Oregon Textbook Project Aims at Modern Geography Course
Oregon schools collaborate with the University of Oregon on a test textbook for a new course using problem and project methods. The plan links geography with human use, history, and up-to-date data while stressing place based studies and local environment. The piece also notes soil and crop reports from Jackson County, including Anjou pears and prune weather.
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Ule State
University of Oregon
Oregon
Artold Bennett Hall
Oregon Welcomes 80 Families to New Homes in September
The September report from the Oregon State Chamber notes 80 new families relocated statewide. They acquired 3849 acres of land as part of the migration, with W. G. Ide as manager reporting the figures.
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Oregon
State Chamber
W. G. Ide
Government Liquor Export Rules and Court Plea Reported
The article notes exports of liquor and a court plea urging restraint after a wedding incident. It cites figures showing property totals for a month and mentions a Canadian Justice Department ruling that Ottawa cannot ban liquor exports to countries with import restrictions. It reflects government stance on export markets and public safety appeals.
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Canadian Department of Justice
Government of
Canada
Shipboard Quarrel Spurs Candid Confrontation
A frustrated observer notes that an individual named Shearer has disrupted operations aboard and now questions what actions will be taken to remedy the situation. The remark suggests mounting tensions and calls for decisive steps.
School Budget Shows Lean Year For District High School
A school report argues the district can operate on legal income without a special levy if arrears are cleared and furnace costs funded. It notes last year’s warrant debt, current savings, and calls for cash basis budgeting while stressing community cooperation. It also references a shipbuilding probe and Schwab admission of funding a propaganda effort.
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Oregon
Ashland Man Kills 53-Inch Rattlesnake
An Ashland man killed a rattlesnake that measured 53 inches with 12 rattles, a feat noted in a local anecdote about the odd encounter.
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Ashland
Insurance ad urges comprehensive vehicle and property liability coverage
An advertisement promotes Public Liability and Property Damage insurance for motor vehicles and Landlords, Owners and Tenants Liability coverage at seven fifty. It warns of ambulance chasers and damage suits and claims liability protects individuals while life insurance protects families.
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B. Richards
Notice of Final Account in Rawnsley Estate
Ralph Folsom as administrator filed the final account for the Joseph Rawnsley estate in Umatilla County Oregon. A hearing to objections and settlement is set for November 4, 1929, at 10 a.m. in the County Court House at Pendleton.
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State of
Oregon
Joseph Rawnsley
Ralph Folsom
Pendleton
Peterson and
Lewis
Final Account Hearing Notice in Umatilla County
Minnie Kretzer administratrix of the Watts and Preter estate files her final account in Oregon Umatilla County Athena. A hearing is set October 1929 at 10:00 a m in the county court room to approve the final accounting. Public notice requests any objections be filed by the date stated.
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State of Oregon
Umatilla
Umatilla Coun
Oregon
Athena
Umatilla County
Gregor
Minnie Kretzer
Watts
Athens
Ore
Original Estimate and Accounting Sheet for Union High School District 7
The document presents a 1929 1930 budget estimate for Union High School District 7 with parallel unit costs for three prior years and current year expenditures. I W C Garfield certifies the figures as prepared and true copies, signed by district clerk Eld. Dietrict.
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Union High School District NO
I. W. C. Garfield
Dietrict
Notice of School Election to Increase Tax Above Six Percent
Voters in Union High School District 44 No. 7 in Umatilla County Oregon will vote on October 21 1929 at 2 PM to raise the 1929 tax levy by more than six percent to fund higher teacher salaries and pay outstanding warrants. Arnold Wood chairman and W C Garfield district clerk attest the notice dated September 27 1929.
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Union High School
Umatilla County
State of
Oregon
Es Ceese
Union Ai
Umatilla
W. C. Garfield
Notice of School Meeting Service Terms
A brief notice states personal service by Superintendent and others for a school meeting. The text lists roles including coach and clerk and references other services to be provided.
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Gon
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American Banker's Association
Federal Farm Poard
Washington
Asvoutz
Toads Department
Quebec
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Geneva
Charles M. Schwab
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J. P. McCarroll
Bellevue
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