Canal commission seeks genuine Greenheart timber
Clayton D Mell of the U S forest service sails from New York for British Guiana to inspect greenheart timber for Panama canal docks and marine works. He travels at the Isthmian Canal Commission's request to ensure timbers are genuine and to identify substitutes to avoid inferior wood.
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Washington
Cot
Clayton D. Mell
U. S. Forest Service
New York
British Guiana
Panama Canal
Isthmian Canal
Greenheart
Liverpool
Guianas
Canal Commission
Forest Service
Mell
Panama
Demerart
Municipal boating course to be made in Spokane
Spokane officials announce a new municipal boating course on two miles of the Spokane river just outside city limits. Opening next spring, the free public facility will include boat houses and city craft oversight by the park commissioners led by chairman A L White. Canoes will not be purchased by the board but will be allowed on the course for experienced and unskilled users alike.
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Spokane
Wash
Board of Park Commissioners
A. L. White
Park Board
Bridge outlines river safety near large power dam
A 600 foot bridge spans between the power dam and the boating course to smooth the water and prevent boats from approaching too close to the dam. The structure aims to manage the turbulent swift river and improve safety for boaters.
Indians Sign with Thumb Prints, Frazee Claims
Spokane report notes Spokane area Indians, including Frazee, using thumb prints as signatures on documents and loans. Frazee says white men and banks should have used thumb prints long before, as the print never changes and reveals who signed.
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Spokane
Wash
Frazee
Reed College President Addresses 600 Teachers in Moscow
Dr D T Foster head of Reed College Portland spoke to more than 600 teachers at the high school in Moscow Ida during the four day joint Institute for New Perce and Latah counties. President Black Minas Grace M Shephard and BE J Klemme were among the principal speakers. The teachers visited the university today to tour buildings and attend classes.
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Moscow
Ida
D. T. Foster
Reed College of Portland
Hia
Elegantly Trimmed Taupe Gown and Linen Embroidery Trends
The article describes a taupe charmeuse gown with ecru net trim, pleated shoulder cord, two ruffled sleeves, and lattice lace skirt edging, plus a girdle with apple and leaves. It notes a spool holder accessory, a ham-bacon roast tip, and then highlights modern linen embroidery trends with white gray or brown linen works, large star motifs, cross stitch florals, and marquetry style designs.
Dies as they sing old time hymn at Salem meeting
At an anti saloon gathering in the Armory in Salem Oregon E F Kemp aged 60 collapsed while the audience sang a hymn. He was carried to another room but died before doctors could reach him. He was a contractor and leaves a widow.
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Salem
Ore
Juset
Armory
E. FE. Kemp
Byrd
Fisher
Society Notes Highlight Local Social Events
Mrs. Sam R Thompson hosted Presbyterian youth at East Court Street with music by Mrs. Carl Power Miss Irmalee Campbell and Miss Lilla Grigsby. Prominent Umatilla County pioneers Mr. and Mrs. James T Lievallen visit their son Dr. Fred Lievallen in Portland. The Schofields celebrate a golden wedding at Cornelius. Henry Stamper and Elizabeth Thorn wed in Weston with Rev WS Payne officiating. Mrs. Charles J Smith recovers from a serious operation in Portland. Mrs. A A Kimball Mrs. Henry W Collins and Mrs. Sam R Thompson spend the day at the Warrick farm.
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Sam R. Thompson
The
Presbyterian Church
East Court Street
Carl Power
Irmalee Campbell
Lilla Grigsby
James T. Lievallen
Umatilla County
Fred Lievallen
Portland
Benjamin Schofield
Cornelius
Lieuallen
Schofield
Weston
Henry Stamper
Elizabeth Thorn
WS. Payne
United Brethren Church
A. A. Kimball
Henry W. Collins
Mr. and
Mra
James Wrrick
They Make You Feel Good Purge Aids Health
Pleasant purgative effect from Chamberlain's Tablets and the resulting healthy body and mind make one feel joyful. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Woman lawyer accused in mail fraud case in Chicago
Prominent Chicago women face grand jury subpoenas as Miss Mariel Sturtevant, Missouri Law School graduate, stands accused of using the mails to defraud. They contributed from $10 to $100 to aid girls working through college, but postal authorities allege most funds were diverted for personal use.
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Ald
Chicago
Grand Jury
Mariel Sturtevant
Law School
University of Missouri
Miss Sturtevant
What So Precious as a Healthy Baby
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for infants and families. It praises its safety, pleasant taste, and lasting effects, citing Mrs James Rouse of Marinette Wis and urging readers to request a free sample by mail to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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Hut
Mia
James R. Rouse
Marinette
Wis
Howard
Ronse
Dr. Caldwell
Dr Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington &St
Monticello
Tariff Revision Upshots and Expected Price Effects
The piece argues tariff cuts may bring gradual price relief within a year as retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers clear old stock and await new imports. Democrats predict lower prices from foreign competition and cheaper production, while Republicans warn any cuts may be absorbed along the supply chain.
What the Reduced Tariff Will Mean
The new tariff law becomes effective October 3 and people look for signs it will lower living costs. Citizens seek where prices for home purchases may drop and how soon relief could appear.
Tariff Law May Not Cut Living Costs This Winter
Bond P Geddes reports that Washington experts warn the new tariff likely brings little immediate saving for consumers this winter. Reduced rates may help some food prices in months ahead while overall prices stay steady for several months. The best judgment of lawmakers who framed the law is that consumer relief will be gradual and uneven.
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Bond P. Geddes
The
United Press
Washington
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