Oregon Shipped First Apples to China
The National Apple Show bulletin notes Oregon sent the first commercial shipment of apples to China from Grants Pass. Henry Miller, consul general to China, and his brother Frank J. Miller backed the effort, shipping 100 boxes of standard varieties to Shanghai. The Ben Davis variety proved best for travel and climate.
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Spokane
Oregon
China
Ben H. Rice
Grant’s Pass
Henry D. Miller
Neuchwang
Consul Miller
Frank
Miller Brothers
Ben Davis
Mrs McLaughlin Dead In Pendleton at 75
Mrs. McLaughlin wife of Owen McLaughlin of Duncan died last night at St Anthony's hospital Pendleton after a three week illness aged 75 years five months. She was born in Ireland and moved to New York state with her parents where she married fifty years ago. Survived by four children Mrs J S McLeod Pendleton Mrs William Eagle Takoma James McLaughlin Duncan and Martin McLaughlin Duncan parishioner of St Marys church Pendleton funeral held in Pendleton Saturday.
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McLaughlin
Owen McLaughlin
Duncan
St. Anthony's Hospital
Pendleton
Ireland
New York State
J. S. McLeod
William Eagle
Takoma
Jas. McLaughlin
Martin McLaughlin
St. Mary’s Church
A GOOD POSITION IN WIRELESS AND RAILWAY TELEG RAPHY
Ambitious young men and ladies can enter wireless or railway telegraphy as the hour law takes effect and wireless stations spread nationwide. Beginners earn 70 to 80 dollars monthly with room to advance. The National Telegraph of Portland operates six institutes nationwide under A A and Wireless supervision and places graduates in jobs.
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National Telegraph of
Portland
Ore
America
A. A
Wireless
School Openings Delayed One Week in Echo District
Prof Keeler announces the start date shifted to September 15 due to Owl building renovations on Bridge Street. Primary grades will be housed there until the $18,000 new school is ready, likely by year’s start. Contractor Gates is near completion of the Elt Spike project in mid month. Echo district directors have elected Mrs Grace Benedict to teach.
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Keeler
Gates
Elt Spike
Echo District
Grace Benedict
Water Main Lays to Henrette Milling Property
Marshal Borland reports a four inch water main being laid to Henrette Milling & Grain Company property for 500 feet. The company installs two fire hydrants while the city adds one. Project aims to cut insurance costs by about one fifth. Milling operations shift to flour grinding as alfalfa meal runs exhaust. Rev A A Metcalf travels to Coeur d Alene for M E Conference then returns to Tacoma for study. Echo residents express regret at their departure.
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Marshal Borland
Henretta Milling & Grain Company
A. A. Metcalf
Coeur d'Alene
M. E
Tacoma
Mrs. Metcalf
Echo
Sprained Ankle Relief Promises Quick Cure
A药orts claim a sprained ankle heals faster with Chamberlain's Linkwent, allowing recovery in under a week. The ad touts rapid relief for sprains, bruises, rheumatic or muscular pain and urges use for dry saltness. Sold by Dory & Dorn. Pull together for Echo.
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Chamberlain
Dory & Dorn
City Council Minutes Record Proceedings and Bills
City Council met in session with President and aldermen Stanfield Thomson Litsey and Recorder Brown present. Aldermen Smith and Ripper absent. Minutes read and approved. Marshal and recorder report read and filed. Bills allowed and warrants drawn for school and other regular expenses.
Stanfield Locals Report Incoming Season and New Ventures
Nine month school term starts Monday with Miss Barker of Echo elected to teach. Mr Heath of Fargo purchased 120 acres at 150 per acre. J L Parker of Fargo arrived on his second trip and bought a lot, plans a 20 by 12 foot tent with eight foot wall for a temporary restaurant and store. F Yates building a neat five room cottage near the hotel. Frank Sloan has forty men leveling land for alfalfa. Mr Wheeler and wife left for Portland for about a month. Dr Ball of Fargo will have land cleared and seeded this fall. Rev J E Faucet to open a hardware store when goods arrive.
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Miss Barker
Echo
Miesti
J.L. Parker
Pargo
8. D
Chambers salve touted for pain relief and healing
In a dated ad style note, the text claims Chambers salve eases pain instantly and heals injuries without scarring for general wounds, chapped hands, sore nipples and skin misuse. It lists a price of 25 cents and sale by Born and Dorn, druggists.
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Chambers Init
Born & Dorn
Barker Couple Returns from Mountains with Guide
Mr and Mrs Wim H Barker came back Wednesday from the mountains. Bee Barn joined the wife of Mr Knaggs that day. Dr F M Ackley attended. Mr and Mrs Wm Bennedict returned from the mountains Thursday.
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Wim. H. Barker
Mrs. Wm. Bennedict
MCL Plans New Cement Head Gate and Dam
The Courtney Ditch Co plans to construct a cement head gate and lay a three foot cement pipe along the river bed for about 5000 feet. The headgate and dam will be built just below the bridge as engineers complete surveying and drafting plans.
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Courtney Ditch Co
Cementing Ditch by Furnish Coe Ditch Co near town
The Furnish Coe Ditch Co are cementing their ditch just below town for a half mile. They plan to cement all parts likely to break. Mr and Mrs Louis Scholl Jr returned Monday after a month sightseeing in Portland Seattle Victoria Spokane and Walla Walla. EK P Marshal spent Sunday with family in Pendleton.
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Furnish Coe Ditch Co
Louis Scholl Jr
Portland
Seattle
Victoria
Spokane
Walla Walla
I. EK. P. Marshal
Pendleton
Notice to Builders Sealed Bids for Belo School House
Sealed bids addressed to the clerk of School District No 4 Keho Umatilla County Oregon will be received until noon September 10 for a two story reinforced concrete school building for District No 5 at Belo. Plans by TF Howard architect. A five percent certified check payable to District No 4 Oregon required from each bidder.
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Keho
Umatilla County
Oregon
Jett
Belo
Umatila County
TF. Howard
Vimarilla County
Mild Sett
Cain
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