Land stewardship and community spirit in farming practice
The author argues land should be kept productive for future owners and condemns soil impoverishment as theft. He urges farmers to resolve to leave land more productive and warns against short sighted exploitation while contrasting farmers who invest in soil health with those who profit at the land’s expense. He also discusses national wealth, war profits, and the need for communities to attract enterprise through genuine spirit and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Tar
Europe
Put One Over In Myrtle Point This Spring
A story recalls a town official who blocked progress but was outmaneuvered by a bold group. At a village board meeting the contrarian was surprised as allies opposed his plan and the measure passed amid strong support. The tale suggests a lesson in civic initiative at Myrtle Point this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Clean Up and Paint Up for Spring Prosperity
The piece urges homeowners to invest a few hours and dollars in yard and property upkeep this spring. Regular maintenance prevents rapid deterioration and protects value, benefiting not only individuals but the town, county, and state as well.
Farmers Urged to Maximize Production Now
A wartime call to farmers to push production to the limit and use every available acre or vacant lot, stressing domestic food sufficiency if global supplies fail in 1917. The article emphasizes feeding armies with farm products and urges immediate action.
SQUABS ON TOAST AID YOUR MENTAL DIGESTION
A reader letter column mocks sensational wartime fear and calls for preparedness, nonpartisanship, and national unity. It mocks Carranza’s peace image and criticizes investigations into high living costs, urging universal service and citizen duty. The piece ends noting Tom Lawson’s fate in a larger scare.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement from Grants Pass User
A Grants Pass Oregon user testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved long standing backache and urinary troubles. He reports taking the remedy for a year with no recurrence and urges others to try the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props. 172
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morse
Dean’sidney
Doan
Morse
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Consolation in misfortune and light humor from a columnist
The piece reflects on coping with disaster and satire about world affairs. It quips on afterlife, mining accidents, submarine dangers, and the economy noting housewives counting potatoes and bankers balking at new coins while a snappy line blames the average man for excuses.
Local merchants urged to support town trade over mail order
A town newspaper urges residents to favor local merchants over distant department stores. It argues metropolitan ads and mail order trade threaten local business, jobs, and property values, calling for citizens to keep spending with home dealers who built the city.
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Caracter
General Draying and Hauling at Reasonable Rates
Local drayage service advertises general draying and hauling at reasonable rates. The notice emphasizes prompt roadside pickup and affordable transportation options for small moves and errand deliveries.
Read Ads And Save Money
A historic plea notes readers increasingly study newspaper advertisements to quickly seize money saving opportunities. It argues ads influence financial choices, rewarding well crafted notices for shoppers and business minds alike.
St Helens Clatsop Award Contract for 4 Miles Grading
The St Helens Clatsop county board awards a grading contract covering four miles at a cost of 62000 dollars. The project funds cover grading work and associated payments as approved by the county authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Helens
Clatsop County
Notice of Homestead Land Claim Proof at Myrtle Point
Department of the Interior Roseburg Land Office announces Rufus Wi Catton of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim for the NE and SE quarters of section 29 in township 29 south range 13 west Willamette Meridian. The hearing before Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner is set for April 5 at Myrtle Point with witnesses Bickford E Bortet Philip Davenport Keasin and others.
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Department of the Interior
Roseburg
Oregon
Rufus Wi Catton
Myrtle Point
Scial
Willamette Meridian
Eee Gemeritee
Edgar A. Dodge
U. S. Conisioner
Bickford E Bortet
Philip Ees
Albert R
Davenport
Keasin
W. H. Canon
Register
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