Southern Pacific Cuts Rates for Oregon Canneries
Portland Oregon June 8 1922 J H Murcay general freight agent announces a new tariff effective July 10 1922 with reduced rates and minimum weights for canned fruits berries and vegetables between Oregon canneries for carload shipments to Eastern Transcontinental routes Two or more canneries may ship 16000 pounds at carload rates with a minimum per car of 15 dollars consolidation enables small canneries to reach larger markets and diversify packs The move aims to boost Oregon canning amid postwar slump and rising demand
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Portland
Ore
J. H. Murcay
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Murcay
California
United States
Coos Pioneer George A Gould Dies After Long Coos County Life
George A Gould a pioneer resident of the Coos river region died Tuesday at 2 PM at about 68 years old. His wife and four daughters survive. Ms Barker and Mrs Terry travel for the bedside from Coos City and Empire to San Bernardino where he lived.
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George A. Gould
Coos River
California
San Bernardino
Tre
E. C. Barker
Ofr. Barker
Roseburg
Geo. Terry
Empire
Ee Cette
Richmond
Coquille
Bert Gould
Clarence Gould
Sumner
Poor Bandon Road Promptly Warns State Highway Action
The Bandon road end remains the poorest stretch seen, despite local citizens spending several hundred dollars to keep it open. The piece urges the State Highway Commission to act before Coos County's complaints echo across the state and rattle officials.
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Bandon
State Highway Commission
Coos County
Gee Chong Undertakes Roof Renovation at Residence
Gee Chong begins a roof replacement project this week for his residence and attached laundry building. The work aims to upgrade weather protection and extend the structure’s life. Local crews are conducting the installation and cleanup as part of the project.
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Gee Chong
Poems in Paint Attract Citywide Praise and Purchases
Artists in Myrtle Point and Coos County drew buy inquiries and strong sales of decorative paintings during their stay. The duo’s rapid technique and color mastery impressed locals, with many noting affordable prices at daily auctions. Young workers also bought pieces to decorate modest homes.
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H. Lopp
At. Com
Neb
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Artful Farm Sketches Bring Joy to Buyers in Town
The piece highlights twenty workers creating nature themed farm room scenes that greet buyers each morning and please them at night. Lopp is noted for knocking down bids to help timid buyers. The art, memory driven, captures scenes with striking detail allowing $25 to $100 values to be sold for a few dollars. The American sponsored visits to a small city, gifting small pictures with subscriptions and selling large ones with free subscriptions at times.
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Mr. Lopp
Pass Prosperity Round
A local call to action urges farmers merchants manufacturers and consumers to boost prosperity by increased buying and advertising. It notes farmers gaining 15 to 20 percent, stock replenishment by local dealers, rising factory hours and job openings, with a chorus to all to do their share and help pass prosperity around. A chicken and strawberry supper follows the dance at Annabelle Cafe.
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Coos Pioneer
Pacifc
Eddie
Avery
Bill
Wm. H. Hankin
Annabelle Cafo
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