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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
4
Myrtle Point citizens hope for a dollar that lasts longer and better value, urging purchase power to go farther and cover half again as much. An old tale about a road accident shifts to a story of a son blaming a broken steering wheel for a past crash.
A weather note expresses optimism about the rainy season and reminds readers to accept nature's pattern. It muses on rainfall's global reach and the necessity of spring rain for life, then ends with a humorous quip about a married man and a handkerchief.
Newspaper advertising costs rose to 235 million dollars last year, up 15 million from the prior year. The piece argues advertising informs consumers, lowers overall prices, and drives demand by showing how people live. It notes a Washington item about new dollar bill distribution and mentions gas and oil stations and young people.
The U S Department of Agriculture analyzed 400 farms over 12 years. Successful farms tended to have higher yields, kept livestock, used commercial fertilizers, drained and limed soil, and selected locally adapted seeds and good cultivation methods.
A letter praises health and school cooperation on district diphtheria immunization and urges more outreach to parents of pre school children. The writer notes toxin antitoxin given to several youngsters and mentions upcoming trips by Dr. Yrexe to complete three injections at a 25 cent charge per set.
D. Z Thompson urges voters to report on the May primaries and run a straightforward business administration on the Republican ticket.
The Catholic Truth Society of Oregon disputes claims tying Governor Smith to undue church influence. It argues Catholics are politically diverse and not bound to any candidate, urging readers to consider social and moral issues without religious pressure. Executive Secretary Charles M. Smith signs the notice.
The University of Oregon faculty approved a lower division reorganization plan for two years of study. Students will postpone choosing a major until junior year, select three of four groups, and proceed with broad introductory courses. The plan aims to ease transition from secondary methods to university study and includes group-based curricula in language and literature, social sciences, mathematical and physical sciences, and biological sciences.
Roseburg Oregon March 17 1928. To Charles P Baty Bridge Oregon Contestee William Verner Johnston of Roseburg files March 16 42H a contest to cancel your Homestead Entry Serial No 015696 dated October 16 1924 for the N% of NW% Section 82 Township 288 Range 10 W Willamette Meridian alleging non occupation and no improvements. You must answer within twenty days after fourth publication or your rights will be affected. Office of Hamill A Caneday County official.
A barrister cross examines a countryman about a pistol. The countryman claims he bought the pistol for ten pence by virtue of his solemn oath and denies any intent to shoot. The dialogue focuses on motive and meaning of possession.
A friend wintering in Spain recalls an incident at Benedictine monastery refectory. A monk answers a smoking question by noting a law against smoking, then explains the cigar stubs come from men who did not ask about the law. The tale illustrates rules ignored by diners and the monk’s calm reply.
A tidal watermill near Woodbridge Suffolk is described as the only one of its kind. The ancient wheel, said to be about 740 years old, sits on a dedicated plot and was once leased for a pound of cumin valued at two pence. The wheel moves with the river tides at peak and trough.
Store records note 160 cars of potatoes stored here and at Redmond consolidated into a single lot.
Department of the Interior notices Georee B. pone of Camas Valley Oregon claims land in Coquile Valley with date of appearance set for April 10 1998 before the Roseburg Land Office. Witnesses Edward Jagat Lewis Dick Martendale Bert Artendale all from Camas Valley Oregon. Hamill A Ganaday Register. Veterans of Foreign Wars notice fragment appears at end.
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