King of Roboes visits Pendleton
A famed wanderer known as A No. 1 tramp, traveling nearly 476,715 miles over 37 years, stops in Pendleton for a day. He portrays himself as a gentleman of the road, carries a life journal of railroads and letters, warns against curiosity, and plans to continue wandering until death. He claims to be a deterring example for youth and reflects on his outcast status and freedom.
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Walla Walla
Pendleton
Hiim
Jack London
Pacific
Atlantic
Canada
Mexico
East Oregonian
Good Roads Demonstrations To Be Held In Spokane
Spokane County Good Roads association will hold demonstrations of road building with lectures during the third International Dry Farming expansion at Spokane fair grounds the week of October 3. Exhibits will show five 24 by 60 foot road sections in various materials, drainage culverts, and demonstrations of road machinery. J A Perry states the exhibit aims to educate farmers and officials on improving highways until standardized roads can be built. J C Lawrence and state association will assist with lectures and advice. pamphlets will be distributed. The Pendleton Furniture Co also reports a complete rug line, 60 patterns now in Pendleton.
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Spokane, Wash
Spokane County Good Roads Association
State Association
Fair Grounds
Spokane
J. A. Perry
J. C. Lawrence
Washington State Good Roads Association
State Department
Sharon and Eddings Sell Galvanized Iron Tubs
The sale promotes lightweight galvanized iron bath tubs described as light and easy to move, ideal for farmers seeking practical, durable bath solutions.
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Sharon & Eddings
Hermiston plans district fair day crowd trip
Hermiston business men plan a Hermiston day at the district fair closing shops Friday the 20th and assembling in Pendleton. William Bitthe Wells of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company praised local progress and advertising efforts aiding the region. R. R. Lewis from Pendleton conducted business visiting Hermiston, while Dr. B G Monkman seeks voters to list his name for coroner.
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Hermiston
Ore
Pendleton
William Bitthe Wells
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Wells
R. & N. Company
R. R. Lewis
B. G. Monkman
Slow decision keeps candidate off official ballot
A candidate delayed filing his decision, leading to his name not appearing on the official ballot. The report notes the late choice and its impact on ballot inclusion.
Married 70 Years to Part Divorce Case in West Lebanon
In West Lebanon Ohio Joseph W Welch aged 102 is served with divorce papers filed by his 88 year old wife Priscilla Welch. They married over 70 years ago and separated six months ago when she went to relatives. She alleges years of conflict and claims he beat her while relatives hope to reconcile the marriage.
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Trinsband
West Lebanon
Ohio
Joseph W. Welch
Priscilla Welch
Households Sell Fine Hobart M Cable Planо
In Pendleton the Eilers Music House advertises a Hobart M Cable piano listed at $460 with a note that no reasonable offer will be refused, indicating the party in financial distress placed the item for sale at their home store on Main Street.
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Eilers Music House
Main Street
Pendleton
East Umatilla project approved for irrigation rights
Salem Oregon September 14 State Engineer John H Lewis approved government filling rights for irrigation of the 60000 acre East Umatilla tract adjoining the Umatilla project. Government to use 600 cubic feet per second plus 175000 acre feet storage from flood water. Total water procured to reach 748 cubic feet per second. Persu Cupper said Jordan valley Malheur projects progress well.
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Salem
John H. Lewis
Umatilla Project
East Umatilla
United States Army Engineers
O& Advisors
Reclamation Service
Andrew A. Smith
Portland
Board of Control
Umatilla
Percy Cupper
Jordan Valley
Malheur
One True Medicinal Whiskey Ad Exposes Imitations
Unscrupulous dealers push low grade mixtures claiming they are Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. The ad stresses the real product is a pure malt distillation, compares its safety and health benefits, warns to check the seal and Old Chemist's Head label, and lists availability and contact for medical guidance and free booklet.
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Duffy
Duffy ‘Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
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Express
Grocey
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hercules
Red Goose School
Johnston-Murphy
Jno. B. Stetson
Manhattan
Lewis Underwear
King OF Roboes
Pendleton Furniture Company
Duffy’s Pure
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