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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
4
The Herald of Monmouth Oregon lists editor Richard B Swenson as publisher and notes entry as second class matter. It announces weekly Friday issues with subscription rates of one year 1.50 six months 0.75 three months 0.50 and mailing details.
A terse editorial survey of Oregon votes and campaign tone after Monday’s election. It notes voters repelled tax increases, Independence’s satisfaction with roads, and hints at political shifts in Marion and Polk counties. Weather glimpses and ongoing tax proposal changes in Congress are also touched on.
In Independence voters reject road bonds, while beets from distant fields would require good roads. The piece notes local disapproval of the referendum habit and questions legislators who rely on referenda instead of direct action.
Residents envision a prosperous path for Independence as officials assess opportunities to fulfill plans. The city faces challenges that could hinder progress if it clings to unlikely aims.
The text reflects on civic duties and wartime sentiment, noting distrust of war levies and conscription. It mentions a yellowish green sky over Marion county and critiques a ballot measure to consolidate elections while opposing a new Salem penitentiary, urging neighbors to stay hopeful.
This account tracks Monmouth High School from its 1909-10 shift from Normal School control through 1916-17. It notes principals A F Clark J J V Butler John Livingston K E L Keezel and B H Hedrick, key graduates, new buildings and faculty, and rapid student growth with 108 on rolls in 1916 17.
A list of eighth grade students appears with names including Grace Graham Althea Evans Romaine Nicholson Jessie Keyt Zeta Smith Una Winegar Naomi Mulkey Laura Shipley Mary Rice Bessie Clark Velma Johnson Ethelya Elkins James Partridge Beth Partridge Herbert Powell Manley Arant Russell McClellan Floyd Henry Eric Swenson Maurice Gentle Elmer Olden.
A N Halleck advertises purchase of junk of all kinds and promises highest cash prices.
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