08 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
1
The city council adjourned session approved a new gambling ordinance barring punchboards and other gambling devices and card games played for winnings. They accepted the resignations of Councilman A Harrington and City Health Officer Dr Clarke, appointing Lloyd Spires and Dr Pemberton respectively.
Esther Marie Fields died on New Years Eve from a morrhage after a minor operation. She was 15 years old and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Fields of the city. She was buried at Bear Creek on Friday. funeral officiated by Rev. Barklow. The note includes several local errors and misstatements from the previous week’s issue.
Lundy Hall hosts a meeting with Officer elections and discussion on a proposed annual fu chrerze. Prof E L Westover attends. Cutler leads local arrangements. The program covers dairy cattle, soil science, garment construction, and farm management topics. The Security Bank reports its annual meeting with directors re elected.
A long editorial proclaims The American as a true community newspaper serving all readers regardless of religion politics or previous condition. It defends liberty promotes local interests and pledges equal space to news and letters while noting its growing paid circulation and advertising strength.
Dr Clarke issues a press statement defending actions on quarantine. He explains the law requires isolation not quarantine for chicken pox and asserts city health officers handle smallpox cases within city limits. He cites dates from January 1919 to January 1929, notes reporting delays, and urges adherence to duties to prevent spread.
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