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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
4
The case drew jurors from across the state to Coos County with a high cost for taxpayers. The defendant, once convicted of vagrancy and linked to minor girl offenses, faced scrutiny over prior conduct and possible bias. Despite concerns, the jury returned a verdict of acquittal, underscoring the duty of jurors to apply the Constitution and the law impartially.
Myrtle Point ladies plan a Saturday dinner at Schroeder hall to fund a library by selling Georgia baked ham and Oregon grown products. The event argues butter over oleomargarine, urging residents to support local dairy and state-made goods while boosting regional trade. Proceeds fund library needs and Oregon production awareness.
The piece discusses juries favoring bootleggers over officers, recalling a courtroom scene where a man charged with liquor offenses faced a third indictment after two prior convictions. The author notes jurors who would rather believe illicit sources than police testimony.
The remark suggests that ongoing restrictions may push officials to focus on permissible actions rather than prohibitions, arguing clarity could shift toward telling people what they may do. It highlights potential changes in public messaging amid tightening controls.
Old timers in Myrtle Point and across the nation await the groundhog’s shadow on February 2. The tradition persists as people check if six more weeks of winter loom, while younger forecasts debate the omen with a wink and a look skyward.
The piece muses on opinions about weather forecasts and groundhog excuses. It jokes that if a groundhog can offer as many alibis as forecasters, he belongs to the Ananias Club. It notes the average man speaks about 12,000 words daily and riffs on how some men describe their wives as above the average.
A garbled note claims California and Nevada passed a law to guard desert flora and a vast green corridor described as a national bower garden. The text mentions Tealivea trees and Goderts growth but lacks clear names or dates.
Archie Frederick Davis of Myrtle Point Oregon filed for final three year proof to establish his homestead claim for SWENBK NWK SEX EWSW Section 4 Township 31S Range 18W Willamette Merid before U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on the Sunday of March 1960. Witnesses: Fred L Spires Albert A King George I King Dewey W Gaz Ramill A Canaday.
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Union High School District No 2 Coos County Oregon invites sealed bids for 34000 00 in bonds issued under Oregon law. Bonds due 20 years from date bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually and redeemable after five years. Bids due February 6 1930 at 6 PM with 5 percent certified check.
Census chief Louis Truesdell expects 122000000 people in the United States in 1930, about 17 million more than 1920, with 39 percent self supporting. He notes the elderly sick and dependents are included and compares the nation’s worker share to other countries.
Clifford L Wilson of Myrtle Point Oregon files final proof for his May 26 1925 homestead entry SHNW NW% BW Section 4 and SEXNE of Section 6 Township 31S Range 13W Willamette Meridian The final hearing before Edgar A Dodge USS Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon is set for March 1930 with witnesses Albert L Carver Fred E Burgess Herbert Horn John Patten Hamill A Canady Commissioner or Register limited by available readable details
The court in Coos County Oregon appoints Fred Mouser as administrator of the estate of Fred Mouser deceased. Letters of administration issued January 7 1980. Creditors must present claims with oath within six months from January 30 1930. Gen FF Topping attorney Handun Oregon.
General Land Office notice from Roseburg Oregon dated December 24 1929 names Blanche A Yoakam widow of Robert R Yoakam of Remote Oregon asserting intention to make Final Three year Proof to establish claim to Lot 6 Section 28 Township 29 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian. Proof set before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on February 4 1980 with witnesses Albert H Mcum Don McPherson Lawrence B Jennings Edson Carpenter and Robert E Crawford acting Registrar.
Department of the Interior notices Verner W Johnston of Bridge Coos County Oregon filed intent to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on N4NW Section 32 Township 288 Range 10 west Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon February 21 1930. Witnesses include Ralph W Matson Ernest Paulson Arthur H Ducharme and Mike J Morrison all residents of Coos County Oregon.
Notice to Freak Smallwood and heirs that John R Smith and Owen W Smith have performed annual assessment work on the Golden Egg Placers Mine in Coos County Oregon 160 acres. Delinquent co owner Frank Smallwood must pay $161.50 per year totaling $1 2500 for each year 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1926 1927 1928 1928 within 90 days from December 26 1929 or interest passes to the undersigned. Publication in Myrtle Point Herald.
Notice to C R Smith and heirs that he owes 1260 for each year from 1916 to 1938 and 1971 for assessment work on Independence Placer Mining Claim in Agness mining district Oregon. He must pay within ninety days from first publication, or the property may be sold to recover costs. Publication in Mortie Pont Herald, Dec 26, 1929.
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