Consular Service open to Northwest Youths
Secretary Root invites young men from states with low representation to enter the consular service through examinations in November. Salaries range from 2000 to 9000 dollars yearly, with tests including translation of a foreign language. Students may train in China and Japan, earning 60 dollars monthly during five years before appointment.
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Root
Shire Department
Northwest
Foreign Service
Secretary Root
Washington
Consular Service
China
Japan
Consular
Whetifer Wine or Whiskey Offered to Royal Taste
A Purveyor promotes Whetifer wine and whiskey as suitable for the King and for convalescents, claiming medical endorsement and inviting households to try a single bottle with the expectation of future purchases.
Old Kentucky Wine and Lionor Store Ad Proclaims Contact
An old advertisement lists JOHN GAGEN as proprietor for the Old Kentucky Wine and Lionor Store located at Court Street opposite the Golden Rule Hotel with a contact phone of Main 550.
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Old Kentucky
Court St
Golden Rule Hotel
Denies Car Shortage in Hearings on Southern Pacific
Investigation at Salem before the railroad commission reveals that Southern Pacific officials claim no car shortage and are prepared to handle local and interstate traffic. A key finding shows shippers’ practice of cancelling later-dated orders to preserve priority has disrupted car delivery, prompting expected commission action to curb the practice and compel a company investigation.
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Railroa Commission
Trafflc
Salem Statesman
Witners
Railroad Commission
La Follette Seen as Next President by Milwaukee Man
North Yakima dispatch reports Joseph Gallusch of Milwaukee asserts Robert M. La Follette senior senator of Wisconsin will be the next president. He claims La Follette has solid support in Wisconsin and from others, with a record endorsing Roosevelt era reforms and strong presidential caliber.
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Yakima
Flobert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
United States
Joseph Galuseh
Milwaukee
Gallusch
la Follette
Imane Stephenson
Colleguy
John C. Spooner
la Foillette
Roosevelt
Resurvey of the Columbia Proposed by Senator Ankeny
Senator Ankeny continues pressing a Columbia River resurvey from Kettle Falls to Bridgeport. Mayor Chittenden says he will join in spring surveys from Seattle, while the War Department links funding to the next river and harbor bill. Major Chittenden urged 2600 for the survey, but law blocks state surveys. Ankeny aims to secure definite data at the next Congress session.
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Ankeny
Columbia
Kettle Falls
Bridgeport
Walla Walla Union
Chittenden
Seattle
War Department
Department
Secretary of War
Board of Engineers
Congress
Irrigation Plan Pioneers Desert Land Water Supply
Engineer Lew A. Wilton has surveyed 1500 acres for Evans Irrigation Co on Snake River above Ainsworth. The system aims to transform sagebrush plain into cultivated fields, using natural raceways to cut costs. J. F. Evans leads the project as promoter and builder, with water lifted 145 feet to table lands for settlement and farming.
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Lew A. Wilton
Evans Irrigation Company
Snake River
Ainsworth
Walla Walla Union
J. F. Evans
Pasco Power and Irrigation Company
Free trial for dyspepsia tablets promises quick relief
An advertisement claims rings dyspepsia tablets ease stomach trouble indigestion and bloating with two days of treatment free. It instructs readers to ask their druggist for the free trial and notes sale by A C Koeppena Bros.
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A. C. Koeppena Bros
Feeder Movement Near Record Cattle Exports
The Chicago Drovers Journal notes a weekly outward movement of about 3,204 cattle from Chicago, including a heavy volume of fat steers and large stock purchased by outsellers. Nearly 200 loads of thin cattle were sent to feed lots, about 20,000 head, marking the year’s largest stockers and feeders movement and signaling corn growers stocking up while prices are low.
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Chicago Drovers' Journal
Chicago
Pine forest health claim and doge of Pinules ad
An old time advertisement claims people in pine forests do not suffer kidney diseases and promotes a 80 days treatment for backache by A. C. Koeppens Bros. Refunded if not satisfied. The quirky copy notes a doge of Pinules at night and mentions a $1 price.
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Pine Foresta
A. C. Koeppens Bros
Man Zan Pile Remedy Sold by A. C. Koeppens Bros
A collapsible tube with a nozzle is offered to ease soreness and inflammation from piles. The remedy provides soothing relief from pain itching and burning. Price 50 cents with a guarantee, sold by A. C. Koeppens Bros.
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A. C. Koeppens Bros
More Grass in Imnaha Forage Tests by Forestry Dept
The Forestry Department undertakes extensive trials to boost forage in Oregon forest reserves, with emphasis on the Imnaha Reserve. Officials note the high mountain meadows offer valuable late summer pasture for sheep, where rapid grass growth is essential for nine months of snowbound ground.
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Forestry Department
Oregon
Imnaha Reserve
Imnaha Natlona
Wild mountain forage test may grow meadow seeds on Oregon ranges
A rugged Oregon mountain project trials bluegrass timothy redtop and alsike clover seeded by grazing sheep. Meant to beat seeds into soil with hoofs after grazing, the plan hopes for rapid three month crops and expanded forage, enabling broader range development.
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Timothy
Sweden
Oregon
Idaho oil fever grips Emmett as drilling revived
The Boise Capital News reports revived interest in a former oil venture in Emmett. Stockholders plan a meeting to resume drilling after previously stopping at 600 feet. Strong sentiment supports pushing depth toward 2000 feet if needed, inspired by notable success near Payette.
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Idaho
Emmett
Boise Capital News
Payette
Pinesalve Carbofixed Poultice Claims and Use
A historic claim notes Pinesalve Carbofixed acts as a poultice drawing out inflammation and poison. It is described as antiseptic and offers immediate relief for cuts burns eczema and cracked hands. Sold by A. C. Koeppens Bros.
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A. C. Koeppens Bros
Seeding Underway in Athena District This Week
Representative Charles A. Barrett visited the city this forenoon to report seeding has begun in the Athena district. Farmers fear delays as dry conditions persist and a freeze may follow the fall reing. Last year drought forced sowing earlier despite dry weather.
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Athena
Charles A. Barrett
Hees Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Relief
Mothers and children are urged that croup colds and whooping cough are eased by Hees Laxative Cough Syrup which tastes good. It works through the bowels to clear the head. Guaranteed and sold by A. C. Koeppens.
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A. C. Koeppens
Alfalfa crop yields 212.72 tons from 22 acres
R. B. Stanfield finished a third alfalfa cutting yielding 212.72 tons from 22 acres this season, averaging 9.14 tons per acre, as reported by Echo Register.
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R. B. Stanfield
Echo Register
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Maker
Earth
E. Court, St
GOD Consular
State Department
Whetifer
John Gagen, Prop
Southern Pacific
Salem
Senator Ankeny
Leading Business College
ELKS
Portland
W. H. Behnke
Pres
I. M. Walker, Prin
Imnaha
John Nissen
Son Pendleton
Pendleton Business College
Hast
Gregorian
Umatilla
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