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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1931
Page
4
A 1920s vision compares air travel to rail service, noting that flights now span coast to coast in a day. The description highlights uniformed staff, timetable precision, on board meals, reading material, and country information, portraying the flight experience as a moving railway station in the air.
A radio star and radio enthusiast Miss Berwin shows off a Philco highboy while noting microphone artists must stay current. Across the West of Chicago a private line radio system connects ground stations and aircraft with an express talk lite switch, enabling instant voice contact. A vast weather and communication network now links nineteen cities with air routes marked by beacons and teletype weather data. In agriculture, farmers like those in Oregon are advised that diversified farming remains viable and attractive as foreclosures rise in the Willamette valley amid market stress.
The National Economic League asks 5000 people to rank top problems. Prohibition leads, then administration of justice, crime, unemployment, world court, and taxation. The piece urges candidates to adopt clear programs addressing Prohibition and other pressing concerns. It cautions two political interpreters rarely agree.
In Oregon Farm Homes attractive writes in a state chamber publication. The piece notes France's farm surplus supports cities and cites St Helens to show balanced development with 68 percent farm growth near new industries. Oregon workers maintain livelihoods on small farm tracts amid industrial districts.
Notice from the Sheriff of Coos County Oregon that by virtue of a 1931 circuit court execution in case 9450 J W Barnett et al vs Dornath et al the sheriff will sell at public auction the defendants real property to satisfy a debt of 20939 plus interest 376 75 attorney fees 43 80 costs and recording and accrue costs on August 22 1931 at 10 am at the County Courthouse steps Coquille Oregon to the highest bidder for cash.
The Reedport Courier reports M. W. Ashburn bought a house with cow and garden profits and now owns 12 parcels with 8 houses worth about 19000. It credits Oregon farms as attractive for workers, noting small plots can support living while larger operations promise a comfortable future estate. The only complaint is the salary has one earning method but many spending options.
The piece notes life insurance sales in 1930 reached about 18.5 billion dollars, 1.1 billion above the prior five year average and near the 1939 peak. By end of 1931, in force policies stood around 108.5 billion with six million holders, about 56 percent of the population. Payments to policyholders also rose to 2.2 billion dollars, surpassing 1929.
The passage extols life insurance as a symbol of thrift and forethought, noting its wide presence in the United States and framing it as essential security for wives and dependents. It also mentions OW Paper for sale at The Herald office, rolls for a quarter.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Oregon July 26 1931 notice Mary H Wadman of Powers Oregon filed for homestead final three year proof to establish claim to Lot 1d and 19 Section 13 Township 81S Range 12W Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge Myrtle Point Oregon on August 31 1937 witnesses Ida Greenfield Edward W Bryant Florence H Larson of Powers Oregon Milton Ro Loe of Myrtle Point Oregon Robert Borawford Acting Registrar
A foreclosure sale is ordered by the Circuit Court of Oregon Coos County in case 9578 A J Radabaugh Trustee v Holt-Chase Caning Co AC Chase. The property at Myrtle Point Coquille area described parcels totaling about 701 acres with improvements will be sold at public auction on August 22 1931 at 10 am at the County Courthouse front door to satisfy a judgment of 916.17 plus interest 8 attorney fees and costs. The sale is subject to statutory redemption and includes all machinery and personal property on the estate.
A notice states that FRED P DELP of Power, Oregon will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife since February 16, 1991 or for any future obligations.
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