Brewster Valley Breezes from Sitkum News
Brewster Valley Telephone Co held its annual meeting last Friday at J. H. Laird’s residence. Wanda Harry and Mable Wilcox of McKinley visited Brewster over the weekend. Mrs. Hailey Laird visited Norway. Mrs. Walter Laird and Alva Harry went to Coquille by car. Mike Minard of Gravel Ford visits Hailey Laird. Recent rains melted valley snow and brought high water with no major damage. Edwin Abernathy visited his sister Mrs. Miller last week.
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Sitkum
Brewster Valley Telephone Co
J. H. Laird
Wanda Harry
Mable Wilcox
McKinley
Brewster
Hailey Laird
Norway
Walter Laird
Alva Harry
Coquille
Mike Minard
Gravel Ford
Edwin Abernathy
Mrs. Miller
Bridge News Briefs on Local Works and Events
High water caused no major losses in Bridge. Spring farming begins for local farmers. Phelps of Watkins trip completed. Four carpenters work on the school pier shed to speed program use. Bridge Literary Society held its usual meeting with a strong Lincoln theme and a debate favoring the proposition that electric power is more useful than steam power.
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Bridge
Phelps
Watkins
Coccus
Cns
J.i‘erary Society
Lincoln
Vale
High Water Erodes Fences. Local Folks Rebuild
Stringtown reports floods washing away fences as men repair them. Mrs George Adams returns home after a visit. Hens cackle birds sing and children laugh in springlike country sounds. Jackie Moomaw from Point high school visits home over Sunday.
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Stringtown
George Adams
Jackie Moomaw
Gravel Ford Gems Saves Seed Grain and Feed
Farmers turn out for creamery meeting as Mr Robinson runs his boat again and Hazel Merlien returns from Prvars to spend a week with her parents. Supporting figures include E M Clayton and J D Culbertson.
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Robinson
Hazel Merlien
Prvars
Creamery
E. M. Clayton
J. D. Culbertson
Mereen Directors Elected and Local News Update
E. A. Mereen were elected directors. The cheese outlook is excellent for the coming season. Mr. and Mrs. McGary of Marshfield are guests of the Mereens. Mrs. J. D. Bennett returned from Myrtle Point much improved. Mr. Ed Olson is clearing land with powder and tools. Mrs. J. M. Bright spent a few days at the Brady home. Arthur Coleman is the new lineman replacing Parrish. Thurman the blacksmith is busy. Farmers keep him busy. Mr. and Mrs. Widley spent Monday locally. Miss Mary Jackson visited the Mullen home. Elijah Culbertson and Frank Moser took a contract to cut twenty cords for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Mereen
Thurman
Widley
Mary Jackson
Mullen
Elijah Culbertson
Frank Moser
Spring plowing and farm work resume in Myrtle Point area
In the Myrtle Point region farmers begin field prep as sun returns. Nathan Ingram visited the area last week while Lloyd Spires works on his ranch. Billings clears the Frank Strong place and Geo McCaslin with William Dean plow. The cow tester aids the Dairymen's association this week.
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Myrtle Point
Nathan Ingram
Lloyd Spires
Mr. Billings
Frank Strong
Geo. McCaslin
William Dean
Dairymen’s Association
What He Does Not Print
Editorial piece reflecting on why editors withhold certain stories. It argues editors protect readers and individuals by not printing sensitive details, valuing conscience over sensationalism. The author lauds steady virtue, admitting faults but praising restraint as a moral duty and reward.
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Burlington Hawk-Ewve
Libby Packing Rep Urges Farmers to Grow More Vegetables
In The Dalles a Libby Packing Co representative urged farmers to expand crop production, stressing the need for vegetables as well as fruit to keep the cannery operating most of the year.
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Libby Packing Co
Dalles
Industrial review highlights Oregon expansion and transport plans
Estacada seeks factory sites with rail access and cheap power while grants boost highway work from Hood River to Mosier. Salem builds, Medford and Coos Bay attract mills and warehouses. Coos Bay plans July Fourth celebration for railroad completion. Interstate Commerce Commission allows 30 day hay rate relief. Vancouver jitneys cut streetcar revenues. Klamath County trims debt by 124,577 and exits debt in three years.
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Salem
Standish
The
Progress
Estacada
Oregon
Portland
State High Commission
Columbia
Hoodne
Mosier
D. A. White ,& .Co
Medford’s
M. Morgan
Heppne
W. Moore
Bandon
Hartiman
Union Pacific System
Harney County
Vancouver
B. C
Klamath County
Push This Town Along for 1916 Civic Push
The LaBelle Star editor urges every citizen to form a vigorous civic organization and unite to push the town forward in 1916. He argues shared effort, practical plans, and focused industries will raise prosperity, reduce fear of taxes, and turn ideas into steady progress.
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LaBelle
Star
Oregon Women’s Memorial Urged With 5000 Pledged
Fortnightly Club of Eugene social event helped push pledges toward a $5000 target for the University of Oregon women’s memorial building on the state campus. Other clubs across Oregon expected to contribute as the fund aims for a $100,000 structure housing women’s activities. Names include the Women’s League University of Oregon, Congress of Oregon Mothers, Portland and Eugene collegiate alumnae, and local donors from Eugene and Dallas.
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University of Oregon
Eugene
Armory
Univesity
Women’s Club of
Portland
Cranford Dames
Lincolln High School
University Women’s
Alice Benson Beach
Fortland
W. C. Winslow
Salem
George T. Gerlinger
Dallas
Women’s League
Congress of Oregon Mothers
Club
Association of Collegiate Alumnae of
Oregon Alumnae of
Oregon Alumnaec_ of
Oregon
State Engineer reports 1916 power claims total
Claims filed with State Engineer Lewis total 456,410 horsepower for 1916 across Oregon. 219 claims cover development up to 136,363 hp for Portland Railway Light and Power on the Willamette to Oregon City. Clackamas leads with 349,716 hp. total county tallies show widespread activity with several counties unused. Oregon Public Utility Commission orders municipal plant records for water and light disclosed.
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Salem
Ore
Lewis
Portland Railway, Light, and Power Company
Willamette River
Oregon City
Clackman County
Clatsop
Gilliam
Wheeler
Washington
Benton
Umatilla
Marion
Wallowa
Linn
Douglas
Harney
Baker
Clacamag
Hood River
Wasco
Morrow
Union
Polk
Jackson
Yamhill
Klamath
Grant
Lane
Sherman
Lincoln
Crook
Curry
Multnomah
Josephine
Jefferson
Tillamook
Cool
Columbia
Malheur
Body of R G O Connell Found in Coquille River
Richard C O Connell known as Chuck was found dead in the Coquille River near Powers after New Year. He was about 34, a strong swimmer who likely tried to ford the stream during January high water and perished. Burial held at Myrtle Point cemetery attended by family.
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Richard C. O’connel
Chuck
South Fork
Coquille River
Smith-Powers Camp No.3
Powers
O’connel
O’connell
O’ Connell
Portland
Pewers
Richard C. O’ Connel
Saginaw
Michigan
William
J. Carson
Marshall Wells Hardware Co
Middle States
Carson
Myrtle Point
Proposal to print engagement and wedding invitation cards
The Enterprise office offers printing for engagement announcements and wedding invitations as part of a proposal. It suggests discussing smaller “teeny weeny” cards later and advertises printing services for all ages and sizes.
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Enterprise Office
Revenue from national forest shares to Oregon and Washington
The 1906 allotment to Oregon and Washington totaled 7565 and 1823 dollars respectively after the act granting states a forest revenue share. By 1915 Oregon received 49675 dollars and Washington 37445 dollars. The rising demand for national forest timber promises higher increases in coming years.
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Oregon
Washington
Adler i ka remedy advertised in Myrtle Point
Drugstore report from N G W Perkins notes heavy Adler i ka sales in Myrtle Point. One spoonful of buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture claims to relieve constipation and gas quickly. Advert claimed safe and non gripe with rapid results.
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Myrtle Point
N. G. W. Perkins
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Sardou
Anna‘q. Neilson
Fox
Bickmore
Algall
Ome Aunu
U.S
Charley
Valencia St
Sanfrancisco
Cal
Saegenia Cancer
Sibtle Point
Brewster Valley
Stringtown Stories
Industrial: Review
J. J. Reynolds
Tabacco Ca
Prince Albert
Jimmy
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston Salem
N. C
Public Utility Commission
Alicia
Sister
Minnie
Flora Benjamin
Lottie Kingsbury
Hattiemere
Mellville
Fiva
St. Johns
State Utility Commission
Grants Pass
Ashland
Albany
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