Journalism reforms at state university spur broader changes
The university School of Journalism plans a reorganization increasing courses to ten with a yearlong advertising class and current events classics. Aimed at separating professional aspirants from casual students, the plan stresses higher drill for selected entrants and cautions against inflated claims of journalistic training.
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University School of Journalism
E. W. Allen
Columbia University
New York
Free camp and school for prize winning boys in Oregon
Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis offers a free camp and school program for prize winning boys. The event promises a week of camping, special lessons, drills and games with transport by rail to Salem.
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Salem
Oregon State Board of Fair Directors
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvalllis
Ore
Myrtle Point Section backs Enterprise with advance dues
The Myrtle Point Section of Coos County subscribers have paid 1.50 in advance, with many willing to prepay for years to support the Enterprise. The piece urges all subscribers to contribute and keep the paper’s treasury healthy to maintain their leading weekly status in the county.
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Myrtle Point
Coquille Valley
Coos County
When That Much Advertised Rainy Day Arrives Flood Follows
The saying warns that a heavily anticipated rainy day typically results in a flood. The remark contrasts expectation with likely urban drainage challenges and property risks during heavy precipitation.
There Are Always Original Ways to Make a Fool
A compact reflective line noting that people often create novel methods to embarrass themselves. The statement hints at human folly and self made missteps without citing a specific incident or report.
Oregon Growth Ambition and Cautions Urged by Cotton
W W Cotton of the O R & N Co speaks to the Rotary Club of Portland urging restraint in enacting laws and arguing Oregon’s rapid growth is sustainable. He notes Census projections for 1914, highlights low state debt and rising population, and urges caution against radical legislation while promoting Oregon’s undeveloped timber mineral and agricultural potential.
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W. W. Cotton
O. W. R. & N. Company
Rotary Club of Portland
Cotton
Census Bureau
Oregon
Portland
United States
Pacific Coast
California
Washington
Idaho
Cottage Grove
Northwest demand for genuine specialists outpaces supply
The article warns that demand for genuine specialists will exceed supply for years in the Northwest. It emphasizes regional labor shortages and the need for training programs to close the gap.
Flint Stones Scarce and War Office Appeal in 1776 Packet
In a July 8 1776 issue of the Pennsylvania Packet the war office asks for Flint Stone locations to aid rifles. The page also lists Jamaica rum and sugar offers, a $6 reward for a stray horse, and a $4 reward for returning lost cows. Sheriff's sales fill space and the publisher notes ads rely on subscriber dues.
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War Office
Congress
Pennsylvania Packet
Boston
Jamaica
Sheriff's
Lead arsenate spray to curb caterpillars advised by official
To Kill Caterpillars Dissolve one pound of arsenate of lead in about one gallon of water, add to this twenty gallons of water. Spray the foliage around the tents of the caterpillars, using a sprayer that will keep the spray agitated. Do this be fore the bugs get large and it will prove effective. NICK JOHNSON, County Fruit Inspector.
Changing Education in Oregon Shows Broadening Career Paths
A new 48 page University of Oregon booklet for high school seniors, Choosing a Calling, contrasts with a decade ago by outlining many occupations beyond law medicine and ministry. It lists journalism city administration banking marketing and more, and notes stronger pre professional preparation while highlighting need for better teachers and extensive campus photography.
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Oregon
University of Oregon
Specialists in Teaching Too Few for the Calls
The University of Oregon warns that demand for genuine specialists in teaching will outstrip supply for years in the Northwest. The booklet Choosing a Calling urges high school seniors to specialize, urging math languages science and English as paths to better pay and greater preparation, fueling an educational shift.
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Northwest
University of Oregon
Oregon
Republicans Back Ralph Williams In Oregon National Committeeman Race
An Oregon Republican party statement denounces C W Ackerson who switched from Progressive and accuses him of acting with outsiders to fracture the party. It urges loyal Republicans to support Hon Ralph E Williams as the sole Republican candidate for National Committeeman, signed by party leaders including Chas B Moores and McKinley Mitchell.
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Oregon
C. W. Ackerson
H. W. Coe
Republican National Committee
Republican Organization
Republican Party
Ackerson
Ralph E. Williams
Republican National
Chas. B. Moores
Republican State Central Committee
M. B. McFaul
Lincoln Republican Club
McKinley Mitchell
Portland Republican Club
Weed Lumber Company Coupons Upheld by Jury
A Weed California suit by a merchant seeking to stop the Weed Lumber Company from issuing employee coupons as currency was decided for the lumber company. The jury ruled the coupons did not violate the law, confirming their use by employees. The report then surveys upcoming Panama-Pacific Exposition conventions and regional business activity, including bank clearings, April building permits, and real estate transfers. It also notes social and civic items, a White House May wedding, and local notices about whiskey, old tug Katie Cook, and Coos County High School track meet plans in Myrtle Point.
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Weed
California
Weed Lumber Company
San Francisco
Portland
Eleanor Wilson
William A. McAdoo
the Treasury
White House
Newberg
Salem
H. Craw
Katie Cook
Kruse & Banks
Porter
Parkersburg
Coquille
Port Orford
Coos
Curry Counties
Coos Bay
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Marshfield
Bandon
Prohibition Party Nominates State Tickets in Salem
The Oregon Prohibition party convention at Salem last week named candidates for state offices led by Uren for governor and Stine for U S Senate. Other picks include Paget treasurer Bright and Ramsey for the Supreme Court, Meredith and Cleaver for Congress, Moulton labor commissioner, Addison for railroad commissioner, Trindle attorney general, Coe state superintendent, and Lewis state engineer.
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Oregon Prohibition Party
Salem
United States
Geo. L. Cleaver
Union County
Arthur I. Moulton
Portland
Lucia Faxon-Addison
F. J. Miller
Linn County
William H. Trindle
Curtis P. Coe
McMinnville
John H. Lewis
Brethren Sunday School and Evening Preaching Announcement
Brethren invite all to Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 17:15. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Brethren
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Wenner
Wate Cain
Oregon Power Company
Nick Johnson
Germany
C. M. Idleman
Multorpor Republican Club
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