Oregonians Abroad Amid Floods in Santa Barbara
The letter describes a storm in Santa Barbara with rising creeks washing away houses and two fatalities. It notes widespread flood damage to streets and bridges, a costly repair bill for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, and ongoing rain and wind delaying travel. The writer, Mrs. C. J. Edwards, closes with longing for Chehalem Valley and Newberg.
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California
Iowa
Santa Barbara
Mira’ Morgan
Maneenes Co
Miss Morgan
Rees
San Louis Obispo
Santa Barbara County
San Louis Obispo County
Chehalem Valley
Newberg
C. J. Edwards
Oregon Tobacco Law notice to enforce minors use and sales
District Attorney R L Conner urges peace officers in Yamhill County to enforce Oregon Laws 2148 2149 prohibiting tobacco sales to minors under eight and minors using tobacco in public places. It outlines penalties for sellers and minors and grants concurrent jurisdiction to justices of the peace.
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Mini
Oregon
Justices of the Peace
Circuit Court
Yamhill County
R. L. Conner
Yamhill Co
Newberg High School Germinates 131 of 132 Corn Seeds
The Newberg high school agricultural class under Prof. S E Launer tested 132 kernels of corn grown by local farmers. 131 germinated for a 99.2 percent germination rate and 130 healthy kernels for a 98.5 percent vigorous rate. The seed was sourced from a local seedsman. The result contrasts with a 1906 Iowa state report showing 60 percent germination.
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Oregon
Newberg High School
S. E. Launer
Newberg
Iowa
Rural Carriers Meet in Yamhill County Court House
The rural carriers of Yamhill County held their annual meeting at the courthouse with J. G. Alford of Dundee presiding and E. J. Weiser elected vice president. June 27 was set for the state convention in McMinnville and a committee proposed a resolution for a state law to limit heavy loads on soft winter roads to protect hills and prevent road damage.
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Yamhill County
Court House
J. G. Alford
Dundee
Stuart Grenfell
McMinnville
E. J. Weiser
N. E. Willetts
Yamhill
Roy Hanville
Enos Ellis
Newberg
Harry Gray
Dayton
K. P
J. E. Loop
Wa. P. Eberhard
T. H. Rogers
Ladies’ Civic Improvement Club
A. L. Jameson
Big Drainage District Formed in Willamette Valley
Land owners between Corvallis and Monroe Oregon form the first drainage district under state law in the Willamette Valley. They expect a successful drainage demonstration to spread over nearly 1 000 000 acres and pay for itself in three years from higher farm output. Current crops yield 15 to 50 dollars per acre and could rise 100 to 300 percent.
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Corvallis
Monroe
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Badger Picnic Brings Wisconsin Family Gathering to A Memorable Day
The Badger Picnic at the 1.0.C. P. hall drew about 250 attendees for a full day of fellowship and a hearty dinner. President Ames spoke on Wisconsin’s beauty and Oregon traffic issues while a varied program featured piano duets, readings, poems, and talks. The event affirmed strong ties and anticipated next year’s meeting with invites for new Badger members.
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C. P. Hall
Pollowing
Eva Moore
Mary Scott
Pres. Ames
F. L. Ames
J. W. Moore
L. A. Moore
Sec’y-Treas
Library Benefit at Star Theatre for Newbery Library
Stars Theatre hosts a two reel drama Hard Cash and a two reel comedy Wild Animals at Large on March 2 and 3 at 7 30 and 8 45. Doris Gregory violin solo and a twelve piece orchestra provide music with Sympahy a waltz from The Fire Fly. Proceeds go to Newbery Public Library. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
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Star Theatre
Doris Gregory
Newberg
C. B. Wilson
Championship game to decide Willamette Valley league title
The Willamette Valley Basketball League final pits Mac and Pacific College for the season crown at Pacific College gym on Friday February 27. Both teams are tied at the top with Mac and P C leading. a win seals the championship. A preliminary 7:30 p.m. game features Mac second team versus Pacific College second team. Admission is 25 cents. Beat Mac.
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Willamette Valley
Pacific College
P. C
Mace
Chemawa
P. U
Indians
Mac
P.C
St Paul Seeks Hard Surface Road From Hubbard To Newberg
Aurora Observer notes St Paul residents push for a hard surface highway from Hubbard to the Newberg bridge via Broadacres and St Paul. The effort names Emma Murphy and many local residents as supporters and advocates.
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ST. Paul
Hubbard
Newberg Bridge
Broadacres
Emma Murphy
L. D. Pettyjohn
Tessie McDonald
P. O. Graham
Walter Coyle
J. N. McKay
Henry Zorn
J. E. Smith
W. R. McKay
Brooks Hotel Opens Under J M Anderson Management
Carlton reports the Brooks hotel in Oregon opened Saturday night under J M Anderson who arrived from High Point Wash. The steam heated electric lighted hotel offers hot and cold water in every room and new furnishings. A Carlton volunteer fire department banquet served seven courses with 150 guests, music, solos, and toastmaster George Carl. W B Dennis gave the principal speech amid many toasts from prominent citizens.
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The
Oregonian
Carlton
Brooks Hotel
J. M. Anderson
High Point
Wash
Carlton Volunteer Fire Department
George Carl
W. B. Dennis
Ready for Spring Business by Mrs Cora Diedericks
Mrs Cora Diedericks announces readiness for spring business as a representative for Nu-Bone Corset Co and Worlds Star hosiery and underwear. Calls at home Mondays at 205 South Center Street upstairs.
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Cora Diedericks
Nu-Bone Corset
South Center Street
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J. A. Churchill
Corbett Building
Fifth and Morrison
Portland
L. Samuel
Eugene
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