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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
4
The piece recalls life around forty years ago with low prices and simple work, contrasting it with today’s rapid changes. It laments shifts in habits and technologies, noting autos, movies, cigarettes, and social trends while reflecting nostalgia for a slower era.
A Myrtle Point note notes home canning remains common locally while nationwide reports show a 500 percent rise in canning, driven by cannery output reaching 200 million cans last year. The piece argues canneries offer better sanitation and quality, and questions if home canning is cheaper or better.
The Pennsylvania governor calls for a crackdown on buses that exceed the 30 mile limit and size restrictions. He argues careless bus driving endangers motorists and urges other governors to join the push for relief. The piece notes the contrast with rising transportation needs and the incongruity of high costs amid broader fiscal concerns.
Balance sheet details for Bank of Powers in Powers Oregon show assets including loans and discounts bonds cash from banks and cash items and banking house. Liabilities include capital surplus time deposits and various deposits. The notary verified the sworn statement on January 3 1931 with attestation by directors and E F Keller as cashier.
Uncle Sam’s crops report shows 1930 value at 6.27 billion dollars, down 2.4 billion from 1929, a one fourth drop. Yields fell 6.4 percent from 1929, with weakness across most regions except New England and parts of the West. Wheat up 6.2 percent in volume but prices cut value 39 percent. tobacco and livestock also down on lower prices. The 1980 text misstates year but notes the drought’s impact largely reflected global price declines, with December prices 76 percent of a year earlier.
Oregon farmers report two tons of Alaska field peas purchased through county agents for silage trials. Tillamook county dairy calves sold to buyers in multiple states with records showing 300 pounds more yearly milk. Polk County gopher bait uses hay clover fields lacking fresh forage. mixing directions provided. Corvallis experiments test timing of feeding newly hatched chicks with early results suggesting 24 to 72 hours after hatching as viable.
Salem Orf January 4 report states candy has no harmful effect on teeth. Mina Mabel A from the state college foods department says candy only dulls appetite and does not alter mineral absorption. Old newspaper note offers six rolls for a quarter at The Herald office.
For sale 500 head of sheep by Ole Iverson Gravelford Coquille Oregon address Lee Route. Also wood seasoned fir for sale by A T Train contact phone 6h 16 tf. Rebuilt pewriters adding machines available sold on easy terms with rental and exchange through B K Werner Marshfield office.
Oregon aviators receive 75 pilot license plates to be issued this year by the Secretary of State. Plates show white back and green numerals on aluminum with use by those flying in or out of state.
The report notes a long wet-dry cycle pattern in Salem with 13 year intervals and unusual precipitation. Foresters cite Indian signs and tree inspections as evidence, while long range forecasts caution that omen-driven fear can mislead.
In the Circuit Court of Oregon in Coos County J T remena plaintiff vs Dorey Mo Clemens defendant. Timely appearance and answer required by February 6 1931 to respond to the complaint seeking dissolution of the marriage. Published in Myrtle Point Herald by order of Judge J T Brand dated January 6 1931. George Jones attorney for plaintiff Roseburg Oregon box 999.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Coos Curry County Fair Association will be held at City Hall Myrtle Point Oregon on February 7 1981 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. The purpose is to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to conduct other business that may come before the meeting. L H Pearce Secretary.
Guardian announces private cash sale after February 18 1931 of minor Margaret Lewellen and Harry Lewellen interest in lots in Woolen Mill Addition and Azon Park Addition Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon with Daisy Lewellen donor rights reserved. Executors of E E Weekly estate announce six month claims period from December 18 1930 in Myrtle Point Oregon with Wallace B Dement attorney.
Ellis E Shull guardian of Rolana Shull and Garland Shull will sell by private cash sale after January 9 1931 all their minor interests in multiple Oregon parcels described by sections and townships in Willamette Meridian. Offers should be sent to Wallace B Dement Myrtle Point Oregon. Dated December 16 1940 Myrtle Point Oregon.
The City of Myrtle Point Oregon announces its plan to redeem Water Bond Series B bonds numbered 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 26 27 28 29 80 in denominations of 600 each. Bonds dated December 16 1909 mature June 16 1931 at First National Bank Chicago Illinois. Six months notice given with no interest after June 16 1931 per charter.
The author notes that some people claim Mayflower ancestry and argues that earlier immigration restrictions might have prevented later arrivals. The comment frames reform as a precaution, linking historic lineage to policy timelines and public sentiment.
Department of the Interior notices William Martin Axe of Dora Oregon must prove claim to land in New NE 26 and Lot 2 19 T28S R10W to be filed Before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon January 17 1931 at Myrtle Point Oregon witnesses include Carl L Stillings Carl Growe Sherman Baylor Rastus Baylor Dora Coos County Oregon Hamlin Cannin Meg
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