Lincoln County road improvements praised on inland trip
A Newport visitor lauds Lincoln County road work from Toledo to Siletz and Newport, noting macadamized grades, new engineering, and material sourcing. The piece credits County Commissioner Geo F Rodger and the Governor for prioritizing sturdy roads over politics, envisioning a linked highway to Polk County and better beach access.
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Newport
Bay City
Abbey
Lincoln County
Siletz
H. J. Minthorn
Waldport
Tillamook
Coast Mountains
Board of County Commissioners
Toledo
Mutual visits between Newberg and Marion county neighbors praised
The text notes mutual benefits from Saturday visits between Newberg residents and Marion county neighbors. Judge Bushey stated he hopes to return after crossing the bridge, expressing a shared wish for a quick and safe return.
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Newberg
Marion County
Bushey
Lane of the country across the river holds large land
A quotation from R. D. Allen on Saturday night remarks that the lane across the river hosts substantial land holdings, recalling older days when this area was known as the grubby end of Yamhill.
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R. D. Allen
Yamhill
City and County Plan Road Work East of Newberg
Commissioner Cummins states the Port land road east of Newberg will be graded and gravelled this season but actual work awaits the first fall rains. County will start improvements and then the city must extend the stretch from the corporation line to the new bridge to match the quality.
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Cummins
Graphic
Portland
Newberg
Corporation
Second District Congressmen and Lafferty Letter Incident
The piece contrasts W. R. Ellis as a careful congressman with his successor A. W. Lafferty who wrote a silly letter to a Washington high school girl after seeing her photo in a newspaper. The writer urges Lafferty to resign to avoid humiliating Oregon in the capital.
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W. R. Ellis
Congress
A. W. Lafferty
Washington City
Lafferty
Oregon
Water source report urges Newberg city purchase
The Graphic highlights engineer Keefe's Otis springs flow as the strongest supply for Newberg and argues for city ownership. A purchase now is advised before negotiations broaden. A vote is planned for Saturday and a Friday night park meeting invites resident input.
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Graphic
Newberg
Keefe
Otis
Engineer's report on Otis Springs and related springs
The report measures flow from the Skelton Gordon Otis and Guard springs. Otis and Guard combined yield about 684 000 gallons daily after removing Guard’s apparent flow. Total spring flow feeding Otis Guard stream is roughly 730 000 gallons per day. An eight inch line and pumping plant to town is estimated at 15 000 dollars with gasoline power recommended for lower operating costs and independence. electric power could cost more over time.
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Gordon Spring
Otis Tract
Guard Tract
Skelton Spring
Otis and
Guard Tracts
Guard Springs
Otis Springs
Otis
Portland
Central West
Newberg Hosts Strong Rally for Oregon Highway Plan
Newberg delegates and Salem leaders gathered to advocate a double highway from Portland to Salem with looping river routes. Speakers urged unity, highlighted local road tax support and 1000 dollar Rex Tigard road subscription, and stressed self help and convict labor to build roads across Yamhill County. The meeting showed strong public backing though no route decision was made.
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Oregon
J. D. Gordon
Yamhill County
Rex- Tigard
S. M. Calkins
Yamhill
Calkins
Geo. F. Rodgers
Salem
Rodgers
Bridge Day Sparks Debate Over Trans-Willamette Road
A public meeting saw heated talk on funding a Rex to Tigardville bridge. A newcomer urged buying land cheaply on the other side and moving, while a critic pressed for higher taxes to finish improvements. J W Chambers of Williams praised roads and warned of eastern interest in Oregon.
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Yamhill
Bushey
J. W. Chambers
Williams
Pennsylvania
Judge Bushey
Alleghanies
Rex
Tigardville
Oregon
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Polk County
Falls City
Polk
Geo. F. Rodger
International Harvester Co
CG. B. Merchant Hardware Co
E. H. Harriman
New York
E. H. Harriman & Co
Illinois Central
The
First National Bank
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