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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
2
The column muses on a familiar snow storm, Greece, risky bets and profits, a wary Congress balance, rising cotton prices, scarce new dimes, and shop early ads. It notes Germans swallowing a bite, doctors busy after Thanksgiving, and the stomach as a source of many ills amid holiday revelry.
Kenosha county Wisconsin moves toward maintaining a county agriculturist a novel plan already in operation in several Oregon counties for years indicating a trend reversal in regional agricultural administration.
The Falls City News wails over a harsh shaft sent to its editor stirring mention of a volatile winter ahead. The piece warns readers to brace for ongoing tempers and further fallout from the dispute.
The area between the walks and the curbs on Main street will be filled as the property owner desires. Options include widening the walk sowing grass or planting flowers or bushes. After paving is finished plans should be made to ornament the space for the street.
Brief notes describe a lodge room group in winter beginning to agitate into manifestations of industry and a shared urge to learn what happens behind closed doors, signaling rising interest and inquiry.
A column notes fraternal recruitment and members’ give to receive ethos, recounts Wm. Steinberg paying an election bet with candy wrapped as cheese, and mocks a controversial annual root ing and swimming contest in Oregon, praising participants and officials for their daring sea “porpoise” escape acts.
The National Commerce Commission issued two Pacific Northwest affecting decisions. First, railroads may discriminate in favor of ocean ports over inland cities due to water competition. Second, the excess fare on Northwest tourist travel has been removed, ending the $15 cheaper southern route compared with Portland paths. The ruling discourages Oregon discrimination and augurs a shift in traveler routing and rate structure.
An Oregonian editorial argues that it is hard to judge a book’s value from its cover and binding. It notes Swiss Family Robinson and Robinson Crusoe as dated for today’s youth and highlights enduring and authorial favorites like Hans Brinker and The Autobiography of a Grizzly, with Twain and Stevenson juveniles also suggested.
The week is set aside to stress monitoring youth reading habits. The Boy Scout movement backs the plan to curb trashy content and promote suitable books for Christmas gifts. Emphasis should be on content over price or cover color to protect young readers.
A treating room has opened at the Monmouth Hotel with services available Monday Wednesday and Friday. Electricity in all forms is used in the practice including electric blankets and general treatment.
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