Taxing Improvements Promoting Use of Land
Congressman Bailey proposes a radical tax shift on District of Columbia real estate to reduce improvements assessments. The plan echoes New York’s proposal, signaling a move against land speculation and urging use of land while easing burdens on developed property. The piece critiques landholders who profit from others’ improvements.
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Bailey
Pennylvania
District of Columbia
New York
Congress
Portland Journal
Fragmentary line hints at dresser items and vanity
A fragment from a column suggests a woman with many objects on her dresser. The brief text hints at vanity or display without clear context or named individuals or places.
Cure for Catarrh Proclaimed and Patent Remedies Promoted
A fragment promotes a constitutional cure for catarrh and lists products such as Fiall'n Catar and Hall's Family Pills. It claims disease origins, asserts curative powers, and invites readers to send for testimonials and circulars from vendors in Toledo and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioc
T Jo Chenery & Co
Toledo
Ohio
I. J. Carry
Hall
Oregon politician declares candidacy in suffrage era
In Douglas County an Oregon politician makes an early candidacy announcement to voters with a nod to suffrage. The piece notes women’s limited role in flag repair and recalls Betsy Ross famed for sewing as a reminder of craft and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Oregon
Betsey Ross
Congress Halts for Purposeful, Intense Focus in Action
Congress shows single minded devotion to a task, sparking enthusiastic applause. The report notes the chamber’s disciplined work and steady progress on the agenda, drawing attention to its measured pace andonaudience reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wyoming Gunman Dies of Measles
A Wyoming gentleman with twenty seven gun notches on his revolver died of measles recently, according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
City Planning for 1914 Seeks Broad Advances
The piece outlines three aims for 1914 city planning in the United States. It highlights a quantitative push via new laws in Massachusetts Pennsylvania and New York, a qualitative social service focus, and expanded university courses in planning to support the coming changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Department of City Planning
New York
Charles M. Robinson
Surrey
Candidate announcements for Coos County offices
Democratic nominee J J Stanley declares for county judge race in Coos County Oregon favoring permanent highways and prudent spending. A N Gould launches candidacy for County Surveyor, seeking Republican primary May 15 1914, endorsing concrete roads over crushed rock with light wearing surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Oregon
J. J. Stanley
Capuille
Orégon
County Clerk Candidate Seeks Nomination at May Primary
Republican candidate F. E. Allen of Marshfield Oregon announces entry for the May 16 primary for County Clerk. He pledges to perform duties promptly and economically, saving taxpayer money while serving.
Notice to Property Owners in Myrtle Point
Property owners within Myrtle Point Oregon must remove all planks cans and all rubbish from streets and alleys fronting their property within ten days. Dated March 19 1914 City Marshal J C Brown. Also notice of U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon March 23 1914 James Hermann Anderson of Arago Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof for land in Willamette Meridian with May 8 1914 hearing at Myrtle Point and witnesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Oregon
J. C. Brown
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
James Hermann Anderson
Arago
Willamette Meridian
Edgar A Dodge
U. S
John D. Barklow
David J. Smalley
Charles E. Smalley
Sampa
William Barkdoll
Bandon
J. M. Upton
Register
Summons in Coos County Circuit Court Action
Default summary of a 1914 legal summons in Oregon. Plaintiff J. B. Luttrell seeks $362.02 plus interest and costs from defendant F A Ponte or A Turner. Judgment may attach defendant’s personal property in Coos County including a gasoline engine and machinery.
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Circuit Court
State OF Oregon
County OF
Coos
J. B. Luttrell
F. A. Ponte
A. Turner
State of
Oregon
Myrtle Point Cannery Auction Under Court Order
Property known as the Myrtle Point Cannery in Myrtle Point, Coos County Oregon, will be sold to satisfy a claim as provided by law. Service of this summons is by publication per an order issued March 11 1914 by Judge John S Coke of the Circuit Court. Publication runs weekly for six weeks starting March 12 1914 in the Myrtle Point Enterprise. J C Stemmler attorney for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A Schroeder
Mary EB. Wyland
Coos County
Oregon
John F. Hall
Henry A. Schroeder
Mary E. Wyland
Myrtle Point
John S. Coke
Circuit Court
County of
Coos
J. C. Stemmler
Myrtle Point Oregon
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Estabrook
Don Bachelor
Harry
Annie
Robin Redbreast
James Whitcomb Riley
Peary
North Pole
Panama Canal
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Bryan
Joseph Fels
Creed
William M. Singerly
Mr. Fels
Girard
Philadelphia
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Ore
Lewis
A. N. Gould
F. E. Allen
Marshfield, Ore
Flanagan & & Bennett Bank OF Myrtles i Potin
The
Flanagan & Bennett Bank of
Swifts
J. E. Norton
Nosler & Norton
Portland
Marshfield
L. Kolm
Agent Foams
W. E
Nelson Pike Building
Tion
Myrtle Point Grocery Store
Aikert Baikiow, Piopketor
J. R. Benson
R. A. Annin
Bank of Myrtle Point Capital
Harness Man
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