Apple Crops Prosper in Milton-Freewater District
Umatilla county orchards now yield handsome profits similar to Hood River and Medford. Ben Davis trees deliver 20 to 24 boxes per tree, with orchards averaging 108 trees per acre and potential income of about 2160 dollars per acre. Prices range from 1 to 1.40 dollars per box, reflecting strong local demand and high productivity. The narrative notes the land’s transformation from desert to fertile, supporting the apple industry.
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Milton-Freewater
Umat'lla
Hood River
Medford
North Yakima
Northwest
Ben Davis
Pioneer Woman Mrs. C la Blakeslee Residing Here
Mrs. C la Blakeslee mother of Dr. Lynn EK Blakeslee of this city visits Union for a few weeks. Early pioneer woman of Union, she is in town for a short stay in the present period.
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C. la Blakeslee
Lynn EK. Blakeslee
Union
Cold starts prompt early care advice
The piece urges immediate attention at the first signs of a cold to prevent it from becoming deep seated. It warns that delaying treatment can extend illness, and emphasizes taking action without waiting.
Mrs Borah Here Today Visits Idaho Officials
Mrs. Borah wife of United States Senator Borsh of Idaho passes through the city en route from Boise to Moscow to visit her parents former Governor W J McConnell. In the city she attends a luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Montie B Gwinn, longtime friends of the Borahs.
Failed prison break trio ends with surrender
Louis Eddy, the Asotin county convict who for three weeks tried to gain entry to the penitentiary, is expected to arrive tomorrow from his home under sheriff custody. The Walla Walla Bulletin notes he will be admitted, after Eddy grew tired of fruitless attempts and returned home to try again in an orthodox manner.
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Louis Eddy
Asotin County
Walla Walla
Eddy
Real estate transfers record $815000 and $16000 deals observed
Yesterday a major sale and a smaller real estate transfer were recorded. T J Kirk sold a half section of land in section 27 township 3 north range 38 to Marion Jack for 815000 while a subsequent conselation agreement valued at 16000 followed. The land had previously been deeded to Kirk by Anna E Kirk and her husband.
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Township 3 North
Range 38
T. J. Kirk
Marion Jack
Mr. Kirk
Anna E. Kirk
He lix farmer buys three acre Wal la tract for 6500
H Richmond, a noted local farmer, purchased a three acre tract in the suburb of Wal la for 6500 dollars. The property includes garden and fruit land and has increased in value from 2700 dollars two years ago to the present price.
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H. Richmond
Helix
Walla
Umatilla Man Buys Cattle From Local Trader
J D McKennon delivered 260 head of 2 year old cattle to Julius Gudarian of Umatilla county for feeding prior to marketing. The deal was reported by the La Grande Observer.
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Umatilla
J. D. McKennon
Julius Gudarian
Umatilla County
la Grande Observer
Moors Close On Casa Blanca In 20 Miles Reach
Dispatches from Casa Bilanca report the Moor army within 20 miles of Casa Blanca with four artillery pieces and a heavy cavalry force.
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Casa Blanca
Paris
Casa Bilanca
Gales Raise Alarm Over Alaskan Halibut Fleet
Gales along the Sitka coast threaten the halibut fleet with many vessels long overdue. Alaskan coastal weather on October 11 stirs fear for fleet safety as crews await news on overdue ships and possible losses.
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Sitka
Alaska
Alaskan
Birth in Turin Car At Sixty Miles An Hour
Oct 11 report from Turin states the Countess of Bina, traveling by motor car at 60 miles per hour, gave birth to twins. The event occurred during transit, reflecting a remarkable and rare childbirth in motion. Authorities record details of the journey and the delivery.
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Turin
Waly
Countess of
Bina
McCarty on Trial for Robbery in Idle Hour Case
McCarty faces circuit court trial charged with robbing J P McManus at the Idle Hour lodging house last February. State's witnesses and jury selection proceed amid delays, with testimony beginning after 2 PM. Police recount finding McManus asleep and robbed. McManus's watch returned by Mrs McCarty raises questions.
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Idle Hour
McCarty
North Yakima
Case Walts
Jack McCarty
J.P McManua
Felow
W. C. E. Pruitt
K. Phelps
McCourt
Ritchit
C. F. Steele
Thomas Brewster
William Blakeley
Fred Weber
J. P. McManus
Pilot Hock
McManus
F. M. Edwards
Waters
Houseforth
Tracklaying Proceeds On Umatilla Central Toward Pilot Rock
Tracklaying work on the Umatilla Central resumes under Engineer Brandon after a brief suspension. A new crew is recruited and authorities say the earlier troubles were unfounded, with the discharged crew vindicated over food complaints.
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Brandon
Umatilla Central
Pilot Rock
Isaacs
Isaacs and
Carey
Logan Renn Married in Spokane on October 9
Announcements report the marriage of Orion Logan Renn, son of Mr and Mrs B F Renn, to Miss Margaret Isabel Parker in Spokane on October 9. They will reside in Cunningham, Washington, where Mr Renn holds a bank position. Both are well known locally. the groom recently moved east to eastern Washington, and the bride is the daughter of Reverend Parker formerly from the city.
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Logan Renn
Orion Logan Rent
B. F. Renn
Margaret Isabel Parker
Spokane
Cunningham, Wash
Renny
Washington
Parker
Heavy draught horses from Idaho arrive for Seattle market
R. R. McCleary of Seattle brings 32 head of draught horses bought in southern Idaho for Seattle markets. Each averages about 1900 pounds. well mated and sound. The shipment, valued at 500 to 575 dollars per span, is among the city’s most valuable stock. He awaits two heavy stock cars and plans to depart tonight for his destination.
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R. R. McCleary
Seattle
Idaho
Pickpocket Arrested After Walla Walla Heist
Officer John Kearney arrested James for robbing Harris, manager of the Walla Walla Butchering Company, of two watches. A prior complaint led to his capture last night at Bogart and Keating saloon. watches were found in his sock. He awaits trial in county jail for circuit court.
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John Kearney
James
Harris
Walla Walla
Bogart & Keating
Milton Freewater Apple Shipments Reach Peak Harvest
A full carload of Jonathan apples the first from Milton Freewater district was sent yesterday to Raleigh along with a carload of Winetaps. The district reports the apple harvest at its height as shipments continue to rise to destination markets.
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Jonathans
Jonathan
Milton-Freewater
Ralse
Milton- Freewater
Pastor Returns to Athens After Visit and Fire Loss
Reverend George T. Ellis reached his Athena home this morning after a brief stay with sister Mrs. Martha Crandall and his La Grande ranch eight miles east. A threshing engine spark set a grain stack ablaze two days ago, burning about 250 sacks before crews halted the fire. remaining stacks were saved by hard work. Benjamin salts are advertised as the best by Bond Bros.
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Athens
George T. Ellis
Athena
Martha Crandall
la Grande
la Grande Observer
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Winslow Brothers Jewetets & Opticians
Union Pioneer Woman
F&s
Tallman & Co
Feta
the House of the Chic Hat
Carrier Millinery
The
Iy Eee
Roosevelt
Boston
Monarch
Cluett
Wilson Bros
Wallace
Colfax
Bond Bros
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