Geology Tour Through Coos and Curry Counties
The Oregonian article by Warren D. Smith outlines a geologic and scenic journey from Junction City along the Long Tom to the Siuslaw country and Marshfield, then Coquille and Riverton past Beaver Hill, showing Tyee sandstone geology, ante cedent streams, and coal near Riverton. It notes Mio cene fossils near Marshfield, Coos Bay views at Sixes River, Cape Blanco uplift, and local platinum sands, with insights on oil potential and coastal topography.
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Oregon
Oregonian
Coos
Curry
Warren D. Smith
University of Oregon
Junction City
Yazoo
Mississippi
Willamette
Long Tom Basin
Coast Range
Siuslaw
Lake Creek
Tyee
Tyee Mountain
Douglas County
Oregon Coast Province
Triangle Lake
Tsiltcoos
Umpqua
Reedsport
Scottsburg
Umpqua Valley
Roseburg
Winchester Bay
Coos Bay
Marshfield
Coos County
Pacific Coast
Portland
William Haydon
Coquille
Riverton
Liberty
Beaver Hill
United States
Philippines
Japan
Coquille River
Bandon-by-the- Sea
Newport
Indian Ocean
Sixes
Curry County
Cape Blanco
Russeia
Oregon Beach
Myrtle wood and oak trees draw interest in Oregon region
A fragment describes the Myrtle wood and hard timber valued for cabinets. The passage notes these trees distinguish the region of Oregon and attract those who appreciate interesting natural materials.
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Oregon
Bartholomew Gosnold and the first New England settlement
The article recounts Bartholomew Gosnold's 1602 voyage on the Concord with 32 others, marking the first English landfall in New England and the founding of Jamestown's precursor settlements. It notes Gosnold's discovery of the Elizabeth Islands, Cuttyhunk landing on May 25, and the perilous fate of the 105 Jamestown colonists, including Gosnold. It cites Brereton’s account and later commemorations, including the 1902 dedication of a tower at Cuttyhish.
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Cape
Falmouth
England
Concord
Annapolis
Gosnell
Jamestown
Heer
Brereton
Barthlomew
Geeswell
Cuttyhusk
Geenell
John Laith
Bartholomew Goszoll
Jauhentoum
Henry Lea
Gosn and Bacon
Commonwealth
Barthe
Atlantic
Elizabeth Islands
New England
Virginia Company
Chesapeake
Bartholomew Gosmwell
Suffolk
Cromwell
Ireland
West Cork
Man and Humor Grow Together
Two Lebanon men observe children amused by an elderly man slipping on a banana peel. They discuss how humor matures with age, noting a boy mimics a sister’s beau at ten and views parents’ seriousness at fifteen as amusing, then stray toward college years.
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Lebanon
Coller
Aging through laughter in a life of family and folly
A reflective sketch traces a man’s evolving humor from bachelor jokes to family bliss. It follows his shifting self image at fifty and sixty as younger friends chase success, and ends with his joy in grandchildren’s mischief and a tolerant, amused view of aging.
Red flood across our southern boundary
June Sunset argues Americans bar Europeans while admitting Mexican Indians, noting a rising immigrant flow. A survey by Western universities suggests Mexican immigration could raise disease crime and poverty in coastal states and British Columbia.
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British Columbia
Veteran Dean Honored For 30 Years Of Oregon Agriculture
Dean A B Cowdrey of the Oregon State College school of agriculture was celebrated at a Benton hotel banquet by over 100 staff, associates, and friends for 30 years of service. He becomes Oregon’s first honorary member of Alpha Zeta, a national agriculture fraternity, and one of few in the United States. W K Newell of Eugene praised his work for Oregon agriculture, saying it surpasses the college’s entire original cost.
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Oregona Agriculture
State College
A. B.cowdrey
School of Agriculture
Benton Hotel
Alpha ‘Zeta
National Agriculture Fraternity
Dean Cordiey
Alpha Zeta
Oregon
United States
Dean Cordsley
Oregon Agricultural College
W. K. Newell
Eugene
Cordley Honored for Lifelong Farm Science Work
Former state food and dairy commissioner lauds Dean Cordley for decades of leadership in scientific and practical agriculture at Oregon Agricultural College. Telegrams from farmers and students nationwide express appreciation for his lime sulfur sprays and control of pests enhancing the college’s renowned agricultural program.
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Dean Cordley
Michigan Agricultural College
Chinese Accepting U S Law in Tong War Case
An Oakland herbalist faced a court verdict after accusing a young woman of impropriety. The jury awarded $5500 to the plaintiff, signaling a shift from tong violence to American legal recourse. The defendant warned of dire consequences if found guilty, while observers note progress in Chinese communities embracing U S law.
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Oakland
The
Tongs
Building God Within A Kingly Plan For Your Day
A devotional urging daily construction of a worthy life with faith and pride. It speaks of a divine gift to build, be it a palace or a dwelling of purpose, and to remember a kingly plan shaping the heart and actions.
Archi plans recalled amid cottage jokes and laughter
A fragmentary line hints at an old rustic cottage drawing laughter at its simple stove or grate while someone laments plans that were not needed or misread. The prose suggests humor and regret within a rural setting and unsettled ambitions.
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Archis
Notice for Publication Brice Roy Seaton Tarte Oregon
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roseburg May 27 1925 announces Brice Roy Seaton Tarte of Oregon filed notice of intention to make three year proof on the homestead described in section 21 township 19 range 11 Willamette land before E D Dodge A S Commissioner Myrtle Point on the 11th day of June 1925. Witnesses listed: Robert B James Emma Brede Spencer H Te Daniel C all of Bridge non coal feet A Canaday register.
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Department of the Interior
U. Land Office
Roseburg
Beer
Otice
Brice
Roy Seaton Tarte
Oregon
Willamette
Edger A. Dodge
A. S
Myrtle Point
Robert B. James
Emma Brede
Spauneer H
Daniel Call
A. Canaday
Evernden Schedules Land Claim Proceedings in Oregon
Leslie L. Evernden of Bridge Oregon files for three year proof to establish homestead claims on section 15 township 30 south range west Willamette meridian. Witnesses include William A. Fish Rayman A. Waterman Ma Hardman all Bancroft Oregon and William A. Lett of Bridge. Roseburg Oregon land office notices Edgar A. A. 8. Commissioner dates July 7 1925.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Leslie L. Evernden
Bridge
Rae
Willamette
Meridian
Edgar A. A
Myrtle
Mart
William A. Fish Rayman A. Waterman
Ma . Hardman
Bancroft
Ft. Oregon
William A. Lett
Ham ‘A. Canaday
Register
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Indicenesis
Broadbent Machine Shop
Broadbent, Oregon
Roduce
Bartholemew
Gosnold
ANG
ERAL
Westing House
Westinghouse
Grace Bogue
Westinghouse Company
Mountain States Power Co
U. S
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