03 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Oregon City Courier
Location
Oregon City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
1
The piece argues that businesses show profits while Oregon farming often yields only modest returns. It proposes taxing land at declared values to force price reductions, asserting that lower prices would attract settlers, reduce taxes, and fix the state’s land market. It contrasts Oregon with New York and Kansas and warns against speculative holding.
Edward Rannie, injured when F. M. Swift died on the gravel hoist last June, sues the Willamette Valley Southern railroad for 75000 dollars in damages. This is the second suit arising from the accident.
The Courier emphasizes its live ads for readers and business sellers in Clackamas County during buying season. It frames ads as a money saving choice and highlights the paper’s active readership and local coverage.
Cottage Grove has voted to remain dry and will enforce a citywide ban on alcohol. Every physician in the city has signed an agreement not to issue intoxicating liquor prescriptions and all local drugstores have agreed not to sell such liquors.
The Willamette Pulp & Paper company announced prizes Saturday for top mechanical and safety first ideas. Mechanical winners were Elmer Hendrickson first and Harry Saunders second. Safety first winners were John Robert Hanny first and Boguslaski second.
The state dairy inspectors charged Peter De Eletas with adulterating milk sold in the northern city area. He pleaded guilty before Justice Sievers and received a $25 fine. Investigations found milk adulteration at about eighty percent.
A St. Paul Dispatch clipping shows fifteen church display ads as managers promote advertising as a legitimate business tool to attract more people and broader trade, arguing it should bring similar results to churches as merchants.
B Kellogg of this city obtained a judgment for 249.30 against Homer Trullinger of Molalla in Justice Sievers court last week. The dispute arose from a plastering contract on a building at Molalla with Kellogg claiming shipment of materials and forced noncompletion. Trullinger argued the materials were of inferior quality.
Milwaukie voters are informed of a correction distinguishing two tickets for the December 7 election. The good government slate pledges to refuse licenses and close drinking places including the Friars Club and Hotel Belle, listing candidates for mayor council ward positions and city offices.
The battle to remove Dr. J. A. van Brakle, osteopath, from the city health officer post heads to the supreme court two weeks from today on the 17th. The board of health had previously removed him on paper in July, but he remained at work and challenged the action in circuit court where Judge Campbell ruled the removal should not stick on appeal.
Oregon reports mild weather with birds singing and flowers blooming while winter grips other regions. For sale a sow and pigs at £2.50 each and a Sharples Cream Separator No 4 offered by L. S. McKinnie, Oregon City Rt. 2. The state law requires printed wrappers for butter. this office prints them.
BBG outlines a pure water line project progress and cites figures lower than earlier estimates. Officials promise updates as England related cost data influence planning.
The Water Committee reports 13 contractors submitted bids for the water system with a wood stave pipe bid at 209000 dollars, well below engineer Hal Rands 270000 estimate. West Linn plans to share costs, Oregon City to vote in January on the chosen pipe type backed by bonds and contracts.
In Clackamas County a December 11 taxpayers meeting faces strong objection to a 15000 dollar appropriation for a new jail. Voters say needs exist but fear higher taxes and would favor cutting the jail money from other expenditures while wishing a later, lower tax period.
Alfred D Cridge cautions farmers and workers in Clackamas county against adopting self assessment and New Zealand like tax reform arguing it would reduce officials, halve county staff, and increase dangers of slavery and barbarism with a four mill tax on land values and wind power.
Mrs. Florence Sohn, mother of two killed her children near Wallace on the Oregon Electric line last September then shot herself. She survived and is now recovering in jail awaiting disposition. Authorities expect a temporary insanity charge, citing presumed temporary derangement.
The Courier notes the holiday advertising season is near with the next two weeks set to be crowded. It urges merchants to act early, calling it wise to secure ad space now.
R E Woodward of Fourth and Center streets has withdrawn from the ward one councilman contest. The field now includes two candidates, incumbent John P F Albright and John Bittner.
A departing mayoral candidate lays out 1915 fiscal priorities to balance Oregon City finances without higher levies. He proposes eliminating the city engineer and recorder offices, trimming police costs, and reducing legal expenses to save hundreds of dollars annually while maintaining essential fire protection and debt service. He defends past actions, criticizes opponents, and emphasizes a council driven budget to keep expenditures within revenue.
The piece argues for fiscal restraint and a single minded city manager to cut debt. It laments a $400000 public debt and $190000 in bonded property, urges a strong charter to prevent further deficits and protect homeowners. It calls for a dedicated city leader with no other business.
Oregon City Nursery and Greenhouses promotes apple trees five dollars each potted plants and shrubs and funeral designs at low prices. Located at trd and Centir Street, Pacific Phone 2611.
A basket supper and dance is planned at Beacon Heights Shubel hall this Saturday. Ladies with baskets attend free. others pay 2 shillings for admission and 6 pence for dance tickets, Mechtner's orchestra to provide music. Also a warning that the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted by his children.
The Woman's Club asks farmers and others to donate food produce for the city needy. Thorne will accept items at the Meeonfe building.
The statement lauds a strong honest leader while criticizing the current administration. The public eye turns to Dimick with claims of honesty economy and decency versus maintaining the present regime without conflict. The upcoming election offers a chance to choose the next police chief street superintendent city attorney and recorder.
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