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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
2
A 1912 Monmouth Oregon newspaper notes the supreme court has ordered the dissolution of the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific merger. It questions if competition will return as many lines have been restrained for so long and wonders if the old railroad will recover.
In Newport the city voted dry and in Independence two councilmen lost to opponents backed by women voters. Reports say the new female electorate is voting in a decorous, temperate manner across districts.
A spug is a person who has agreed not to pay more than 15 cents for a Christmas present. The Spug Club is growing and the presents may reach farther around.
Christmas season tightens family purse strings as tradition meets rising costs. Shoppers brace for higher prices on gifts, food, and decor, impacting budgets and plans for celebrations.
The Oregonian endorses Joseph N Teal as best suited for Secretary of the Interior. The editorial argues Teal understands Western resources forests public lands water power and reclamation and would align with conservation that is intelligent and productive. It notes broad Democratic support and calls for a sane conservation policy.
The article urges Mr. Teal a Democrat to gain citizen and interest support for his candidacy. The Oregonian commends Teal to the favorable consideration of the new administration, highlighting his stance for the West and Pacific Coast affiliation.
Oregon researchers uncover a new pest, Prociphilus Bumeliae, that stunts young fir trees. The lifecycle alternates between ash bark and fir roots with eggs, nymphs, and winged forms. Officials warn infestations threaten 1 to 4 year old saplings and efforts will be taken to stamp it out.
County Superintendent H C Seymour announces a four day state teacher examination at the Dallas Court House from Wednesday December 18 at 9 A M to Saturday December 21 at 4 P M. Readings cover Writing U S History Geography Arithmetic Psychology and more.
The Common Council of Monmouth Oregon has appointed W R Coulter G T Boothby and L C Fisk to view and assess damages and benefits to property owners for creating a thirty foot wide street from a county road near the Monmouth Creamery plant across its property to the west side and along the Southern Pacific right of way. A 30 foot wide strip through the properties is marked on the plat.
Surveyor L Ground lists on file with the City Recorder notices that viewers will meet at Monmouth City Hall on December 28 112 at 9 a m to view and assess damages from the creation of the tract. Claimants for damages must file with the city recorder before the meeting date.
Eliza Elizabeth Hawley as executrix of John H Hawley deceased filed final account in Polk County Oregon. Hearing on objections and settlement set for January 4 at 10:00 am in the County Court in Dallas Oregon. Oscar Hayter attorney listed. Dated December 1, 1912.
John McCates administrator files final account in Polk County Oregon. Hearing set for December 21, 1912 at 1040 m in the County Court Dallas. Objections to the final account must be presented at the hearing. B F Swope attorney.
Morning service at morning and evening services, Sunday School at Y PLA. Prayer Meeting at 6 40 p.m. Wee 11 00 o'clock T 0 o'clock 10 00 a m day evening.
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