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Newspaper
Ione Independant
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1924
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms including one year at 2.2. and six months, with a rate of fifty for three months. It also states the publication is entered as second class matter at the post office in Lone, Oregon, under the act of March 4, 1870, with a date of Friday August 15, 1924.
Editorials from Medford Clarion Ashland Tidings Sutherlin Sun and Arlington Bulletin urge residents to patronize home industry. They claim spending with local merchants boosts sales and working capital, raises property values, attracts new industry, creates jobs, and supports Oregon made goods.
A state editorial argues for tougher penalties for speeding, noting a jail term deters offenders more than fines. It urges magistrates to agree on a uniform penalty, with speed limits varying by road, and calls for a convention to standardize enforcement.
The Oregon ballot will feature Lafollette and Wheeler against the electors whose certificates of nomination have been filed with the Secretary of State. B A Green Portland attorney supplied the certificates for the Lafollette electors, per the Lafollette Campaign Committee.
Portland port figures show July 1924 heavy canned goods exports, led by 26 423 cases weighing over a million pounds on the Dominion Miller bound for the United Kingdom. Loganberries, strawberries, and raspberries comprise most of the cargo, with UK deliveries totaling about 2 123 893 pounds. For the year to date, 1924 shipments near 2800 tons versus 1300 tons in 1923.
The state reports motor vehicle fuels tax receipts of 6,225,681.75 with 171,010.98 refunded to non-vehicle uses as of July 31, 1924. For six months in 1924 gasoline sales reached 87,823,085 and tax paid 1,175,416.93, with funds credited to the State Highway Fund. Port of Portland July Wheat shipments totaled 573,179 bushels worth 656,938, Japan buying 233,332. seven months 1924 total 10,400,238 vs 4,188,805 in 1923.
The Portland traffic report notes Swanson's Chop Mill stock includes paints oils glass and screen doors with windows. It records a 627 ton door shipment this year versus 15 tons for the same month in 1923 and Cascara bark at 216 tons in July 1924 compared with 28 tons in July 1923. Cascara movement shows steady port-to-UK, Continent and Australia trade via the Port of Portland Traffic Dept.
Sealed bids to transport children to Lone elementary on two routes between Raymond's farm and Lone school and between Cool's farm and Lone school are invited by the Board of Directors of School District No. 35. Bids due August 12 1924. Board may reject any or all bids. Filed with Mrs Corson district clerk Della M Corson.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morgan left for the valley last Friday. Willis and two daughters Georgia and Cloe of Marshfield visited with Wat Medlock and family last week. Seymour Wilson and Miss M. tie Wilson from the end of the Trail ranch called on Mrs. Harbison and son last Sunday. Mrs. Harbison and son returned from the Villey last Friday. Mr. S. Edwards returned from Portland last Sunday reporting his daughters slowly recovering. Mrs. Kiete Baurfield with niece Mattie Wilson visited E. B. Gorten and daughter last week. Noah Pettyjohn and family spent Sunday with James Hardsity and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Gray and family took in the sights of Morgan Wednesday. Mr. Graham of Portland arrived Wednesday to look after business. On his return to Portland, Pettyjohn took him to Arlington and he continued to Vale. The B and B store at Morgan will receive watch repairs for Haylor, jeweler, Heppner.
Farm and O A C tests show copper carbonate dust treatment of seed wheat offers effective control with low cost and less labor. It improves germination and stand vigor, causes no loss from holding after treatment, and saves about one fourth of seed. Industrial Journalism Department, O A C.
Mise Blanch McNay leaves Lone for Newberg then Newport where she will be employed through fall and winter. Engelman Hardware Co reports remaining Long Ranges in stock. Samuel Simpson, former Lone High School teacher, in town after attending the University of Oregon Summer School. Inquiries to Mrs Cordon at the telephone office.
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