Taxes and Roads Spark Oregon Tax Reform Debate
A lengthy Oregon op-ed attacks 84 tax leavy bodies and rising taxes far outpacing population and wealth growth. It criticizes the Highway Commission for high costs and delayed road work from Marshfield to Coquille and Myrtle Point, urging urgent reform.
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Oregon
Dyckos
State Tax Commission
State Highway Commission
Coos
Marshfield
Coquilles
Myrtle Point
Douglas
Curry County
State
Coquille
Big crowd at fair features prize winners and troubled boxing
The article notes large crowds at the fair and prize winners in contests while highlighting Campbell's temper and fighting conduct. It cites poor exhibit numbers due to farmers staying home amid frost damage and a damaging fiesta in the region. Attendees enjoyed races, dances, vaudeville, and community booths, with Arago, Kentuck Inlet, and Norway placing top in stock and dairy premiums.
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Jack Frost
Fair Board
Roseburg
De‘raton
Arago
Kentuck Inlet
Norway
County fair shipments highlight dairy and livestock entries
A carload of general farm products and a livestock shipment are heading to the state fair in Salem. Jersys Holsteins Shorthorns and other breeds are entered by local growers, with J C Hervey and Son and L J Simpson sending top animals. County Agent Farr and Vern Hazen oversee the general exhibit while Louise Riddle handles the women's display.
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Farr
Salem Yeaterday
Salem
J. C. Hervey
Wm. Lillie
Nels Liljeblad
Jerseys
R. M. Bunn
Arago
J. D. Carl
J. C. Hervey and Son
Lee
John Whobrey
Broadbent
Brownson Bros. Bridge
A. O Kjelland
Kentuck Inlet
L. J. Simpson
Coos County
Clydesdale
Coquille
St. Paul
Vern J. Hazen
Louise Riddle
McCarthy Campbell Bout Ends In Draw At Oaks
The ten round match between McCarthy and Campbell ended in a draw as referee Herron cited reasons known to himself. McCarthy showed greater science despite a broken hand, and the crowd favored a win for him. Both fighters impressed with recovery ability despite injuries during the fast and furious bout.
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Campbell
Herron
McCarthy
the Oaks
McCarthy-Campbell
Vandals Damage Rural Sign Aimed at Myrtle Point Route
A vandal destroyed the mileage figures on a road junction sign between Ban don and Coquille, where Lampa Creek road leads to Myrtle Point. The Myrtle Point wording remains, but the mileage to Myrtle Point was erased to mislead travelers toward Coquille, risk of traffic diversion noted.
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Bandon
Coquille
Lampa Creek
Myrtle Point
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Fat Am Eles
Washington
Idaro
Morey
Mea
George McDonald
Reed Farmer
J. E. Newhouse
Myrtle ‘Point
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