Eighth Grade Failures Reported Across Districts
Sixty four of 111 examinees failed the eighth grade test, with two districts posting complete failure. Miss Metta Johnson of Milton led with 96 1 9 average, Beale Young second at 94 9, and a full list of passing students by district follows. The correction panel cites teacher standards and notes the role of district work in the low pass rate. The article also includes a health note on quinine and bile, advising liver-clearing purgatives before taking quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trni
Milton Young
Watriots
Metta Johnson
Milton
Beale Young
Sam Place
Helix
Elty
Leo Rayco
George Danbner
Orville Dutro
Jeenie Edington
Ezilda Scott
City
Bessie Young
Flossie Williama
Clark Slover
Merwin Whiteman
Mary Tanke
Ada Looff
Bernice Coe
Jennnie Dougherty
Genevieve Burt
Lola Renwick
Eunice Welch
Winnile Shields
Alice Taylor
Mamie Wil.ames
Laura Martin
Elmer Herry
Minnie Beaumont
Nika Snavely
Sadie Morris
John Standage
Fred Samma
Roland Atchepson
Athena
Eva Schrimpf
Pearl Pinkerton
Agnes Cannon
Roy BE. Burke
Ray E. G Zerba
Floyd FP
Pinkerton
Pilot Rock
Celty
Vernon Faxon
Elwood Faxon
Della Danner
Laura McIntyre
Clarence Brotherton
Umatilla
Beatrice Brownell
Briggson
Jennie Reed
Milton—Maude Demaiie
Dora Hayton
Echo
Roy Pugeley
Willie Roskine
Charley Hoskina
Percy Ripper
Mona Irwin
Eunice J. Mudge
Weston
The Earth and Man Compared. A Globe and Atom Thought
A long figure of speech compares man’s size to a gigantic globe. A second item from Victoria Australian paper describes a kissing duel at an amateur theatre with a husband opposing his wife’s tastes. The third item recalls a revived quip about whistling for money between Tommy Hardappe and Wigwag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Victoria
Ydney
Australia
Tommy Hardappe
Mr. Wigwag
Tommy
Wigwag
Pop
Fixed For Life and the lawyer who broke Bigger’s will
A Chicago Record-Herald fragment notes a young lawyer praised for helping to break a will tied to the Bigger family. The exchange hints at his influence and lack of need for traditional clientele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Biggerson
Chicago Record-Herald
White Sale Yardage Prices From 19th Century Ad Listing
A fragmented advertisement lists white piece goods including 48 inch all wool cream serge at 1.75 yard, 44 inch wool serge at 0.51 yard, 6 inch white Panama and Brillian One at 0.04 yard, white linen salting at 0.50, heavy linen salting at 0.75, White India linen at 0.20, White Indian Linga at 0.29, and White Persian lawn at 0.50 per yard, reflecting a White Sale promotion with assorted textile prices.
Boise Voters Fund 1000 for Irrigation Congress in Boise
Boise City Council unanimously voted to donate 1000 to entertain the fourteenth National Irrigation Congress in Boise September 9 8 The move followed a Commerce Club committee request with McLean presiding and W T Booth speaking for the group The effort aims to raise about 10000 for the congress and preparations begin immediately John McMillan is named chair of the fundraising committee alongside General Joseph Perrault C B Hurtt C C Anderson and Leo P Grunbaum with Gwinn Booth and Mantley as part of the executive group
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Irrigation Congress
Thi City
Sage
Boise Statesman
Commerce Club
McLean
W. T. Booth
Commercial Club
Boise
Irrigation Congress
Boke
Portland
Congress
Ogden
Loms
Hubbard
Booth
Denver
Bolee
Idaho
John McMillan
Claton
Boise Commercial ‘Elub
Mantley
Gwinn
W. T. Hoath
Chairrman
Joseph Perrault
C. B. Hurtt
C. C. Anderson
Leo P. Grunbaum
Messrs. Gwinn
McMillan
Boles
Art Harris Acquitted By Judge In Embezzlement Case
The district attorney moved to dismiss the case and Judge White instructed the jury in Baker City as Art Harris faced embezzlement charges for four cash books belonging to Geiser Grand Hotel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Harris
White
Geiser Grand Hotel Company
Baker City Herald
Seaside Resorts Return Sale Dates and Terms
Public notice of a round trip Seaside Resorts and return service from Iiwaco to Nahcotta, inclusive to Seaside and Clatsop Beach, at 13.16 dollars. Sale runs June 15 to August 25 with a 10 day transit limit each way and Portland stop-over allowed. Final return September 30, 1906. Details from THOS. FITZGERALD Pendleton recorder. May 25, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Beach
Iiwaco
Nahcotta
Seaside
Clatsop Beach
Portland
BE. C, Smith
Arent
Disturbed the Congregation and New Aberdeen High Gym Open
A parish note asks the coughing person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday to buy Foley's Honey and Tar at Koeppen drug store. The new Aberdeen high school gymnasium is now open, costing 2000 dollars for building lot and equipment, funded entirely by students or entertainments, with the facility opened debt free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley's
Koeppen Drug Store
Aberdeen
So- Welting
entertainments Ii_wais
Notice of Proposed Street Improvements Pendleton 1906
Pendleton city Common Council adopts a resolution to improve East Court Street with Warren's Bitulithie pavement and storm drainage from Main to Vincent streets. Plans, specifications, and cost estimates filed with the city recorder. publication in East Oregonian planned for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Oregon
East Court Street
Main Street
Vincent Street
Warren
Common Council
Pen- Hloten
Court Street
Recorder
Sald Street
Recorder's Office
Fia
Lota
Oren
East Oregonian
Pandleton
Notice of Proposed Street Improvements in Pendleton Oregon
Notice declares planned improvements to Main Street Pendleton including concrete curbs gutters storm drainage and headers as per city ordinances 457 469 and 463 approved May 1906 1908. It references the recorder and publication in the East Oregonian for ten days ending May 28 1906.
Hotel St. George Advertises Modern Northwest Comfort
European plan with first class rooms all modern conveniences steam heat and baths. Large new sample rooms, telephone and fire alarm connections to office, hot and cold running water in all rooms. Block and a half from depot, see the big electric sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
St. George Fa
Pendleton Hotel Pendleton Refitted With Rooms And Baths
Pendleton BOL LONS and BROWN announce The Hotel Pendleton has been refitted and refurnished throughout with fire alarm connections in all rooms. Bathrooms en suite and single rooms available. Headquarters for traveling meat merchants. Commodious sample rooms. Free bus service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Hotel Portland Adverts Rooms and Rates in Portland
The Hotel Portland in Portland Oregon advertises American plan at $3 per day and up. It serves tourists and commercial travelers with special rates for families and single gentlemen. The management invites showing rooms and giving prices. A modern Turkish bath is also offered. H C Bowers Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
H. C. Bowers
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Perdan
Pendleton and
Uma
Tilla County
the Fair Department
White Sale
Boise Council
Lewis Hunter
St. George Hotel
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. & Byers
Thos. Fitzgerald
Main
Bluff Street
Umatilla River
Als
Recorder’s Office
Oreston
Bett
Sal
Fitzgerald
Hotel
St. George
George DA
Irveau
The
Bollons & Brown, Or
Alta House
Cor. Alta and Mill Sts
U.S
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