China Bulbs Trade Could Break Records This Year
Consul Anderson of Amoy reports Export shipments of Easterites or narcisus bulbs from China to the United States likely to exceed past records. About fifty tons sent last week on Amoy vessel with another for Pacific Coast planned. expected value may reach $15,000 to $43,000 this year. Amoy exports mainly go to the United States with cheap Chinese labor and favorable climate aiding bulb production. Also notes on medicinal use of bulbs and local patent remedies.
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Anderson
Amoy
United States
China
Chang Chow
Land sales fund receipts plunge amid fraud crackdown
A Washington report shows the 1905 American reclamation fund receipts fall short of 1904 by more than 2 million dollars as land fraud prosecutions and tighter patenting curb disbursements. Oregon leads in cash returns, with North Dakota and Oklahoma rising. total outlays near 25 million by June, with repayments to irrigation works expected to increase funding in coming years.
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lLani
Oregon
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Ite
Washington, D.C
Han
Canjawine
Berane
Washington
Russians for Hawaii plan raises labor migration debate
A San Francisco Call dispatch from Honolulu reports discussions to bring Russian colonists to Hawaii as an alternative to Asiatic labor. President Roosevelt is said to be satisfied with progress of Americanization, while critics accuse the territorial administration of slow changes. A Los Angeles businessman claims Roosevelt suggested Russia could supply 10,000 colonists if land and terms matched those given to Chinese and Japanese workers.
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San Francisco Call
Hawaii
Honolula
Roosevelt
Honolulu
Demetis
Los Angeles
Demens
Doukhobor
Japan
Olua
Sian Agriculturists
Territorial
Swiftwater Bids Noted Alaxkan Walk Into Officers Arms
The iron hand of the law will fall Swiftwater Bil when he walks into Seattle officers arms. Community reporters document a warning to a wanted figure as law enforcement prepares to detain him following alleged actions.
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Officers' Armes
Seattle
Swiftwater
Echo Waterworks to Cement Line Reservoir and Laying Mains
Echo plans cement lining of city reservoir and water mains with an estimated total expense around 5000 dollars. About 2500 dollars are available now and the remaining 2500 dollars may be raised by public subscription to avoid bonds. A gasoline engine and pump will be installed, and the system will deliver water at moderate rates, not exceeding one dollar per month for domestic use. The reservoir will be cement lined atop the hill west of town to ensure adequate pressure for all areas. The well depth will depend on water quality and will be sunk to an indefinite depth as needed.
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Echo
Maine
Ely
Esquimos Not Protected Says Knapp Missioner Visit
B J Knapp and Lowery of the Episcopal Church met Rev Thomas Jenkins on the Dolphin in port Wednesday. Knapp returns north to work among Esquirmon and has pressed Attorney General Moody to curb abuses by Whalers and others, citing revenue cutter efforts and womens captivity. Charles Turner, under arrest for embezzling $259 from the Wilkeson order, misused funds.
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B.J. Knapp
Hay Tilde Lowery
Episcopal Church
Thomas Jenkins
Ketchikan Journal
Esquirmon
Knapp
Arctic Ocean
United States
Wishington
Charles Turner
Order of Foresters of
Wilkeson, Ward
Man Learns Hard Lesson On Carey Act For Wheat Claim
Harry J. Wilson of Algona Iowa, after failing to meet Carey act requirements on 160 acres, returns to Twin Falls with family. He explains reliance on trusted helper led to missteps, contends affidavits were misinterpreted, and vows to live up to the law while defending his substantial water rights and future efforts.
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Harry J. Wilson
Algona
Towa
Twin Falls
Twin Falla
Wilton
Mr. Wilson
Thahin
Troublesome Borrowed Trouble and Willow Creek Plan
A mixed local notice discusses avoiding trouble and promotes Electric Bitters, with medical claims, available at Tallman Co. and Brock McComaw Drug stores. It also reports Heppner Commercial Club plans to widen Willow Creek, urging community financial aid and early start to the project.
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Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Brock & McComas
Bright
Brock & McComaw Drug Stores
Price Home
Halls Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
A vintage ad proclaims one hundred dollars reward for any failure of Halls Catarrh Cure to cure catarrh. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and lists F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo as makers. Endorsed by WALDING KINNAN MAKWIN wholesale druggists with testimonials and pricing 75 cents per bottle.
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F. J. Cheney
C. Toledo
Hie Fem
Walding, Kinnan & Makwin
Tolego
Sregglate
Halls Family
Art Style Pianos Gold Medal at the Fair
Fileres Piano House won the gold medal for its Peerless pianos at the fair. Pendleton store records show forty five pianos sold in three weeks, with bargain sale pricing from 250 to 400 dollars. Eller duo and MWiowest dealers promise wholesale prices and a money back guarantee, urging buyers to visit Kilers Piano House on Minus Street.
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Pendleton
Fileres Piano Howse
Eller
Mwiowest
Tie Prn
Emi
Cin
Ivery
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Pendleton’s Reliable Store
Enchanted Garden
Umatilla County
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Court Street
Lily Bles
New York
Dan Patch
Pacer
California
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Main St
Ore
Ohio
Nome
Seattle Star
Aiek
Ieee Lreeh
Bera Beatrice Gates
Swiftwater Bui
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Gates
Hiram Hateh
Thuman
Kidorade
Seward Jenincula
Levule Cites
Clifford Lewis Gates
Mra Gatov
Tn Bw
Gutes Anks
Merc Gates
APTER
Echo Waterworks
Esquimos
Carey
Lowe
Aml
Ile Chale
Lenin
Willow Creek
Heppner
Jana
Heppner Commercial Club
Huthe
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Rader
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