Tariff wall and Harvester trust critique by J M Baker
J M Baker former McCormick salesman criticizes the International Harvester company, saying the trust cut production costs by half while lowering quality and keeping prices high for U S farmers. He notes foreign sales show better machinery at lower prices and accuses the tariff of shielding foreign competition. Baker recalls layoffs and alleges the trust now audits, pursues debt vigorously, and dismisses salesmanship in favor of clerks.
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J. M. Baker
Harvester Sales
Min
Paul” Bealivorial
Farmers of America
East Oregonian
Harvester Trust
Baker
McCormick Harvester Company
West
Early Cold Advice Urges Immediate Action
A brief health note warns that starting treatment promptly when a cold begins can prevent deeper illness. Delayed care may prolong symptoms and worsen discomfort. Take action at first signs to shorten suffering and speed recovery.
Enthusiasm Builds for Bonfire Rally Ahead of Weston Game
High School students swarm to prepare the bonfire and rally on school grounds tonight as anticipation runs high for the big football clash with Weston tomorrow. Coach Lytle plans a final practice this evening featuring stunts to blunt the Normalites and boost Bean at halfback with Henneman in the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Lytle
Bean
Henneman
Bendix to Manage Eiler Company Store in Pendleton
D W Thomas, superintendent of agencies, leaves Pendleton for Seattle and will be away several weeks. Bendix becomes manager of the Eller company local business and will maintain the store on Main street. Theaumas notes the town’s prosperous trade and plans to keep the local agency.
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D. W. Thomas
Seattle
Compny
Elf. Benidix Te
Eller Company
Main Street
Pendleton
Mr. Theaumas
Whipped Wife Beaten 40 Times by Husband in Three Years
Taoma Oct 20 Arraigned in the parish court on the charge of wife beating. Garhart Welfringer a teamster and city employee admitted today he had whipped his wife over 40 times in three years. There were times when he did not whip her for a month. He was fined 100 dollars.
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Taoma
Garhart Welfringer
Elty Employe
Welfringer
Tea and Schilling's Gest Mystery Recalled in Rhyme
A fragmentary verse reflects on the modest weight of tea in a cup and its long reach across the sea through ships. It mentions a grocer and a gesture involving payment, suggesting a promotional or satirical tone about trade and brands like Schilling's Gest.
Colored Relatives Fight Over Bond Refusal in Restaurant
Al Richardson was attacked by Will Fletcher, brother of Rufus Fletcher, in a St George hotel area restaurant after refusing to go on Fletcher’s bond. Both men were scratched. Richardson defended himself and forced the other man through a restaurant window. Officer Kearney separated them. Fletcher forfeited bond, Richardson released on self defense.
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al Richardson
Rufus Fletcher
Richardson
St. George
Will Fletcher
FitzGerald
Fletcher
Kearney
Pendleton Woman Dies After Typhoid Illness
Mrs. Essie Graves died at her mother Mrs. Catherine Stover's home at 09 West street Pendleton after a three week bout with typhoid fever. She was the wife of A. J. Graves and had recently visited Pendleton from a Harney county homestead. Born and raised in Pendleton she attended city schools and was a member of the Christian church. Her friends lament her sudden, sorrowful loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Stover
West Street
Essie Graves
Pendleton
Mrs B T Guernsey Marries Yakima Man
Mrs Bertha Guernsey, formerly of Pendleton, married Charles W Harris of North Yakima at the bride's aunt Roberta's home in Prosser. Rev Rounds officiated at 7 p m with a wedding supper for immediate family. The couple will reside at 208 North Sixth Street after November 1.
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Pendleton
Yakima Herald
Thorpe Roberta
Prosser
Bertha Guernsey
Charles W. Harris
North Yakima
Rounds
Harris
North Sixth
Aireet
Union Men Pass Bryan Resolutions in Seattle Labor Meeting
After a speech by Charles P. Taylor of Tacoma state secretary of the Federation of Labor labor leaders endorsed the national democratic ticket in a Seattle Central Labor Council gathering. Resolutions urged voting, noted past injunction costs to unions, and named speakers including F. W. Cotterill and candidates Frank Rual and Charles H. Miller.
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Charles P. Taylor
Tacoma
Federation of Labor
Central Labor Council
Labor Temple
Seattle P. I
Taylor
Latering
Gompers
Mr. Gompers
J. R. Harrie
F. W. Cotterill
State Federation
Cotterill
Seattle
Yeire
Backus
AntiState Keclusion League
Frank Ruat
Charles H. Miller
Congress
Special tourist rates near end for westbound travel
Large baggage and colonist traffic to Spokane and north shows by last day of September and October rates. O R and N notes connections missed at Um atila causing many passengers to stay in town. Rates this fall fall short of last year due to hard times and rising rate regulation opposition in the middle west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Umatila
Washington
Portland Judge Refuses to Officiate at Marriages
Portland Oregon October reports Municipal Judge John Van Zante vows to never marry anyone again after a double wedding in South Portland lodging houses. He calls such marriages hollow and harmful to the republic, urging couples to seek other officiants. He recently rejected a marriage request and notes he is a bachelor.
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Portland
Ore
Edward D. Monroe
Stanford University
Woman's Literary Club
Chicago
John van Zante
van Zante
South Portland
Pointblank
Republic
German climber to scale the Olympics mountain peaks
Hans Otto Knispel of Innbruck Tyrol tours Seattle for a German newspaper syndicate and mountain clubs. He plans to tackle Mount Constance in the Olympic range, a peak never scaled due to a 600 foot sheer precipice, after already climbing major Swiss summits.
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Seattle
Wash
Hans Otto Knispel
Innbruck
Tyrol
Mountain Club
Europe
Switzerland
Mount
Constance
Mrs Myrtle Vinson Suicide At Poses Walsh
Mrs Myrtle Vinson took laudanum Sunday afternoon at Poses Walsh and died. She left a note for her husband saying she was tired of life.
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Myrtle Vinson
Poses, Walsh
Get In Tune With The G P Saturday Night
A brief item notes a Saturday night event aimed at aligning with party goals. It mentions the Republican Party in a campaign or social context and signals grassroots enthusiasm without detailing speakers or locations. The item emphasizes momentum and timely engagement.
Oregon Man Died at City Jail After Wartime Heartbreak
Corvallis residents learned that George McDonald Mor gan who died October 12 in the city jail may be the Enoch Arden of local lore. He had gone to the Philippines in the war, returned to learn his wife wed another man, and died after a distressed journey through Eugene Springfield and Corvallis. He had told Father Butler of Corvallis he was married in San Francisco and that his wife’s second marriage was performed there. Coroner Movee sought help from Father Nugent to locate the dead man’s daughter.
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Corvallis
Ore
George McDonald
Morgan
Enoch Arden
San Francisco
McDonald
Philippines
Oregon
Eugene
Springfield
Father Butler
Father Netterville
St. Dominic's Church
Father Nugent
St. Rose Church
Movee
Wonder Store Bargains Promoted by Despain and Bonney
A brief sales notice from Despain and Bonney invites customers to the Wonder Store for bargains on Friday or any day, stating that goods are not sold at cost. The terse message emphasizes value and shopping urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonder Store
Despain & Bonney
Seattle evangelist Fred O'Donnell faces charges in Baltimore
Fred W. O'Donnell a blind evangelist from Seattle was arrested on charges of larceny by embeslsement in Baltimore according to police reports.
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Fred W. O'Donnell
Seattle
Cevice
Baltimore
Farmers urged to attend Pendleton hearing on grain rates
The railroad commission of the state will hold a session at Pendleton on November 4 to decide actions on grain lowering rates. Farmers and citizens are earnestly requested to attend, per GHO. D. Pebbler.
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Railroad Commission of
State
Pendleton
Gho. D. Pebbler
Free skating tickets given away weekly at Ireland rink
Local rink in Ireland distributes free skating tickets each week drawing interest from families. Officials say the weekly giveaways aim to promote winter recreation and bring more skaters to the facility.
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Ireland
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International Harvester Company
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Tallman & Co
Winslow Bros
I. FF
Bendix
Eiler Company
Schilling
Commercial National Bank
United States Depository
B. T. Guernsey
Yakima
General Labor Council
Pendleton Drug Company
Roosevelt
Boston
Oks
Max Baer
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