Tax Reform Proposals Aim to Boost Industrial Growth
The proposals repeal capital gains provisions, amend the 1996 revenue bill to allow plant expense deductions before surtax, permit final dividends within 90 days, and grant debt discharges exemptions and a 30 percent surplus credit. If enacted, the comptroller of New York says federal revenue could rise by 250 million dollars annually due to higher turnover tax on securities and broad business improvements.
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Comptroller of
New York
Railroad wages compared to plowing shows liberal pay
A letter in the Chicago Journal of Commerce uses a brakeman's view to critique railroad pay, arguing generous wages threaten profits and public interests. It explains pay by hours, acres, and delays like detention, noting postwar pressures and risks from arbitrary rate-setting.
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Phil Banne
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Accident Prone Locations and Traffic Control Efforts
A fragmented report discusses locations prone to accidents and public measures to reduce them. It references legislation and agency efforts to monitor traffic patterns and mitigate risks in communities.
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iMellene Conservation Bureau
Addressing Accident Prone Locations for Safer Traffic
The piece argues that dangerous road locations, not drivers, cause accidents. It urges traffic engineers to redesign sites to prevent crashes, reduce congestion, and speed movement for motorists and pedestrians, framing traffic control as reducing danger while improving flow.
Mews of Other Bays from Files of the Herald
A dated digest from July 16 1898 notes letters to Giles and S E Johnson from George Mullen aboard the Mizpeh written at Dutch Harbor June 10 stating the schooner would sail for Kotzebue Sound June 13. It also surveys Spain US peace talk views in Spanish press and a Boston court case about a wife’s tongue. The column then recalls long past items from 35 to 28 years ago including farm purchases, local labor disputes, school decisions, and regional development notes from Myrtle Point Roseburg and nearby towns.
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SC Giles
S E Johnson
George Mullen
Mizpeh
Dutch Harbor
Kotzebue Sound
United States
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Phillippines
Boston
Cook Bay
Roseburg
Smith-Powers Logging Company
Spruce Street
Fist
Fouth
Thos Guerins
Willow Street
Guerin
T Johnson
Johnson
Local firm books three passenger plane for Myrtle Point
Wey ordered a three seat passenger airplane to be delivered early next month. Two men will operate it for hire from Myrtle Point as base. Mr and Mrs W T Dement report a letter from daughter Alice and son Wallace detailing their Europe trip with a student travel club.
Furniture seller wins three straight at Checkers Corner
Tom Gurney in a rare serious moment at Checkers Corner claims a record by defeating one opponent after another in three meals with no losses. Richard Arnold narrowly escapes fatal injury when a log rolls onto him while loading at a Win Weekly camp late Tuesday night. Mrs George E Hamilton, former Herald owners, plan to move to Corvallis this weekend to make that city their home. Oregon State Motor Association warns motorists that rapid driving from stop to stop wastes gasoline over three racing starts.
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Tom Gurney
Checkers Corner
Gurney
Richard Arnold
Powers
Win
George E Hamilton
The
Herald
Corvallis
Evers Stop
Oregon State Motor Association
Crossbred dogs praised over pampered pets in advice column
A long, rambling piece extols crossbred dogs for stamina intelligence and loyalty, arguing against high class pedigrees and pampered breeds. It contrasts healthy outdoor life for dogs with overindulgent care and notes owners of mixed breeds often have tougher, more versatile hounds.
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Layrman
Grand Coulee Dams Awe Inspires Pacific Northwest Drive
Portland readers learn how a 381 mile auto trip up the Columbia to Grand Coulee reveals the dam as the era’s vast monument. The piece contrasts Bonneville and Grand Coulee, describes the cataract like canyons, the scale of the project, lodging and meals, and the National Information Service for visitors along with a scenic route from Vancouver through Ellensburg to Quincy and beyond.
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O Yon
Egypt
Great Pyramid
Gize
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Grand Coulee
Bonneville Dam
Oregonar
Oregon State Motor Association
Harris Eluwort
Roseburg
Nina Review
Columbia
Washington
Bonnevlie
Bonneville
Ellaworth
Grand Cource
Columbia Gorge
Vancouver
Goldenvae
Ellensburg
Great Coueny
State of Washington
Quincy
Coimbra
Horion
Mineral Springs
Beaptake
Columbia River
Uwelbach
Grand Coulee Electric City
Rhodes
What sort of bird is a wild band tailed pidgeon
A reader wonders about the band tailed pigeon and recalls a warden who did not know what a jacksnipe is. The note hints at curiosity about bird identification and local wildlife lore.
Local residents attend gatherings in Myrtle Point and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Elvin Waterman and children Lillian and Robert visit Myrtle Point Saturday evening. Mrs James Appleton and daughter travel to Coquille on business. Mrs George Evernden visits from Thursday to Saturday. Joas Fenjourt begins work with JO Farmer logging on Tuesday. Visitors include the Watermans and Scrdge farmers with Mr Farine and George Russell. Mrs E E Exeinden hosts a kitchen shower for daughter Melton Calvin with salad sandwiches cake and punch.
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Elvin Waterman
Lillian
Robert
Flanagan
Myrtle Point
James Appleton
Coquille
George
Floyd Evernden
Joas Fenjourt
JO Farmer Logging Company
Mus
Scrdge
Scrdge and Mra Farine: «A Brother Geoorge Russell of Canvarnside
Exeinden
Mre
Melton Calvin
Lord Evernden
Community figures attend Myrtle Point show and visitors listed
Wieyd Evernden Herlan Evernden Leonard K Evernden George Isaac James Jewett Elvin Waterman Charlee Johnson Charles Warner and Jess Enyeart from this community and to Mrs Ovid Bryant Mrs James Porter Mrs Delos Appleton and Miss Doris England from remote Clarence. Andrew and David Waterman attended the show in Myrtle Point with niece Lillian Waterman. Mrs Jons Enyeart and children Viola Junior Dana and Larotta were Saturday visitors of Mrs James Appleton and daughter Tals. Mr and Mrs Ray Waterman visited Myrtle Point. Myrtle Point chanted at the Jeti Appleton home Sunday. A balanced safety program is emphasized alongside a balanced municipal budget by the state motor association.
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Wieyd Evernden
Herlan Evernden
Leonard K Evernden
George Isaac
James Jewett
Elvin Waterman
Charlee Johnson
Charles Warner
Jess Enyeart
Ovid Bryant
James Porter
Delos Apleton
Doris England
Reomute
Clarence
Andrew
David Waterman
Myrtle Point
Lillian Waterman
Mra Jons
Viola
Dana
Larotta
James Appleton
Tals
Ray Waterman
Jeti Appleton
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Robert L. Tucker
Fred Massey
R C Dement
South Fork
Majory Place
Massey
Oregon Mining Milling and Development Company
Ann Bigelow
Salmon Mountain
George Magill
Kaley Robisor
Naomi
David
James Gree
Itta
Jo Mayne
Dora
Stemmler
Tom Garrone
Marshfield
Ethel M Endicott
New Homestead
Phi
Cass Brack
George Guerin
Harold Adama
Nick Perkins
Smuravlay
Lan Leneve
Lemeve Syndicate
Penn
Owen
Auvearing
Oregonian
Richard L Neuberger
Coulee
Steamboat Rock
Swisa Alps
Bath
Mason City
Information Service Good
Department of the Erine
Roclan Marion Bureau
Maene
Nina
Hutton
Aia
Nike
Turand Cralee
Wulea
Bancroft
Bandon Sea
Hous of
Phenty
Gun State Motor Association
Mad Wes
Uekeare Bey Pare
Ambulance Service
GANO
Howe Thien Coepuatle
Abs
L Depos
U. S. Royals
Ford
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