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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
5
Beane fellows advocate a plan to settle the farm problem by taking jobs in town. They argue wage work would provide steady income while improving rural prospects.
Readers are urged to help the Red Cross by sending at least one dollar for Christmas seals. The Myrtle Point Presbyterian pastor mails envelopes and reminders. seals go on letters to spread aid to suffering humanity and support the charity.
An 88 year old prospector, Jackson, returns to Salmon mountain country to lead a party in search of the mother lode. He plans to visit Port Orford first, then traverse Carry county into Coos, hoping to rediscover pay dirt once found in youth. The piece extols the endless hope that drives prospectors to chase gold, even if it ends in riches or death.
Mr Ide promotes sending copies of local papers to prospective Oregon settlers as a way to showcase crops living conditions and opportunities. The chamber of commerce encourages subscriptions as a Christmas gift and to attract new industries, with 825 literature packages mailed in October.
A crude observation notes that in current travel conditions riders face little tolerance for delays along the route. It also mentions a point man described as liberal with promises and equally liberal with excuses.
A reflective meditation on how geopolitical equilibrium matters more than cosmic geometry. The author argues that sustaining power, diplomacy, and shared rules matter more than debates about the planet’s form.
A thrift magazine notes 57 percent of Americans lack 2000 in wealth by age 65. The piece warns many depend on others or charity in retirement and urges youths to adopt saving habits early to avoid future hardship. It calls for financial education and prudent planning.
A discussion on avoiding mental rigidity created by specialization. It urges professionals to stay informed about broad world developments and periodically set aside routine duties to pursue systematic reading and reflection for practical benefit.
An average resident of Myrtle Point says his familiarity with Gen. Grant comes from historical memory rather than from the famous ten thousand dollar bill.
Oscar W Oberman of Dora Oregon filed to prove up a three year homestead claim for N% NE Section 18 Township 23 S Range 11 W Merdtan. Hearing before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon January 18 1929. Witnesses Carl Grove Ezra D Watson Grant Weathers Rufus B Howe all in Oregon. Hamill Canaday Register non coal
The document lists years from 1904 to 1928 detailing assessment work on a placer claim including trench digging and dam repairs with varying dimensions and values. Delinquent co-owners Harry Forsberg Chan E ris and Pauline Hettinger are named, facing demands totaling several hundred dollars for each year of work performed.
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