Foolish Spending and Tourist Surplus Reflect US Travel Boom
The article notes a record surge in US travelers to Europe in 1930 despite domestic hard times in Myrtle Point. From January to August, 341 848 Americans sailed to foreign countries, up 86 868 from 1929, prompting frustration at domestic conditions and concerns about spending abroad. It jokes that pedestrians should carry barbed wire for safety amid the spending critique.
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Myrtle Point Citisean
Smething
U. S
Europe
Sam
America
A Just Judge Proposes Sunday Jail Sentences
In Omaha a judge sentenced a reckless driver to five days in jail and allowed the time to be served on five consecutive Sundays to protect his job and family. The piece argues Sunday sentences deter reckless driving and benefit society, noting churches do not object and praising the approach as just and sensible. It ends with a quip about quitting farming to become a banker.
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Omaha
Margaret Cary and John Robinson Under the Mistletoe
In 1930 Western Newspaper Unions notes a young couple, Margaret Cary and mail pilot John Robinson, sharing a New Year moment under mistletoe. She admires his charm and bravery while he speaks of routines, hope for next Christmas together, and a growing bond amid his busy flight schedule.
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Aret Cary
John Robbinson
Jota Robinson
Afr
John Robinson
Margaret Cary
Unices
Farmers Face Lower Prices and Rising Barriers to Women Work
The report notes farm prices at their lowest since 1916 with a 14 percent drop from 1929 to 1936 and a four percent decline in purchase prices for farmers while drought and overproduction hit hard. Separately Oregon officials tighten rules on employing married women, favoring single, self supporting workers in state offices to address unemployment.
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Saifmore. Deds
Oregon
United States
Department of Agriculture
Prom Sen
Salem Opposes Nationwide Drive for Married Women Teachers
Salem Oregon December 8 Supt George Hug of the city schools opposes a national drive to employ married women teachers claiming lower efficiency and distraction from personal life He cites 49 of 194 teachers in Salem as married and notes two couples both spouses work in the faculty
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Salem
Ore
George Hug
Eng
Hug
Complete Line of Plumbing Fixtures at Reasonable Prices
An advertisement offers a full range of plumbing fixtures including nickel plated and rough faucets with or without china index handles. White bathroom fixtures are advertised at reasonable prices.
Notice of Estate Claim and Land Entry Interests
In the matter of the estate of J L Barker deceased an executor is named and qualified to administer. Creditors must present claims with vouchers at Myrtle Point Oregon or Arthur Berg Coquille Oregon within six months. Also notice from the General Land Office Roseburg Oregon states Albert Davis Hanshae of Remote Oregon filed a homestead entry January 27 1927 Serial 16634 for NW1 NE1 and SW one quarter NES Section 11 Township 29S Range 10W Willamette Meridian and will prove up by December 2 1930 in Myrtle Point Oregon with witnesses Clarence Dix C H Lester Joseph Sullivan Delbert McBee.
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Myrtle Point
Oregon
Arthur Berg
Coquille
Department of the Interior General Land Office
Roseburg
Albert Davia Hanshae
Remote
Nwyne and
Swy&nes
Range
Willamette Meridian
Edgar A Dodge
Clarence Dix
C H_ Lester
Joseph Sullivan
Delbert McBee
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