Bill to Increase Pay of Lawmakers in Oregon
Sales, Ore march 24. A proposed constitutional amendment would raise legislators pay to six dollars a day at the June election. It would also limit daily bills and cap legislative sessions to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The plan compares Oregon Kansas and other states pay. It sets per session aggregates and bill limits for members, committees, and prohibits limits on appropriation bills.
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Mrs Norman McDonald Visits Sister in City
Mrs Norman McDonald spent the latter part of last week in the city visiting her sister Mrs G E Diets.
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Wilson weighs war steps as Congress set to meet
Washington March 27 President Wilson remains undecided on exact measures to seek from Congress when it meets in special session next week. Most officials favor a declaration that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany and further armed neutrality moves. Senator Hitchcock pressed for debate on the first option while White House plans and precedents are being reviewed.
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Governor Withycombe Urges Prayer to Avert War
Salem report states Governor Withycombe urged residents to guard speech and impugn no one’s patriotism. He called for sober thinking and earnest prayer that the crisis may be averted, and if it comes, to face it as united Americans.
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Douglas County May Vote $550000 Bonds
In Roseburg Oregon on March 26 a Douglas County merchants association Granges and Commercial Clubs meeting spurred a bond vote plan for 550000 for roads. A June election could cover the measure with a 2 percent fifteen year levy to repay principal and interest. Proposed uses include Myrtle Point road 360000 Elkton drain 15000 Elkton to Reedsport 90000.
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Pacifists plan march and protests against war in Washington
Washington reports pacifists announce a large peace demonstration when Congress convenes on Monday. The Emergency Peace Federation aims for 10 000 to 15 000 marchers and a million telegrams and letters to reach the president and lawmakers as a show of majority opposition to war.
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State to start survey of Myrtle Point to Roseburg road
Coos County projects move forward as the state assumes all engineering costs for highway work under a 370 000 bond. Roadmaster R B Murdock reports a rosy outlook for Coos roads, with construction likely this year if the June six million bond issue is approved. Plans include surveying the Myrtle Point Roseburg route and rapid county projects, with state matching funds considered for 1918 timing.
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Road Bonding Act Supporters Convene in Oregon
Convention date changed to Saturday April 14 as first announced April 7. Chairman W A Wood of the State Legislature Campaign Committee issued the formal call Tuesday afternoon. Call seeks broad participation with every county in Oregon assured by correspondence from road campaign headquarters. Each community should have a delegate.
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Road Campaign
Pure Bred Cattle Drive Coos County Fund
Coos County banks back a dairy stock campaign with a $50 000 loan fund at 6 percent to help farmers buy registered bulls and heifers. The Agricultural Agent will oversee contracts ship stock and collect cream payments as loans are repaid.
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Brilliant Lecturers for Summer Session at University of Oregon
The University of Oregon in Eugene announces an unusually strong 1917 summer session lineup led by Dr. G Stanley Hall Dr Henry C King Dr J Duncan Spaeth Dr John Timothy Stone and possibly Dr Carl A Kraus Lectures target visiting teachers attending the National Education Association meeting in Portland Sessions run June 18 to August 3 with a mid session break July 7 14.
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Tell Sturdivant Succumbs After Months of Illness
William Tell Sturdivant son of Mr and Mrs J M Sturdivant died at the family home on East Spruce Street Tuesday March 27 after months of illness due to a complication of diseases He was born near Gravel Ford Oregon February 23 1883 He is survived by his parents four sisters Mrs Dan A Keating Mrs George Snyder Marshfield Mrs Alfred Schroeder Coquille and Mrs J C Shorne Los Angeles and four brothers Robert Thomas Alfred Myrtle Point and Ira Marshfield Funeral service will be held at Norway cemetery at 11 00 this morning Elder Thomas Barklow officiating
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Coquille
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Rush to Purchase Stock Promotes Early Selections
J. L. Smith, County Agricultural Agent, urges buyers to act quickly to secure the best stock on the market. He warns that delaying will leave the choice to slower purchasers and emphasizes the advantage of early decisions.
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Oregon Students Behind Grade Level Say Educator
Dr B W DeBusk reports more than 100000 Oregon pupils lag one or more grades aiding a $300000 annual extra schooling cost. He cites nationwide 35 of 100 students backward with 20 slow developers and 15 due to preventable physical issues such as dental defects, adenoids, vision, and hearing. First graders show about 12 percent failure, rising through grades then tapering later.
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Accord
Coos Bay Not Needed Fortification Plans Say War Secretary
Senator Lane cites a War Department letter stating Coos Bay need not be fortified. The plan focuses on commercially strategic localities, with Coos Bay deemed not at risk of hostile attack.
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Lane
Secretary of War
Coos Bay
Myrtle Point Horticultural Society Postponed Meeting
The Myrtle Point Horticultural Society postpones its annual meeting due to no quorum. An adjourned meeting will be held at Pulford & Pierson law offices at 4:00 P M on Tuesday April 3 1917. President A T Train urges all members and interested parties to attend for very important business.
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