Oregon Retail Merchants Seek Stamp Abolition
A committee from the Oregon Retail Merchants Association plans to push a bill in Salem to ban trading stamps and premiums. The piece argues stamps hurt most customers and shift trade to mail order houses, citing Tacoma fines and federal rulings as supporting climate for reform.
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Oregon ‘Retail Merchants’ Association
Albany
Salem
Oregon
Tacoma
Wash
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Gollers
Wating Stamp Syndicate
New York
Gourier
Stamps and Protection Against Local Contest Schemes
The piece argues against trading stamps and contest schemes, urging merchants to resist state law or ordinance protections and to stop using stamps, emphasizing that people should not be compelled to seek such protections.
Newberg Graphic notes local booster dynamics and fair coverage
A Newberg business man outside the mailing lists hints to cover a Portland trip. The piece recalls Seventh street elevator debates, pure water supply priorities, and how local papers must fairly boost all neighbors. It argues newspapers should cover broad community actions, not just friendly boosters.
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Newbery
The
Graphic
Portland
George
Newberg Graphic
Seventh Street
Courier
Canby Man Pleads Not Guilty to Adoptee Case
G W Taylor pleaded not guilty to the charge of criminal intimacy with his adopted daughter before Judge Camphal in the Circuit Court Saturday. He will be tried.
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G. W. Taylor
Canby
Road Levy Halt Sought by District 44 Resident
Robert Clark of road district 44 won a restraining order from Judge Campbell against a 10 mill road levy. Clark alleges he was barred from voting at road meetings and that proper voting would have prevented the levy.
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Robert Clark
Campbell
Clark
Boy Stairs Himself After Knife Accident
The son of John Costello of Redland suffered a jackknife injury while attempting to close the blade. The blade penetrated his abdomen and pierced the liver. Dr. Mount rushed him to the city hospital where surgeons reported the liver end severed. He is fast recovering.
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John Costello
Redland
Frost Arrests Troublemaker After Snowy Quarrel
Constable Jack Frost arrested Roy Ellis on a cold night after he forced his way into William Bruce’s Div jun street home, quarrelled and drove the family into the snow. Ellis and a drinking partner were taken to jail, fined 830 or 15% days. Bruce aided by calling police when no officer was nearby.
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Jack Frost
Roy Ellis Oene
Mays
Samson
Frost
William Bruce
Bruce
Maccabees Elect Officers
The Installation of officers for the Order of Macabees occurred last week with F. E. Walling named Commander and B Hayward as lieutenant commander. E A R Follansbee is record keeper G B Phillips chaplain William Burges sergeant Louis Conklin master at arms D H Boltemiller first guard J F Wallace second guard D J Finucane sentinel M Brungard pickle A B Bucklas CO W Parish F Betzel trustees. The lodge members visited Portlaid Thursday by special car departing 7 30 O clock.
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Order of Macabees
Sherwood
F. E. Walling
Lietenant
B. Hayward
E. A R. Follansbee
G. B. Phillips
William Burgres
Louis Conklin
D. H. Boltemiller
J. F Wallace
D. J. Finucane
Pickel
M. Brungard
A. B. Bucklas
W. Parish
F. Bétzel
Portlaid
Suggestions to Senator Dimick on militia abolition
Farmers protest a bill to abolish the militia. They argue against war and note financial strain from bonds for schoolhouses and armories. They urge amendments restricting army entry to millionaires, preferring corn stalks to muskets.
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Dimick
Live Wires discuss boosting livestock and dairying
The group focused on livestock and dairying to boost the county economy. Speakers highlighted foundations for stock, bank support, and a May livestock exhibit. Talks covered swine, cattle, feed crops, water supply, armory funding, and local producer success stories.
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AW. A. Shewman
Western Stock Journal
Sherman
Washington State
T. W. Sullivan
O. E. A. Freytag
Chicago
Montana
Clear Creek Creamery
BK. T. McBain
Salem
Willamette River
Picking
McBain
Olmstead
Willamelte Paper Company
M. J. Brown
Delays in Falls of the Willamette Transfer Draw Out
The Courier warned two weeks ago about a government transfer of the falls locks, but the process stalls on legal review. The timeline shifts to August for final title work as officials including the district attorney, General Bixby, the attorney general, and Secretary of War Stimson must approve the deed before commencing a government project around the Willamette Falls.
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U. S
Bixby
Gourier
War Stimson
Falls
the Willamette
Laws to Enforce Laws Commentary in Salem Messenger
The Salem Messenger comments on a bill by Representative Chris Schuebel regarding the assessment of appropriated water power and public service corporation franchises. It notes Oregon often needs laws to enforce laws and compares to Governor Weal's bill allowing temporary officials when regular officers fail to act.
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Salem Messenger
Chris Schuebel
State Tax Commission
Appropriated Water Power
Public Service Corporation
Oregon
Weal
West Side water worries spur early well drilling plan
The Willamette Paper Company lines up six wells up to 100 feet deep to secure a water supply for the Willamette addition and west side projects. The plan aims to attract residents and industry by providing sewer electric lights paved streets and artesian water, with a first well near the West Side Schoolhouse and more to follow.
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West Side
Willamette Paper Company
Wear
Bolton
Courier
Oregon City
Willamette
Southern Pacific
Mothers Pension Bill in Oregon Faces Backlash
Opinion column denounces a Salem mothers pension bill as rank class legislation. It argues the measure unfairly favors children of certain fathers while denying others, condemning its bias against divorced, imprisoned, or remarried fathers and urging protests across the state. The piece praises the Woman's Club for opposing it.
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Salem
Oregon
Woman's Club
Protests Grow Over Law as Oregon Voters Threaten Action
The writer argues a strong bias exists against a law and urges legislative repeal to satisfy the poorest groups. It notes Oregon voters can prevail if they become sufficiently aroused, predicting continued protests until change is made.
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Oregon
Columbia Hook & Ladder Co 49th Annual Dance
Washington's birthday February 22 marks the Columbia Hook & Ladder Co s 49th annual dance a premier event expected to draw a large crowd Pax s full orchestra from Portland provides the music for the evening.
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Washington
Colum ‘Hia Hook & Ladder Co
Pax
Portland
Public Dock Idea Sparks Local Debate in Oregon City
A frustrated note argues for a public dock in Oregon City, claiming it would boost business and lower rates. The writer urges Mr. Cross to launch the project with enthusiasm to attract broader support.
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Oregon City
Mr. Cross
Farmers Hope for New Fire Law Reform
Mr. Schuebel proposes converting a wary road supervisor into a fire ward end and allows slashings and limber cuttings to be burned within a now closed season under certain conditions. The change would help farmers clear land, replacing the current law where the open season is when fires will not burn.
Two Hour Bills On Working Day Length In Oregon Mills
Two minimum hour bills for laborers introduced at Salem by city representatives draw keen interest. One proposes an eight hour day for this city’s mills by Senator W A Dinick, the other a ten hour law for mills or factories statewide. Both face strong opposition.
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Salem
W. A. Dinick
Oregon
Back to the Farm The Estacada Representative Returns to Waste County
Representative F. M. Gill of Estacada leaves teaching for a simple life on a 200 acre farm his father deeded in Waste county. The mockery suggests any legislator leaving Salem for such land must be pursuing lucrative bills.
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F. M. Gill
Estacada
Salem
Oregon faces probe into Dimick militia funding clash
Senator Dimick and allies block army lobbyists from pushing a 825000 appropriation as a deep probe targets Dimick and the naval militia and the national guard, while Dimick’s resolution clears the Senate and echoes tensions over defense spending.
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General Finger
Senator Dimick
Mr. Finger
National Guard
Oregon
Dimick
Senate
Dimitri
Winter Storm Grips Willamette Valley with Heavy Snow
A historic winter storm from California spreads into Oregon, bringing a foot of snow to the Willamette Valley over five days. Freezing temperatures caused slow melt and widespread damage to wires and foliage, with California and Washington reporting heavier falls and greater damage.
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Willamette Valley
California
Oregon
Lees
Pacific Coast
Washington
License Law Sparks Debate Over Hunting Rights
Dr. Mill proposes a bill to ban hunting or fishing on another’s premises without owner consent, with fines from 25 to 300 or 25 to 100 days imprisonment. The piece argues licenses create risk for hunters, noting Oregon’s strict stream and field controls and calls to abolish licenses and wardens.
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Dr. Mill
Oregon
Heler
Law foes grow in rural districts over supervisor bill
Taxpayers across rural districts oppose the current supervisor law. They hold district meetings to protest, arguing districts gain little value for supervisor costs. The sentiment runs counter to the law’s popularity and backs Senator Dimick's abolition bill.
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Dimick
No Railroading Claim At County School Meet
KR Mclaughtin defends fair play after RA Schuebel accuses a county school resolution of railroading. He says he introduced and moved the measure for a modest salary raise for Supt Gary and denies any improper conduct. He questions whether Schuebel told Eldorado residents about the plan and asks Gary to explain his position.
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Portland
O. Hy Dye
Liv
G. L. Hedges
Cross
RA. Schuebel
Gary
Schuchel
Eldorado
Eldorado School
McLaughtin
Oregon City Considers Water Supply Boost and Independent Study
City council approves an $8500 plan for independent investigations of water sources. Officials discuss wells on Second Hill and artesian possibilities, while examining current plant purity and potential 2,000,000 gallon daily supply. A committee also reviews saloon license practices and local firehouse condition.
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Oregon City
Walter
Tooze
Beard
Geological Departments
Long
Myers
Southern Pacific
Water Board
Horton
B. T. McBain
Sullivan
Pople
Forest Reserve
Jones
Randall
McBain
Holman
Second Hill
Mountain View Fire House
Ilolman
Toore
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