Prohibition in Polk County Debate Reaches Editor’s Stance
W J Weber defends prohibition amid claims of open liquor sales in Polk County. He disputes editor Mr Fiske for not enforcing the law, argues law enforcement must be vocal, and urges statewide prohibition with voter support. He cites few licenses in Dallas and urges vote for measures to end liquor traffic.
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Marion County
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Dallas
Fiske
Clalov
Mr. Fiske
America
W. J. Weber
Oregon voters urged to vote no on new county schemes
A letter argues wholesale county partition plans threaten higher taxes and local control. It warns that nine proposed divisions would burden property owners and urges voters to reject all new counties in November.
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Scheimes
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Secretary of State
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Umpqua
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Nesmith
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Douglas
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Orchard
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Clark
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Malhour
Harney
Mera
Themelives
No to All Local County Divisions urged by Observer
The Grants Pass Observer argues against county division ballots in Oregon, urging a universal No. It cites unfamiliar geographies and selfish schemes to create new county seats, urging readers to oppose annexations affecting Wasco Hood River Umpqua Lane Douglas Umatilla and others. A Hillsboro anti annexation letter supports voting No 329.
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Lane
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Willams
Nesmith
Umatilla
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Hudson
Grant County
Clara County
Harney
Malheur
Otis
Electric Bitters Promised as Health Builder
A testimonial ad proclaims Electric Bitters as the world’s greatest health builder. It claims the tonic purifies blood and tones the body to endure daily work, citing W. M. Sherman of Cushing Maine who says three bottles relieved kidney trouble. Available at druggists for 50 cents.
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Cushing
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McElmurry Visits I C C FY Lodges In Lebanon Albany
H McElmurry left Independence Sunday to visit the I C C FY lodges at Lebanon and Albany. He found both lodges in good condition and returned yesterday.
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H. McElmurry
Independence
Lebanon
Albany
Windosh Opens Business House In Town
Mr Melintosh opens a new tailoring shop in the town offering men’s wear and alterations. He will carry samples, take orders for suits and skirts, guarantee satisfaction, and provide net prices with special favors to all patrons.
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Abe- Intosh
McIntosh
Defeat County Division Opposes Eight Oregon Proposals
Albany Herald argues against eight proposed new counties to be voted on in the fall election. It urges defeating the measures, saying state voters cannot judge distant county divisions, that legislative action should decide, and that the move risks bad precedent and misguided motives.
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