Myrtle Point News Highlights From Oregon Election Watch
In six weeks the state primary will bring lively episodes as candidates surface. Hugh McLain of Marshfield seeks the state water commissioner post, with pro and anti prohibition factions again debating the issue. Coos Bay prepares for a deep water carnival festival fostering regional pride. Acting Governor Jay Bowerman circulates petitions to appear on the primary ballot, a move described by the Port Orford Tribune as shedding assembly taint.
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Hugh McLain
Marshfield
Coos Bay
Jay Bowerman
Port Orford
Oregon
Portland
The
Weather Service
Marshfield News
Weather Note Promises Pleasant Late-Year Climate
The section forecasts generally enjoyable late summer and early autumn weather with pleasant temperatures. Showers will improve conditions for outdoor activities as dust settles, ahead of heavy rains expected late December.
North Bend School Drops Donor Name From Building
The North Bend school board will rename the new high school building after accepting a site and donor name by Major Inney. They reversed the plan following reports of the donor facing frequent financial reverses, sparking debate on gratitude and propriety.
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Fter
Major Inney
North Bend School Board
Port Orford Tribune backs Hawley petition ballot format
The Port Orford Tribune endorses Congressman Hawley and his bid to place his name on the ballot by petition. The editor notes many believe candidates must file by petition under state law and that the assembly should remain suggestive, while emphasizing that the people decide.
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Port Orford Tribune
Hawley
Assembly
Tribune
Anti-Assembly
Globe Whirls
A collection of wry aphorisms on talkativeness pride and gender roles from a late 19th or early 20th century column. It contrasts public speaking with private behavior noting a man’s habit of talking and a woman’s storytelling as signs of character and era.
Counterfeiters' Showing Prompted by Public Agreement
A man complained to the Atchison hoodoo about rheumatism. The hoodoo quipped that he would be fortunate to trade his hoodoo for a case of rheumatism, highlighting a humorous exchange about belief and misfortune.
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Globe
Atchison
Exposition funding hopes and local improvements
San Francisco nears seven and a half million for exposition site eligibility with a five million bond plan pending. A harness shop building on Elk river is being raised and rebuilt. Levi Roberts and wife enjoy camp life, trout catching, and air therapy. Jasper Wilson backs Pacific Northwest fruit growing, a boost for Coos County timber taxation debates arise with potential $350,000 extra revenue. Postmaster Stewart reports Myrtle Point Coquille mail stage contract for four years. Oregon drought records loom as Marshfield notes minor rainfall. Fruit inspector Hall-Lewis condemns scrubby apples urging higher quality and orchard care.
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San Francisco
L. H. Pearce
Charles Adams
Pisa
Pearce
P. M. Hall-Lewis
Coos Bay
Coos County
Marshfield
Mingus Addresses Open Grange Meeting on Owens Bill
Dr. E. Mingus county health officer spoke at the Grange session about the Owens bill proposing a national Department of Health in the president's cabinet. He urged eradicating houseflies and improving sanitation through waste disposal and manure control as vital public health measures.
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The
Grange
E. Mingus
Owens
Department of Health
Hodag Mystery At North Bend Stables
A peculiar machine drawing crowds at North Bend stables yesterday sparked speculation it could be a Carnival prop. Locals identified it as the famed Wisconsin Hodag, though few offered explanations. The device turned out to be a modern hay baler Mayor Simpson bought for his Shore Acre farm.
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North Bend
Arnold Amusement Co
Wisconsin
Simpson
North Bend Harbor
Fly control by removing breeding grounds
A San Francisco Examiner excerpt advises targeting fly breeding sites to stop generations. It notes flies breed in horse manure and kitchen waste and suggests covering these areas and using chloride of lime to kill eggs, reducing fly populations.
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San Francisco Examiner
Republican nomination sought for water division superintendent
Announcement from a candidate in Coos county requesting voters to consider his name on the primary ballot. He seeks the Republican nomination for superintendent of water division No. 1, which covers Benton Clackamas Columbia Curry Douglas Josephine Jackson Polk Klamath Lake Lane Linn Marion Multnomah Tillamook Yamhill Washington and Lincoln counties.
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Coos County
Benton, Clackamas
Columbia
Goose, Curry, Douglas
Josephine
Jackson, Polk, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Linn
Marion
Multnomah
Tillamook
Yamhill
Washington
Lincoln
Hebert Hume Seeks Joint Coos and Curry Nomination
Notice from Hebert Hume to Republican voters in Coos and Curry counties announcing candidacy for the joint representative nomination at the primary nominating election under state laws. Hebert Hume submits his name for nomination.
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Coos
Curry
Hebert Hume
Local Farmer Seeks Republican Nomination for Joint Representative
The undersigned announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Joint Representative. He respectfully solicits the aid of Republican voters and fellow farmers and laborers. He has been a resident of the district since childhood in Curry counties.
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Coos
Curry Counties
Socialist convention to nominate Coos county candidates
The Socialist party of Coos county will hold a convention in Coquille on September 5 1910 to nominate candidates for county offices to be elected November 8 1910. All locals will elect delegates. Jas H James is chairman of the County Central Committee.
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Socialist Party of
Coos County
Coquille
H. James
County Central Committee
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Elk River
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James Wilson
Northwest
Portland Labor Press
H. B. Steward
Allen Baker
Lower Valley
Mingus
Owens Bill
Flanagan & Bennett. Bank OF Myrtle T Poin
Flanagan & Bennett Bank of
Marshfield, Ore
Henry G. Ploeger
Henry
W. O. Cooper & Co
Chicago
J. R. Benson
W.F. Hendricks
Bank of
Volkmar
Roseburg
Daniel Barklow
Annin
J. A. Davenport
D. H. Johnson
E. F. Davenport
Coquille. Valley Packing
Myrtle Peint
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