion. The invitation highlights the opportunity to attend the Lewis and Clark exposition and enjoy its educational offerings.
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Matlock
Umatilla Qounty
Commission
Umatilla County
Pacific Slope
Special Day Invitation from Lewis and Clark Exposition
President Goode invites Pendleton and nearby communities to celebrate Special Day on June 7 at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland Oregon. The letter promises publicity and benefits, and a representative will visit to assist with local arrangements and support.
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Goode
Matlock
Portland
Ore
Pendleton
Far West
Business Letter From H. W. Goode President
A formal invitation and request for favorable action is extended by H. W. Goode, president, asking for a reply. The tone is diplomatic and respectful, stressing anticipation of favorable consideration and expected correspondence. The object is a cordial, professional outreach centered on acceptance and response.
Davenport Exits West With Zoo On Hand for Portland
Davenport farewell barbecue at Morris Plains New Jersey drew over 800 East Coast scientists and artists. He departs for the Lewis and Clark exposition with birds horses and other animals. Speakers urged better protection of native birds and wild fowl as guests toured the Davenport farm and its notable collection.
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Homer Davenport
Davenport Farm
Morris Plains
N. J
Davenport
Haifa
New Jersey
John R. Girdner
Hornaday
New York Zoological Gardens
Marshall P. Wilder
Flo
Oregon
Sheep Purchase Reaches Forty Thousand Head in Oregon
McCandie and Burgess of Antelope completed a purchase of 40 000 sheep this week in Eastern Oregon. The total stock will be shipped from Shaniko by June, requiring 115 cars for transport. The bindings have been purchased for B Saunders of Salt Lake City. Prineville Journal
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McCandie
Burgess
Antelope
Oregon
B. . Saunders
Balt Lake City
Prineville Journal
Land sale notes show rising prices in Dayton area
Ten percent Terese, Jacob Weinhard sold his 860 acre ranch beside the Rowan ranch to Joe Summerville for 50 dollars an acre. Weinhard had bought the property about five years ago for roughly 26 dollars per acre. The deal illustrates rising land values in the district.
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Terese
Jacob Weinhard
Rowan
Joe Summerville
Mr. Weinhard
Dayton Courier-Preass
Two Indictments Against Lark Elliott in Horse and Cattle Theft
A grand jury last week returned two indictments charging Lark Elliott with horse stealing and cattle stealing. Bonds were set at 1000 dollars each and furnished. Prineville Journal.
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Lark Elliott
Prineville Journal
Richard Heath Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge
Richard Heath was arrested in Kern City California by Sheriff Kelly under orders from Dayton Washington stating Heath was wanted there for grand larceny.
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Richard Heath
Kern City
Cal
Kelly
Dayton
Wash
Heath
Portland and Eastbound Westbound Train Schedule
Daily through Pullman sleepers to Omaha and Chicago and tourist sleepers to Ran sas City. Eastbound No 3 Chicago Special arrives 6 80 pm departs 6 40 pm No 6 Mail Express arrives 4 36 am departs 6 am Westbound No 1 Portland Special arrives 8 66 am departs 8 50 pm No 6 Mail Express arrives 11 pm departs 11 pm Spokane Division No 7 Pendleton arrives 6 36 pm No 8 Spokane departs 9 10 am Wall a Walla Branch No 41 mixed arrives 1 46 pm No 43 mixed departs 6 00 pm No 7 connects with No 2 No 42 connects with No 2 Ocean and River schedule from Portland all pulling dates subject to change For San Francisco every five days a continuous travel schedule.
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Chicago
Mail & Express
Portland
Spokane
Pendleton
Arri
Washington and Columbia River Railroad Notice
Information recording roles and accommodations available by Washington and Columbia River Railroad. For details contact Walla Walla, Washington.
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Washington & Columbia River Railroad
P. Ay
Walla Walla
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Plateau Region
Salem
Hiver Neva
Story OF
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Velasques
H. W. Goode
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Pullman Standard
Omaha
Ransas City
Pullman
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Riparia
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E. C. Smith
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Crookston
Winnipeg
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Philadelphia
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Boston
Acoa A1
Perennae Co
American Hine
Pangieten
Gem Doy
W. Adama
Paerne Chanwron
Morrison Bta
Portland, Or
Ieet Railroad
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
Ogden
Denver
M'Bride
General Agem
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