New Prolific Peach Variety Baffles Locals
Mrs J W Sparkes of Birch Creek brings a box of poached peaches to the office. The fruit labeled New Prolific is described as delicious and very large, with a specimen measuring 4 inches in diameter. Peaches were grown on trees planted three years ago. A major sale is advertised at St Joe Store on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with details in a large ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sparkes
Birch Creek
Umatilla Punty
Alze
Rensom
St Joe
Anonymous Sneak Proposition From a Coward to City Council
A hostile anonymous letter to Pendleton officials alleges a concealed bid to pay bribes for city favors. The sender claims to offer $2 per day and $200 upfront to permit “hold-up business,” threatening violence if refused and demanding a reply through law firms or private channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallula
Pendieton
Heppner
Queen of Carnival vote narrows race in county fair
Leading candidate trails by few votes as carnival queen poll closes. A large stock exhibit is planned for the carnival with about 2000 invitations sent to county farmers to bring stock to the city for display. The event is being heavily promoted and expected to be a grand success.
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John Hailey
Wilson
Mike Nellie McMullen
Hianch Shui
Myrtle Sipith
Mies Smith
Shielde Park Public Interest in Park Activities
At Shielde Park the site remains central to public interest featuring Chinese impersonators Irish impersonators moving pictures farces and illustrated gang, with keen interest in prize drawings though no event schedule yet for the public meet filling the park.
Starr Family Seeks Location for Practice in Albany Area
Dr P T Starr, an osteopath, and Mr and Mrs L E Penl of Denver are in the city scouting a base for a medical practice. Starr plans to visit Albany and nearby areas, along with Evaene and other points, before choosing a permanent location.
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P T Starr
Famie
Denver
L. E. Penl
Dr. Starr
Albany
Evaene
Gratitude for Help After Illness from Semple Family
The Semple family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for noble assistance during their late affliction, naming Mr and Mrs Semple, Mr. Hoover, Mrs. Jotes, and Charlie Semple for support.
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Semple
Mr. Hoover
Jotes
Charlie Semple
Carlson Visit While En Route From Kamela to Portland
Mr and Mrs J A Carlson paused from Kamela to Portland to visit Mr Carlson's orders wife Mrs Bert Huffman. Carlson then takes a two week vacation from duties as engineer on the helper endow at Kamela.
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J. A. Carlson
Kamela
Portland
Diphtheria Case Reported in Local Family
Case of diphtheria affects George Mansfeld living on Blu Street with his parents. City health officers have been notified, the residence is quarantined, and no danger to others is indicated. Mr and Mrs Tassy Stewart, formerly of Helix, visited the city. Stewart plans to move to Pendleton.
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George Mansfeld
Blu Street
Tassy Stewart
Helix
Milton
Stewart
Pendleton
Local Market Ad Offers Fresh Seafoods and Lunch
The ad lists imported iceberg lettuce seafood and cheeses available at the Bt Joe Store. Hot merchants lunch served daily from 11 20 to 1 27 pm. Read the ad for details and event timing on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Hamburg
Wile
Bt Joe
Stabbing at Helix Saloon Ends in Woundings Fight
In a Surry saloon last night a dispute between Kate Winnipe and Charles Paschme led to a fight. Paschme stabbed the injured man multiple times, one wound near the heart, and the assailant fled and is at large. The wounded man was treated and is resting. sheriff seeks the suspect. Also notes church services at Presbyterian and South Juniper churches with times and pastors.
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Teny
Surry
Helix
Kate Winpe
Charles Pacclinin
Faschale
Winnipe
Tadlen
Paschme
Min
Dre, Grievol
Hunn
Wenham and Brigham Visit Oregonian Mother in City
Mre WOH Wenham of La Grande and Mes Plorenes Brigham of Plainwell Mich arrived in the city for a brief call with Mrs Wettum, mother of Mr Wenham of the Bint Oregonian. They plan to visit relatives in Prosser, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Wenham
la Grande
Mes
Plorenes Brigham
Plainwell Mich
Wenhwm
Oregonian
Inland Empire Pino Flee Shelters Amid Great Burgaies
In the Inland Empire, residents report sudden evacuations as a severe storm brews offshore. Shelter teams open centers for displaced families while authorities urge caution and swift action to secure property and essentials.
Barly iti ers Claim Laxative Solution For Ladies And Children
Advert says the famous Title Barly iti ers differ from other pills and do not purge the system. It claims even double doses won t gripe or sicken and cites testimonials from W H Pow of Houston Texas and Bol Moore of Lainyotne Indiana. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are said to work well and are sold by Tallman & Co.
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Houston
Texas
Bol Moore
Lainyotne
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
Lifebuoy Soap Endorsed For All Uses By Resident
Elizabeth Tor of Mt Vernon St Philadelphia endorses Lifebuoy Soap as a superior disinfecting cleaner, stating it has been trusted for two years with no equal in its cleaning and sanitizing qualities.
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Elgabeth Tor
Mt Vernon St
Philadelph
Superior Disinfectant Soap Promo Cited for Household Use
An advertisement extols Lifebuoy Soap and another product as superior disinfectants for home use. The notice lists three health-related claims tied to certain diseases but is vague in specifics. Names of individuals are referenced in association with the claims.
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Ubeertuil
Ho Childy
Gist
Con Perry
Belin Malden
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Dindinger, Wilson & Co
Oregon
Jesse
ALC Koeppen & Bros
Penilleton
Coward
Ani
Tian Wn KY
Timid
Aseyme
Leowiell
F. S. Younger & Son
Shielde’ Park
Will
the Merchants’ Cafe
Presbyterian Church
J. Tiven
South Juniper
Robert 1
Alter
Milnybeter
OWL
Bowen Panda
Helvetia
Helvetia Milk Condensing CO
Highland
Clindy
Yealsy
Agel G
Annie Presidoe Cahwale
Remy Doar
State Life Insurance
Indianapolia Indiano
W. J Homer
Judd Bidg
Lane
V. Stroble
Furnisher Court
Eden
C. Koeppen & Bros. Agts
Pendle
Boston
Amite
H. J. Stillman
Burin
Stransky
Stainless
W. J. Clarke & Co
Court Street
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