Northwestern Pacific acquisition by Southern Pacific eyed for cross-state expansion
The Ukiah Press-Republican reports plans and policies for the Northwestern Pacific after Southern Pacific's purchase of Santa Fe's stake. Observers expect an extension toward northern California and Oregon, linking to the Southern Pacific network. The move is seen as part of a broader railroad "war" on the Pacific coast, with timber and mineral regions as incidental goals. President Maggard notes development would improve territory served, while management remains unchanged.
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Thie
Laove
Ukiah Press
Republican
Northwestern Pacific
California
Southern Pacific Tragke
Powers
Oregon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific
Banta Fis
Pacific Coast
Corsal
San Francisco Bay
Klamath River
Western Pacific
Sacramento Valley
Sonoma County
la Petaluma and Gants Rosa
Southern Pacifi
Santa Fe
E H Maggard
Trinidad
Eureka
Local Roundup Myrtle Point JV News and Visits
Mrs Edna Korn and two daughters visit Myrtle Point for a few days. Misa Elsie Kelly visits Mrs Zimmerman at the Martin Lassen home in Norway. Daniel, manager of Mike's Feed and Reed store, nurses flu. his brother runs the store. Simon Albee injured at Auto Perk garage ten days ago can get around again. Phyllis Jane Perkins ill with a second flu attack at her grandparents’ home. J Heathcote of Skaggs Safeway was in Myrtle Point on business. Twelve car loads of gravel from Corvallis to Roseburg highway project arrived at the Southern Pacific depot. Mr and Mrs L P Linn return from holiday trip. visit Glendale and attend Oregon State Teachers Association in Portland. James Linn of St Johns, Washington, visits upon return.
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Simon Albee
Auto Perk
Southern Pacific Freight Depot
Myrtle Point
Nyford
Roseburg
Pruce
L. P. Linn and Sons
Auction of Car With Tires and Misc Items
A short auction notice offers a car for sale or ban with six good tires and a bridge item. Interested buyers may offer bankable funds for consideration.
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Esa
Dental Contest Between Banden and Myrtle Point
A school dental contest pits Banden and Myrtle Point children to win the largest percentage of correct answers before semester end. Myrtle Point leads with 31 corrects. Banden remains unnamed. A $5 prize is promised.
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Echees
Banden
Myrtle Point
Mrs John Barklow dies after long illness in Stringtown
Mrs John Barklow of Stringtown died after a three year battle with disease. Born September 10 1890 in Benton county Missouri she moved to Coos county at age twelve. She married John Barklow November 14 1909 and had two children Ralph who died at eleven and Ida now eleven. She was a Church of the Brethren member since 1911 and services were held at the Stringtown church with Elder Wolfe officiating. Surviving relatives include her husband daughter Ida and many aunts uncles and cousins.
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Str
Myrtle Point
John Barklow
Barklow
Benton County
Missori
Coos County
Coquille
Stringtown
McKenzie
Oregon
Asncen
Ralph
Ida
Wolfe
Roy Turner MacDonald
Arago
B S Wallon
Lttle
Seven Asters
Elvey Smith
South Slough
Martha Smith
Portland
Ruby Barklow
Myrtle
George Hampton
Lena Wallen
Marshfield
Card of Thanks from Barklow and Vallen families
The Barklow and Vallen families express heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for sympathy and kindness during illness and death of their loved one.
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John Barklow
Vallen
Wind Currents Linked to NSW Coastal Fish Yields
A study notes a strong link between prevailing NSW coast winds and fish catches. Wind-driven currents affect fish abundance in cycles of three to four years, with scarcity in 1019 and 1924 followed by rises in 1022 and 1925, suggesting wind analysis can forecast Asher man prospects two to three years ahead.
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New South Wales
Made Hurried Exit In Podunk Sheep Joke Case
A Podunk man, amid rumors of missing meat, set a trap by killing a family dog and dressing the carcass to look like mutton. A night visit revealed the suspects eating the faux sheep. He declined pot luck and recounted the prank, causing the family to flee for the back door.
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Selon
Pathfinder Magazine
It pays to do a little better than waceasary
A brief note suggests small improvements yield advantages, urging careful effort over mere adequacy. The message implies practical steps lead to better outcomes without detailing specific actions.
Unclear report on Gusret Schriefer’s health recovery
Report states Gusret Schriefer was uncooperative and without fever. symptoms improved and outlook favorable for recovery.
Drowned Man in Rogue River Incident Near Illahe
Ollie Smith, 56, presser, was drowned in the Rogue river near Illahe Saturday when an aerial cable on which he pressed a tree broke, dropping him 65 feet into the current. His brother MM A Smith made futile rescue attempts. the body had not been recovered at dusk.
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Ollie Smith
Prespester
Rogue River
Illahe
MM. A. Smith
Lad Lester Weaver Held by Coquille Sheriff
Coquille sheriff arrested a 15 year old lad named Lester Weaver who had been staying with Earl Baker. Word came from Riverside authorities and El Centro that his parents were worried about his whereabouts. Officials later stated they had no link to the Northcott chicken ranch murders near Riverside and Los Angeles. Weaver arrived months ago as a stranger and attended school here.
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Coquille
Lester Weaver
Baker
Reistives
el Centro
California
Weaver
Northcott
Riverside
Los Angeles
Los Angeles. the Sheriff’s Office
Earl Baker
State Market Agent Weekly Letter and Wheat Acreage Data
State Market Agent reports on a January farm crop grading short course at Oregon State College Corvallis with officials listed for instruction and registration. It also covers wheat acreage and condition in Oregon Washington and Idaho, national contrasts, and notes on moisture shortages and possible reseeding needs. The column questions dairy expansion and cites policy debates in the Oregon Grange Bulletin and tariff handling by Congressman Hawley.
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Oregon State Agricultural College
Corvallis
Fa Cropa Department
Bertha G Hite
U. 38
Department of Agriculture
B. W. Whitlock
B. J Stubblefield
J F Welch
Pacific Coast Board of Reviews
A F Nelson
Chas W Wright
State Grain Inspection Department
W J. Morgan
J S. Jones
Farm Crops Department
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
United States
Oregon Grange Bulletin
Portland
Palmiter
National Grange
Chambers of Commerce
Trawley
Ways and Means
Hawley
Beene Becomes Leader of Columbia County Growers Charter
A sixteen member Columbia County Sheep and Wheel Growers Association charter forms with Beene named to lead. Includes local marketing efforts and cooperative aims to boost beet production and market reach.
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Ibe
Columbia County Sheep and Weel Growers’ Association
Andrew Peterson Dies Suddenly Near Lakeport at 47
Andrew Peterson proprietor near Lakeport California died after becoming ill while driving to hospital. Found unconscious in his car by passersby. Survived by son Russell of San Francisco and brothers Percy H Peterson and David Peterson of Arago. Mother Ella Peterson died near Myrtle Point over a year ago. Funeral held last Thursday at two o'clock.
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Andrew Peterson
Lakeport
California
Ayrago
Lake County
Peterson
Russell
San Francisco
Percy H
David ¥. Peterson
Arago
Ella Peterson
Myrtle Point
Meier Endorses Ress Ledger Member In Debate
An unclear fragment shows Meier connected to a ledger and a figure named Ress, noting a membership in a group or committee. The text hints at a potential endorsement or affiliation within an organization. Further context is needed to confirm identities and the event.
Fortuned Telling Set And Ballet Set Sold
A listing notes a fortuned telling set and a ballet set being attributed to Mrs. James Whitaker.
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James Whitaker
Ford Model Pace Sparks Debate Over Frequent New Cars
A speaker condemns annual model launches as promoting automobile buying sedition and burdening drivers with unfinished payments. He cites Ford policy of yearly models and interchangeable improvements, noting the Model T’s long run and the Model A’s similar path.
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Ford Motor Company
New Model A Cars Sold At Pord Garage Coquille
A reader urged to step into the Pord Garage in Coquille to test drive Model A cars. Advertisers claim improvements will fit older cars and provide smoother riding and easier starting for feverish riders.
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Coquille
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Farmers’ Store
Edna Korn
Misa Elsie Kelly
Mra Zimmerman
Martin Lassen
Norway
Rpp Daniel
Mike
Iecan
Phyllis Jane Perkins
Ne W Perkins
Heathcote
Medford
Skaggs Safeway
Ool
Witress N
Bonewits
Jack Adams
Berkeley
Skaggs Meat Company
Lew Ray
Adul
Ms. Nay
Gusret Schriefer Nur
Seymour Jones
Meier Ender
Bank of
Ith
Spruce Streets
Point
Member
Federal Reserve System
Myrtle Pointledge
F. Meste
John E. Dickson, x. Dg
Chevrolet
Phaeton
Southwestern Motor Co
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