Monmouth News Briefs and Social Notes
Readable fragments show a Portland enterprise mention and Monmouth civic plans. Local personalities include Mrs. Snapp visiting Tillamook, Mrs. Collins returning from Fortland, and J. Mowe seeking county surveyor nomination. A Parent-Teachers event funds shrubbery planting at public schools, while the Button Busters form a new Odd Fellows lodge in Monmouth. The Haptlet mixer last Friday drew laughter, feasting, and community cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Businose Men's Association
Monmouth
Button Busters
Odd Fellows
Portland Professor Visits and Local Land Sale Mentioned
Professor Collins was in Portland on business. Burrroughs sold 200 acres south of town for over 200 per acre. The little son of Mr and Mrs James Hanna of Portland improved after illness. W G Grant and wife returned as permanent residents after months in Tennessee due to Mrs Grant’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Collins
Portland
Mary
Mya
James Hanna
W. G. Grant
Oregon colleges face funding pinch from 1918 shortfall
In 1918 the Oregon Agricultural College the State University and the Normal School struggle to educate with funds that have not kept pace. The text notes growth in student numbers outstripping available money forcing a change from the old basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
The
State University
Normal School
Higher Education in Oregon Promotes May 21 Vote
An ad argues for the Higher Educational yellow bill claiming growth from 2250 to 5400 students and income buying power shifting from 1018 to 1920. It urges voters to support the measure to preserve higher education and the educational heritage for residents. Paid advertisement by Joint Alumni Relief Committee via Colin lament, Pittock Block, Portland.
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Costa
Oregon
Lov
Niavhbor
Colin Lament
Joint Alumni Relief Committee
Higher Education
Hill Pittock Block
Portland
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W Prem Hich
Enterprise
Tre Xon
Iment Ag Athreon
U.S. Army
Bamania
E. I. Roberts
Silom
Busine Apne
Moemlimon
Hardie
Dickman
Salem
Mra. Snapp
Tillamook
Dr. Snapp
James Collins
Eldridge Cremory Spaspanr
Fortland
C. W. Irvine
D. J. Plewher
Oregon Theatre
Aupeiant Huckinstein
Standard Oil Company
Anid
Promoradin
Muley
J. Mowe
Dallox
Attormay
Liege
A. Green
H.C. L
Pri
Eit
Orchant
Serico
Cypereer Hew, Mart Eteer & Mare
C. P. Bishop, Prop
Ever
Goolen Mills
Lyin Marion and
Polk Counties
Independence
Eddy & Carbray
Independence Chautaugua
Chines
Cheney
C. S. Hamilton
Court Street
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