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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
6
An amateur poultry piece explains molting in hens, noting it follows egg production and can help identify poor layers. It describes how early and prolonged molting signals low productivity and offers management tips including feed, minerals, greens, and water to restore laying.
A report claims Diesel engine fuel efficiency could transform passenger car use. A six cylinder car reportedly traveled 729 miles for $1.38 in fuel oil, suggesting New York to San Francisco trips for about $8.40. Engineers forecast practical auto Diesel within the year, promising gasoline tax savings.
A three year government test shows rural electric refrigerators cost about 20.97 yearly versus 41.63 with ice. Ice storage proved costly but unreliable in some areas, while electric methods offered fewer interruptions and better reliability. The report touts farm refrigeration for dairy needs and rural life improvements.
The Department of the Interior announces Eva G Purdy of Portland filed application 018921 on February 1 1930 to exchange lands in Siuslaw National Forest for thirty acres in Umpqua National Forest. Protests must be filed with the Register within thirty days from February 18 1950. Hamill A Canaday Regist.
A health bulletin explains sinus trouble as frequent cause of chronic colds and lowered vitality. It describes facial sinuses including the frontal, sphenoid, and antrum, and notes x ray diagnosis and treatments. It urges prevention via keeping healthy, fresh air, proper humidity, avoiding colds, and removing nasal obstructions.
A long list of prospective buyers from across the United States and Canada plans trips to Oregon this summer and fall. Each seeks 6 to 320 acres of improved or unimproved land in western or central Oregon for dairy poultry stock raising orchards or general farming with dates ranging from March to November. Many target Willamette valley Rogue river areas and nearby counties.
The Herald introduces a weekly feature titled Ripe for Supper created by Leslie Dey. The column aims to entertain with humor and local commentary instead of pure sales pitches. It will name two recurring figures Maud Muffins and Deakes McBathwater and run regularly in The Herald.
Washington border farmers urge action as Oregon elk on Umatilla county lands damage crops. State game warden Harold Clifford says a short open season may be needed in this section to curb tame elk that wander onto private fields and resist easy drives.
Disjointed OCR snippet shows a casual remark about enjoying a meal and a woman, hinting at social humor. The line reveals informal, imperfect phrasing and missing context from the original column.
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