Duties of Clerk Are Many Fold in 1919 20
County Clerk Floyd D. Moore reveals over 200 major duties in his office. He notes fee and instrument increases from 1917 to 1920, a rise in probate cases, more marriage licenses, and 1300+ dog licenses, with improved loose leaf records and double indexing. He expects 1921 to exceed 1920, while budget constraints block hiring another deputy.
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Floyd D. Moore
Moore
Recording Department
Erro
Orr
Oregon Walnuts Catch East Coast and Europe Attention
Oregon walnut shipments gain strong interest from New York Baltimore Washington Europe with orders for multiple cars of graded Franquettes. England seeks substantial tonnage, praising careful grading and finish. Trade optimism grows for expanded acreage in suitable Oregon regions.
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Oregon
Oregon Growers’ Association
East
Europe
New York
Baltimore
Washington D. C
Middle West
England
France
Legislature approves 220000 cost of special session
Senate passage of Hurd's bill authorizes about 265000 to repair storm damaged state fish plants. Total session cost to the state 220000 with bills funded for Soldier's bonus administration 90000 Flax bill 30000 Louise home Portland 5000 Legislative expenses 15000 Special election 15000 and fish plant repairs 65000.
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Salem
Senate
Hurd
Louise
Portland
Pole Man Shoots Wife And Then Kills Self
In McMinnville on Saturday Effie Hickson, 39, was shot dead by her husband AK Hickson as she sat at a table to begin a letter. He fired a second shot at himself, dying or fatally wounded. The couple, formerly of Ballston, had a turbulent marriage after divorces and a Vancouver wedding.
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McMinnville
Effie Hickson
Hickson
Natural Guard
Vancouver
Bloom
Sheriff Orr Targets Polk County Unlicensed Dogs
Sheriff Orr has filed civil suits in county justice courts against dog owners with unlicensed dogs. About 400 dogs lacked state license fees. roughly half paid, leaving around 200 cases active. Laws allow penalties and costs up to at least 15.70 per case if pursued in court. Special deputies will serve summonses this week.
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Polk County
Orr
The Victor's Privilege in a Park Encounter
A boy and a wu meet at the park entrance and walk together under the moonlight. The exchange hints at a troubled mood as they discuss a film and tease about reform, ending with a confident denial of revealing more.
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Saipy
Phedian
Kansas City Stat
Witness and jury fees may rise in some cases
The report notes that costs for witnesses and jurors could be substantially higher in certain proceedings, citing possible presiding judge adjustments and local fee scales to cover attendance and service.
Queen Victoria’s Mourning Ends as Diorael Guides Reign
The article recalls Queen Victoria’s deep mourning after Prince Albert’s death and her withdrawal from public life. Premier Diorael helps restore her public presence by flattering her, with letters portraying a lonely but hungry heart. Titania and Gloriang become endearing nicknames as she resumes engagement with ministers and subjects. The piece notes the era’s revenue at $1,500 yearly.
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Victoria
Diorael
Bile
Addres
Gladatonme
Peisraell
Gloriang
Titania
Prohibition Prosecutions in Polk County On Trial
An Itemizer survey of Polk County law records shows 16 arrests and 14 convictions for prohibition offenses in 1921. Fines totaled 930.21 while county costs reached 4148.34, with 160 days served and 108 dollars in county jail expenses, suggesting net losses rather than profits from enforcement.
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Polk County
Justice Courte
Defente
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Sheriff Orr
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Independence Enterprise
Polk
Dallas
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