Adjudication Hearings Continue for Umatilla River Rights
Adjudication hearings on Umatilla River water rights open in Echo with Judge Phelps to issue decree after state board findings. District Attorney McCourt and reclamation officials represent the government. multiple attorneys from Pendleton and Hermiston attend. The process may last two to four weeks or longer if stipulations are reached. A mail train delay near Echo interrupts service as a freight car wheel loosens two miles east. Echo wool scouring plant starts season with full crew and nearly one million pounds shipped. Local residents travel to Bend Portland Pendleton and Rebekah assembly attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Ore
Umatilla
George T. Cochran
John McCourt
C. P. Morton
Reclamation Service
J. H. Raley
RB. RK. Johnson
John P. Winter
R. J. Slater
Frederick Steiner
Pendleton
J. T
Ruth Young
Bend
F. T. George
Portland
James McLaughlin
Johnny
L. W. Keeler
Eunice
Yeesterday
Farmers Poison Birds In Strychnine Campaign
Salt Lake residents protest federal and state efforts and farmers use of strychnine poisoned grain to kill prairie dogs and rodents. Thousands of birds, including quail, die after eating tainted grain. States like New Mexico and Colorado first tried the method, with authorities supplying strychnine to farmers for alfalfa bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
New Mexico
Colorado
Vapor Therapy for Catarrh Promises Quick Relief
A local drugstore touts Mentholyptus vapor treatment as a disinfecting cure for catarrh. The ad claims the vapor reaches head through lungs, purporting instant relief and a money back guarantee if initial treatment fails. Located at the corner of Main and Court Street.
Stanfield Society Has a Busy Week
In Stanfield Oregon on a May Tuesday afternoon the Women's Study Club met at Mrs. Baragar's home with Mrs. G J Hurd hosting in honor of Mrs. Wheeler. Prizes were awarded, refreshment cards printed May baskets.
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Stanfield
Ore
M. C. Baragar
Contentment Heights
Baragr
G. J. Hurd
FE. N. Wheeler
G. L. Dunning
Blof Lundwall
Amenia
N. D
Geo. Ressling
Pendleton
Marie
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Webster's Hall
Rachel Sloan
Frank Sloan
Manon
Lorna Holland
Hermiston
Helen Wheeler
Johnson
Moscow
Idaho
F. B. Stuart
J. F. Bagan
Chas
Hagen
G. L. Hurd
Stanfield Women's Club
A. W. Gray
Cuba
Mra
J, FP
Bagan
James Russell Lowell
Baragar
Deathbed Will Reads to Husband From Anna Green in Sharon
A dying Anna Green of Sharon Pa left a heartfelt deathbed statement and implied will to her husband John Green detailing love and forgiveness. She asks him to prepare to meet her God, to care for their children Will and Dorothy, and to remain true and supportive. The letter ends with affectionate goodbyes.
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Sharon
Anna Green
John Green
Cain Herit
Mr Green
Mr. Green
Willian Green
Gisle
Will
Dorothy
Danderine Promises Lustrous Soft Hair Growth
A vintage ad extols Knowlton's Danderine claiming it doubles hair beauty in minutes. It promises cleansed scalp, reduced dandruff, and new hair growth after weeks, urging readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from druggists or toilet counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Mrs Green Reunited Journey Across Jordan Harbor
A fragmented clipping hints at a separation ended by travel toward a river voyage and approaching reunion aboard a boat. The text mentions Mrs Green and her husband and a voyage toward the harbor with a blessing to prepare for meeting. Also an ad-like line touts HERBINE for liver symptoms with a price and seller.
Baker School Teacher Dies of Heart Disease
Geneva Kizer, 23, a public school teacher from Baker Ore, died suddenly of heart disease just before the start of the school day. Her home was in Philomath Ore and the body will likely be sent there. An unrelated ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets with a patron testimonial.
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Baker. Ore
Geneva Kizer
Philomath
A Zoo Feast Joke From The Baltimore American
A Baltimore American snippet recalls a humorous quip about a friend's absurd lunch order that included a pony of brandy, a pousse cafe, and a hot dog, framed as a lighthearted anecdote from a zoo setting.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Claim Benefits
Poor appetite is a sign of impaired digestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will strengthen digestion and improve appetite. Thousands have benefited by taking these tablets. Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
The Weaker Sex Lunches Dish of Delights
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes a playful share of a lunch where four deviled crabs and lobster salad disappear, followed by a strange relish of pickles and cream, lemonade, candy, and marmalade. Rose and Violet pay the checks, framed as a joke.
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Rose
Violet
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Land buyers tour Hermiston prospects from Spokane
Prospective land buyers visit Hermiston as Chas Downer and Ed Larson of Larson and Chambers Spokane meet two local buyers. Miss Lillian Kik of Spokane arrives for a summer visit with relatives. Other locals P C Holland, John McCourt, Newell, Chas Copeland, Mrs Scarborough, Ina Wattenberger attend events or return home. An advertising note promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for back pain.
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Hermiston
Ore
Chas Downer
Ed Larson
of Larson and Chambers of
Spokane
Lillian Kik
Portland
Oregon
United States
John McCourt
Echo H
Newell
Echo
Chas. Copeland
Scarborough
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Pendleton
Ina Wattenberger
Pessimistic quip hints at marriage and rheumatism cure
A Washington Herald quote compares Shad to marriage as a fine institution that may be troublesome. The ad urges readers to relieve rheumatism with Chamberlain's Ointment applied and massaged at each use. Sold by all dealers.
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Oregon
P.m
Washington Herald
Chamberlain
Servant of the people remark sparks rural mockery
A humorous exchange features a candidate claiming to serve the people while a farmer dismissively scolds the ongoing servant problem. The Washington Star captures the rustic bite of the dialogue, highlighting distrust between candidate rhetoric and rural sentiment.
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Farmer Countesses
Washington Star
Strictly first class chop suey and noodle parlors
Open day and night tray orders a specialty. Everything new. Under State Hotel Phona Main 3¢7. Un Co, Props.
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State Hotel
Phona Main
UN Co
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Alexanders
Kalla
Hectaring Mills
Elia Ripper
Mary Baker
Rebekah
Endleton Drug CO
Cal Eifert
GC. P. Barnett
Stanfield Society
Frank Shelton
Marvel
Maarvel CO
Giest
Bow York
Posen
Oison
Bly
Ee Los Wih
Myres
Langley , Michaels CO
San Francisco
Jordan
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
BAKER
John M. Williams
Eugene
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