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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
1
The article notes the reopening of the state normal school with most students returning, a new opera chair installation in the chapel, and progress on the dormitory foundation. It also covers a Salem Bispham excursion offer, a Hubbard student enrolment, and local government updates in Indepen dence including bond awards and sidewalk plans.
Notice to contractors bids due by 7 30 p m December 9 1912 for the construction of a pumphouse in Monmouth Oregon plans and specifications on file in the recorder's office council may reject any and all bids dated December 6 1912 signed by the common council.
A Portland column outlines a Seattle conference by the National Conference of Charities & Corrections on immigration after the Panama Canal. It notes Oregon’s 1912 forest reserve funding, cheese and apple exports, and efforts to boost farming, poultry, broomcorn, and local endorsements for J N Teal as Interior Secretary.
A nostalgic piece extols the Robin Hood legend and its appeal for liberty and heroism. The notice promotes a Saturday night screening at the Star Theater with three big reels, beginning soon. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
The city council urges Monmouth voters to gather at City Hall at 7:30 PM on December 9 to nominate candidates for the upcoming election on December 16. Positions include mayor two councilmen city recorder and marshal. All are requested to attend.
The Sympathy and Relief Committee of the Evangelical Y P A thanks friends for hearty cooperation in the offering for the poor of Portland. George McClellan, Chairman.
F H Seeley a rupture specialist from Chicago and Philadelphia will be at the Marion hotel and Salem next Monday and Tuesday December 9 and 10 offering the Spermallec Shield Truss. He claims the truss stops rupture quickly with no surgery and has US government approval with inspection documents available. Charity cases are free and interested parties may have a fitting or demonstration at no charge.
A warrant led to the return of Q A Rockwell from Lewis ton Idaho by Sheriff Grant for passing worthless checks in Dallas. He had worked as a carpenter remodeling the Butlers sisters home and did jobs for Clark Hembree and others before fleeing after dishonored checks. Police note similar local fraud cases and urge prosecution to protect business.
School board calls special meeting of taxpayers on next Saturday the 7th at 2 p m at the high school building. Taxpayers must attend to learn the schools financial condition and needs for the coming year.
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