Evils of farm renting condemned by union leader
Charles S Barrett of Georgia denounces feudal tenancy in farm districts and urges union members to own land, adopt scientific diversified farming, and reduce reliance on cropping or rent. He cites Panic of 1907 lessons, stresses personal ownership, and warns of rising land costs if farms stay rented.
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Farmers’ Union
Menvbera
South
America
Charles 8. Barrett
Union City
Butterless Fruit Cake Recipe
Housewives learn to bake rich fruit cake without butter using a mix of flour soda spices salt raisins nuts Cottolene brown sugar molasses milk and flour baked in two pans with detailed measurements and steps.
Adams News and Personal Items
Local notes report visits by Mrs Morrocin and others to Pendleton and Adams, plus several residents traveling to nearby towns. A dramatic crime excerpt describes a girl found hidden in an ottoman box, claimed to have been in the house a fortnight and living in concealment.
Spook Girl in a Box in West Kensington
In London a six year old Anna Belman faced West London magistrates on a charge of being a suspected person amid a tale of a mysterious haunting in a three story house. Neighbors Mia Edgar and her daughter reported noises bread disappearance and a hidden figure in a maid’s room and trunk before a police visit.
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London
Cir
West Kensington
Anna Belman
West London
Mia
Edgar
Muriel Fidgar
Ten Miles of Fruit Shipped From Walla Walla Valley
Walla Walla Wash reports a massive fruit shipment planned for this fall. Estimates place 1200 to 1800 cars, with prune season yielding about 125000 dollars in orchard returns. Apples, cherries, pears, peaches and other fruits will be sent in car lots, while express companies report their busiest year yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
Walla Walla Valley
Poet Claims Fame Requires More Than Hairstyle
The poet notes that hair length has no bearing on achieving fame. He asserts there is no shortcut to recognition and emphasizes persistence over appearance in pursuing literary success.
Albee Little News Bits Gathered In Oregon
Special correspondence from Albee Oregon reports fine weather after heavy rains. Grass is growing, fall range will soon be spent, and most sheep are moved to winter ranges. Local residents including Nell, Hofer, Wright, Brehm, Sturdevant, Huston, Casteel, Dick, Ellis, Fisher, Livermore, Welch, Jones, and Arbogast are listed with recent activities and moving plans around Pilot Rock, Ukiah, and the John Day region.
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Albee
S. BE. Nell
George Hofer
Powder River
F. H. Wright
North Powder
Upper Butter Creek
Ed Brehm
Weston
Mr. Brehm
Y. F. Brehm
Joe Sturdevant
Pilot Rock
Jas
Scott
the Prairie
Huston
Ukiah
Rock
John Day Bridge
I. G. Casteel
Casteel
Ukiah Ag Goon
M. F Dick
J. W. Ellis
Quant
H. C. Fisher
Walla Walla
Chalotus
Wash
Bert Livermore
Pendleton
Henry Laginka
Wm. Welch
Nate Rains
James Jones
Hank” Arbogast
Arbogast Bros. Saw Mill
North Fork
Grapevines to Be Used as Snow Fence
Cadilac Michigan railroad men plan spring construction of snow fences using grapevines. Vineyards from Grand Rapids to the straits lack grape on the vines. Seeds of wild grape vines will be sown along woven wire fences to climb and form a barrier against snow during the cold months.
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Cadilac
Mich
Grand Rapids
Straits Hut
Lost or Strayed Pony Near Adams with Branded Mark
A letter plaint describes a three year old male pony branded with a bar through the left shoulder and a halter, seen with a tall trimmed coat near Adams. T D Taylor offers a liberal reward for information leading to recovery.
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Adams
T. D. Taylor
Housekeeping Rooms for Rent in East Oregonian Building
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms for rent in the East Oregonian building with steam heat electric light hot and cold water and bath. Recently renovated. Enquire at East Oregonian office.
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East Oregonian
Mothers guide to safe gentle laxatives for children
A mother is advised that wisely directed use of remedies keeps children healthy. The article promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Benna as pleasant, gentle laxatives free from objectionable substances and manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co for genuine products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Moving Picture Show Offerings at Local Theater
The program features four films: The Millionaire and the Ranch Girl from Essanay, 1000 ft, a tale of land agent foreclosure and romance with a rightful suitor. The Little Mother by Kalem, 1000 ft, a rural romance with strong heart interest. The Artisan from Urban, 1000 ft, a drama about heroism and self sacrifice. The Tramps by Urban, a lively comedy with Song Honey Boy.
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Essanay
Kalem
Urban
Honey Boy
Pastime and Selig Films Featured in Theatre Review
The Pastime presents How She Won Him a Vitagraph drama about love finding a path with a thrilling plot. Selig offers A Little Boy a mother love sermon style drama shown to influence viewers. Pathé Comedy Who To Best offers a mother-in-law joke twist. Pathé Zoological Gardens In Antwerp showcases animals and monkey-house scenes. Weather note warns of rheumatism risk with Ballard’s Snow Liniment advertised by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
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Vitalgraph
Selig
Selie
Pathe
Zoological Gardens
Antwerp
Monkey House
Ballard
A. C. Koeppen &Bros
Notice to Public by H. M. Sloan Blacksmith
Notice to public. All debtors who know themselves indebted are asked to call and settle accounts by November. H. M. Sloan, Blacksmith. Do you take the East Oregonian?
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H. M. Sloan
East Oregonian
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