Turtle reappears after thirty years in Oregon
A fragmented Oregon report recounts a turtle found by a Bear Porter's farmer near Jusetion City bearing a carved date once linked to Clow the railway conductor. The tale ties a boyhood card left decades ago to a modern inquiry about the famous turtle believed to seek reunion with his old friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Valley
Eugene-Guard
Jusetion
Aden
Clow
Frank
Eugene
Whiteson
Enforcers and Laws Amid Labor Debate and Wildlife Notes
An editor urges printing his defense of enforcing eight hour and night labor laws for public works, arguing laws exist by voters and must be enforced. The piece also notes skunks aiding Hemileuca pest control, with observations from New Mexico on caterpillar pupae, web losses, and skunk excrement containing crushed shells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Supreme Court
Southwest
New Mexico
Crow Creek
Fritz Writes Home From Fodderland Amid Odd Tales
The letter from Fritz Sniderbach to his cousin Hans narrates life in a New Orleans death and a moved home. It mentions Aunt who died of New Mania on New Year’s Day, an estate of 10 000 sewn into a bustle, sick Mrs Offenblock, a boy resembling a human beast, and a dog killed by a saw. Other snippets describe overcoats cut for savings, sausage making, pigs feet, and smallpox fears. It ends with Franks progress and a plea for a sooner reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Jan
Hans
Snow
New Orleans
Gus
Hilda
Bradder Frank
Frits Sniderbach
Income tax filing notice and penalties in Portland Oregon
Public notice urges residents to file income tax statements before March 1 with blanks obtainable from banks or county treasurers or Milton A. Miller, collector. It warns penalties from twenty dollars to one thousand dollars for late filings and up to two thousand dollars or imprisonment for fraudulent returns. It details exemptions and payment deadlines including June 30, and notes partnerships not required to file but members must report individual incomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton A. Miller
Internal ‘Revenue
Portland
Oregon
Poultry Keepers Told What Not To Do At A C Show
Oregon Agricultural College in Corvallis showcased Poultry Department tips. Signs warned against mongrel stock and immature stock while stressing vitality and starting small to avoid costly mistakes as the operation grows. Professor James Dryden cited cross breeding as limited and scientific, urging caution with new varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallia
Poultry—Department
James Dryden
Savage Sues Cates for Partnership Accounting
J C Savage filed suit against Lew Cates seeking an accounting and settlement of the Sentinel partnership funds. Savage claims Cates holds 1800 of the firm’s money and the case is set for the April term of circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Savage
Lew. Cates
the Sentinel
Savage
Cates
Sentinel
Linotype Way Promoted by Myrtle Point Printshop
The Myrtle Point Enterprise promotes the Linotype method as the sole correct approach for printing work. The Prompt Particular Printshop guarantees accurate job completion through this system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Loganberry shipments could reach ten million dollars
Professor C S Lewis of Oregon Agricultural College predicts Oregon will ship loganberries worth ten million dollars annually once growers organize the industry and implement cooperative marketing. He says standardization and high quality dried or canned products, plus by product factories, are key to expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural ‘College
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon
C. S. Lewis
Oregon Agricultural College
Skunks Valued For Broad Agricultural Roles
The U S Department of Agriculture notes skunks thrive nationwide in many varieties and play a large economic part. They feed mainly on destructive insects like white grubs grasshoppers crickets cutworms hornets and wasps helping protect crops. Abundant grubs in corn fields attract skunk foraging at night. Despite this beneficial role, some pests remain difficult to target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of
Kansas
Pure Milk Produced By Practical Methods
Oregon Agricultural College researchers show a dairy product from Corvallis that tests 2000 to 5000 bacteria per cubic centimeter, far below the 50 000 limit for certified milk. Simple steps keep milk clean cool and covered from barn to can, yielding longer shelf life and better prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
Dairy Department
C. c
T. D. Beckwith
Bacteriological Department
Typewriters Offered At Deep Discounts In Portland
L C Smith & Bros Typewriter Co offers rebuilt and slightly used machines from 35 to 65 dollars, down from 165, with easy no interest payments. Every unit carries a one year guarantee and exchange option for a new 1913 model L C Smith & Bros. typewriter.
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L. C. Smith & Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co
Oak Street
Portland
Oregon
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Bea
Sonia
Speedwell
Fifield
Coos County
California
Bandon Warehouse’ Co
General ‘Agents
Geof ‘Moulton
Coquille H. Sengstacken
Marshfield
J.E. Shilling
Turtle
A. Miller
Western
Stock ‘Journal
Union Stock Yards’ Company
Livi
United States Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
Weils
Resewows
Jssioner
Hart
Enterprise
Fritz
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
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