18 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
1
A brief item notes progress at the State Normal School detailing the nearing completion of the Central Heating Plant. It highlights planned improvements to campus infrastructure and anticipated benefits for student facilities.
Mr W R Lord gave an illustrated talk on Birds of Oregon in the chapel and a Bird Lovers Club formed with strong student interest. The event followed by a student dance hosted by Vespertine Literary Society with Monmouth musicians and a choreographed crowd in evergreen decor.
Deputy District Attorney Tooze vows strict enforcement to end houses of ill fame and illegal liquor sales in Polk County. Sheriff Grant orders closures in western Polk and warnings for offenders to leave the county. Officials plan ongoing crackdowns near the indian reservation and across the county to ensure compliance.
The city council met with all members present except E H Lorence. Claims were examined with some paid and others held over. A resolution urged owners of property on the Block 10 alley to release it so the city can vacate for the Southern Pacific railroad depot ground exchange.
Sale notice offers Belgian hares to settle the meat question by raising cheap whole meat. Contact W A Woop at Brown and Sibley 610 Mill Street Dallas Oregon.
The city reports a successful pump test at the new well on Wednesday with an estimated 150 gallons per minute flow for eight hours. Engineers project 72 000 gallons in eight hours and 216 000 gallons in 24 hours, enough to fill the reservoir in about 36 hours. The pump will be connected to the mains to flush and cleanse the system before use. Council expresses relief as water supply issues ease.
Rural Spirit notes a homemade carbo lated kerosene emulsion to kill vermin and freshen hen houses. Recipe uses laundry soap water kerosene crude carbolic acid and hot water. spray weekly to treat cold discharge issues in poultry.
G. M. Bennett advertises prize winning Ancona eggs for sale at 1.50 per setting of 15 eggs. The short notice notes the bird stock and price, suitable for local buyers seeking quality poultry eggs.
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