Oregon Ballot Push Seeks 4 Percent Rate Law Change
A movement in Oregon aims to amend the constitution to set 4 percent on open accounts and 6 percent on contracts. It would require 4340 signatures to place the measure on the ballot, with a majority of voters on ballot deciding the outcome. Critics warn it could deter investment and harm borrowers, urging strong public education to prevent passage.
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Oregon
Pases
Clackamas County School of
W. S. U'Ren
About China by Dr Frank Crane
A summarizing note from a pamphlet outlines China as the most populous nation with a quarter of humanity. It notes vast coal, low wages for workers in Shanghai and Hanyang, widespread child labor in silk mills, high grain yields, and peasant graves.
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Missionary Society
China
United States
Japan
Shanghai
Hanyang
Avoid All Form of Worry Guidance From a 19th Century Exchange
This excerpt warns against worry and indiscretion. It argues that fear and careless speech damage friendships and fortune, sapping mental power over time. It stresses guarding thoughts and resisting daily frictions to preserve youth and vigor.
Coal Calorimeter Testing by the U S Bureau of Standards
The United States Bureau of Standards tests heating value of coal using a bomb calorimeter. A thirtieth ounce coal is placed in a steel capsule with high pressure oxygen, then combusted in the calorimeter to measure heat from water rise. Coal samples with known heating value are supplied so others can verify results.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Masonic Lodge and Shilo Relief Corps Meeting Notices
Notices list regular meetings for Newberg Lodge No 104 A F and A M and Shiloh Relief Corps No 28 with dates and times. Frances Woodruff and Emma L Snow sign as officers and secretaries. Also a final settlement notice for the Mianda Smith estate in Yamhill County Oregon with hearing set November 15 1919 in McMinnville Court.
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Shiloh Relief Corps
I. O. O. F. Hall
First
Meridian Streets
Frances Woodruff
Emma L. Snow
Executors Named in Estate of Sarah Rhodes
In the county court of Oregon Yamhill, the executors Warren L. Robertson and Walter O. Robertson have qualified as executors of Sarah Rhodes, deceased. All creditors must present claims verified as required by law to the executors at L F Hall 103 Corner First and Main streets Newberg Oregon within six months from the first publication date October 2, 1919. First publication October 2, 1919. Last publication October 30, 1919.
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State of
Oregon
Yam
Sarah Rhodes
L.F. Hall
First
Main Streets
Newberg
Yamhill County
Warren L. Robertson
Walter O. Robertson
Final Settlement Notice in Yamhill Estate
Mamie Nelson as executrix of Hans Nelson deceased files final account in County Court of Yamhill County Oregon. Court sets November 8 at 10 a.m. in McMinnville for interested parties to appear and show cause why the final account should not be approved and the estate settled and discharged. First issue October 9 1919. Last issue November 6 1919.
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Helen Calbreath
Mianda Smith
Yamhill County
Oregon
Cow Court Room
McMinnville
Mamie Nelson
Hans Nelson
State of
Calse
Frank W. Fenton
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J. Hoskins
Ore
First Street
Black
W. W. Hollingsworth Company
Reliable Funeral Diretors
W. J. Saunders
Erie
N. P. Nelson
Col
J. H. Nash
Herr Charan
J. C. Porter & Co
R. F. King Newbery
Onegen
J. BE. Devore
Freak Bill
Canton
New York
Dr. Frank Crane
Subveribe
Newberg Lodge
W. H. Woodworth
W. M. Curtis A. Houser
J. A. Smith
M. Keiling
Hone Black
Newberg, Or
Hazelwood Co
By V. A. Vincent
E. L. Evans
1St St
J. L. van Blaricom
John Gower
Tres
Chehalem Valley Mills
D. A. Hart, Blacksmith
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