Oregon News Snippets From The Coast And Valley
A collection of brief notes from Oregon papers covers local tourism and industry. Reports include census work by J C Roberts, a near completion Perry veneer plant, and the St Helens steamer incident at Port Orford. Oregon immigration trends rise with rail movement and agriculture unions gain momentum as farmers welcome organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C.’ Roberts
Perry, Veneer
Bandon Recorder
St. Helens
Columbia River
Port Orford
Oregon Development
Oregon
Charles .A. Hill
Farmer'¢ Ition
Pendleton
Cost of living in 1872 Oregon contrasts with today
The column notes a shift toward county formation, upcoming Oregon elections in September and November, and compares 1872 prices to modern costs. It cites a Hillsboro man listing staple prices from that era, including corn starch, sugar, soap, peaches, and nails, illustrating inflation over 25 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Harriman interests clash over Oregon development delays
The Oregonian notes Harriman interests delayed development in Oregon, risking loss to a rival. It suggests the Hill interests might have avoided entry if Harriman had acted, but delayed action could finally benefit Oregon by inviting stronger competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Oregon
Hill Interests
Oregonian
Hill's plans promise early aid to Coos county Oregon development
The piece argues that Hill plans for Oregon development will favor the southwestern region including Coos county. It predicts swift progress if announced, noting Hill's choice of rich territory and interest in eastern and northern areas, and warns Harriman interests may lose traction as new traffic moves to a larger corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coog County
Myrtle Point
Bengon Opera House
C. A. Pendleton
Coquille
Grange
Portland
East
Willamette Valley
Rogue River Valley
Klamath Falls
Umpqua Valley
Oregon
Boise
Idaho
Coose Bay
Coos Bay and
Oregon Central Railway Company
Salem
C. F.hendrickson
Samuel Connel
J. H. Cole
Connell
Journel
F. A. Haines
Coos Bay
Roseburg
Qdell
Sringfield
Haines
Coos County
Hill
Nothern
Harriman
Grand jury cites saloon influence on law violations
Jackson county grand jury notes a large portion of violations arise from city saloons and their surroundings. It urges moral support for city officers enforcing laws and questions why taxpayers bear the cost of saloon-related law enforcement. The report argues the saloon evil drains county resources and is hard to control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Jackson County
Saloon Closure Idea Emerges as Sole Solution
The speaker argues the only path forward is to abolish the saloon completely, framing it as necessary action to resolve the ongoing issues.
Trespass Notice and Elusive Remedies Cited
Notice warns against trespassing on Catching Creek property with prosecution to the full extent of the law. The text sneaks in medical quackery claiming Bal lard's Herbine cures liver disorders and a list of ailments. Sold by N G W Perkins with dubious health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catching Creek
Ballard
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Myrtle Point Enterprise
L. C. Bargelt
L.J. Roberts
Khown
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Atchison
Ladies Home Journal
Gold Beach Globe
Monmouth
J. B. Ve Butler
Sec
Cottage Grove
San Francisco
Spires’ ‘Pharmacy
Flanaagan & Be & Bennett
Bank Ofyrtle PO
The
Flanagan& Bennett Bank of
Marshfield, Ore
Orégon
Henry G. Ploeger
Henry
Myrtle Point, Ore
Paisting
Portland and Coos Bay Steamship Line
Ss. S
Ramona
Ainsworth Dock
H. J. Mohr
J. A. Davenport
D. H. Johnson
F. Davenport
Goquille
Valley Packing Company
Myrtle
Point, Gregen
N. G
Gates
Péna
Coos
Witcote’s.Moble
Ries
Rosksena
Makitd
George Ww. Bryantproprietor
Pelitrenetes Company
George. W.bryant
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