Three forces shape pacifist peace talk over Japan policy
The piece argues three groups push a lucrative peace agenda that would sacrifice national dignity and international law. It labels religious, financial, and commercial factions as steering the U S stance toward Japan rather than uphold power, prestige, and lawful conduct, warning of erosion of sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
China
Grea
League of Nations
Democratic Idea
Four tons of prunes shipped to San Francisco
A 1899 item notes S E Johnson & Co shipped four tons of first class prunes from the city to San Francisco this week. The prunes came from Wm Floyd's fruit place near Ferry Farm. Johnson accompanied the shipment to the city for business matters. I A Strong files on 80 acres of government land northwest of Hobson estate. Ben and Bob Harrison left for the South on January 2 to survey for a gold flume prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
S E Johnson & Co
Wm Floyd
Ferry Farm
S E Johnson
Inok
I. A. Strong
Hobson
Ben and
Bob Harrison
Stkes
Anti slot law advances in county House
A county council introduces a new anti slot machine law to the state House. The report notes political moves and potential impact on local gambling regulation amidst other dated items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Wagner
Gallier
Coquille
Evangelistic Services With Rev Earl Downing Continue
The Amichurches Church of Christ announces ongoing evangelistic services led by Rev Earl Downing. Sermon topics include The Rules of the Game on Friday February 4 and When Money Helps to Save Us on Sunday February 6, with a focus on conversion and anti-Christ themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
M. White
Earl Downing
Jesus
Outdoor bonds breach city glare in hunters and fishers tale
A fisherman recounts a clash of two urban strangers with the same spirit as hunters and anglers. He recalls a bass capture aided by rival boatmen who cut a snagged line, showing camaraderie over city crime and survival in the wilderness versus the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lama Lemereed
Big Uh
R.le
Nature's call outdoors draws rich and poor alike to rest
A nostalgic piece invites city dwellers to shed civilization and reconnect with nature by a trout stream and forest sounds. It contrasts the stressed business world with the calming, equalizing power of outdoor life and notes a birthday gathering for Lundy with many local names and a weekend visit by Allegany residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoenar
Hack
Community Night at Twin Oaks Schoolhouse Hosts Local Talent
Twin Oaks M and and Myron Wicks hosted a Sunday vernight gathering at the Ray Hunt home. The program featured a parade with local youths, music from Ela Reed and Alfred Strang, a sewing bee, and a musical festival song performed by district parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Strang
Eloise Reed
Aubrey Strong
Alma Morgan
Pauline Strong
Colleen Sullivan
Twu
Pauline
R W Schaad
Myrtle Point
Leslie Strong
Eed
Charles Smiley
Independence
Huron Smiley
Mary Joe
Jack Af Bandon
J A Davenport
A R Davenport
Charrles Smiley
Donald Davenport
R R Davenport
Jerene
Birthday Gatherings and Weekend Visits Across Communities
A jumble of social notices records a surprise birthday party for Mrs Emma Rook Huenstessen at the Loved Lackey home with many guests including Mesdames Forrest and Lackey. The text also lists numerous visits and hospitality from families in Marshfield Fairview Gordon Hamilton and nearby areas, plus a note that C M Bonniksen was in Coquille on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FoltClatsen
Herman
Vallis
Nella
Lauses Delefsen
Domenfay
Lackey
Emma Rook Huenstessen
Saffas
Thomas Forrest
Forrest
Lloyd Lackey
Dehometer
Ard
Frvin
Marshfield
Ed Forrest
Fairview
Ord
JH H Bentley
North Head
David Biegger
Ciern
Joe
George Forrest
Elsie Forest
Jovid Lackey
Broadhert
Hares Boltow
F Mapes
Gordon Hamilton
Bloretce
Watner
Charles Heotee
Bridge
W Jo DeBoer
Gravelford
Art of
M Bonninsen
J L Southmase
Pleasant Point Residents Visit Friends Amid Social Round
Pleasant Point residents enjoy a steady social week with Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Roy Swan and family to Mr and Mrs Bruno Lange, and Thursday evening calls on Mr and Mrs Charlie McPherson at Coquille. Henry Harris and Ciles Harris also call on the Watson and Mann households. Mrs William Watson hosts Kathleen Roberts and Stanley for midweek visits, while Fred Hobson calls at the Mann home. Mrs William Johnson remains on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Swan
Bruno Lange
William Watson
Dorothy
Hamies McPherson
Coquille
Henry Harris
Ciles Harris
Guy Mann
Fred Hobson
Coy Mann
William Johnson
Kathleen Roberts
Stanley
Coos School News Visits by State Education Official
Rural schools in Coos will be visited by Vo DD Bain from the state department of education on February 14 and 18. The purpose is to inspect and discuss elementary education, with Bain meeting staff and reviewing local schools. Additional notes reference coordination with local supervisors and a focus on improving educational facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos
Vo DD Bain
Atote Department of Education
Local Socials Report From Community Homes
Mr and Mrs C Guy Mann visited the Wm Johnson home on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Allen King and daughter Susan Ann were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs William Watson. Mr and Mrs Thomas Royer and son visited Bruno Lange on Sunday. Mrs Kathleen Roberts with Eileen and Stanley spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs OFE Marsters. John McPherson and son Barton shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs William Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Guy Mann
Wm. Johnson
Allen King
Susan Ann
William Watson
Thomas Royer
Bruno Lange
Kathleen Roberts
Eileen
Stanley
Ofe Marsters
John McPherson and
Son Baton
Local residents visit Del Reno home weekend gathering
Catching Creek families led by Mr and Mrs Andrew Ryerson and children stayed with Mr and Mrs Tom Hayes of Powers and other neighbors from Myrtle Point South Oregon Creek Coquille and Pleasant Punt joined the social at the De Rema residence. Visitors included the Lakeys Welling Lakey Welling and their babies along with Harvey McCall and son Harvey of Fluoras Creek. Mrs Bushnell of South On'ching Creek and Mrs Ward and baby were also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ryerson
Mise Ryeerson
Tom Hayes
Powers
del Reno
Tom Lakey
Marton Lakey
Stuart Welling
Rchard Lakey
Wayne Carman
Myrtle Point
Vo Bushnell
South On'ching Creek
Carl Ward
Elmer Davis
Marvin Cox
Kathleen Roberts
Pleasant Punt Pent Sindas
E Marsters
Nmro
Johan Burgess
Caquile
Fhord Camaro
Forcat Barklow
Coquille
Eveverett Barkloo
McCall
Harvey
Fluoras Creek
de Rema
Hir Ranch
Ne Rema
Eugene Adama
Weekend visitors at Frank Atle home in Fosttran
West Norway residents and guests including Mr and Mrs Leander Perko and family of Rook Creek visited the Frank Atle home on Mroardt. Other locals, Mrs Merte Pola To and Mra Froma Bark of Motte Poan, spent Sunday flowers and social time with the Barkrods. Mrs Charle Petwer was guest Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgs OG Ratesen
Joe
Mro
Leander Perko
Rook Creek
Prams
Frank Atle
Fosttran
Merte Pola
Froma
Thera
Charle Petwer
Battleship Oregon fundraiser eyed for Portland berth
State Superintendent Putnam reports cooperation with Governor Martin to raise funds for a permanent Oregon berth in Portland for the historic battleship Oregon. Pupils who contribute will receive a card granting one free visit to the ship, with school discussions starting February 14. Fat Elk honors Coos county poetess Frances Holmstrom as students perform poems from Western Windows.
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Battlesmif
Oregon
Putnam
Department of Education
Martin
Portland
FAT Elk
Fat Elk School
Frances Holmsatrum
Coos County
Holmstrom
Florence Oer
District Notes Highlight Quiet Potluck Gatherings
A district meeting reports a monthly potluck with no post dinner program or games. Highlights include a talk by Buzz Holmes about his daring Colorado River trip and remarks from Mrs Holm about a lovely plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pek
Rick
Holma
Holm
Buzz Holms
Colorado River
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Little Peper
Otticial Paper
Port of
Coquille River
Snd
Robert L. Tucker
the Herald
Echo
Norway
J W Whitney
Ernest Livemore
Chas Dilliboy
Catching Creek
Ed Hoffman
Silas Clark
Bessie Ayers
Ivy Miller McKinley Laws Heller
Lloyd Leatherman
East Fork
Robert
Clinton Carman
John Neal
South Fork
Wisconsin
Claud Giles
Dr Bunch
Ray Dement
Bandon
Damel Miller
John Thomas Royer
Elsie Curtis
Prosper
Thomas Barklow
Church of the Brethren
Cvous
Siberia
Vladivostok
Shantung
Brownson Brothers
Meadowbrook Farm
Big Creek
Union High School
Ford
Chas Barklow
Cement Creek
Curry
Southern Oregon Normal School
Layaun Aasen
Loom Aasen
Arago
Ilas
Epsilon Phinomens
James Robinson
Get
Broadbent
Myrtle Pit
Amichurches
Lans Lenreve
Leneve Syndicate
Cites
H Barr
Caiing Christian Workers
First Presbyterian
Hough T Mitchelmere
Bible School
Sumerlin
Christian Endeavor
Church
Mra Rob Schaad
Holy Name Catholic Coquille
D. J. Kelly
Coquille Church
Lundy
P F Bartlett
Philip
Gene
Rodney Davenport
Lloyd Davenport
Shirley
Albert Davenport
A R Dasenport
Ernest Ernest Davenport
Johg Felsver
Chris Nelson
Esther
Chester Wilson
Re Shu
Veneandy
Mroo
Robeo Ocheltree
Hesebureg
Ernest Davengert
Chester Wileon
John Felaher
Miro
George Hermann
Chester Willson
Walter Felsher
Roy Mast
Ardyce
Allegany
John Fesher
Rae
Twin Oaks
Craydon
George Hermanner
Verne
B.K. Werner
Typewriter Man
Pleasant Point
Coquille Myrtle Point
Coos School News
Isslk Warsing
Lee
West Norway
Sempert
Hollywood
Hiland
Beauty Shop
Jara
Kinney Features
Huling, Lundy & Sons
Spruce Street
Buick
Chevrolet
Hollywood Premiere
Holland Theater
Southwestern Motors
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