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Newspaper
Tillamook Herald
Location
Tillamook, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
2
The Tillamook K Herald notes its twice weekly issue schedule under editor Crombley with a May 17 1910 post office entry. Subscription rates are listed and ad rates for notices and business cards are described, with display ads due Monday and Thursday mornings for following Tuesday and Friday issues.
A 1914 letter condemns last minute intimidation tactics used to sway primary voters. It urges fair play and defending candidates' rights to respond. The writer praises George E. Chamberlain and advocates support for Oregon Dry while promoting local improvements and prudent use of money.
The Tillamook Water Commission seeks input from water consumers on proposed rate changes to fund repairs and extending pipes citywide. It notes aging pipelines with estimated 15 year life and a need to cover sinking fund deposits while possibly lowering rates to 1.00 for minimum usage. A meeting is set for May 14 at City Hall at 7 oclock PM.
Hillxturn editor endorses Frank Owens for Tillamook County commissioner noting his youth readiness and business ability. The writer cites Owens as an orphan raised locally with a proven work record and strong community ties, arguing he can govern wisely and responsibly.
The note lists a 10 a m Sunday School, 11 a m Morning Worship led by Pastor D A MacKenzie, and a Union Temperance meeting at the Methodist Church with speaker Rev Sam G Hetts. A Union Temperance Rally at the Christian Church features Rev Sam Gi Bett, touted as a stirring Oregon speaker campaigning for the dry measure to be voted next fall. The Tillamook congregation is urged to attend.
The notice lists morning worship at 9 A M with a sermon titled Word s Love Bestowed Upon Us and an evangelistic service at 4 P M. The closing days of the conference year are emphasized to improve attendance and interest. Pastor H F White invites members, strangers, and the public to all services.
The Nazarene Church announces Sunday services at 249 P.M. with Sunday school in the morning, a Presidce Service, a preaching service at 0 P.M., and prayer meetings on Tuesday and Friday evenings led by H. J. Pontias.
O. LC. SWINE presents a bid for gilts and sows as a herd sale heats up in May Ur MH, with Joe Diora noted as a key promoter. The fragmentary notice highlights a local livestock event and market interest.
The report notes a Percheron stallion named Liberal with disputed ownership. Dusheme Wayne once petted the horse in July 190, with TL and amount now claimed by Literal Hore Co of Tillamweek. Dates and locations are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A flood of notices from candidates announces runs for county offices in Tillamook County Oregon. Dr. SM Wer, W. Stasley, Frank L. Owens, H. Crenshaw, Ron L.3, Emmett M. Hales, W. C. Hawk, and others seek Republican nominations for County Coroner, Sheriff, Clerk, Surveyor, and County Commissioner, pledging economy, efficiency, and public service.
A campaign note to voters of Tillamook and Jam hill Counties from a Beaver County candidate pledging honesty economy and low taxes. The message asserts enforcement of laws and support for governor and reform while opposing prohibited activities, urging residents to back the writer in the primary. Local place names and references to offices appear in a distorted form.
A candidate declares for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff at the primaries in May. The note promises to perform duties without fear or favor, signed Ned Myers. The text also shows a declaration by someone seeking reelection as County Treasurer in Milwaukee County, Oregon, for the primary.
Fragmentary listing notes mill and timber sale items including yellow fir and conveyors. Mentions Tillamook Oregon, various measurements, and bids. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but refer to timber sale offerings and equipment.
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