Oregon in 1917 Legislation and Economic Notes
Oregon valuations total 551,481,012 while Salem gets 60,000 for a new post office. Bond issue of 18 million planned for rural loans. John Day flour mill to reopen after February 1. Douglas County tax levy for 1917 stands at 976,828 versus 413,203 in 1915. Spaulding Logging buys water power site at Salem. Legislative calls to repeal needless laws. freak bills criticized. Furniture mill Albany seeks 80 carloads of processed lumber for coast country markets. The Oregon legislature convenes January 8 1917 with aims to boost capital, growth, and the state's resources.
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Douglas County
Commission Madness Across States Cited in Budget Rant
A letter from Leavenworth Washington rails at growth of state commissions, salaries, and added regulators. It argues budgets are bloated by clerks and commissions, urges cuts, and warns overreach could threaten the legislature as valuations fall and taxation rises.
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Gome
Wisconsin
Leavenworth
Wash
Echo
Portland
Bim
Political and Industrial Sky Brightens in 1917 Trends
The piece argues that applying business principles to public affairs has grown in importance from city to national levels. It notes rising demand for value for money, reduced crusading against business, and a willingness from corporations like the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific to raise wages for unorganized labor and that sugar firms set beet prices for 1917 amid a falling market.
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Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
State moves to consolidate orphanages in Portland
The state plans to place all orphanages under a single Portland institution run by partial management. The public Parent-Teacher Association is blamed for imposing another state institution on taxpayers under the guise of morality and charity.
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Portland
What Is the Matter With Railroads
An editorial argues that despite vast capital abroad and growing industry, U S railroads fail to add mileage or terminals. It notes shortages of cars, many state commissions seeking control, and urges federal power over interstate lines rather than expanded state authority, citing Utah as a case.
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Jonah
Supreme Court
Shreveport
Utah
Concreds
Marlow
Political leaders debate ignoring tax limitation law
Political leaders discuss ignoring a tax limitation law enacted by popular vote in November. Critics warn amending a constitutional law is dangerous and could lead to costly litigation as opponents say the tax intake may fall short of needs.
Oregon Direct Taxation Reduced in 1916 Report
Oregon direct taxation for state purposes declined with 1914 shown at 4 155 060, 1915 and 1916 totals down to 3 112 000 and 2 550 000 respectively. Overall taxes in Oregon averaged 41 649 502 per year less than 1914 while city tax collections rose by 506 006 in 1916 compared with 1915 and school taxes rose 779 231. County taxes increased 354 341 in 1916 compared to 1914.
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Oregon
Duplicating State Institutions and Child Care
The text notes the state funding two schools of commerce and plans to fund orphan and indigent care at eight dollars per month. Sectarian institutions face opposition from certain groups who object to public support for such care. The Parent Teachers group supports consolidating or redirecting funding.
Practical Baking Lessons on Flour and Biscuits
The text explains bread flour from spring wheat and pastry flour from winter wheat, noting bread flour’s higher gluten gives firmer dough while pastry flour suits cakes and pastries. It details making biscuits with pastry flour using shortening, baking powder, milk, and light handling, plus oven and pan guidance for browning and texture.
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Nevar
Jegese Mfg
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