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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1930
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription terms for a wide circulation paper. It lists weekly and monthly rates, renewal steps, and payment methods while noting publication cycles and a three month payment window. It emphasizes reader access to the Mort Gfielah edition and related regional issues.
The Myrtle Point column notes a U S Bureau of Census report showing 484 100 farm homes using electricity from power stations and 475 000 farms with independent power plants. The article projects one in four farms nationwide using electricity within five years, highlighting economic and social benefits for rural residents.
When Congress took a holiday before Christmas taxpayers paid 176000 dollars in mileage to members, regardless of travel. Some stayed in Washington and still collected 1300 dollars each. Even brief adjournments triggered 20 cents per mile for home trips, a practice continuing to this day.
Local talk sharpens on graft and spendthrift politics as residents fret over Wal Street moves. A Myrtle Point man stocking potatoes cabbage canned fruit bacon and lard hints at the contrast between everyday self reliance and broader fiscal waste.
The article urges caution in stock buying and praises bank advice as a safeguard. It notes bankers are informed about safe investments and can spare neighbors from valueless schemes. It suggests consulting a banker before investing and hints that actors may soon face similar scrutiny.
A compact reflection on efficiency and time management. The piece argues effort matters less than real accomplishments and warns against decision paralysis that wastes the day. It suggests a smarter plan could have boosted a livery stable business by trading old horses for new ones.
The Brooklyn November grand jury finds the gun permit requirement a breeder of crime against law abiding citizens challenging sponsors optimism. Hoboken Observer notes that backers overestimated deterrence and the Sullivan law has faltered.
A humorous tale recalls Bowser the boastful dog who fought all comers and was nearly finished by an old Airedale. He recovered, learned restraint, and became a homebound, wiser pet. The piece links overconfidence to downfall in sports legends like Sullivan and Corbett. It ends with a Massachusetts lawyer who fails, learns, and prospers, proving defeat can sharpen a winner.
A Brooklyn grand jury voices long held concerns about the Gulliver law and crime prevention by restricting harmless home items. The piece argues crime targets criminals, not law abiding citizens, and cites auto ownership as a greater risk.
The text offers a general view that endings of wars are not achieved by further conflict and asserts marrying well at the start avoids repeated corrections. It suggests careful initial choices reduce later need for changes or corrections.
KE H Kern county surveyor announces availability of blanks for water filings. Applies to domestic power or storing water for any use. Office contact details provided for filing in Coquille Oregon.
Notice to any person holding warrants District No 77 of Coos County Oregon numbers 806 to 897 and numbers 1 to 14 new series to present them for payment at the Bank of Myrtle Point on or before January 21 1980. Dated Bridge Oregon December 30 1929 A O Hooton District Clerk School District of
The administrator M P Sumerlin estate in Coos county Oregon filed a final account with the county clerk. A hearing date is set for January 24 1980 at 10 am at the courthouse to hear objections and settle the account. Objections must be filed in court by that time. Dement Coleman attorneys for the administrator.
Blanche A Yoakam of Remote Oregon seeks final three year proof for Homestead Entries 016238 and 016345 in Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian with witnesses listed. Executrix Mabel A Roberts files final account for Carrie A Benson estate in Coos County Oregon. hearing set January 13 1930 at Cecile Court.
Notice of public sale of real estate owned by Lester Harvey and Berlin Huntley minors. Conducted under Judge Db F Thompson order dated December 11 1929. Sale set for January 1 1930 at 10 a m on the premises Coos County Oregon claimants must pay cash for 21 91 acres more or less along Coquille River lines. Guardian Bina Ocheltree notes sale and guardianship details.
Delinquent co owner of the Golden Egg Placer Mine in Coos County Oregon is notified that John 2B Smith and Owen W. Smith have performed the assessment work on the 160 acre claim located in the Agness Mining District. The amended notice of location describes the south half of the southwest quadrant and the north half of the southwest quarter in section 28 township 12 west. The notice directs all heirs assigns and those claiming under them to take notice and respond.
The notice charges co owner Frank Smallwood with unpaid assessment work for 1916 to 1928 on a placer claim. It details yearly work, totals $161.50, and requires payment within 90 days, or the claimant's interest may be sold. Published in Myrtle Point Herald for 90 days from December 26, 1928.
John R Smith and Owen W Smith claim to have performed annual assessment work on the Independence Placer Mining Claim in the Agnesa Mining District Coos County. The description covers specific trenching, dam repairs, ditch digging, and other improvements from 1915 through 1927, with detailed measurements and tasks.
I R Tower of Marshield, Ford agent for Coos County, operates Baynes Service Station with Ford models on hand. Jack Kospike is listed as a local dealer contact in Charm for information and demonstrations. Trade-ins accepted.
The notice declares delinquency in payment of assessment work on a placer claim for 1928 and 1929. It demands R Smith pay 175.00 as his share within ninety days from December 26 1929 or his interest will be forfeited to the undersigned. Publication in Point Herald follows weekly for ninety days starting December 26 1929.
Una Rebekah Lodge No 120 meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the LO O F hall. All Rebekahs are invited to attend and meet with us.
Hoster Lessor of Remote Oregon filed final three year proof for the May 1927 entry NE% and SWK S27 T209 R10 W Willamette Meridian before Hamill A Canaday Roseburg January 18 1980. Witnesses Joseph Sullivan Albert Mecum Donald McPherson and Boleon Carpenter, all of Remote. For sale 40 acres with slashed land timber cedar a spring fed house water and easy road access. asking 600 dollars.
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