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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
3
An early 20th century local weekly announces itself as the official paper for the Port of River and Point city affairs. It notes a Prosperous and Growing community with Thursday publication and subscription details.
Disjointed excerpts critique sun exposure risks and health claims by Dr Multant amid a political campaign. The text references Moye on Waverican, Chonines or Malford BO Baserts, and a football game where a candidate is criticized for a costly error.
Financial experts warn that many people mishandle checks and holiday bills as 1928 ends. The text notes a surge in forgeries and check-raising, with substantial losses cited and advice on careful payment practices.
A reader warns to avoid forgeries by not using lead pencil for checks and to insist on ink with proper figures. The note stresses that crooks can alter numerals and urges taking extra time to verify each check before it leaves one’s hands. It reflects on how newspapers recount readers achievements over the past year.
An open winter through January has sparked an influenza wave and rising pneumonia cases across states. Doctors warn milder than 1919 yet severe enough to worry. citizens should eat well dress warm and seek early care for symptoms to prevent deaths. Local advice urges cautious living and air circulation.
The article highlights impressive harvest figures for Myrtle Point and surrounding areas, noting last year’s tomato crop bringing 40 million dollars to producers and cucumbers exceeding eight million. It mentions cranberry pickers and related agricultural prosperity.
The verse surveys a diverse neighborhood with tall and lean, short and fat residents. It contrasts sinners and saints, friendly souls and guileful types, noting why some embrace style while others remain simply common folk.
The report shows corn valued at 1 2 102 000 201 aga sonbined 198 600 The cotton crop totals 1 5%5 512 000 and hay values high The United States crops total 8 456 062 000, still short of 1927 by about 60 million The nation leads in production and expects a similar output next year The commentary notes gendered age jokes and fashion quips amid the economic summary
The church will hold its annual basket dinner and election of officers after preaching at 11 o clock. The afternoon session includes social intercourse at 2 pm and the election of officers. Turner MacDonald is minister and invites friends to all services.
The church invites all ages to Sunday classes at 100 m Classus as they start a year of Holy Scripture study. Next Sunday covers Old and New Testament passages on Our Heavenly Father with morning sermon The Tales of Life and how the Story is Written and evening The Progeny of the Heart. Young People meet at 6 30 Topic Forces that are making the world better Matt 18 1 9. Mid week prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30. January 9 study John 6 30 47 Bring your Bible and come prepared with questions.
Sunday school at 10 am and 11 am sermon by the pastor. Communion service invites members and Epworth League, with evening preaching at 7:80. Omer Idso, Pastor.
Sunday service begins at 9 30 a m with a following subject for next Sunday. Prayer meeting at 8 o clock. Bible reading room open in the building every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon from two to four.
Fraternity members convene on the third Thursday each month at Woodman Hall. Attendees are urged to participate and support chapter events and activities.
Disjointed text fragments show names such as Tucker Evans Webster and May be Oregon related. no clear event, date, or action is identifiable from the legible portions.
Public notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated December 17 1928 states Herbert Kiem of Bridge Oregon has Homestead Entry 017693 for a NW section 17 and additional entry 017604 for the NW section 17 Township 38 Range 10 West Wilamette Meridian Witnesses Innes Houser Ted Houser Charles F Thomas Charles Harvey Senith all of Bridge Oregon before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon January 24 1929.
John R. Smith and Owen W. Smith notify Harry Forsberg Chas E Harris and Pauline Hettinger and others of delinquent assessment work on the Independence Placer Mining Claim in Agness District Coos County Oregon. Each co owner owes 175 dollars for 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 plus earlier assessed sums. payment due within ninety days from first publication. The notice warns that non payment may transfer interest to the undersigned. Published in Myrtle Point Chronicle.
Public land notices list Oscar W Oberman Dora Oregon filing for homestead proof in 1929 before Edgar U Rose Myrt le Point Oregon and R Collver Remon Ember 28 1925 filing for three year proof before Edson Capena Roseburg Oregon with witness names and dates of January 18 1929 The notices are from the Interior Department Roseburg Oregon 1928 1929
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