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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
4
A spring forewarning comes from seed catalogues as seed men urge planning for garden work. The piece notes March-like blustery days may continue but spring is near. It closes with a jarring line about a New Jersey choir singer murder and a remark on discerning between God and bed singing.
The piece notes a trend where fashion affects farming as slenderness and dieting influence potato demand. It compares potato shortages to hairpin fashion impacts, insists the potato remains dominant, and jokes that a child costs $3.20 with amusement tax.
A report from the National Safety Council highlights 800000 U.S. auto accidents in 1928 with 27000 fatalities and $850 million in losses. It urges greater care on the road and cites regional risks.
A fragmented diary like page recalls early 20th century town debates on switching from gas to acetylene street lamps, plus quirky sketches, garden ads, and a public notice about land claims. The piece interweaves local satire, notices, and a 1929 land entry proceeding.
The damaged ship Constitution, once a premier naval vessel built in 1797 and commissioned in 1798, faces decay and is urged to receive public support for reconstruction. It stands as a historic symbol of early US naval might and battles with Barbary pirates and during the War of 1812.
A plea narrates the fate of the frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides. The National Save Old Ironsides Committee seeks funds via popular subscriptions and lithographs by Gordon Grant to restore the ship in dry dock near Boston. Over $630 000 has been raised with about $190,000 still needed. 60 cent lithographs are sold to support the cause.
The Herald reports on a fine mooster edition of the Gresham Outlook a 48 page twice weekly paper edited by Harry L. St. Clair for 38 years. The edition is colorfully printed with eight page sections and thriving Portland suburb representation. The piece notes the paper’s strong reputation and quality illustrations.
Public sale notice for a land tract in Roseburg Oregon under Bee 2486 RS. Clarence E lk of Myrtle Point applies for land in SW SE Section 16 Township 29N Range 7W. Bid at least 8600 per acre March 9 1929 at 10 am. highest bidder pays immediately. Adverse claimants must file by sale time.
Wallace V Glaisyer of Coquille Oregon files for three year proof to establish title to lands described as N% SE NE SW Section 9 Township 29S Range 10W Willamette Meridian before the Roseburg Land Office on February 27 1929. Witnesses named include W E Bosserman Charles Harlocker Lawrence Jennings Elmer E Russell and Hamill A Canady Jr.
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