Glacial Origins Revealed in Long Island Study
The United States Geological Survey releases Professional Paper 82 by Myron L Fuller detailing Long Island geology. Findings show a southern edge of a continental ice sheet forming a thick moraine creating lakes and hollows, including Lake Ronkonkoma, with maps and tables for classroom use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Myron L.fuller
United States Geological Survey
Fuller
Land Island
Long Island -30
Ronkonkoma
Hudson
East River
Hell Gate
Atlantic Coast
Survey
Washington, D.C
Dr. Withycombe resigns as director of station at Oregon College
Dr. James Withycombe resigns as director of the Oregon Agricultural College Experiment Station effective when the Board of Regents accepts. He cites desire to devote time to private affairs and notes the station can be closed without disruption. He has led the station, doubled its staff and campus attendance, and helped grow dairy corn and clover production. He served as vice-director for two years and director for twelve, and has been active in demonstration work and college life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
James Withycombe
Oregon Agricultural College Experiment Station
Board of Regents
Kerr
Withycombe
Commonwealth of Oregon
Oregon
Community Word Contest Promises Prizes in Coos County
Myrtle Point Enterprise announces a word-building contest using the 21 letters in MYRTLE POINT ENTERPRISE. Nine top competitors split 15 dollars with prizes of 5 2.50 1.50 and six at 1 each, limited to paid subscribers and new annual entrants. Entries due March 28 1914. winners published April 2 1914. prize checks April 4 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Coquille River Valley
Coos County
Coos’ County
Myryle Point Enterprise
Enterprise
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Coos County Real Estate Transfers From Marshfield Oregon
A compilation of real estate transfers filed with the Title Guarantee and Abstract Company in Marshfield and Coquille City Oregon dated February 20 1914. Listings include Ada Graber Hermann and others to Frank T Malley Jr and others and multiple transfers involving Coos Bay area subdivisions and parcels across Marshfield Bandon North Bend and Myrtle Point with various owners and grantee details.
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Carl G. Golder
Nancy Hodson
W. D
Bangor
L. Varney
A. B. Dean
T. ‘Tenniasotee
Alice
Le.dean
Block
Elliotts
Coquille
Jeremiah Peart
Alice E. Dean
Township
W. M
J. O. Stemmler
Heinrich Wulasch
Border & Bender
Myrtle Point
U.S. of A
Harry G. Fulton
Lakeside
Nellie B. Norman
Thos. McHugh
Nasburg
Marshfield
Caroline E. Bedillion
W. E. Ellis
Bandon
O. A. Kelly
W. W. Smith
W. M. Thos. Devereux
Mary Devereux
North Bend
Edwd. Donnelly
Coos Bay
H. A. Thompson
A. N. Treadgold
State of Oregon
W. M. Clayton B. Zeek
United States of America
Coos
The
Title Guarantee & Abstract Company
Coquille City
Oregon
J. C. Stemmler
E. C. Mather
E. Lillebop
Coos Bay Plat
Ada Graber
Frank T. Malley
S. D
Hermann
H. A. Johnson
D. O. Kinyon
Et Ux
Christian Peterson
Reynolds Development Co
Ira M. Schway
Marahfield
L. J. Simpson
J. C. Toelle
Wm. T. Warner
C. A
Coquille River
W. W
W. M W. J. Tragellets
W. L. Kistner
J. Longaton
J. A. Collier
Gardening Contests Guide for Oregon Boy and Girl Farmers
Vallis Ore. Extension division at the Agricultural College issues Circular No 1 guiding Oregon boys and girls in school garden contests. It covers hotbeds frames planting and care of early vegetables noting tomatoes need hotbeds before field planting and hotbeds save two to six weeks for crops like cabbage and cauliflower. Professor A G Bou authors the circular.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon
Extension Division
The
Agricultural College
Homestead Claim Rights Clarified Under Reclamation Act
In an advisory note for homesteaders the text confirms that a settler who resided on unsurveyed land for five years may complete a claim by entry and proof under the Reclamation Act. The act grants the right to perfect a claim up to 160 acres claimed and requires proper withdrawal and proof procedures.
Cultivation Rules Under Reclamation Act and Land Ownership
The passage discusses moisture conservation by tilling and cultivation techniques to secure profitable crops for the next year. It notes that the 1913 act requiring specific cultivation durations does not apply to Reclamation Act entries, and that long practice by the land department informs property rules without protests on title.
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Land Department
Legal ruling limits on land disputes and contest procedures
The text notes that protests against Section 7 provisions of the 1891 act require proper notice. It affirms defense rules apply to government and private contest entries and overturns Mertie C Traganza. It also holds courts may determine possession based rights when U S holds land and no department action has sought ultimate title, overruling Yard et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertie C. Traganza
United States
Land Department
Yard
Contested testimony required despite absence of contestee
It is within practice to take testimony in support of a contest even if the contestee fails to appear. Under rules 34 36, local officers must elicit all pertinent facts at hearings before them.
Seed growth joy in self reliance for hardy plants
The text extols growing young plants and securing hardy varieties when needed. It praises the satisfaction of doing preliminary work oneself and implies plant selection and care as a valued self reliant effort.
Oats Sent 200 Pounds by Parcel Post to Marian
W L Nichols of Riddle mailed 200 pounds of oats to Marian in Curry county in four packages via the West Fork route. The shipment cost $1.08 per 100 pounds, while packers on that trail charge $2 per 100 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Nichols
Riddle
Marian
Curry County
West Fork
Roseburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Withcombe
Sadler
Oregon Power Company
Marshfield Realty and Trading Co
Willamette Pacific Railroad Co
East Side Land Co
Sarah J. Steckel
Eastside
L. T. Matthews
C. T. Harris
Georgia A. Stephens
Carrie McCulloch
Ora M. Worthington
Et Air
Q. C
F. J. Fahy
J. C. Shields
Woodland
Ora L. Clark
Edith A. Irish
Menasha Woodenware Co
C. A. Smith Timber Co
Northern Pacific Railway Co
S., R. 30 W., Ww. M. “Kninte Clark, Et Vir, To Jesse P. Beyers
D. Pierce
Edith Ada McCurdy
W. M. Andre Anderson
Wm. Carlson
Ira B. Bartle
Wm. N. Ekblad
Langlois
S. P. Bartlett
E. R. Hunt
Ocean View
Bave Bng
L. C. Smith ‘& Bros
L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter, Co
Oak Street
No 4
Ave
Manas
Ram
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