Special Election Apr 7 Council Urges Water Proposal Vote
The article argues voters should approve the water system measure in a special election on April 7 after council efforts and multiple engineers concluded the plan offers permanent relief. It warns private buyers could raise water rates and stresses industrial needs and fire protection depend on adequate supply.
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I Council
John’s Creek
Gould
Coquille
Ath
Southern Pacific
Onkel Silas Simpkins and the Mood of Music
A reminiscence from Myrtle Point Ore 1922 recounts Onkel Silas Simpkins reacting to a live band. He is enthralled by the tempo and brass, dancing in the street as the band marches by. He praises the music, notes the horn and pipe sounds, and vows to bring others to hear it next time.
Coos River Opposes County Unit Tax Shifts
The Coos River district argues the County Unit Law would tax all county property to pay other districts’ indebtedness. They claim the real aim is to erode local school control and stress community pride, noting past road taxes and no indebtedness. They urge fair per capita funding and county oversight.
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Coquille Sentinel
Coos River
Coos County
County ‘Boundary Board
Erty
Ths
Engineers Buckingham and Hall to discuss water question
Engineer Buckingham and Enginer Hall from Portland will speak at a public meeting on the water question at the city hall next Monday evening. The article urges everyone to attend to hear them.
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Buckingham
Engineer Hall
Portland
City Hall
Willowmoor Cow Produces 35 Tons Milk in Seven Years
The Ayrshire Willowmoor White Pride at O A C Ayrshire station yielded 8180 gallons of milk in seven years, enough to fill Shepard Hall’s swimming pool, with edible solids equal to 30 steers. Seven calves were born, each potentially matching its dam’s production, per P M Brandt. Local teachers institute for southern Coos County meets Friday.
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Willowmoor
Ayrshire
Shepard Hall
P. M. Brandt
Fire wipes out Holt cannery bar and service station
A night fire destroyed the bar and nearby buildings causing total loss of contents. Frank Fienner discovered the blaze and saved some items while Mr Emery narrowly escaped in night clothes. Firefighters faced weak water pressure as they fought the flames and the event coincides with a local election notice urging voters to consider the BQMD issue on April 7.
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Frank Fienner
Emery
Marshfield
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Onkel Silas" Simpkins
Herars
Yoseu
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W. R.smith
Myrtle Point
Ore
Punkiet
Hotle
Onkel
Silas
Perkin
Punkin
Thrilla
Aies
Teachers Institute
Bud Emery
Holt-Chase Canning Co
Claud H. Gilfs
Randle’s Grocery
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