Good Roads Meeting Boosts Oregon Bond Measure
A mass meeting at the Unique Theatre last Saturday endorsed a $6,000,000 state bond issue to fund road improvements. Attendees heard from J O Stemmler and R W Emmerson on coast defense highways and farm access, with arguments for funding through ownership-based repayments and plans to extend a coast highway from Canada to the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avian
Diaenasina
Myrtle Point
J. O. Stemmler
Oregon
R. W. Emmerson
Pacific Coast Defense League
U. S
Western Coast ‘Line
Oregon Coast
Pacific’ Slope
Cascades
Emmerson
Canada
Medden
Congress
E. J. Adams
Adams
Opposition Faces Trade Groups and Labor Ride
Mr. Adams says opponents from the State Grange Farmers Union and State Federation of Labor are resorting to falsehoods and misrepresentations to carry their points, as opposition voices continue in the debate.
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Ing
State Grange
Farmers’ Union
State Federation of Labor
Adams
Portland Union Stock Yards Market Report Shows Market Strength
Cattle market active with steady to strong prices led by central Oregon beeves and Redmond hay fed steers at new records. Beef steers control gains with top loads at 10.50 and 10.25 for grain fed yearlings. cows and heifers steady with fat cows around 9.00. Hogs rise 15 to 25 cents with prime hogs up to 15.80. sheep none received and prices steady.
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Portland
Seady
Central_Orégon
Butchiers
Redmond
H. S. Cram
Prineville
Oregon supplier tours Curry County selling school supplies
J. Frank Wendling of Portland visited Curry County and sold school supplies in nine districts. He reported sales in Port Orford district 1, Gold Beach districts 3 and 24, Euchre Creek district 12, Mariel district 15, Elk River district 26, Squaw Valley district 29, Ilahee district 7, and Langlois district 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Wendling
Oregon Trade Supply Co
Portland
Curry County
Port Orford
Gold Beach
Euchre Creek
Mariel
Elk River
Squaw Valley
Ilahee
Langlois
Coos County Men to Build Steam Ships in Marshfield
At a Marshfield meeting plans for a Coos Bay Shipbuilding Co with 50000 capital were outlined. Local stockholders plus outside backing expected. Contract prospects with the Federal Shipping Commission hinge on vessel awards for four ships at Marshfield and eight at North Bend. The yard would start with two ships and could double, with modern labor saving gear and electricians at work.
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Federal Shipping Commission
Brent
al Mereen
Marshfield
Kruse & Banks
North Bend
Bay
Kruséee
Chas. Hall
A.E. Adlesperger
W. J. Conrad
John D. Goss
J. H. Flanagan
Tom T. Bennett
R. H. Corey
Horace Byler and Ada Downs Victors in Contest
Horace Byler of North Bend won county honors in oratory and Ada Downs of Coquille won in declamation at the county interscholastic contest held in Coquille. W. R. Rutherford of Eugene judged. Marshfield loses cup to North Bend for next two semesters.
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Coquille
Ore
Horace Byler
North Bend
Ada Downs
W. R. Rutherford
Eugene
Bay
Olive Philip
Ella Hamlin
Myrtle Point
King Robert
Scicily
Gwyneddie Towers
Marshfield
June Hesse
Bandon
Gladys Nichols
Sergeant Prentiss
Patriotism and Aid Pledged by Labor
Washington State Federation of Labor, meeting in Seattle on April 23, endorsed labor support for the war and democratic aims. Delegates protested conscription and expeditionary force sending, urged government takeovers of transport and communication, wage parity for service members, end to food speculation, and financing war via graduated income tax.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington State Federation of Labor
United Staes
Europe
Oregon Alumni Ready to Help Nation in War
Seventy five University of Oregon alumni signaled willingness to enlist if war comes, per Alumni Association secretary Ben Williams. The responses follow a questionnaire sent to 500 male alumni statewide, at the direction of the Intercollegiate Intelligence Bureau. The drive seeks a broad range of skills including engineering, chemistry, medicine, telegraphy and mechanics. About half have prior military training.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Ben H. Williams
University of Oregon’ ‘Alumni Association
Intercollegiate Intelligence Bureau
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
G Barnes Circus Debuts New From Ground Up Show
The Al G Barnes circus arrives in Myrtle Point with over 1000 animals and 65 feature acts. A guided animal tent tour and jungle nursery highlight a show billed as the “Show That's Different.” Monday May 7 marks the exhibit date.
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al. G. Barnes Circus
Myrtle Point
City Hall
Barnes Circus
Barns Circus Draws Citizens From Surrounding Towns
The circus day attracts patrons from nearby towns and country districts, making chosen city a strong drawing card. The event generates unusually high purchasing activity, contributing to the city’s notable patronage of the Barnes Circus.
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Barnes
Oregon Fire Insurance Drops Losses as Premiums Rise
In 1916 Oregon fire insurance net risks reached 283 944 004 dollars, up from 277 560 146 the prior year. Premiums totaled 4 121 886 87 dollars, up 223 838 25. reinsurance premiums 1 512 307 11, up 91 164 83. Net premiums 2 609 579 76, up 132 673 42. losses 1 712 174 09, down 1 053 827 06. Net losses paid 1 292 703 93. reinsurance aggregated 108 224 207, up 4 254 945.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon
Wells
Roads to the Farms discussion at Myrtle Point club
Commercial Club president calls a special open meeting for Friday April 27 to discuss roads in the Myrtle Point valley. Farmers from the area are invited to share opinions in hopes of formulating a concrete plan for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC. Fensler
Myrtle Point
Allies Win Big Money on Wheat Market Profits
Chicago reports that allied governments, via Chicago brokers, earned over 3.5 million dollars in two months by trading grain options. They sold July wheat and bought September at about 30 cents below, using futures to secure delivery despite car shortages and shipping limits.
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Chicago
Local Furniture Store Sold. New Management Takes Over
The Myrtle furniture shop, run for years by N. D. Pratt, was sold last week to H. A. Schroeder and Will Berry who assumed control Monday. Pratt plans to move to Albany Oregon to pursue property interests. Schroeder leaves his postmaster assistant role. W. C. Stevens will fill the post office position, and Rowland Bowers becomes barber shop manager at Myrtle Baths.
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N. D. Pratt
H. A. Schroeder
Will Berry
Mr. Pratt
Albany
Oregon
Mr. Schroeder
W. C. Stevens
Myrtle Baths
Rowland Bowers
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Good Roads
Coast
F. E. Conway Mortgage Co
Marshfield, Oregon
Portland Union Stock Yards’ Market Report
Hermann Hall
Powers-Myrtle Point Auto Stage Line Co
W. Gardner
Mgr
G.W. Leslie
Grandy Building
Unique Theatre
Coos County
Sore Ee
Com Tae
Enterprise Office
Ren
E. J. Schneider
Powers
Natian
Shelitex
Birch
Tucker
Ers
N. P. Peterson
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