Industrial and Business Affairs Across Oregon in Review
A compiled digest notes Portland Meier & Frank buildings rising to twelve stories at 1.25 million dollars, a 600 thousand Auditorium site, Sumpter Valley railroad improvements at 100 thousand, Coos Bay bridge swing draw plan, Open shop drives, and numerous projects from Ashland lithia springs to Half Way cheese factory. Proposals include Orenco water bonds, Umatilla lumber branch, Milton machine shop, and Salem cannery. Also covered are county exhibits, pulp shipments to Asia, and upcoming May 15 good roads bond election with widespread industrial activity statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bureau of Industries and Statistics
Meier & Frank
Portland
Drain
Douglas County
Eugene
F. M. Pletcher
Coos Bay
Beaver Compo Board
Guy L. Anderson
Sumpter Valley Railroad
Toledo Lumber Company
Ashland
S. P. Co
State Printing Office
Employers’ Association of Portland
Half Way Station
Pine Valley
Jensen Creamery Co
Baker City
Orenco
St. Helens
China
Japan
Tumalum Lumber Co
Oregon
Washington
Umatilla
Milton
Carver Electric
Oregon City
Gus Schlagel
Lakeview
Supreme Court
L.r.fields Iz
Southern Pacific
Frank L. Burkhalter
Oregon City Paper Mills
Eastern
S. P
L. R. Fields
Sara Ae Lumber Co
Springfield
Hunt Brothers
Salem
Northwest
Marion County Good Roads
John Paynees Double Voiced Act At Duncan's Hall
Vocal wonder John Payne praised as the only impersonator of Black Patti on the Pacific Coast. He is billed by the California Jubilee Quarterly and draws warm notices for his wide range and versatile voice. See him Saturday evening at Duncan's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Payne
Pacific Coast
Duncan’s Hall
Alfalfa Week Set for Oregon Schools
The state school superintendent designates the second week of March as a half week for Oregon schools. Directors for selecting and preparing alfalfa seed will be prepared by specialists at O A C and offered to the state press for public guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
The Star Theatre Two Reel Comedy With John Bunny
The Star theatre presents this week Friday and Saturday a two reel Vitagraph feature The Pi rates starring John Bunny and Clara Kimball Young. Monday and Tuesday March 9 and 10 the drama Satan or A Drama of Humanity in five parts will be shown.
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The
Star Theatre
John Bunny
Clara Kimball Young
Satan
Troubadours Offer Wholesome Entertaining Native Songs
The troupe promises a varied program blending native tropic songs with modern compositions. Their skilled musicianship and harmonious singing aim to please all audiences, based on tours in America and Europe. Seats are sold at 35 and 50 cents at Kienle & Son's music store. Better hurry.
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Tropics
America
Europe
Kienle & Son
Oregon county court actions mix in 1914 docket
Circuit Court reports set aside proceedings in the Rutgers case allowing Beach to foreclose his first mortgage. Jones vs Partons and Hendricks is dismissed on form issues. Kirks loses defense fee suit against Hutchens as the answer is struck. Burglary charges against Judd and Scott yield guilty pleas and four year minimums. Larceny case against Flock slated for May 11 and citizenship pleas heard with Siefken admitted after questions on constitution. Grand jury named with several Newberg area members. May term to clear docket, Polk County similar plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derk
Thomas E. Jones
Partons & Hendricks
McMinnville
Cole &Cole
Portland
Jones
McCain, Vinton & Bartlett
B. A. Kirks
James Hutchens
Walter A. Rogers
Hutchens
Lange, Hewitt & Nott
Raymond Judd
James Scott
John Schultze
Newberg
Scott
State
Judd
Charles Flock
Earl Nott
Sietken
C. H. Nichols
W. E. Terrell
Milton EB. Cady
W. N. Hanscom
Charles O. Parker
Willamina
William Wallingoe
Walter Wills
Carl
Polk County
Harriman Club Baseball Seeks Local Games
Want to play ball. Harriman Club Baseball, 18 wins in 26 last season, aims to challenge faster teams at Oregon and Washington and the local boys. For games write M H Bottler manager 704 Wells Fargo Bldg Portland Ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman Club
Oregon
Washington
M. H. Bottler
Wells Fargo
Portland
Ore
Purdy Family Thanks Fire Dept for Quick Laurel Cottage Response
Mr and Mrs Will EB Purdy express gratitude to the fire department for prompt action in stopping a fire at Laurel Cottage Sunday at 1am. They note a ten minute delay could have destroyed the building.
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Will EB. Purdy
Fire Department
Laurel Cottage
Oregon youth garden circular on hotbeds and crops
Extension division at Oregon Agricultural College issues Project circular No 1 guiding boys and girls in school garden contests. It details constructing hotbeds and cold frames and planting, cultivating and transplanting vegetables for early production. Professor A G Bouquet notes tomatoes need hotbeds, and hot beds save weeks for cabbage and cauliflower.
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Oregon
The
Agricultural College
A. G. Bouquet
Final Night to See Paul J Rainey African Hunt
Last opportunity to view Paul J. Rainey’s African Hunt at the Baker Theatre tonight. Film showcases wildlife scenes and Rainey’s expedition photography in a program feature.
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Paul J. Rainey
Baker Theatre
Corvallis High Faces Strong Opponent in Friday Night Battle
Corvallis High School eyes another shot after a narrow 12 9 halftime deficit to a top team. Prof Argo polishes the squad as O A C Freshmen and Dallas High meet in near-perfect condition, aiming for state glory and packed seating Friday at 8 p.m.
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Corvallis H. S
Argo
Dallas H. S
H. S
Call to Sportsmen Delegates Meeting in Portland
Delegates from state sportsmen organizations will gather in Portland on Monday March 16 1914 to form a State Association. Fifty four clubs of anglers and fishermen are ready to attend with aims of fish and game protection and better game resources. The association will seek legislation and united sportsmen influence, backed by funds from licenses with concerns over fund use. Entertainment plans include a trapshot and fly casting event and a beef steak dinner plus sportsmen themed motion pictures.
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Portland
Oaters
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Weekly Industrial Review
Oregon Development News
John
Eugene F. Samuel
Californ
Jubilee Quartet
Newberg High School
Kienle
Byron
Troubadours
Circuit Court
Chick Parker
Yamhill
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