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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
4
The Myrtle Point Herald serves as the official newspaper for Myrtle Point and the Port of Coquille River. It notes it is entered as second class mail and lists subscription rates, while a political editorial fragment discusses federal taxation and the path of a country boy toward higher positions.
Government tests show dry grass ignition occurs in 90 percent of cases when cigarette butts are blown by wind. Foresters warn cigarettes are a major fire hazard and urge smokers to stamp out or ensure they are out before discarding. US losses from carelessness reach 500 million dollars in 1927. farmers await Congress adjournment.
A reflection on rural youths achieving prominence in business and professional life despite lacking urban networks and funds. It contrasts country boys with city youths, noting farm roots, motivation, and the drive to prove themselves in big towns. It also cites Ford, Rockefeller, and other leaders as examples of farm-raised ascent.
Fred E Ericksen of the Milwaukie Electric Railway and Light company urged Wisconsin editors to boost collaboration with utilities. He said 70 percent of utility ads are in newspapers and predicted utility advertising will grow in volume and service, guided by engineering and truth. He questioned fading memories of Myrtle Point youths recalling old games.
The article discusses compulsory safety lessons in seven states for teachers to devote 30 minutes weekly. It also covers yeast's nutritional value and medicinal use, noting its protein and vitamin content, varying composition, and cautioning against self treatment in favor of scientific medical advice.
Teachers can greatly increase value by teaching safety regularly and guiding children on risks. Some states have laws mandating safety education, but no law is needed to begin. No one can convince a mother that justice exists when a child is disappointed in a baby show.
Southern Pacific places a large order for passenger equipment with six 70 ft baggage cars ten 70 ft baggage cars twenty five 73 ft 6 inch coaches five 3 compartment 72 ft 8 inch coaches and six 77 ft dining cars. The order, valued near two million dollars, targets late 1920s delivery and includes modern amenities such as improved washrooms automatic heating and new water coolers.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Oregon issues notice that Edward Goldblum of Bridge Oregon filed intent to prove up a homestead claim for Lot Six Section 11 Township 29S Range 11 West Willamette Meridian. A hearing before U S Commissioner Edgar A Indge at Myrtle Point Oregon is set for July 19 1928. Witnesses listed include Henry Browns Elmer Breanson Robert E Yoakam Carles S Warner and Him A Canaday.
notices of intent to prove homestead claim in Roseburg area with witnesses and dates. annual school meeting set for June 18 1928 at Junction High School with election of director and clerk and approval of school property sale in district 41 of Oregon authority Metta H Rosslow district clerk and E J Schneider board member date May 4 1928
City Treasurer Mabel Barklow of Myrtle Point Oregon announces the redemption within thirty days of First Street known as Spruce Street extended Bonus No 6 7 issued December 31 1922. Bonds valued at 600 each with no interest after June 30 1928 payable at the City Treasurer office Myrtle Point.
Barry Druliner of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to land in Section 31 Township 29S Range 11W Wil lamette Meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle July 9 1928. Witnesses Benjamin McMullen Louis McMullen Benjamin James all of Myrtle Point Oregon. Jack Leach Coquille Oregon Hamill A. Canaday Register.
Legal voters in Union Magic School District No 2 Coos County Oregon are notified the annual school meeting will be at the High School at 2:00 p m and close at 7:00 p m on the fourth Monday of June 1928, to elect one director for five years. Dated June 6 1928. Attest Mable Barklow Clerk Barklow, Chairman Board of Directors.
Notice of execution sale in Coos County Oregon to satisfy $240.20 principal with interest and fees. Sheriff WW Gaye will offer at public auction July 7 1928 at 10 AM at the County Courthouse Ququille for the interest of AE Seaman and defendants E E Doyle and Mrs Doyle in described lands in Townships and sections including Williamette Meridian areas.
Alva Huntley as administrator announces private sale of real property in Coos County Oregon to heirs and creditors. The 16.36 acre parcel on North Fork Coquille River will be sold after June 21 1828 with cash terms and subject to court confirmation per an order by Judge R H Mast. First publication May 24 1928. last publication June 21 1928.
James I McCann of Longview Washington files notice to make three year proof on land in Willamette Meridian. Witnesses include William M Porter Lawrence Jennings Samuel Dixon Elmer Crank Hamill A Canaday. Also James David West of Bancroft Oregon files three year proof with witnesses Raymond Waberman Benjamin Hardman Terry Waterman and Elvin Waterman.
Meeting notice for Rebekah Lodge No 120 inviting members and guests to attend the second and fourth Monday mornings monthly at IOOF hall. Welcome message from officer Jason Jewett and a call for involvement.
The Interior Department publishes a notice that a claimant has filed a three year proof to establish a land claim in Section 11 Township US Range lu west Willamette Meridian near Remote Oregon. The hearing or final action is set for Roseburg Oregon on June last. Witnesses named Noble Stanley Chauncey Louin Henry Loshbough Russell Yokum all reside in Remote Oregon.
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