Colonial Day urged to recruit colonists for Oregon
Governor West proclaims Colonial Day from March 1 to April 15 1912 urging Oregonians to invite eastern settlers who will aid in clearing timber and sage brush land and boost farming. He favors active men with capital over city wage earners and notes strong school and federation participation in last year’s campaign.
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Portland
West
Oregon
United States Department of Agriculture
R. B. Miller
Wilson
Oregon Agricultural College
Kurr
The
Y. M
United States
Crater Lake National Park
Morrow
Corps of Army Engineers
Fire devastates eastern Houston blocks and plants
A gale and one of the winter’s coldest northers hit Houston early today. Flames swept through the eastern section, destroying 25 blocks including cottages and major manufacturing plants. Losses estimated between 6 million and 10 million dollars, leaving thousands homeless.
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Houston
Tex
Leisure Hour Club Meets for Dickens Anniversary
The Leisure Hour Club met with Mrs. Wolverton on Wednesday two to four. A Dickens Anniversary guessing contest of ten quotations and six pictures featured a Dickens birthday book prize won by Mrs. Portwood by lot, tied with Miss Stump. Mrs. Gentle and brother gave two violin pieces with Miss Harlan. refreshments followed.
Salem Depot Robbery Amid Daylight Burglary
Salem Oregon February 19 burglars pried open a window at the Salem Falls City and Western depot while agent Morris was away. They took twenty dollars from the cash drawer and ticket box before 9 to 1 pm train arrivals. Sheriff deputies and city police have not yet captured suspects.
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Salem, Or
Salem, Falls City & Western
Morris
Blackrock
Notable Talks Highlight Tax System and Psychology Of Failure
Mr. L. Starr, Oregon Tax Commission secretary, explained the taxation process with actual forms during chapel, aided by visitors. Mr. Evenden spoke on "The Psychology of Failure," outlining five causes of setbacks and the antidotes of optimism and perseverance. Washington’s birthday caused a holiday, and new facilities will convert the former principal’s office into a women’s rest room.
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Chapel
Oregon
L. Starr
Oregon Tax Commission
Board of Regents
Evenden
Washington
Committee On Woman
Gamble
Monmouth
Subscriptions Notice for Delinquent Readers
The Herald informs subscribers in arrears that notices are sent to show standing and to allow those who do not wish to continue the paper to notify. Some readers 60 days behind will have their subscription discontinued after this issue unless renewed. The goal is to avoid invalidating the list from second rate privileges.
Oregon Ties Reach From Iowa Letter to Monmouth Herald
A former townsman Charles McCarthy writes from Webster City Iowa explaining back subscription payment to the Herald and his fondness for Oregon. He contrasts Iowa weather with Oregon rain and notes Monmouth improvements and his desire to return east. He mentions Webster City as county seat of Hamilton County.
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The
Herald
Iowa
Oregon
Webster City
Hamilton County
Monmouth
Taft to Use Five Cent Movies in Nomination Drive
President Taft plans a nationwide campaign using moving pictures and phonograph records to reach voters. Films depict the president and his clerks at work and will be sent to motion picture houses to promote renomination.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Successful Roadway School Teaches Polk County Supervisors
Polk county road supervisors attended a two day roadway construction school at the courthouse. Ernest F. Ayers from Corvallis gave lectures with blackboard diagrams on road methods. County Judge Coad and the commissioners organized the event, and Ayers with Commissioners Petre and Riddel later demonstrated on Willamina district roads.
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Polk County
Court House
Ernest F. Ayers
Agricultural College
Corvallis
Coad
Ayers
Petre and
Riddell
Willamina
Dallas Observer
Notice to Settle by Strickler and Murdock
After selling stock to Mr. T. M. French, Strickler and Murdock notify all persons owing them to settle immediately. Those holding Lindsay and Co trade checks should present them at the store to receive credit.
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T. M. French
Lindsay & Co
Strickler & Murdock
Normal Society Hosts Dance at Oregon Normal School
The Normals entertained the Normal Society in the gymnasium on Wednesday evening with guests from Dallas College W U O A C and Salem High School alongside alumni faculty and students. The hall featured pennants streamers and vine maple. After two hours of amusements the orchestra played the grand march and the crowd danced. The event marked the second time the society hosted and the hosts were praised for their hospitality.
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Normal Society of
Dallas College
W. U
Salem H. S
Oregon Normal School
Wool and Mohair Buyers Seek Strong Prices
Wool and mohair buyers announce strong market demand this year and pledge top prices. Sacks of mohair on hand indicate ready purchase and immediate cash offers for producers seeking fair value.
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Leisure Hour Club
Salem
Bessie Laythe Scovell
National College
Young Peoples
NONGE
Monmouth Herald
Charles McCarthy
Eorror Herald
O. A C
Normals
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