Farmers' Store Notes and Local Visits
Short items report Bhingits for sale at the Farmers' Store and promotions. Mrs Busy Day plans a Saturday Rockaway visit with Mrs. Dey's mother. Mrs Gus Bender and Dorothy join the Ed win Schroeder family for a California visit. Attorney Wm Coleman returns from a ten day auto trip to several Pacific Northwest cities. Mrs H C Schroeder leaves to return to Great Falls Montana with stops in Sumas Washington.
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Rockaway
Gus Bender
Dorothy
Edwin Schroeder
Lou Linvegar
Ceres
California
Wm. Coleman
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Points Intervening
Corvallis
H. C. Schroeder
F. L. Handerson
Great Falls
Montana
Sumas
Washington
Farmers get easy two year plan on heavy farm machinery
Farmers may purchase manure spreaders feed cutters and other heavy equipment through the Agricultural Bond and Credit Corporation plan spanning two years. L Strong Hardware and Samplements handle inquiries and sales signaling accessible financing for rural needs.
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Agricultural Bond and Credit Corporations
Easy Payment Plan
Mixed local notices from Myrtle Point and area
May Withine and family visit Eu reka and Bardon area as Watkins kin hold Fourth of July picnic. Ads announce twice daily deliveries by Farmere Store and inquiries for Part cash sale near Weston. Car crashes near Broadbent prompt tow, minor injuries reported. Gospel meetings every evening on Maple Street. Rev Hulet to relocate to Albany with his family. Legal action in Coquille involves foreclosure of F E Johnson mill mortgage.
Aditur Describes Labnies as Sunlit Flesh Seekers
Aditur asserts labnies are people who keep their flesh exposed to sun and breeze, and notes some women around Myrtle Point appear to be very healthy as a result.
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Aditur
Myrtle Point
Debt Paying in China on New Year Eve
The article describes how debt settlement halts until the new year in China. Debtors rush to collect and secure new loans with high interest if needed. A lantern bearer may search for debtors to force repayment, while avoiding conflict before the year ends.
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China
Hamerwas
Jan
Dog Trial Satirizes Chicken Theft in Les Maldeurs
Kansas City Star recounts Rocine’s play Les Maldeurs where a dog is accused of stealing a cap and chicken. The court scene features windy lawyers and a gallows sentence for the dog while his puppies are dragged into the drama. The judge, moved by the canine family, ponders mercy as the ending remains unstated.
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Tunlay
Rocine
Peet
Kansas City Star
Ring Finger Tradition and Left Hand Adoption
The article discusses how wedding rings were worn on the thumb in earlier centuries and how the left-hand ring finger became the custom. It notes a belief that a vein ran from that finger to the heart and explains the practical reason for using the ring on the left hand.
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George I
Almond Harvest Scrutinized Amid Rugged Farm Labor
An old notice describes almond cultivation noting its status as a major crop in a region. It mentions harvest by workers including women and children, with notes on the process of separating nuts from shells and shell disposal by machinery.
Real Womanhood Admired in E W Howes Monthly
The piece extols real womanhood and laments changing roles after suffrage. It contrasts traditional feminine virtues with the flapper image, noting men admire both yet prefer genuine womanly conduct. The tone reflects early 20th century gender norms and social expectations.
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Howes
Insects in Disguise and Deceptive Beings
The text describes insects and arachnids mimicking other creatures to blend in. Beetles pretend to be wasps, flies imitate appetizing ants, and a spider mimics an ant. It notes how disguises can fool observers, even with eight legs as a potential clue. It mentions a South American insect that hides under a shell to appear indigestible.
Motto and seal motto FE Pluribus Unum history note
The tale traces the Latin phrase FE Pluribus Unum from a 1702 seal design to its use as a motto for the United States. It describes John Adama as minister to Great Britain in 1787 and Charles Thompson’s connection, noting the ribbon in an eagle’s beak.
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John Adana
Great Britain
American
Charles Thompson
Congress
How Woman Spends Her Clothing Dollar in Budget
A historical note on the average woman’s clothing budget estimates 31 cents to four dresses a year and distributes the rest among stockings 16 cents outer wraps 16 cents shoes 11 cents accessories 9 cents underwear 8 cents and hats 7 cents, reflecting fashion priorities of the era.
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Dreasea
Milady
Hospital News Dose of Injuries and Births Across Town
Multiple patients received hospital care for injuries from accidents at home, on the job, or in camps. Gasoline stove burns, cuts, and broken bones are noted along with a several births, including Kenneth Raymond and Betty Jean, at the hospital.
Husband Settles Rival Affair in Myrtle Point Alley
Alvin Eads confronted Ed Crumley near the post office and severely beat him over Crumley’s attention to Eads’ wife. Spectators watched as the fight shook the building, stopping the clock, while Eads noted his long restrained grievance and chose direct action over court. The incident follows local efforts to protect women and morals, and drew wide approval as a public example.
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Alvin Eads
Ed Crumley
Crumley
Eads
Mra Eada
Myrtle Point
Pay Dirt and Prosperity Beyond Resources
A town grows not only from gold or oil but from attracting people with good wages, business, and living conditions. Community advertising helps reveal a town’s virtues, drawing the world to its doors and boosting local prosperity.
Farm Reminders on New Varieties and Crop Risks in Oregon
The experiment station warns that planting untried crops is costly and often unprofitable. It tests hundreds of varieties to provide authentic guidance. Poor potato seed last year led to diseased, mottled plants. such crops should be pulled and removed to prevent spread. Cows often hold up milk to keep the calf nearby.
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Oregon
Farm Crops Department
Dairy training tips and alfalfa weed advice in Oregon
The college dairy department notes calves should be separated from cows for about three days to prevent lingering milk-holding behavior. Oregon reports many alfalfa fields infested with weeds. G R Hyslop advises clipping severely weeded portions to curb growth, while lightly weeded fields can wait until bloom before harvesting hay.
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College Dairy Department
Oregon
G R. Hyslop
Tout
Parta
Day of danger as pedestrians face constant risks
The article notes a period when no pedestrian is safe due to pervasive traffic hazards. It highlights the threat from both vehicles and aggressive drivers, underscoring the need for caution and preventive measures in city streets.
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Merle “Rendition
Gee Hamilton
Marshfield
Bhingits
Farmers’ Store
A. Reed
America
Waltham
E. C. Barker
Jeweler
May Withine
Eureka
Caliderwia
Mr. Watkins
Hallacresk
Banden
Watkins
Bardon Jon
Farmere’ Store
N. J. Bonewicz
Weston
John Wilbur
Dr . D. Chambers
Roseburg
Omaha
Nebraska
Chambers
Helen Samson
Fredenburg
West End
Sprive Street
Auto Park
L. H Pearce
Gunder Olson
Essex
Powers
Roy Garrett Ranch
Miro
Maple Street
A Puckett
M. Long
M. Gibson
C C Rulet
Albany
Evelyn
Norway
Wll
Albany College
William
Hulet
Manny
Dennis
Richard McCuarth
Johnnson
Coquille
Sentinel Gays
Inea A Marks Lowdermilk
Dog
Madore
Insects
Mast & Wilson Hospital
Thomas Guerney
Elmer Thompson
Geo
Errl Willey
Ruth Smith
Powers Road
Alden Mast
McKinley
Geo Kreinerrs
Robert Schilts
Morrison’s Camp
H H
Lawson and
Cypress Logging Co
Lesie King
Kenneth Raymond
Mr. King
T J Gibbs
Gayard
Betty Jean
Alice Why
Adenda
Norman Jacobson
Mommie Jacos
Law Sor and
Op Re. Logging Co
Jock Adams
Baker
Nenel
Zenobia Krgets
Bowers Road
Fane Thurbar
Thurbar
Nien Ruby Sargent
James Hobson
Gee Muller
Olugh Mas’ Littl
Joe Manet
Lester Smith
South Fork Logging Co
Geof Brown
Styres and McCool
Wm Cooper
Coon
Bud Emery
Shirley Laird
Bandon World
Jcpenney
A. Marshfield
Russell Baking CO
Cir,” Telephone Co. Service First
Dey’s
Breuer Point
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