05 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
Advocates press timber use to ease the cost of constructing a permanent unrestricted road project. Stakeholders argue the plan would reduce material expenses and accelerate completion, citing regional needs and funding considerations.
A 1921 letter from Senator Charles Hall outlines a plan to fund a concrete road to haul timber from Myrtle Point to Roseburg. He suggests creating a major road district taxed by timber property to raise about 1,000,000 dollars, with cities excluded initially. The plan would require timber owners and local residents to support and organize the district, bearing the cost. Continued discussion indicated government timber costs and benefits for farm property and local business.
An engineer report reviews plans for John Creek water supply in Myrtle Point Oregon. It finds John Creek well protected from contamination with ample flow, endorses an ideal dam site on basalt bedrock and a short economical pipeline. It notes fire protection may rely on existing systems for now and suggests future reservoir or standpipe if extended repairs occur.
William Miller dies Wednesday after a two month typhoid illness contracted at Carrs county road camp. Funeral arrangements not yet definite. The community extends sympathy to the family. W E Rohle of Lebanon Creamery Co aided A H Pence new business start. Pence offers cash on delivery for cream with on the spot testing and payment. Station opened today.
Special offer runs until Feb 4 with discounts on Oregonian papers for a year and Daily Oregonian to Nov 1 1922. Four advance subscriptions required. Note warns of possible SP train withdrawals but no authentic news. Two new auto licenses appeared January 1st. question about printer payment.
Reports from the Myrtle Point Roseburg highway section detail many large slides wrecking the road with some stretches completely covered. The road is now said to be impassable even on horseback, prompting calls for urgent highway commission attention. In other news the Oregon Dairymen's League vote of 990 to 291 ends the current league, with a new organization planned to avoid past pitfalls.
Gov. Ben W. Olcott argues Oregon must protect scenic wonders from industrial impact and keep raw materials from disfiguring the landscape. The governor campaigns against exploitation by big interests to preserve the state’s priceless asset for citizens and future prosperity.
The state argues for protecting natural beauty against industrial damage while welcoming productive activity. It contrasts Oregon’s two regions, notes the Cascades offer vast scenic wonders, and urges laws and citizen supervision to prevent irreversible harm from corporations. The message emphasizes balance between growth and preserving gifts of beauty for public good.
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