Oregon Development League Urges January February Growth Push
The Oregon Development League urges January and February as ideal months to attract protective settlers from the west. It cites springlike Coos County weather and eastward blizzards as factors shaping immigration interest, while referencing Portland Commercial Club efforts and broad national inquiries about the country.
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The
Oregon Development League
Naddie West
Cops County
Wos County
Oregon
Coos County
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Nebraska
Portland
Farm flood damage and future mitigation discussed
The article notes mild odors and extensive fertilization benefits from flood waters on farmland. It estimates a ten to one profit loss ratio, with fence damage and soil impact offset by gopher and insect control and soil improvement. Farmers plan repairs and better precautions. loggers may shift from river transport to rail to avoid flood losses.
Joint Installation of Woodmen and Royal Neighbors
Silver camp No 8622 Modern Woodmen of America and Myrtle Vamp No 2801 Royal Neighbors of America held a joint installation on January 7 1907 with strong attendance. Officers were installed for both camps including retiring consul Giatchett and rising officers Lee Ray George Bryant and Bender. A ceremonial gathering followed with a supper served by the Royal Neighbors and a richly decorated banquet table.
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Americ
F Ameren
Silver Camp
Wow Giatchett
Hermann
Eater
WOW
Lee Ray
George Bryant
WOW Eat
Col Bender
Bob Carla
Fred Schunke
WER Carlik
Eof Davrapart Otheers
Myrtle Camp
Mere Neighbor Ray
WOW Gatheri Ag
Uarehal Oracle
Mary Brown
Oracle
Mra
Pioneer Donald Miller of Cous County Dies at Home
Donald Miller, a pioneer of Cous County, died Friday January 4 at his home four miles south of Myrtle Point after a prolonged illness. The funeral was held Saturday with Rev Thos Barklow officiating. Born January 4, 1827 in Kassel Germany, he was 79 years old. He arrived in Pittsburg, then moved to California in 1851, later settling in Oregon in 1873. He married Jane D Widby and left four children and a wife, with three daughters predeceased. Surviving children are Sarah B Miller, Henry Miller, Cora Miller and Julius Miller, and sister Sarah Kumer of Pittsburg. Miller was a devout Christian, a Presbyterian.
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Donald Miller
Cous County
Nodlea
Myrtle Point
Betelock
Tesii
Thos Barklow
Fauntly
Allance
Laane D Widby
Serah B Miller
Henry Miller
Cora Miller
Julis Miller
Sarah Kumer
Pittsburg
Miller Waa
Mill Man Dead at Enchanted Prairie After Pneumonia
William McBee aged 28 died Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at his father’s home 24 miles south of town at the L L Billings place after a brief pneumonia siege. Funeral held this afternoon at Enchanted Prairie conducted by Rev Thos Barklow. Mr McBee and his brother owned the mill at Enchanted Prairie. He exposed himself in wet cold conditions to fetch legs for the mill, leading to the illness.
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William McBee
Billings
Pneummonia
Enchanted Prairie
Thos Barklow
McBee
Mil
GEO. H. Guerin & Hotel
Myrtle
Continuous Sale Adplex for Pianos and Instruments
A garbled promotional piece advertises a perpetual sale of pianos organs and records. It mentions prices and comparisons, asserts customers should compare with other stores, and touts a broad instrument selection including strings and machines. The text references Victor Zonephore and Keison Records and a local distributor.
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Maangi Bay
Victor
Zonephore
Keison
Haines Mestieo
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May Mede
Creo Camimnann
Empire City
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Opera House
Marshfield
Hedaw
Clossa
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Henry G. Ploeger
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Eltemrmann
Fourth and
Maple Streets
Fairbank
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