The Enormous Power Possibilities of Oregon
Prominent writer Will G Steel extols Oregon water power potential and irrigation plans. He cites 60 000 square miles of watershed with four feet average precipitation and argues 60 percent could be saved. He compares Sandy River and Oregon capabilities to national power, touts irrigation to unlock deserts, and envisions vast industrial reach from Pacific markets to Asia.
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Will G. Steel
Mt. Hoot
Oregon
Portland
Orégon
Wallre
Mount Hood
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Sandy River
United Bintve
Vaet Ae
United States
Suny River
New railroad in Mexico opens vast mining region
Vice-Consul J H Brickwood reports a proposed Sonora to Arizona railway extending from Port Lobos to Tucson, crossing the boundary. The line aims to cut wagon freights, accelerate ore shipments, and lower coke costs, with surveys already underway and construction planned to begin this fall.
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Mexican Republic
J. H. Brickwood
Nogales
Mexico
Sonora
Port Lobos
Gulf of California
Caberon
Feld
Tne
Tuczon
Ariz
Altar
Magdalena
Caberen
Boundary Line
Gulf Port
Cabercn
Caborca
Tucson
Gulf
Guaymeas
Walla Walla Fair announces prize winners in livestock show
Minor and McDonald lead premium awards at the Walla Walla Fair stock show. W. C. Minor wins five first premiums for Shorthorns and best herd. Murdo McDonald’s herd takes multiple firsts and a second in bulls and cows. G. A. Draper of Yakima dominates Red Polls with six firsts and six seconds.
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Heppner
Walla Walla Fair
Walla Walla
Murdo McDonald
Fteto
Fair Grounds
Myrtle
W. C. Minor
Star Onward
Siey Fraintle
Lovely Lady
G. A. Draper
Yakima
W. A. Ritz
Jorney
Flirt Prine
Harry Davidson
Jersey Bull Wins Fleet Prize at Local Show
A breeding Jersey bull was awarded the fleet prize at the annual show, recognizing its strong performance in conformation and overall stock quality.
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Jersey
Hovalhel theater show praised for costumes and cast
Hovalhel delivered one of the season's best performances with splendid costumes and strong troupe stars led by Heinrich Lemhauser from Chicago and comedian Harry Hermeth. Despite a praised production, the house did not fill due to many locals at Walla Walla and weariness with the theater’s aging Frager venue.
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Ito Real Theater
Heinrich Lemhauser
Chicago
Harry Hermeth
Walla Walla
World's Largest Apple Winner Led Wenatchee Grower
T. H. Ferewell of Wenatchee won the top prize of 250 at yesterday's fruit exhibit per the Walla Watch Bulletin. He has earned major honors at fairs including the St Louis world largest apple award, $1000 Spokane prize, and Lewiston Clark exposition at Portland. He plans a larger display next year to showcase Yakima valley fruit prowess and his own growing methods.
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T. H. Ferewell
Wenatchee
Walla Watch Bulletin
Ferewell
St. Louie
Spokane
Portland
Weintrhes
Yakima Valley
Juvenile Bostonians to Perform Dorothy at Fraser
Excellent Juvenile Bostonians touring the northwest will appear at the Fraser theater tomorrow night October. They present Collier's celebrated opera Dorothy with a youthful company noted for stage presence and three years on tour. Advance sale strong and a big crowd expected.
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Frazer
Northwest
Fraser Theater
Dorothy
Haif
Baker County exhibit planned for Jamestown exposition
At the Development league meeting it was decided to show Baker county agricultural and horticultural products at the Brent Jamestown exposition in Norfolk Virginia next year. Secretary Jobson was authorized to procure the glove case to preserve the exhibits and farms were urged to send samples of grains grasses fruits and vegetables to headquarters.
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Jamestown
Development League
Baker County
Norfolk
Baker City Democrat
Jobson
Ranchere Mid Orcoardiste
New York Letter on Building Boom and Fire Risks
New York Letter notes a global building boom with billions spent to house a growing population. Reports highlight Chicago and New York skyscraper activity, high annual construction spending, and a total near 12 million buildings. It warns about fragile materials and $200 million yearly fire losses, urging stronger building codes and safer concrete practices after recent collapses.
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New York
United States
Chicago
Baltimore
San Francisco
National Fire Protection Association
National Board of Fire
Mineola
L. L
Darlington
International Congress of Architects
London
Fair Attendance Tops Week at Walla Walla
The Walla Walla Union notes a successful county fair with vast displays of fruit and vegetables aided by new large exhibition buildings. The fair housed concerts and produce displays while merchants filled new booths, drawing immense crowds and praise for the arrangements.
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Walla Walla
Walla Walla County
Farge
Rivalry Sparks Attention at Popular Department Spot
Considerable rivalry defined daily attendance as thousands flocked to the department venue, drawing sustained public interest and steady crowds each day.
Portland Doctors Aim to Cure Leprosy in Chinese Patient
Wong Sue, a Chinese leper in Portland, is named as the first US test subject for a leprosy cure. County health authorities are to grant consent before treatment begins at multiple Indian service stations. Dr Ralph Matson and Dr Ray Matson, bacteriologists, confirm Wong Sue’s diagnosis. tests by Dr McCormack support moving to trial.
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Portland
Wong Sue
United States
Oregon Daily Journal
Indian Health Service
India
Ralph Matson
State Board of Health
Ray Matson
McCormack
Old Ferry Boat Doomed in Portland News
Investigations proceed on the fate of the railroad ferry Tacoma and its reassignment after the north bank line completion. The plan calls for discontinuing Kalama to Goble service and routing trains between Everett and Port Ludlow, removing Tacoma from current duties.
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Portland
Tacoma
North Bank
Hill
Kalama
Goble
Everett
Sound
Great Northern
Port Ludlow
Capitol at Harria burg Dedication Details Revealed
The new state capitol at Harria burg Pennsylvania was dedicated October 4. It cost 13 million dollars and spans two acres on the site of the 1897 burned capitol. Furnishings cost 9 million pounds, a sum presented as a state issue by the fusionists.
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Harriaburg
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