Labor split and profit share urged for Pacific Northwest
A writer recalls a Pacific Northwest vacation noting common labor earns 3.10 to 3.60 a day and often works 45 weeks yearly, while mills post about 25 percent profits. He urges action to ensure labor shares of prosperity, calling for broader wage fairness and leadership to lift families.
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Pacific Northwest
Middle West
Chicago
Congress
Oregon
Washington
Workington
Southern Pacific as Oregon Citizen and regional pioneer
An analysis of Southern Pacific's role in Oregon highlights its tax contributions, miles of track, and major west coast projects. The piece notes a 1926 Cascade line completion through Klamath Falls, forthcoming connections to Lakeview, and a stock purchase that could link Oregon coast cities, framing the company as a regional citizen. It also comments on government deer hunting policy and forest preservation, urging caution to protect timber resources and future industry.
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Southern Paleife
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Coos County
Cascade
Shasta
Klamath Falls
Lakeview
San Francisco
Portland Oregonian
Patterson
Worth Trying Test For Oil In Coos County
County men consider a test to determine oil presence, urging every property owner to invest a few dollars for the experiment. Optimism centers on potential wealth and learning the truth, with Myrtle Point residents weighing debt vs car ownership as families eye the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Campfire and River Pipe Dream Refrain
A reflective speaker recalls the campfire and river as irreplaceable, trading wealth for simple comforts. The old pipe and woods evoke distant lands and familiar faces in a smoky reverie. The refrain centers on solitude, nature, and cherished memories.
Adberika Claims Fast Relief for Gas and Sour Stomach
Ed McNeill says Adberika eases stomach gas and sourness in ten minutes. The ad asserts relief for both upper and lower bowel, promises removal of old waste, and urges readers to visit Perkins Drug Store for a “real cleansing” and noticeable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McNeill
Perkins Drug Store
Notice for publication 1928 Powers Oregon land claim
Fred Gilbert of Powers Oregon filed notice to prove up his homestead entry 016209 for parts of section 2 township 13S range 12W Willamette Meridian. He will present three year proof before Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on October 18 1928. Witnesses include William Preston Glen Grant Frank Morris Joseph Williams and Robert Crawford acting registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Roseburg
Oregon
Fred Gilbert
Powers
West Willamette Meridian
Edgar A Dodge
Myrtle Point Oregon
William Preston
Glen Grant
Frank Morris
Powers Oregon
Joseph Williams
Myrtle Point
Roseburg Oregon Notice of Land Claim Filing Please
Stand Office at Roseburg Oregon August 31 10x Richard B Magill of Dothan Oregon filed notice of intent to establish a claim on the land described before F A Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on the 11th day of October 1923. Claimant and witnesses named include Thomas J Hayes and others from Power Oregon Dothan and Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Roseburg
Oregon
Richard B Magill
Dothan
Sey
Willamette
Meridan
Han
Desribed
F A Dodge
U S Commisaner
Myrtle Point
Thoman J Hayes
Powern
Marre
Alexander
Frernden
Bancroft
Emerson
Suit to Quiet Title in Myrtle Point District
In Circuit Court of Oregon County Coos Earl Wilson and Bernadine Wilson sue Janace Davenport and Nettie Davenport and others including Louis Koehn and W C Hildebrandt Posner and Co for assertion of ownership in Lot 1 and 2 Block 7 Border and Bender Addition Myrtle Point Coos County. Defendants must appear by October 1928 otherwise default judgment may be entered. Publication ordered in Myrtle Point Herald for six weeks starting August 30 1928. Lawyer Wallace B Dement for plaintiffs resident of Myrtle Point Oregon.
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Janace Davenport
Nettle Davenport
Isaac M. Davenport
Netthe Daren Ores
Louis Koehn
Louis Conn
John J Selander
W. C. _Hildebrande
Max Posner
Isaac M Davenport
Nettie Davenport
Louie Koehn
Louia Koehn
W C. Hildebrandt
Hildebrandt Posner and Co
Hildebrandt
W. C. Hildebrandt
Oregon
Border and
Bender
Myrtle Point
Coos Nty
Coos County
Misra Point
Roofing inspection offer for winter storm relief
A local ad urges homeowners to have roofs inspected before the winter storm arrives. Roof examinations are free and can be arranged by calling 1206 or writing RB. A. Corthell at 906 Geld Ave Marshfield.
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Westinghouse
A. Corthell
Geld Ave
Marshfield
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Harry Langdon
Radu
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Mamm
Sperry
Feld South
Jon
Pacific Coast Network
Mammy Sperry
Pacific Coast Housewives
Coosa Ba
A.J. Dan
Mountain States
Robert FE Crawford
Hamill
Canaday Register
Georgia
Dation
Org
Myrtis Point
Ore
United States Depository For Postal Savings Funds
Schmitt Quality
Schmitt
Dey’s
Batt
Iz Ang
M Earl Wilson
Bernadine Wilson
Wallace B. Dement
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