This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary notice references Oregon State Editorial Association and National Editorial Association fees for Port of Coquille River. Mentions official paper status, city of Myti Poist as second class and subscription receipt details. Amounts and context are unclear due to damaged text.
Health column urges vigilance during air temperature swings, noting colds and lung ailments rise this season. Advice includes fresh air, avoid drafts, plenty of water, open windows, dry feet, and prompt dry clothing. Emphasizes protecting children and referencing Paint-up Week for spring.
The article argues that the automobile and improving roads enable rural workers to hold factory jobs in nearby towns without leaving farms. This new farmer industrial worker class keeps rural populations on farms, attracts factories to smaller towns, and boosts national prosperity as roads improve.
At a New York meeting of the American Auto Association delegates urged drafting a single uniform traffic code for all states and pushing legislatures to enact it. The goal is consistent rules nationwide to ease long trips and reduce confusing local standards.
A fragmented 19th century religious discourse discusses religion’s role in national character, morality, and citizenship. The text references Washington and public virtue, alongside scattered notices about land entries and official notices, blending sermon with bureaucratic notices.
Notice states John Sprx of Bridge Oregon filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a land claim. The proceeding requires the claimant to prove occupancy and description of land before the U S Land Office Register in Roseburg Oregon on March 18 1930. Names Frank J Fish John P Paulson Onn B Murray Ralph W Matron Hamill Canadsy appear as witnesses or associates.
Juha K Smith and Owen W Smith claim delinquent co owners on the Golden Egg Placer Mine in Agness District Oregon. They state assessment work on 160 acre claim for 1916 1928 and demand payment of 141.50 plus 1260 per year totaling 1410. The notice issued December 26 1929 requires Frank Smallwood to pay within 90 days or risk transfer of his mine interest. Published in Myrtle Point Herald weekly for 90 days.
The National Safety Council reports over 300 rural child deaths in 1929 due to auto accidents. States move to require rigorous driver tests and pass laws to protect rural children, while urging equal city protections.
Department of the Interior Land Office announces Eva G. Purdy of Portland filed a timber exchange application No. 018921 under the 1928 act to swap sections in Teep 18 South Range 11 West with 30 acres timber in Umpqua National Forest. Objections or protests must be filed at Roseburg Land Office within 30 days from February 13, 1930. Hamill A Canaday.
General Land Office at Roseburg Oregon February 21 1990 announces Samuel Dixon of Myrtle Point Oregon filed to prove up homestead entry Serial 015922 for SW percent Section 6 Township 30S Range 10W Willamette Meridian. Proof to establish claim before Edgar A Dodge Myrtle Point April 3 1930 witnesses Laurence B Jennings Chauncey Howant Lucia John Epperson Elmer Flynn Brack Hamill A Cannoday Commissioner or Register
John R Smith and Owen W Smith demand payment from C R Smith for delinquent assessment work on the Independence Placer Mining Claim in Coos County Oregon. For years 1914 to 1928 the claim required trenching and dam repairs. total due $175 with interest. If unpaid within ninety days from first publication December 26 1929 the co-ownership share may be foreclosed.
A local plumbing service urges customers to call when in need of new plumbing or repair work. The firm promises to aim for satisfaction and dependable service.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.