Local Notices From Marshfield to Powers Include Suit and Health Clinic
Tim Sullivan conducted business in Marshfield on Wednesday. E M Moore and wife of Myrtle Point stayed in North Bend Tuesday night. Robert Anderson of Powers visited North Bend on Tuesday for business. Ben McMullen of Bridge visited Roseburg this week for friends and business. J W Laird of Coquille filed suit Wednesday against Mr and Mrs Rufe Caton formerly of Myrtle Point to recover 400 dollars plus ten percent interest dated December 4 1918. County Judge R H Mast and Roadmaster W A Gilbert inspected Powers region roads last Tuesday after residents complained of damage by heavy trucks, with a fuller statement to follow. The last Powers baby clinic of the season was held Tuesday led by Dr P M Drake county health nurse Miss Hannah Sandquist and assistant Miss Faye Church. More than twenty children were examined and weighed.
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J W Laird
Coquille
Rufe W. Caton
Myrtle Point
R. H. Mast
W. A. Gilbert
Powers Region
Powers
P. M. Drake
Hannah Sandquist
Faye Church
Drouth Ends After 61 Days in Oregon and Washington
Light rainfall fell Wednesday west of the coast range in Oregon and Washington, ending a drouth that persisted for 61 days.
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Coast Range
Oregon
Washington
Robinson and Bright Wed at Murray Bright Home
Miss Hatfie Robinson and Murray Bright were joined in marriage by Elder Thomas Barklow at the latter's home Saturday evening in a small gathering. The couple will reside in Powers.
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Hatfie Robinson
Murray Bright
Thomas Barklow
Powers
Hospital News: Local Injuries and Recoveries Reported
A. A. Martin returned after a crushed hip. Archie Ames treated for an axe cut. G. T. Nickson operated on. A. Fuhrman fractured ribs. Hugh D. Roach treated for a broken toe. Wellman Bail had tonsils removed. Willard Norris injured by a cable. Joe Ellis treated for a sprained shoulder. C. L. Anderson to rest after axe blow. Mrs. J. L. Barber driven to North Bend as local hospital filled.
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A. A. Martin
Bridge
Archie Ames
G. T. Nickson
West Virginia
A. Fuhrman
Gravel Ford
Hugh D. Roach
Camp 4
Wellman Bail
North Bend
Willard Norris
A. E. Gault
Joe Ellis
Sullivan
Sandy Creek
Doctor Bunch Returns to Office After Illness
Dr J R Bunch announces recovery and return to clinic. Westover Marshfield businessman spoke to Kiwanis on My Impression of California praising Coos Bay after viewing extensive real estate signs. Want Ads in The American promote results.
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J. R. Bunch
Price Westover
Marshfield
Kiwanis Club
California
Dunham Bros Buy Fraer Bros Store in Marshfield
Dunham Bros added another store to their chain by purchasing Fraer Bros. in Marshfield, to be taken over on the first of the month. The firm now operates in Myrtle Point Eastside North Bend Marshfield Empire Coquille and Bandon.
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Dunham Bros
Fraer Bros
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
Eastside
North Bend
Empire
Coquille
Bandon
Roosevelt and Redwood Highways Seen Linking Oregon and California
F W Starry of Crescent City told the Oregon ian in Portland that the completed Roosevelt and Redwood highways will form a famed triangle connecting Crescent City Grants Pass and Marshfield. The three routes will link Marshfield to Crescent City via the Roosevelt Road Crescent City to Grants Pass via the Redwood and Grants Pass to Marshfield via the Pacific Highway.
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F. W. Starry
Rumberman
Crescent City
Portland
Oregonian
Oregon
California
Curry County
Deel Norte County
Grants Pass
Marshfield
Redwood
Hawley to Speak at Woodmen Initiation in Marshfield
Congressman W C Hawley of this district will attend the Woodmen of the World class initiation in Marshfield this Thursday where he will be the principal speaker.
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W C. Hawley
Marshfield
Woodmen of the World
Princpal
Wheat Harvest Labor Time Drops Dramatically
A report notes that the amount of work needed to harvest a ton of wheat fell from sixty man hours to around ten in modern conditions. The text reflects on recent efficiency gains and hints at ongoing productivity improvements.
Farmland values rise in Curry County despite farm count drop
Curry County land and buildings increased in value from 3 376 000 to 3 543 650 dollars over five years while the number of farms fell from 387 to 278. Owners now run 248 farms, with overall acreage growing slowly as local farmers buy land in anticipation of road projects opening the district. The report notes Curry as one of the few U S counties showing higher farm value despite fewer farms.
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Curry County
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
United States
Douglas Farms Report Shows Decline in Land Value
Washington week reports indicate Douglas county land value fell by more than half a million dollars while farm numbers rose. Acreage grew from 566305 in 1920 to 579060 this year due to more gardening. Livestock and grain output declined across many counties.
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Washington
Douglas County
Bronson Son Wrecks Star Car in Bridge Crash
George Bronson Jr the son Bronson overturned the family Star car at Bridge Sunday and badly wrecked the machine though no injuries were reported.
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George Bronson
George Bronson, Jr
Bridge
Rumor Swirls Over Brookings Lumber Mill Reopening
Inventory is reportedly being taken at the California and Oregon Lumber Co. Brookings plant amid rumors of a sale. President W. C. Ribenack, touring Gold Beach, says the lumber business is overproduced and that most mills are operating at a loss despite contrary reports.
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California and Oregon Lumber Co
Brookings
Gold Beach
W. C. Ribenack
Foss
Freight Bureau Change Strenuously Opposed
Earl Murphy of the Marshfield chamber of commerce pressed against the proposed elimination of Marshfield and North Bend as export ports by the Transcontinental Freight Bureau in Portland. A telegram declared formal protests would follow, joining prior protests from the Port of Coos Bay and Coos Bay Lumber Co, with more to come.
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Marshfield
North Bend
Transcontinental Freight Bureau
Earl Murphy
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Seare Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Schmitt Quality
C. E. Schmitt
P.O
Tim Sullivan
E. M. Moore
Robert Anderson
Ben McMullen
Roseburg
Drouth
Hospital News
Myrtle Point Bakery
Guerin Cafe
C. R. Bartlett
Dunham
Hawley
Tuas
Abert ‘Levering
Douglas Farms
Goodyear
L. H. Pearce
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