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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary text mentions Myrtle and a March 3 1879 act. Readers see a sealed auction or official action under that act with local officials and a Myrtle reference. Further readable details are limited.
A survey finds Garver Brothers in Strasburg population 1000, annual sales one million dollars. The Outlaw at Winner population 3000 sells $850000 yearly. Lynden department store population 1250 records $750000. Temple B O Cash at population about 1000 posts $785000, and Devil's Lake population 1300 reports $500000 in merchandise annually. Strong stocks, service, and persistent local advertising drive the success.
The piece argues food is the largest and oldest industry in the U S economy consuming about a quarter of annual spending and twenty one billion dollars for dining tables. It urges taxpayers to resist high taxes and new levies, warning that debt grows and costs double over time, with public expenditures and debt rising as population grows.
The text contrasts vast outlays for building iron and steel with annual food costs near eighty billion dollars. It argues public protest over living costs is justified while recalling a humorous note about watermelons and ear trouble from childhood.
A historical plea stresses brakes as the most vital car safety feature. It argues many crashes could be avoided with proper brake maintenance, noting the low cost of checking and adjusting brakes versus hospital bills and repairs. The piece urges vigilance and frugality, warning against debt for style.
The author argues autos, while useful, diminish church attendance by enabling distant travel and reducing in-person worship. July and August show drops in rural and small-town church turnout, prompting concern that modern vehicle convenience jeopardizes religious institutions and community life.
The passage describes drivers at Myrtle Point who feel hostility toward approaching motorists and those trying to pass. It notes that pedestrians, including a pretty girl, seem friendly in person, but on the road the same people become suspicious and antagonistic when others cut in or squeeze ahead.
The piece muses on how horn honking and driving create enmity among motorists. It suggests the thrill of steering power may revive prehistoric impulses to rule or ruin and proposes a voluntary disarmament conference as a remedy.
A reflective note wonders whatever happened to the era of the man who used the coat lapel as a pin cushion. The piece evokes nostalgia for a bygone habit and the charm of simple, practical fashion quirks.
Mrs John C MacConlley of Glenwood visits her parents Mr and Mrs Wm R Cribbins. Damonis Temple Pythian Sisters welcome a new candidate. Bridge Grange hosts a Fourth of July picnic in Evernden's grove. Chas Murphy entertains with dinner guests Henry Rosslow Ralph Kring and Mary Illin of Myrtle Point. Fields returns home from a North Bend camp after a minor accident.
A medical outreach event titled DOES NOT OPERATE WILL BE OF CHANDLER HOTEL on Thursday July 17 offers consultations for internal organ, chest, and abdomen complaints. The doctor will see patients on a walk in basis with a nominal charge and requests only those who can be treated with proper hygiene and honest diagnosis.
The writer argues converting greasewood land to walnut plantations adds value by supplying timber fruit and pasture. Walnuts grow faster than firs and help control brush, creating returns within years. The piece urges local enterprise and hints at regional economic potential amid a broader call for self-reliance.
A reflective meditation on beauty as a life path free of dullness. The writer contrasts thorny routes with richly designed spaces like cathedrals, where beauty transcends cost and becomes a blessing through stained glass, carved figures, and devoted craftsmanship.
A reflective meditation on beauty’s power to calm sorrow and lift the spirit. A 16 year old mourns at her sister’s death, looking to a sunset for hope, while flowers songs and poetry offer peace and joy to those who understand. Penny Wise offers an honest confession on reputation.
Union High School District No. 2 Coos County Oregon invites bids for concrete sidewalk curb steps and wall on Fourth Street and related works on Harris Street. Bids due July 16 1930 at 8 pm with 5 percent certified check. Right to reject all bids reserved. Mabel Barklow Clerk. Also notice of local sale of a Hudson touring car from L H Pearce garage seeking money.
Leonard A Druncan of Bridge Oregon filed intent to make final three year proof on homestead entries in section 12 township 29 south range west and section 7 township 30 south range west on Wal lamette meridian. Before Kelgar A Dodge US&S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on July 2 1980. Claimant represented by Harvey Smith Frank Ariser William A Fish Dwight Culser of Bridge Oregon Hamill A. Anaday Commissioner or Register.
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