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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
4
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The article argues that old age pension laws, starting with New York offering about 15 to 400 a year, will replace the poorhouse as the major support for the elderly. It contends pensions keep people fed and sheltered, reducing taxpayers’ burden and ending the dread of the poorhouse, with other states expected to follow.
A report estimates a country housewife averages 62 hours weekly for farm chores and family duties, about nine hours daily with limited sleep. She contends with continuous tasks, little rest, and constant knitting amid neighbor talk, while male partners focus on other concerns.
A local column laments persistent beggars and peddlers around Myrtle Point. It argues residents already have goods and distrusts get rich schemes from those claiming need, urging help only for truly deserving cases and cautioning sympathy in charity.
A court ruling blocks the attorney general from serving if the cabinet form measure passes, prompting a unified opposition by 36 district attorneys and allied allies across counties. The anti measure coalition mobilizes quickly to defeat a reform altering state government structure.
Readable segments show the 1930 lamb crop figures across the United States with comparisons to prior years. The text notes totals for January 1 and general trends in abundance, moisture, and regional production.
Salem Oregon residents hear arguments on a proposed income tax and property tax relief plan. Opponents claim it would humiliate business growth and create a bloated state machine while proponents say it would balance the burden and fund state services.
Department of the Interior publishes notice of land patent application under the homestead law for a parcel in Township 12 West Willamette Meridian. Names listed include Dodge, Stamm, Powers, and others. public stake and proof details to be filed at Myrtle Bay or local registrar. Official action scheduled for the fourth day of September.
Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop offers a line of plumbing fixtures including Nieto plated and rough faucets with china index handles. White bathroom fixtures are available at reasonable prices.
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