Fires and incidents sweep Oregon region in week
A Medford territory fire destroyed hundreds of acres of orchard trees. Gas war buyers face probes as authorities chase evaders. Girl Scout summer camp plans near Florence feature swimming and nature programs. Oregon urges extreme caution during dry season to prevent fires. Ash Valley cheese factory fire near Loon Lake, Iowa, causes about 5000 dollars in losses. McKinley and Coquille school boards arrange transport plans. Coon Country Courier ceases. Langlotack man jailed for Prohibition violation. Ralph Parker dies from logging camp injuries in Powers. Obituary notes and local road survey reports conclude with highway cut‑off recommendations and county costs.
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Ash Valley
Loon Lake
Iowa
Coos County News: hoisting plans and shipping growth
A 1900 foot long tunnel project on a steep grade is planned as 300 000 trout eggs arrive for distribution in Coos and Curry counties. County savings cut pensions for dependents. a mill reopens in Coquille by August 1 to employ 40 to 60 men. States Line Wisconsin adds to Coos Bay steamship service. July shipping expected to set records. The Eugene Fruit Growers Association will run a canning factory at Myrtle Point paying about 25 000 dollars for berries. Alex Harrison dies from a hit and run in Marshfield. the killer remains at large and burial occurred Friday per Australian instructions.
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Eugene Fruit Growera A Association
Myrt ‘Point
Coose County
Sensible Way to Lose Fat with Kruschen Salts
An ad touts Kruschen Salts as a safe means to cleanse impurities and boost energy. It claims improved liver and kidney function, a urge to activity, and gradual fat loss. Suggested dose is one half teaspoon daily in water, with an $0.85 bottle lasting about four weeks at drugstores.
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Salta
Fountain of Youth
Presbyterian Church Sunday services and events
The church schedules Sunday school at ten, morning preaching at eleven with a sermon on The Power of Personal Influence, and an evening lecture on the Acts of the Apostles with lantern slides. Young people hold a service in the patnora at seven.
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M. A. Marey
Chhurch
Ostrander
Little Virginia Hatcher Visits Cousin in Portland
Bridge Oregon July 23. Virginia Hatcher wintered with her mother in Portland and now visits cousin Bonnie Jean Billings. Mrs Jennie Lowery left for San Francisco after a week with sister. Ladies of Sunday actions met at John Shields home to plan a Ladies Aid. Meetings schedule with Mrs Harold Bargett on Big Creek and Damonis Temple Pythian Sisters finalize plans for a dance.
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H. E. Thomas
Sandy Creek
Roseburg
Social gathering and local farming notes
The report describes a pleasant grove gathering at the Thomas home attended by neighbors and families, mentions W. A. Fish finishing a hay bale project with 20 tons, and notes Mrs. Gipford visiting from Washington. It also mentions A. Sargent and son Oscar planning a trip to mining claims on Brushes creek, a business trip by George Rice to Roseburg, and Mrs. Lloyd Wisean being sick this week.
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Bela
Resanpa
Lilias
Rock Creek
Gipford
Mother
Slater
Washington
A. Sargent
Oscar
Wil
Brushes Creek
George Rice
Roseburg
Lloyd Wisean
Untaxed Lands in Oregon Billions of Acres Stated
A state tax commission report shows 47 percent of Oregon's 96 649 square miles remain untaxed. About 14 463 611 acres are federal timber lands and 661 504 acres are state school lands. Only 25 percent of rental gross receipts, totaling 265 000 dollars, go to the state.
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Oregon
State Tax Commission
Local town activities include sales shifts and community program
The report notes J A Hart closing a sale and moving to Coquille with new goods, while J Dick assists in an open gate. Nearby families, visitors from California, and a Hooton led Christian Endeavor gathering with a campfire sing and planned future outdoor meeting are mentioned.
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Jason Jewett
Rose Jewett
James J Grover Wilson
Wileen and
Waterman
Enella Curtiss
Marjorie van Aletein
Hooton
Grange
Beth Culver
Beth Vr
Irene Hatfield
Henry Brownson
J. A. Hart
Coquille
Virginia
Haven
Frank Culver Torn
Oregon Land Requests From National Inquirers
A series of inquiries to the Land Settlement Department show prospective settlers from Texas to Montana seeking 10 to 160 acres in western and southern Oregon. Applicants include Mrs. P F Harris Abilene Texas seeking 160 acres for general farming and W R Whitmer Los Angeles want 40 to 80 acres for asthma relief farming. Others plan August or September visits for dairying poultry fruit and variety store ventures in counties including Jackson Josephine Klamath Lane Lincoln Douglas and Marion.
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Land Settlement Department
Oregon
P. F. Harris
Box
Abilene
Texas
W. R. Whitmer
Cedaredge Avenue
Los Angeles
California
A. Smith
Seibert
Colorado
C. H. Turk
South
Herbert Greenhalgh
Levan
Utah
Jackson
Josephine
Klamath ‘County
Harold F. Johnson
Morse Avenue
Ware
Massachusetts
Lane County
E. O. Lindell
18Th Avenue
Longview
Washington
G. E. Burton
E. Chestnut
Santa Ana
Merle F. Baker
North 11Th Street
San Jose
Douglas County
E Hoover
Edward Decatur
Ilinois
Hood River
William O. Templeman
Troy
Montana
Linn
Maron
Haubyer Family Reported Healthy in Brief Notice
Communications from A Haubyer and spouse note that both are well and sending regards. The short message confirms family health and mutual well being without additional details.
Golden Cloud Gold Vein Surprise Shatters Prospectors’ Expectations
The Golden Cloud claim, long neglected near Bridge Oregon, reveals a rich quartz vein carrying free gold at the hanging wall. Prospector Heubner reports vast tonnage of quartz and galena in a true fissure vein after decades of inactivity. Nearby John son Creek and Rock Creek districts show renewed interest with potential shipments from White Rocks deposits.
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Lgome
Aus
Jackson County
Mon Mountain
Johnsson Creek
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