Oregon Governor Race Divides Portland Support
The piece argues for Charles Hall of Marshfield over Gov. Olcott in Oregon's race for governor. It criticizes Olcott's administration and 70 state commissions, touts Hall as fiscally prudent and businesslike, and notes campaign dynamics in Portland with two major factions. It also mentions water system extension work and local construction leadership in Pilot Rock.
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State of
Oregon
Ben Willcott
Charles Hall
Marshfield
Salem
Portland
Olcott
Hall
Senate
State Penitentiary
Hoe
Hail’s
Senator Hall
Illinois
Pilot Rock ‘Herald
Geo. Mullen
Henry Miller
Scandia Company Wins Coquille Road Contract
The Scandia Company of Marshfield was awarded the contract to finish the grade and macadamize seven miles of road from Coquille toward the city, with about two miles below the city to join the proposed Butler road. Bids for Myrtle Point to Roseburg were opened and postponed again, delaying winter travel preparations for the Bay region.
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Scandia Company
Marshfield
Coquille
Butler
Reed
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
County Track Meet Here On Saturday
Coos County Track Meet set for Fair Grounds this Saturday with teams from Marshfield North Bend Coquille Bandon and others forecast keen competition. Local contestants train hard and aim to surprise visiting squads barring weather or postponement.
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Coos County
Fair Grounds
Marshheld
North Bend
Coquille
Bandon
Big Demand for Broccoli Spurs Cannery Expansion
The Holt-Chase-Canning Co. reports broker signals of strong next winter demand for canned broccoli. They seek 50 acres planted, with cannery willing to pay market price and promise higher grower profits due to full crop use. An Oregon firm canned broccoli this spring but could not fill orders. broccoli yields five to six tons per acre with net $100 to $150 per acre. Dairy farmers can use green-feed after harvest, making it a cash crop option. The cannery is installing new machinery to handle expected higher produce and may add corn on the cob and Brussels sprouts if profitable, with possible expansion next year.
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Holt-Chase-Canning Co
Oregon
Partial list of polling places by county
Designated polling sites listed for the May 19 primary election include Beaver Hill School House, J W Offield residence, Doraji Marcy’s residence, J D Bennett’s residence, Lee Hall, Coquille City Hall locations, Riverton Kay’s Hall, Prosper Hall, Ilbyeh School Building, Bandon City Halls and Rosa Store Building, Parkersburg Slotin’s Store, Lampa School House, Arago School House, New Lake School, Catching Creek School House, Myrtle Point City Hall and M E Church, Broadbent, Enchanted Bridee School, Rowland office, with note about printer payment.
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J. W. Offield
Doraji Marcy
Missouri
J. D. Bennett
Lee,Lee Hall
Coquille
North
South West
City Hall
South East
Court House
Riverton
Kay
Bandon
Rosa
Two Mile
Parkersburg
Slotin's
Lampa
Norway
Arago
Four Mile
New Lake
Catching Creek
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point South
M. E. Church
Enchanted
Bridee Schoxt
Rowland, Gant & Gor Ion
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Ob ” State
Pilot Rock
Davis & Guerin
Frank Davis
Oquille Road
Flis
Cannery
Beaver Hill
Beaver Hill School House
Cunningham, A. B. Couir
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