The Race Is On Bettier Than Count
Fragmentary notice mentions arrivals from China and decoration of porcelain objects. Promises marking and display soon with space to watch for updates.
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Pendleton Eagle Valley News in Pendleton, Oregon
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
8
A Short History of Johnson Tires Factory Harney England
A brief note from Harney shows Johnson Tires employing over five thousand workers in semi porcelain manufacturing. A crate weighing thirteen hundred seventy five pounds contains two thousand two hundred sixty units. The message warns that the wave does not erase or check and urges to watch this stage.
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Johnson Tires
Harney
England
Oregon Rail Expansion Call Speaks to State Growth
A persuasive argument urges rapid railroad construction to spur Oregon’s development. It warns private lines cannot meet needs without public duties, urging cooperation of major rail systems to extend to western harbors and interior to unleash population and industry growth. The piece frames railroads as vital arteries of commerce and insists the state must compel corporate commitment.
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Oregon Pacific
Albany
Snake River
Orecon
Columbia
Golden Gate
Register to vote in city election ends October 4
The notice urges residents to register now for the upcoming city election noting no cost to register and that books close October 4. It stresses that those who do not register will have difficulty voting on election day and calls on citizens to participate in city affairs.
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Register
Court House Repairs Near Complete Before Supreme Court Session
The county court house remodeling progresses with interior replastering starting Monday. Architen Troutman says work will finish early November, with the circuit court room usable by October 24 though not fully finished.
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Supreme Court
County Court House
Architent Troutman
Court House
Supreme Wood
Circuit Court
Alleged boots claims in county history dispute
Complaints filed with District Attorney Phelps by county residents claim parties who published a local historical work are attempting to collect payments from those who appeared in the book but did not contract to pay. Jacob Cherry of Pilot Rock says the company seeks to collect a fee for a portrait he did not sign. The district attorney has written to the sheriff regarding the matter.
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Phelps
Jacob Cherry
Pilot Hook
Jim
Werlita
Children’s Day Exercises Planned at Congregation Church
Preparations are underway for a musical and literary program for Children’s Day at the Congregation Church next Friday at 7 30 in the evening. All are invited to attend. Nearby in Astoria John Bramer, 25, has been sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary for forgery. He has a notable record as a swindler.
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Astoria
John Bramer
Aa Mwindler
Council Considers Saloon License Raise Before Election
Persistent reports say Saloon license fees may be raised by the city council as it nears the end of its term. The motive is unclear but political considerations are suspected to influence the timing, aiming to appear reformist before new officials take office. The plan reportedly involves preemptive action to shape next election outcomes.
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Oald
Philharmonic Society Announces Winter Attractions
The Philharmonic Society secures top national entertainers for a winter lineup. The Parla Newhall Concert company opens at Frazer theater on October 19 under the society’s auspices. Other acts include Sam Jones the preacher lecturer Maro the Migleian and a Messiah rendition by regional musicians Walla Walla and Pendleton. Season tickets cover six attractions for $2.50 or under 50 cents each.
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Philarmonic Society
Philharmonic Society
Parla Newhall Concert Company
Frazer Theater
Saiety
Sam, Jones
Maro
Walla Walla
Pendleton
Large Sheep Shipments From Meacham By Local Firms
J B Smith Livestock and K Smith Livestock reported sending two trainloads of Shropshire lambs from Meacham to Minnesota for Howard the sheep buyer. The firms also dispatched a shipment of Shrew ducks to North Yakima, Boise City, Baker City, Coldwell and Journals, with many more ducks remaining. The Shrops breed is rising in demand due to size and early maturity, replacing other breeds in interior markets where wood is scarce.
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K Smith Livestock Company
Tas Jit
Meacham
J. B. Smith Livestock Company
Pilot Rock
Minnesota
Howard
Wae
North Yakima
Bolse City
Baker City
Coldwell
Jurna
Emutton
K Pythias Team Drill Prepares for Portland Contest
Damon Lodge No 4 Knights of Pythias has held several evenings of drill in Milkkey hall as they practice third rank teamwork for the upcoming Portland contest. About 100 members participate in the drill and the work speeds toward the Jaeger silver trophy competition open to all Oregon lodges. Local members plan to travel to Portland for K of P day, with many supporters expected from the county.
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Damon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Milkkey Hall
Portland
Oregon
Numerous Applications for Membership at Commercial Association
Numerous applications for membership are filed with the librarian of the Commercial Association as men seek entry before the gymnasium is completed. Initiation fees were reduced to one dollar until the gymnasium could be prepared for use, with plans to raise the fee to fifteen dollars at a future meeting. It is said that all applicants between now and the meeting next Tuesday evening will be admitted.
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Commercial Amoclaion
Gymnasium use fees and locker deposits clarified
The article explains no extra charge for gymnasium access by association members under current arrangements. A yearly fee of 1 dollar is set for locker use in changing rooms, plus a 25 cent deposit for each locker key.
Rain Lifts Umatilla County Farmland Prospects
Rain in Umatilla County ends a long drought with streams running full and grass sprouting on foothills. Sheepmen anticipate good feed range as flocks improve in condition for winter. Water supplies replenish wells and overall farming outlook improves after the three day downpour.
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Urase
Umatilla
County Teachers Institute to Meet Here in November
County Superintendent Frank K. Welles schedules a two day teachers institute for November 1 and 4 with all county teachers urged to attend and be excused on full pay. State Superintendent Ackerman and City Superintendent Travel will attend while a notable Friday lecture is anticipated. The event aims for a pleasant, social, and educational gathering with a light program and minimal formality.
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Frank K. Welles
Avood Institute
Uch
J. H. Ackerman
Caeier
Washington
Ackerman
Welles
Banquet Invitations Sent by Pendleton Leaders
Invitations were telegraphed today by half a dozen Pendleton prominent citizens to attend the Hill-Eiffet banquet to be held at the American Inn in Portland next Monday night. Goode, president of the fair management, wired the invitations. Names receiving invites include T. G. Halley Dr. C J Smith W M Pierce Judge W R Ellle WD Chamberlain of Athena and William M Hinkeley. It is not known how many will attend.
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Pendleton
Hill-Eiffet
American Inn
Portland
Goode
Fair Management
T. G. Halley
C¢. J. Smith
W. M. Pierce
W. R. Ellie
WD. Chamberlain
Athena
William M. Hinkeley
Sentences Enter Penitentiary for Jail Term
Sheriff T D Taylor departed for Salem last night with Joly Batson and B W Perry, both sentenced to terms in the penitentiary. Marriage license issued today to J L E Countryman and Lulu M Raup, both residents of this county.
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Penitenthiary
T. D. Taylor
Salem
Joly Batson
B. W. Perry
JL. E. Countryman
Lulu M. Raup
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