New Plan for School Officers Urged
County Superintendent F K Welles urges replacing four district officers with one for every four districts in his eighth annual report. The plan aims to improve supervision and efficiency, backed by Oregon-wide statistics and proposed legislative changes. Welles cites Umatilla County progress, noting $115,000 raised for schools in 1907 08 and increased local taxes, plus a central examination plan and the success of compulsory education.
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F. K. Welles
Welles
Umatilla County
Umatilla
Cold starts need prompt care to prevent deep seated illness
The text urges immediate action when a cold begins, warning that delaying treatment can make it harder to cure and extend suffering. It emphasizes that every hour lost at the onset can add days to discomfort and urges taking early steps to address the illness.
Defeated Candidate Tries Laudanum After Loss
Vancouver Washington November 16. J E Harris recently defeated for city clerk is ill after reportedly taking laudanum by mistake yesterday. One report says he is despondent over the election defeat while others note his illness.
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Vancouver
Wash
J. E. Harris
Ben
For Sale Chicken Ranch and Wheat Land Adjoining
For sale a fine chicken ranch with coops and all buildings in good condition. Includes 255 acres of good wheat land adjoining. Enquire of Anton Nolte, Pendleton.
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Anton Nolte
Pendleton
Tailor Harry Sanyo Killed by Train in Whitefish
Harry Sanyo a tailor from Whitefish Montana was instantly killed Monday when he walked along railroad tracks toward an oncoming train. Authorities investigated the mishap and notified his family.
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Harry Sanyo
Whitefish, Mont
Tea Price Promise and Money Back Schultz Deal
The notice touts cheap tea costs at a third of a cent per cup and a cent to two cents for family breakfast. It claims grocers refund customer money if not satisfied, with the shopper paying and then the grocer reimbursing.
Woolgrowers Favor Wareroom Plan Yet Take No Action
Umatilla county sheepmen deferred organized action on a national wool warehouse at a Saturday meeting. They will present the plan at the state association in Heppner with Governor Gooding of Idaho and Scott Anderson. a strong Umatilla delegation will attend. Also discussed were a bounty on coyotes and salt purchases for the coming winter. the tariff on wool would remain unchanged.
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Gooding
National Woolgrowers’ Association
Nowhilla County Association
Umatilla County
County Association
Commercial Club
Heppner
Idaho
National Association
Scott Anderson
W. H.manss
Chicago
Chicago Commercial Association
Manas
Helena
Montana Association
Umatilla
Estate Association
Wm. Slusher
Dan P. Smythe
Dr. 8
W. McClure
W. H. Lytle
J. N. Bure Gests
Bert Smith
F M. Keeney
George Rugg
A. Cole
L. L. Mann
Pat Daughtrey
R. N. Stanfield
M. B. Gwinn
K. G. Warner
Association
Coming Home Telephonic Mischief From Walla Walla Station
A Pendleton arrival story describes A Ruppe stopping at the Walla Walla station to phone home on No. 7. A rambling telephone exchange with the father and Ernest ends with the caller reporting a missed train and asking to fetch camera, bundle, and overcoat. Locals note the cold platform and the missing overcoat.
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A. Ruppe
Alberta
Pendleton
Walla Walla
Wallan Walla
Central
Ernest
Father
Huohu-Chu-Chu
Gilad
Gineil
Former Weston Professor Nearing Death at Salem
Advices from Salem state that Prof. George A. Peebles, formerly of the Weston normal school faculty, lies close to death at the home of his father-in-law in the Waldo Hills. He hardly expects to survive. Before teaching at Weston, Peebles served 30 years with Salem schools, making him one of the best known old time educators in the state.
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Salem
George A. Peebles
Weston Normal School
Waldo Hills
Ile
Peebles
Conductor Kelsay Stricken With Paralysis at Home
Conductor W. H. Kelsay suffered another stroke of paralysis at his Thompson street home this morning and is dangerously ill. About a week earlier he was first stricken while traveling from Portland to the city, then on the train at The Dalles. The railroad man’s trouble is described as paralysis with convulsions due to urine poisoning.
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W. H. Kelsay
Thompson Street
Portland
Dalles
Mrs Myrtle Shull Granted Divorce by Judge Bean
Saturday afternoon Judge Bean granted a decree of divorce to Mrs Myrtle Shull from Dean Shull. Peter Weat served as attorney for Mrs Bhuli.
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Shull
Bean
Myrtle Shull
Dean Shull
Peter Weat
Bhuli
Art Discussion Delights Pendleton Club Guests
The Current Literature Club of Pendleton hosted Mrs. Dodd of Salem and Portland artist Mrs. Welster at Mrs. A. J. McAllister’s home. Welster’s talk explored psychology in art, pleasing attendees including Mr. Geer, Mrs. Dodd, and Mrs. Smith who recently returned from abroad.
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Current Literature Club
A. J. McAllister
Mra. Dodd
Salem
Aliee Welster
Portland
Welster
Geer
Dodd
Smith
McAllister
Heste
Studion Opens as W. L Bowman Sets Up Studio
W. L Bowman announces the opening of his new photography studio offering affordable first-day work. The business invites cordial patronage for portrait and related photography services as it launches in town.
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Bowman
Dawa
Public notice by H M Sloan blacksmith
All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to me are requested to call and settle at once by H M Sloan blacksmith.
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H. M. Sloan
Pony Contest Subscriptions Count Double This Week
Subscriptions turned in this week for the pony contest will count double, boosting gains for participants. Runners and organizers remind entrants to submit early to maximize matching points and potential prizes.
Feeble Lewistown Woman Credits Vinci Cod Liver
Mrs Michael Bloom of Lewistown Pennsylvania aged 40 says she was feeble and wheelchair bound with lung coughs from colds. After three bottles of Vinci cod liver she gained strength and can walk a quarter mile. She recommends Vinci for the aged and weak and notes a money back guarantee from Pendleton Drug Company Pendleton Oregon.
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Michael Bloom
Lewistown
Vinci
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Citron
Standard Grocery Co
Ust
Tallman & Co
Schilling
Winslow Bros
Jewelers
Opticians
United States Depository
Heepmen
Cooperative Warreilouse
J. Ruppe
Weston
Kelsay
The
Bast
Oregonian
Boston
Roosevelt
Literature Club of
Pendleton Drug Company
Pendleton, Oregon
Main Street
America
Edison Victor
Columbia Talking Machines
Filers
Oregon
Joe Basler
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