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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
4
A civic message advocates thrift during National Thrift Week. It links happiness to financial security and saving for old age illness and emergencies, urging daily saving and prudent spending. The piece stresses the value of thrift in securing income, education, and family welfare for retirement and unforeseen needs.
The Herald remarks on Oregon governor candidates and discusses Charles Hall of Coos and Curry counties. Hall formerly served as senator for Coos and Curry and led the local telephone company before entering the gubernatorial arena.
A call asserts languish and die in private enterprise but argues they should be drafted if needed to serve the public. It frames duty as essential for the needs of all people and urges readiness to act.
A tongue in cheek note suggests residents wish for relief from federal hot air and gridlock. It frames congressional activity as burdensome to locals and aims for practical remedies.
The article cites Chas F. Kettering of General Motors predicting autos within ten years will reach 100 mph, weigh under 1,060 pounds, cost under 7,000, and travel 80 miles per gallon. He cites advanced materials, lighter engines, new carburetors, and a shiftless gear system as factors.
Motorists in Myrthe Point anticipate a historic road program after the American Association of State Highway Officials urged Congress to raise federal aid from 76 million to 126 million dollars annually. The plan seeks to spend the entire sum by 1980, prioritizing western states with slower construction.
Fragmentary text notes friendly behavior and mentions a bee while skipping clear events or names. Readable parts imply a casual remark about imitation and social action without concrete details. The piece lacks identifiable people places or organizations.
A column condemns movie idols for evading taxes and living lavishly on fame. It laments that prominent foreign-born stars, once penniless, now enjoy mansions while the public bears the tax burden, urging strict enforcement against these wealthier figures.
A reader notes people voice louder concerns about heating costs in winter because heating is paid for by the month while in summer cooling costs are less about burden and more absorbed.
A Baker grocery store that suffered years of declining sales revamped under a young proactive manager. The shop was cleaned and modernized, shelves rearranged, and two new street windows used for advertising local and fresh produce. A large refrigerated display highlights perishables. staff wear uniforms and emphasize courteous service. Three weekly artistes added as feature draws.
The article details rising business gains from 1988 to 1989 without higher overhead, except advertising. It notes advertising budgets increasing from 12 to about 244 and credits enhanced civic activity by the new management for some of the growth, while praising public spirit over sensational images.
An old ad promotes a cough remedy promising quick relief for night coughs and sore throats. It touts a money back guarantee and a pleasant taste. Sold by Harlecker's and other drug stores for $1.00.
Notice is given that Verner William Johmeten of Bridge Coos County Oregon who on August 1 1928 filed Homestead entry Serial 017988 for NNW Section 32 Township 288 Range 10 west Willamette Meridian has filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim before Edgar A Dodge United States Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on February 21 1930. Claimant witnesses Ralph W Matson Exmest Pauon Arthur H Ducharme Mike J Morrison all of Coos County Oregon and Myrtle Point Oregon.
A damaged notice states property and cost claims from shared ownership for work performed between July and December 1910 1916 1927 1986 and other years. It requires nine months from first publication for Frank Smallwood to respond, with the Myrtle Point News publishing weekly for ninety days starting December.
Notes and Dsmand apos appear garbled text with scattered phrases about bowls and names. The readable content mentions Owen W and vague references to players or items but lacks coherent events or actions to summarize clearly.
Fragmentary OCR lists various trenching and dam repair tasks across years 1915 to 1987 in multiple 20 acre tracts. It mentions driving trenches, digging holes, repairing dam and cleaning down timber, and work described in partial measurements and locations without complete coherence.
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