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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
4
A patriotic piece celebrates the Fourth of July as a global holiday. It honors American unity and loyalty, noting how people across nations and ages share the pride of the stars and stripes and pledge renewed allegiance to the country.
The piece urges young men to seize growing opportunities in the United States as autos and related services rise. It highlights expanding garages, filling stations, tires, and travel, arguing that there are abundant jobs and better pay now, and warns against those who miss the chance to wake up to this boom.
The piece urges drivers to prepare for accidents as 45 million Americans will travel by car this season. It notes accidents are partly unavoidable and recommends affordable, compact first aid kits from drugstores to handle emergencies for passengers and drivers alike.
A promotional booklet titled Oregon Outdoors highlights Oregon’s beauty and industry with scenes of mountains lakes beaches and dairies. James A. Ormandy of Southern Pacific Portland says thousands have been distributed nationwide and abroad and offers to mail copies on request.
About 97 percent of the 700 students at the Chicago Aviation Training School come from farms and small towns. The piece notes aviation appeals to rural youths and suggests flying will become a major industry, requiring steady nerves, alert minds, and fitness, skills more common in rural areas than cities.
The crowded hall could not be opened due to heat as a window was broken. The mayor attempted to speak but the audience shouted for James Jones, prompting an official to restore order with a loud disclaimer that he had more to say.
An article explains golf club construction. It notes drivers and woods like beech and apple gave way to American woods, iron heads are common, and shafts have shifted to hickory and related hard woods. It highlights old beech and apple origins and the craft of splitting hickory for best shafts.
A fragmented note from The Advertiser hints at routine ads and listings. It mentions advertising breaks and a recurring page titled The Double List, with a focus on signoffs and business notices.
A list of inquirers from the United States and Canada requests information on Oregon land. Prospects include Glee and Sedwick seeking a quarter section for general farming. Tutcher aiming for 40 unimproved acres near a stream and ocean. Campbell seeking a small rental farm. Eckert wanting a poultry farm with a highway site. Barlow and Tomlinson planning to visit next month for 16 to 320 acres and 20 acres respectively in Rogue River Valley for farming, dairying, and poultry. Hill seeks 10 to 40 acres for squab and rabbit raising. Rousseau wants coast near dairy and poultry with ample drainage. Mohr desires 20 acres suitable for fur farming with modern housing and a creek.
Infertile eggs persist. clover and alfalfa mixes affect feeds. Open-pasture trials suggest acid feeds boost corn yields. Retailers push profits as prices rise. farmers see consumer pricing impact. Early maturity in stock may shrink egg size due to selection.
William Busch of Camas Valley Oregon filed notice to prove up his homestead entry No 015728 for Lot 4 in section 81 and Lot 4 in section 6 Township ranges in the Willamette Meridian. The hearing is set for July 28 1929 before the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon with witnesses William Porter William Moore William Thorhaven Elon Ireland. Hamill A. Canaday non coal Register
The undersigned was appointed Administrator of the Estate of Lewis Streag deceased by Judge D. H. Thompson of Coos County Court. Creditors must file verified claims as provided by law on or before July 13, with Dement & Goldman Attorneys handling the estate. Last publication July 15.
A notice offers trades for dairy cattle or small dairy ranches in the Yakima valley against 22 acres of fruit land near Clearing. Geof Hamilton at The Merald office seeks interested swap partners. Also promoted is a Coosa county gate offers ranch with 60 acres tilled, 80 acres timber, a million feet timber cruise, full improvements, and a Myr Be Point Herald office listing. Further details describe 8 acres with plowed land, water features, two Jer sey cows, livestock, and furnishings with $1500 down, inquiries to Geof Hamilton at The Herald.
Mabel Barklow City Treasurer of Myrtle Point Oregon gives notice to redeem and pay Bonds No 8 9 10 11 12 issued by the city dated December 1922 each for 600 00 with no interest after June 30 1929. Payment at the City Treasurer office Myrtle Point Oregon dated June 1 1929.
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