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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1946
Page
4
Walter M. Fergerson reports from Clackamas County on a five year farm forestry project started in 1940. The extension bulletin No. 662 notes wartime prices supported profitable per acre returns and stresses the need for market development, continued demonstration, and further studies on labor, preservation, and portable mills.
Garments worn in hot weather often develop perspiration stains. Practical tips from Oregon State Extension suggest ammonia water, vinegar, and dilute solutions to treat dyes, with caution to avoid color changes. A note mentions Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ray arriving home from Prineville.
The article surveys Mason jars and sealing caps for the new canning year. It covers two piece Vacu-Seal metal caps with dome lids, Glass Top Seals, and zinc caps, plus wide mouth jars and recommended processing tips. It urges advance dealer orders and cautions on seal finish, band tension, and rubber ring quality.
The piece notes rising costs from bread to meat and groceries as workers face wage pressures and potential strikes. It mentions OPA price changes on autos and a 10 percent shoe price increase, tying wage and cost concerns to everyday life for many workers and households.
Harvey Gary London announces that Mr. Paul Davia will entertain the club at Bandon on August 8.
A list of attendees described with misspellings and fragmented names centers on a social event at a home in Ontario. Names include Mr. and Mrs Wag ner, Mrs Bite, Miss Pai Brady, Mr and Mrs Diet McCleakey, Mrs Lassie Me, Mrs Hoonely, and others from California and Longview. The text reflects a fragmented OCR of a domestic gathering among various residents and families.
A Home Service feature advises planning Christmas gifts early by packing homemade preserves and canned goods in sturdy labeled jars. It covers safe wrapping, padding in cotton, and a step by step recipe for Peach Chutney and notes on labeling and shipping fragile items.
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