Western prairie fire and fires in several states
A prairie fire scorched over 1,000 square miles of grazing land in western Tetac and eastern New Mexico, leaving 60,000 to 100,000 head of cattle without winter grazing. In Bingham county, Tom Whitt was assassinated by a sniper firing through a window. Three Chicago cigar makers, McNamee, Foster and Porter, left their savings to a charity in which they held membership. Philippine education head Dr TD Barrows notes a downturn from tobacco and sugar markets due to tariff on United States products. Engineers warn the Brookten bridge could be reinforced to raise capacity. Nebraska university leaders ban tobacco on campus. Timber mills in Minnesota face closures as forest fires reduce timber supply and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetac
New Mexico
Tom Whitt
Heeham
Bingham County
Chon
Salt Lake County
John McNamee
William Foster
John Porter
Hi¢Ago
Hibartianton
Dr Td, Barrows
Philippines
United States
Notel Arrivals At Hotels Across The Northwest
A crowded list shows guests arriving at hotels in Portland La Grande Spokane Pendleton Helix and other towns including Mrs F Spikey H Mack J Reed and wife T Purdy J Williams and many others. The register highlights regional travel connections and prominent names visiting from Chicago Spokane and California amid a broadened Northwest pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dp Culver
T. Dutcher
Prominent endorsement for local business figure
The undersigned state they have known J Cheney for 15 years and find him honorable in business. Kinn an Marvin, Toledo, advertise a remedy for catarrh and a home cure, with testimonials and a 75 cent bottle price. Hall's Pills advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate Cheney
Toledo
J. Cheney
Tate
Hall
Milton News Briefs Delays and Deaths Highlight Local Life
Funeral services for Miss Ernestine Van Vranken in Milton draw many teachers from Waltsburg. Reports of paralyzing illness strike local residents, while births and marriages connect Milton to Portand and Portland. Evangelist Stevens fills church meetings with full houses as Asa Troyer marries Mike Anna McQuary at the Milton Hotel. A note on Dr. King's New Discovery praises cures for coughs and lung troubles with a promotional testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Mixk Ernestine van Vranken
B, FP. Harper
Presbyterian Church
Templeton
Waltsburg
Mise van Veanken
Walla Walla
Robert McCully
Portand
W. A. Bannister
Harden
B. J. Garvey
Mre
H. BE
McKnight
Bhicksmith Shay
Dayton
A. J. McKnight
Epworth League
Mt. EF
Church South
Jaume
Frog Jones
Hadkett Mountain
Key
Levena Wood
Peteron i
Peteron i Pininuetas Attorney. A Debate Between the Podidlerea Academy
Columbia College
Evangeliath
Evangeliet Stevens
Cheruthinehirel
Lea
Mirrled Simliy
Asa BE
Troyer
Mike Anna McQuary
J. H. McQpiry
Milton Hotel
H. B. Smith
Christian Ehurch
Mr Tray
Drumheller Wholemale House
Portland
Fonda
Freewater Advices and Local Developments in Milton-Freewater
Freewater receives cannery talks with AR McLaughlin of Hastings Industrial Company proposing a stockholding cannery for fruit growers. A $10,000 plant could employ 100 to 190 workers, with 4000 shares already subscribed. Other items include social events, land sales, a hotel fire incident, and plans for a Grange hall and community improvements in the Milton-Freewater area.
Distress Across Regions Triggers Massive Exodus
Amidst war and famine, thousands flee from Taganrog and Bostov toward Crimea and the south to escape starvation. Authorities offer no relief as the exodus grows. a Georgia man credits cod liver oil with restoring health and work ability after months of illness.
Had a Close Call Sale of Hucklent's Arnical Salve
A fragmentary notice states a dangerous surgical operation to remove a malignant ulcer from a hand was prevented by Hucklent's Arnical Salve used on a daughter’s hip. The healer is A C Strokel of Miletus West Virginia. Tallman Co. druggists listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hucklent
A. C. Strokel
Miletus
W.va
Tallman & Co
Russian Wheat Crop Falls Across Black Sea Region
Nov 28 report from St. Petersburg warns of a widening wheat shortage, with 71 provinces producing far less than average. Rice-like rye decline and peasant grinding hunger push risk of bread scarcity, as grain sows in the Dnieper region halt amid drought and war strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Sen
Balkan
Oathie
Orewin
Dnieper
Union Temperance Meeting in Athena Delivers Wholesome Message
The second in a series of winter union temperance meetings hosted by three Athena churches drew a packed Baptist church audience. Dismal's address was followed by Rev. G. W. Elsie of the Baptist church, with a united choir of about 26 voices delivering fitting music. The report also notes Canada plans to fund a lifeboat for the Vancouver coast and consider further life-saving measures in the next parliamentary session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Baptist Church
Disciples Church
G. W. Elsie
Government of
Canada
Vancouver
Bland
Fine wines and whiskeys offered at Oregon Wine & Liquor Co
A vintage saleroom note promotes 1898 mellowed whiskey and 1900 wines with aging appeal. Prices vary by location but claimed to be reasonable. Buyer pleasure emphasized for connoisseurs. Sold only by Oregon Wine & Liquor Co in Bowman block near the O R N Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Oregon Wine & Liquor Co
Bowman Block
O. R. & N. Depot
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S. S
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
General News
Preokten
Chancelior
Benjamin
Andrews
University of Noebraska
Inn Danees
Strot
Witiorn
Minn
Wietgadin
Hotel Pendleton
A. MM. Saunders
Fo A
Kelery
FC Weiden
Portland J
Cy Fiteeerald
BE. & Lees
L. PL
Ponrode
Walli Wallace
Farneworth
Republic’ T
Wuvtuve
San
Gollen Rule
Aise M. Smith
MM. & Shollete
F. H. Townes
Ette
Win
Peabody
Be Vovie
Elite
Bild Seo
Helix
Winnie Rett
Harm Behrens
C A. Campbell
Hulix
W. J. Stan
Hadeon
Russ
Karkee Rottern
McKay
Jarmoe Wipe
Melkay
L. W. Linsner
Nye
Hom
Cook
Pendleton
Meu Anersaiy
Palouse
Ito
George Horner
Spokine
CL. Sanders
Freewater
L Helmer
Webb
Beha
la Mallery
Farmington
Nature
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Nioep’s
Beecham’s
Beecham
Bors
Lee
Methodist Episcopal Quarterly Meeting
Jen
Wash
van Vranken
White
F. N. Tacket
Alliance
Mr. Tacket
Dr. King
Tim
Freewater Advices
Rev. Atchison
California
Bewie
Orange
Dyking
Milton- Freewater
AR. McLaughlin
Hastings Industrial Company
Chiccago
Me. Laughlin
Atchivon
Powdeor Hall
Jaethoe Pearson
Walla Walla Traction Companis Shorthc Iine
Andy Johnson
Alien
Wallan Walla
Freewater Hotel
Tiki Sanlu
J. Emery
Me Wilmot
Mr. Emery
Hubbard Vaneill Hoe
TL. Taylor
Taylor Wold
Vane
W. J. Emery Fins Wold
T. S. Civ
Justice Court
C. T Godwin Browght
J. R. Redford
J. S. Barnes
Newr Fucture
Alexander
Department Store
Soa
Avot
Taganrog
Bostov
Crimean
Howry
Georgia
O. Ny
Cornell, Roding, Ga
Tallman’ & Co
Matenieny
Montgomery
Montgomery Line
Mt Tinee
Alfalfarm
Union Temperance Meeting
Churches of Athena
Toki
Stevte
Court St
Winona
Winona Manufacturing Co
Marge Garatin
Snd Electric Planta
Neagle Bros. the Blacksmiths
Colesworthy
Chop Mill
Alta
Ocatea
David B. Taff
Kansan Avenue
Topeka
Kansas
Livermore
Judd Building
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