Seedless Pear Mystery Captures Inland Empire Readers
In a Farmers Exchange note N. T. Horton of two miles east of town reports a year tree bearing fruit without seeds or cores. The single tree from a seven year old Louisiana Nursery lot in Missouri stands out as a freak. Researchers at Milton Nursery, Oregon, examined a pear and found only fruit flesh with no seeds. Horton plans to share propagation methods but will not sell the tree.
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N. T. Horton
Louisiana
la Croque Herald
Horton
Milton Nursery
Milton
Oregon
Sparrows Reported by Cap Beard in Sherman Street
Ornithologist Cap Beard claims he discovered three English sparrows on Sherman Street yesterday morning and says he recognized them instantly. The Coeur d Alene Press notes earlier sparrow appearances in Spokane and cites city efforts to destroy them. The sparrow is said to be destructive to song birds, driving them away. The writer suggests the mayor issue a proclamation or address to ban them.
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Cap
Beard
Sherman Atreat
Spokane
His Boy a Clover Imitator Visit by N R Parks of Elgin
N R Parka of Elgin Oregon visited Wednesday to see relatives and travel with his wife and baby. He toured the Pioneer and shared jokes for an hour. He described railroad conditions in his area by recounting a tale of two boys playing railroad.
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N. R. Parka
Elgin
Oregon
Mr. Parks
Pioneer
Shortage of Cars Delays Yakima Fruit Shipments
The Yakima Republic reports widespread frustration over car shortages delaying eastern freight for over a month. Merchants fear lost shipments, noting many eastern freight movements are abandoned while cars are scarce. Officials hope a temporary plan will speed western fruit exports to anxious eastern markets and prevent further losses.
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Yakima Republic
Pendleton WCTU Plans Reading Room Rest Area
At a Tuesday meeting the WCTU decided to convert a rear room in the Zalesky building into a small rest room for the free reading room. The 12 by 13 foot space will include toilet facilities and a couch. Construction to start immediately after lumber is ordered, with a chicken dinner and supper planned for December 2 to raise funds. Country ladies may use the room to freshen up after travel while children are kept safely nearby.
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Pendleton
Reat
Zalesky
Pullman Tribune
Black Walnuts for Fuel Debate Gains Traction
A claim circulates that black walnuts burn hotter and cleaner than coal as fuel, suggesting renewed interest in unconventional wood and nut fuels. The discussion centers on energy efficiency and availability of black walnuts for roasting and heating applications.
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Ti Ia
Walnuts Fuel Hope in Yakima Valley
Eastward families gather fuel as coal costs rise, while a fuel famine looms. A walnut crop could offer a long term solution, though trees need years to bear. In this climate walnut groves thrive on rocky ground and can become a paying investment despite initial ornamental use.
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Yakima Republic
Sheepmen Elect Baker County Officers and Delegates
Baker county sheep growers elected J Hinchey as president Byron Gale as vice president E P Cranston as treasurer and George Brasfield John Steiger and Al Case to executive committee W F Cropp chosen as delegate to the State Wool Growers Association meeting in The Dalles November 12 18 Other members voiced attendance Baker county readers expect strong representation and aid for growers The report also notes a health blurb about catarrh and a drug advertisement mentioning Fall's catarrh cure and products from Cheney Co Also foreign gold movements announced with shipments to Portland Tacoma and London total exceeding half a million dollars with Kerr Gifford Co cited among shippers
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Baker County
Alf Curry
J. Hinchey
Erwin
Byron Gale
E. P. Cranston
George Brasfield
John Steiger
al Case
Herald
W. F. Cropp
Cure Your Kidneys Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Pendleton residents hear a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney back and urinary symptoms. The ad claims the remedy relieves pain, regulates secretions, and prevents progression to diabetes or Bright's disease. Foster-Milburn Co. sells through United States agents at 69 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bright
Pendleton
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Big 120 pound squash shown in Pullman window
Bartle Stephenson, a farmer near Staley, sent the largest squash to Pullman last Saturday. Weighing 120 pounds and six feet six inches in circumference, it is on display in the window of the Pullman Land Company. Miss Lou Wright lost her homestead claim at Silver Lake for being under 21 despite living on the claim and making improvements.
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Bartle Stephenson
Staley
Pullman
Pullman Land Company
Pullman ‘Tribune
Lou Wright
Silver Lake
Sexine Pills Promise Prolonged Life and Happiness
Advertisement for Sexine Pills claims to cure all forms of weakness in men and women and prolong life. Priced at $1 per box or six boxes for $6 with a full guarantee. Pendleton Drug Co offers the product and emphasizes no substitutions.
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Pendleton Drug Co
Sruesrats
Santal-Pepsinellefontaine
Pendleton Drag Company
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