Brick Yard to Be Reopened Near Arago
The old Schroeder brickyard near Arago will reopen led by B L Tracy A W Tracy and Dick Buss of Bandon. Machinery from California arrived last week and will be set up this week. Production aims for 25 000 bricks daily and tile as fast as possible with plans for six and four inch tiles and quarter to half a million bricks this fall. A drainage tile program for river bottoms below the site is planned.
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Schroeder
Arago
B. L
A. W. Tracy
Dick. Buss
Bandon
California
Marshfield
Kilma
Printh With a Lithp The SaWtelle Sentinel
The SaWtelle Sentinel prints without the letter s except in ads and a few articles. Editor Henry Schultz explains the lapse after thieves stole the paper’s etheth and forces readers to read articles spelled in a deliberate lisp. A rival mocks with bold headlines about the lithp.
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California
The
SaWtelle Sentinel
Henry Schultz
Shultz
Typhoid Risks in Rural Wells Linked to Contamination
Physician investigators say two thirds of typhoid fever cases in the city originate from unsanitary country conditions and polluted well water. Farms often have wells near the dwelling that can be contaminated by barnyard or cesspool seepage, spreading infection through soil and groundwater. The U S Geological Survey publishes Water-Supply Paper 255 Under ground Waters for Farm Use by Myron L Fuller, now in a third reprint. Copies available from the Survey Director in Washington D C.
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United States Geological Survey
Myron L. Fuller
Washington, D. C
Contracts Put Through First Reading For Street Improments And Sewer
The council examined contracts for several street improvements and a sanitary sewer from the high school to the river. Bids for Spruce street paving from First to Fourth and for cross street grading between Spruce and Maple were opened. The paying contract went to S. C. Small of Marshfield and grading to J. J. Burns.
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Spruce Street
S. C. Small
Marshfield
J.J. Burns
Industrial Contests and School Fair Premium List
Coos County fair invites youths to enter unlimited contests with age and eligibility rules. Sewing, baking, and canning exhibits must be prepared by students and submitted by deadlines September 24 to 26. Entries travel to Myrtle Point via Coos County Air Association. prizes include an 8 year subscription to a valued publication. parents urged to attend with children.
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Coos
Mount
Coos County Air Association
Myrtle’ Point
Prishet
Maris
County Fair Exhibit List Shows Wide Range of Prizes
A detailed list outlines premium classes for ages 18 to 20 and under 13 with multiple general prizes. It includes needlework, vegetables, baked goods, confections, dairy and livestock categories with cash awards, local paper subscriptions, and Kodak prizes. Names of fair officials and assisting staff are noted.
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Tosnipsi
Kodak
S Tmdee I. Bist
Soils of Oregon bulletin published by Oregon Agricultural College
The Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis released Bulletin No. 112 titled Soils of Oregon. Authored by Prof. C. E. Bradley, the report compiles several years of chemical analyses of representative Oregon soils. It aims to aid new residents and farmers in selecting suitable land, with part 1 covering practical analyses by county and part 2 detailing technical findings.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon
C. E. Bradley
Department of Chemistry
Red Coats to Play Bandon Team This Sunday
The Red Coats travel by steamer May to Bandon for a Sunday game. The trip departs the forks of the river at 7:00 a.m. The boat should carry about forty fans in addition to the ball team. Hacks leave hotels at 6:30. Round trip tickets including back fare cost $1.00.
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Red Coats
Bandon
Hest
Evangelistic Meetings Held by Dr Parker at Bennett's Grove
Dr. J. R. Parker of the United Brotherhood church conducts evangelistic meetings in a tent at Bennett's Grove near Gravel Ford. The series continues through the eighteenth. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy a good time.
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J. R. Parker
United Brothern Church
Bennett’s Grove
Gravel Ford
Union Meeting at Myrtle Point M E Church South
A union meeting of the churches in Myrtle Point will be held at the M E Church South at 9 p m next Sunday. The discussion topic is Things that Hinder Christian Growth. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Churches of
Myrtle Point
M. E. Church
South
One Week's Tragedies Ends Life with Revolver
E Hamble a mill hand about thirty five, was found near the railroad a mile from Coquille last Friday morning with his brains blown out by a 38 calibre revolver. Coroner Wilson ruled death self inflicted after investigation. Letters from a Michigan brother and Washington sister found on him showed long personal crises.
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E. Hamble
Coquille
Wilson
Michigan
Washington
Hadley Death on Bandon Wharf Leads to Arrest
In Bandon logger Charles C. Hadley died from a broken neck after a quarrel with J. W. Coach on the wharf last Tuesday. Coach is arrested and held under $2000 bond as grand jury probes the case. Witnesses say Coach struck Hadley during a scuffle and both men were reportedly intoxicated.
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Charles C. Hadley
Bandon
J. W. Coach
Coach
Hadley
Sgena
Boy 11 Shoots Man in Self Defense Near Bandon
Lyle Perrine, 11, of Roseburg, while camping with the Perrine family near Bandon last Monday afternoon, shot and killed 77 year old Jonathan Quick who camped nearby. The youth says it was self defense. Quick was father of ex Mayor Quick of Coquille. Funeral services will be held in Coquille today as Col. Jewel Post members travel to attend.
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Lyle Perrine
E. B. Perrine
Roseburg
Bandon
Jonathan Quick
Perrine
Mr. Quick
Quick
Coquille
Col. Jewel Post
North Bend Wins Championship After Protested Game
North Bend defeated Coquille 9 to 2 on the Coquille grounds last Sunday to claim the championship after a protested match. The opening portion featured a battery exhibition and North Bend took the lead, while Myrtle Point and Coquille tied for second following a protested Myrtle Point Marshfield game.
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North Bend
Coquille
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United States Geological Survey Teaves
IFTY
Salem
Frank Meredith
F.S. Dow
Pharoe
the Harness Man
Coos County
Gist
Sui Re
Anata
A. C. Maris
0. Stemmler
L. A. Roberts
Coca County Fair Association
AG. Raab
Pram Suee
A. Howard
Jos Snow
Conaille
R. Knowlton
Port
Oregon Agricultural College Chemistry Department
Bradley
Walton
Benson’s Brick Building
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