Oregon civilization praised in East Oregonian letter
A Virginian writer is reassured Oregon’s government social life industry religion and education show advanced civilization. The piece praises Oregon’s direct primary initiative referendums local option and free political rights while highlighting hospitality stability and economic strength. It invites the reader to Pendleton with open arms.
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East Oregonian
Oregon
Sivages
Virginia
Pendleton
United States
Cvating
Propits in Little Things in a Farmer's Work
A fragment notes that a practical farmer with four sections of 40 bushel wheat cannot be expected to succeed in unrelated tasks like growing watermelons or changing markets, highlighting limited capacity to diversify beyond core crops. The passage reflects a view on specialization and practicality in farming.
Umatilla County Sees Big Profit in Small Orchards
The article argues small fruit ventures like apples on creek bottoms and hillside terraces will yield high returns for careful investors in Umatilla County. It cites Charles Shhumann planting five acres of apples, Hanna’s successful apples on beach land, and the mountain district as evidence of climate and soil fertility. It concludes that small investments, such as $600 for two acres of fruit land, can outperform larger wheat investments due to higher returns.
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Umatilla County
Charles Shhumann
McKay Creek Canyon
Hanna
Hood River
Richford
Fle
Westoh
Umatilla
Switzerland
Germany
France
The Victim of Whiskey Ruin in Eastern Oregon
A former educated steam engineer who thrived twenty years ago returns to the East Oregonian office in tatters and drink soaked, seeking twenty five cents to buy more whiskey. The piece portrays whiskey as a thief grinding lives down to ruin and urges readers to heed the cautionary tale of this victim.
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East Oregonian
Oregon
Union County
The
Freedom and society curb absolute liberty in Oregon and beyond
The Louis Post argues against absolute individual freedom and in favor of societal restraint. It warns that unchecked liberty harms neighbors and that a large proportion of people are irresponsible, justifying regulation to protect public welfare. It urges business support for Pendleton lecture series promoted by public schools.
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Wood
Louis Post
Chicago
Oregon
Co. BE. & Wood
Nociety
Pendleton
High class attractions amid hopes for a profitable course
The text notes the course has not been profitable and previous attempts with Senator La Follette ended in losses. Promoters provided entertainment at the intellectual order, hoping for better success this year. Fewer winter attractions are planned, with potential Pendleton support for a permanent lecture venue.
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Senator la Follette Jre
Pendleton
Why Some Farms Play Out
A farmer’s friend explains land exhaustion from 40 years of regular cropping. Crops like meadow hay, potatoes, wheat, corn, and beef or dairy production drained soil fertility, even with fertilizer replacement. The piece cites long term losses and argues rotation or reduced output would still leave farms poorer.
Liberty Bell History Wings for Your Scrapbook
A brief sketch of the Liberty Bell's famous rings from July 4, 1776 to February 22, 184% and later events. It notes key moments such as independence proclaimed, Cornwallis surrender, peace proclaimed, Lafayette welcomed, Jefferson death, Washington birth, Carroll death, and cracks that ended ringing.
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Lafayette
Hall of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Lafayatte
Winter foot care remedies and coastal log totals
Camphorated vaseline and warm baths with alum or borax aid chil blains, followed by vigorous foot exercise to restore circulation. An ointment mixing powdered gallo and resin should be applied for extreme inflammation, then feet wrapped in bandages. BC log totals show 339,443,662 feet in the year ended June 30, roughly double coast output. Charles Wilkins sold 17,500 sacks of wheat and 4,500 sacks of barley in Condon Gilliam County to PF Kennedy.
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British Columbia
Condon
Gilliam County
Charles Wilkins
Kennedy
Dayton Eye SpecialitaR Flier Fragment
Fragmentary notice from a Dayton eye specialist advertising free eye examinations by W Wilkinson at Hotel St George on September 12 and 13. The text references a testimonial about satisfaction with Dr Dayton and the service provided over the past three years.
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Dayton
Sianaee
Han
W. Wilkinson
Dayton Brow
Eye Specialiata
Hotel St. George
Mizpah Love Ode By Solon L Goode
A lyrical verse honoring Mizpah with romantic imagery. The speaker praises the splendor of evening, wind from the fen, and the beloved's touch and garb. He envisions celestial watchfulness and wonders if Mizpah’s blessing rests on them, with biblical and sentimental allusions throughout.
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Lsten
Solon L
Making Seattle Grow Free Factory Sites Movement
The Commercial club urges free factory sites or long term nominal leases to lure small manufacturers to Seattle. The movement cites Everett as an example where granting low cost or free sites has attracted several factories, boosting employment and industry in the region. The piece argues public support for securing affordable sites will spur Seattle’s growth and industrial base.
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Commercial Club
Seattle
Ithrough
Everett
Seattle News
Tile Farmer of the Future
The educated farmer will dominate the future as specialization and science raise earnings and living standards. The Canton State School of Agriculture offers two years of study worth more than a decade of traditional farming experience. A Hood River crime report notes Harglave blew Holman’s safe, fleeing with $100.
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New State School of Agriculture
Canton
K. C. Davis
New York School of Agriculture
Harglave
T. J. Holman
Hood River
Thousands Seek Kidney Help in Swamp-Root Cure Ad
An advertising notice touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney issues and related pains. It instructs readers to test urine for sediment, promises relief from back pain, urinary troubles, and liquor effects, and offers samples and a free booklet from Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY.
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Draggista
Dr. Ilmer & Co
Bing- Lpphamton
N.Y
Swamp-Noot
Hotel St. George Promoted as Northwest’s Up-to-Date
The hotel markets itself as first class with European plan Steam heat throughout en suite rooms bath and running water Modern conveniences include telephone and fire alarm connections to office and hot and cold water in all rooms The sample room is large and new and the property is described as highly up to date in the northwest.
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St. George
Northwest
Rooms One Dollar From Depot Near Electric Sign
Advertises rooms for rent at one dollar and one dollar fifty nine cents from the depot, highlighted by a large electric sign. Provides a quick note on location and price for prospective lodgers in a compact local listing style.
Bar and Million Room in Connection Only Three Blocks from Depota
A brief item notes a bar and a million-room establishment in close proximity to Depota, located only three blocks away. No further details on ownership or exact names are provided in the readable text.
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Million Room
Depota
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