Myrtle Point to Open Cannery in Southwest Oregon Soon
The town plans a fruit and vegetable cannery with stock subscriptions already secured and Searles wired to send a superintendent in about ten days. The project aims to provide payroll for Myrtle Point and a local market for producers, with a few more shares available through J. E. Hoopes of the Commercial club. The formation and site selection will follow.
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Myrtle Point
Langdbeey
Oregon
Searles
J. E. Hoopes
New Shingle Mill at the Cruse Mill Location
A new shingle mill named Cruse was completed on the river, marking the installation of a fresh facility. The project signals industrial growth and provides a point of local economic development.
East and West Line Proposal Ties to Oregon Route
Roseburg News reports surveyors calling themselves geological engineers linked to Gilmore Pittsburg railroad company from Salmon City to Lewiston Idaho. A million ties ordered at Salmon City confirms road plans. Boise letter suggests road will reach the coast via Ontario and Roseburg, perhaps before the canal is finished.
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Roseburg
Salmon City
Lewiston
Idaho
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Boise
Myrtle Point Defeats Marshfield on Hermann Court 46 to 0
Myrtle Point’s basketball team topped Marshfield 46 to 0 at Hermann court last Friday. Myrtle Point led from the start with well practiced play while Marshfield showed less court time. Wilson the center scored from near midcourt and Myrtle Point dominated play throughout.
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Myrtle Pe
Oak
Marshfield
Hermann Court
Marshfield School
Wilson
Bandon
Coquille
Dora
North Bend
Marshfield Boys
S. Clark
Stutsman
C. Clark
Bolt
Larson
McCormick
Carlson
Myrtle Point
Schneider
the Times
Good Roads Costs in Oregon Drive Up Freight
The Oregon Good Roads Association reports that dirt wagon roads cost 29 to 50 cents per ton mile, while macadam hard surfaces cost eight cents. Rail rates add to producer and consumer costs, and bad roads swallow the difference, aiding neither farmers nor towns.
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Oregon
Oregon Good Roads Association
Good Roads Association
Kansas City Roads Lure Auto Tourists
A quote extols Kansas City's charm only felt by driving through. The remark contrasts a gleaming, prosperous town with the experience of traveling its streets by automobile.
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Kansas City
Debate Friday Prompts Telegraph Ownership Issue
North Bend and Myrtle Point teams prepare for Friday debate on February 10 at the high school. The topic asks whether all U S telegraph lines should be owned and operated by the federal government. Affirmative Clark Giles leads with Nel lie Barton and Myrl McCloskey. negative Lester Sumerlin with Ellis Hermann and Otto Schneider. First tryouts are this afternoon for school patrons.
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CAT ‘Ity
Haa
North Bend
Myrtle Point
Coquille
United States
Clark Giles
Nellie Barton
Myrl McCloskey
Lester Sumerlin
Ellis Hermann
Otto Schneider
Park
Yoakam Buys Two Fine Thoroughbred Race Horses
Joseph Yoakam of Marshfield road bought two thoroughbreds in Curry county. One from the Hume estate for a saddle horse and the Nay colt from Port Orford to race this season. He urges a local Coquille valley track to test horses without leaving the area.
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Joseph Yoakam
Marshfield Road
Curry County
Hume
Joseph Nay
Port Orford
Mr. Yoakam
Hume Estate
Coquille Valley
Card of Thanks From the Ladies of the Christian Church
The Ladies of the Christian Church express gratitude to non members who assisted in making Saturday evening’s entertainment a success. They credit a large part of the achievement to these helpers.
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Christian
Chas. Adams
Benson Opera House
the Light Brigade
Ladies of the Christian Church
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Cannery
Assur
E. H. Johnson
A. E. Kruse
John Aasen
Aasen Brothers
Coquille Sentinel
Vince Pratt
G. N. Bolt
Kansas
Montana
Col
Dave Stafford
Illinoi
Marshfield Times
Maaparats
Benson’s Brick Building
Peterson
Point
Orecon
Dement Brothers OF
Walla Walla
Dements
Dement
W.E. Pike & Company
Pacific
Myrtle Point Orators
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