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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1936
Page
4
The piece compares the Democratic platform as presented in a recent New York World telegraph to Republican aims. It notes the Democrats’ calm, resolute stance, claiming we meant it and will keep on, with emphasis on constitutional issues and broad national problems.
A editorial summary argues the 1906 Democratic platform emphasizes unity and steady progress under the current administration, contrasting it with the Republican platform viewed as cautious and contradictory. It asserts Democrats will pursue established goals without altering the constitution, appealing to steady governance.
Two adventurers search for the Lost Pick and Shovel mine near Sixes in a canyon tale. They trek Ferris butte to locate the old campsite and face warnings about laughing devils while the site is rediscovered.
Advertisement for E. C. Thompson acting as proprietor offering services to purchase wrecks and sell auto parts. Includes business name and trade focus in period-appropriate phrasing.
Two prospectors camped near Caesars Head report eerie night sounds and a ghostly tale of Laughing Devi spirits. They later fled after fearing the canyon, leaving a gold dig site and a legend that traveled widely with variations.
A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple personal names and places such as Myrtle Paar Mertle Pont and Mas tus pe Mi awl, with scattered references to Sundays and business mentions. The text minimally names residents and locales, lacking a clear event or outcome.
Local names and places describe a weekend led by Laird and family visiting Myrtle Point and North, with relatives called by the serious illness of Mrs Bert Mead. Several residents shared Sunday dinner at the Alber Christenson home with Hed banaue Eu phe Mein and Roechard Christen, plus other family visits and small town social mentions.
Mrs St Runey and son Vance visited Mr and Mira. Juin Ap Ivton of Bancroft was in town last week with family spending the day in Feerth Bend. Loyal Maltimore and daughter of Bandon led Sunday with Mrs Lloyd Huntley. Mr and Mrs Lester Billings and family were guests of Mr and Mrs R M Parrish. Ray Rickman and others called at Claude Kandiedeman home Sunday afternoon.
Week summary of callers and residents mentioning Arthur Chandler Marian Thomas Marion Thomas and others in Myrtle Point. Mentions moves to Plorus Creek and ties being made, with scattered names and dates throughout a recent week.
Community updates list visits and movements of residents including Mrs A Guay and Hazel Ges at Brewster Valle. Annie Nginee and others traveling through Rosebury. families like the Veonon Bennett and Veo groups away for the week. Movements include Elk drove to Maca field, M Jo Kroitz visiting, and residents calling on Mre K E Mares.
No. Catching Creek residents Mr and Mrs H Chulch of Co quile visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Enigene Dams. Sree Brows and Lea Weud spent the weekend with their parents. Me and Mrs Janes Wood Hen Held of Sixes moved a car to a ranch in the vicinity and plan to move the family next week. Mr and Mrs Jon Knight of Co auitle and Mr and Mrs Lorin Knight, Elmer Knight, and Mr and Mrs Hugh Hamilton and daughter were noted in the vicinity.
Beverly Jean of Bridge joined Mee at the Knight home for a Sunday birthday dinner honoring J L Knight and Knight Wayne Carman. Several local residents from Myrtle Point Coyguille and Droadbent stopped by the Rema and Ryerson households during the week and weekend visits.
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