19 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
City authorizes operation of the North Fork pumping plant nine hours daily under Ed Huntley to boost reservoir supply. Officials seek long term fixes as dry weather strains water, weighing options from mid river piping to deep wells and filtration. Boiling water remains common to curb disease risk.
C J McIntosh agricultural press editor told the State Editorial association in Corvallis that a field of farm advertising worth 150 000 dollars annually could open in Oregon with greater profit to farmers than publishers. He said the average farm yields at least 200 dollars worth of produce yearly that could be marketed more profitably through local ads than any other channel.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves a ten dollar daily penalty for detention of open top lumber coal or coke cars beyond 48 hours. The extra fee supplements regular demurrage to curb excessive delays amid the current emergency. Restrictions apply to forest materials and ports transhipped by vessel. Reconsignment rules for open-top and coal coke freight are amended to allow limited reconsignment under specific conditions.
The 12th annual Coos county W C T U convention meets August 26 and 27 at Lundy hall Myrtle Point. The program includes greetings prayers reports committees elections devotion music and addresses by Mrs Harriett Long Rev Mr McDonald and others with child welfare plans and county state pledges.
A speaker urged big business to adopt a practice of using 3 percent of gross sales for local advertising, arguing benefits for growers, consumers, and the press. He noted college support, farmer organization talks, and editors already building farm advertising trade.
Preparations for the September fair advance with changes to show Jersey stock Holstein cattle and beef animals. Jersey breeders plan strong herd displays while Holstein stalls are set at the grandstand rear and space for twenty Holsteins is allocated. Cement Brothers stock arriving will also appear alongside other fine beef animals in the grove area.
Commercial Club members discussed improvements for the city auto park including building a restroom with patent closets linked to the sewer and a ladies lavatory. The park has been cleaned up, a brick cooking furnace installed, and signs posted to attract tourists and campers. A week limit on camping was set with possible extension by permit to keep grounds available for short visits. Title to the park is held by the ache district, with price for it noted.
The Myrtle Point schools plan a September start with high school enrollment on Saturday September 4th Superintendent W F Bingham formerly of Kansas and last year in North Bend leads the preparations assisted by C H Nosler of Bridge Whoa will be grade principal Rae Fisher from Corvallis will head the high school with a full teaching corps Students planning to take high school work should enroll at the start of the term In other items the circuit court lists cases including L J Simpson vs Umpqua Gravel Co a receiver was appointed for the company and several divorces and a state industrial accident commission matter are scheduled All dates reflect August hearings and filings
August filings include petition and will copy for Diana T Barrows of Bandon with heirs of two sons three daughters and seven grandchildren. An August 9 petition seeks administration of Edwin G Scott of Marshfield listing 8400 in real property and 5786 in personal assets. he was a coast guard casualty at Camp Lewis. A petition with will annexed filed for James Sloss of King County Washington leaving 1500 real estate in this county.
Two couples received marriage licenses. Erick Martinson of North Bend and Tilda Wicklund of Marshfield titled August 9. William Mayer and Millie McIntosh, both of Marshfield, listed August 11.
The marriage of H. Richard Luken and Mary Cordelia Cribbins was celebrated at Elder Thomas Barklow’s home on Saturday evening August 14. Luken works in John Ansen’s office at Coquille and the bride’s parents live at Bridge. Many friends wish the couple happiness in their new life.
Plans are set to assume control of the site for the city. In addition to lodging for travelers, swings and other amusements are being installed so all members of a party may enjoy themselves while guests of the city.
Discussion notes possible aims of the Smith Powers railroad linking with the Southern Pacific. Construction advances near Salmon Creek with a tunnel through the Ka mountainside. If extended to Port Orford the line could open timber tonnage and coast-route connections to Marshfield.
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