Roseburg Dry Move Criticized In Election Fight
Roseburg’s dry movement is criticized as failures rise after prohibition. Critics point to empty storefronts, vacant houses, and high tax rates while noting disputed hotel and armory projects. Eugene, deemed not dry, shipped beer and liquor locally, prompting debate on Oregon’s dry policy and a proposed local option vote.
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Oregon
Roseburg
Committee of One Hundred
Dey
E. L. Parrot
C.W. Parks
Joseph Micelli
A. N. Crecott
Henry Hart
John Hunter
Drys
Albany
Watders
Douglas County
Eugene
Lane County
The
State University
Express Company
Springfield Ghost Town as Dry Policy Bites
In Byring field a once thriving Springfield decays into a quiet main street with two blocks of vacant stores. Dry laws curb saloons but fail to revive business as banks drop deposits and tax bills rise, while prohibitionists push higher levies and a looming receiver appointment. A local protester fines show political tensions in this era of reform.
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Springfield
Salem
Byringfield
Main Street
Southern Pacific
Beat Goat
France Confyctionery
Busiains
J. Monterson
Arygoods
Bondisnas
Iys
Oregon City
Faithful Servant Seeks Support in Turbulent Times
A fragmented notice profiles a candidate pledging hard work for taxpayers, abolition of costly policies, and close contact with voters. The text mentions backing from reformist groups and a pledge to serve the people, though wording is garbled and names are unclear.
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Hanty J. Taylor
Umatilla
Wall
Atlan
Umatilin
Haw
Creacia
Habordon
Tarouar
Nooo
Taylor
Ben
H. J. Taylor
Java
Pal
L. L. Mann
Urantilla
Avery Manne
Oregon
Faithful Courteous Efficient Service Promises if Re elected
A brief political ad asserts continued faithful courteous and efficient service if re elected. The message pledges reliance on past performance and invites support from voters. No specific names, dates, or places are provided in readable text.
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Adama
Henry Taylor
R. N. Stanfield
Morrow
Louis Hodgen
Vincent
T. D. Taylor
Perdicton, Oreg
Roy W. Ritner
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Umatilla County
Pendleton
Oreg
Joseph N. Scott
Union
Athena
Charles H. Marsh
Jude
Roviderce Pendleton
J.R
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R.O. Hawks
D. C. Brownell
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