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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
4
Riverside announces enforcement of a local ordinance requiring cats to wear neck belts to prevent bird predations. Cats impounded may be destroyed after five days if unclaimed, as council cites future food shortages tied to bird loss. A Portland dog incident and broader calls for animal control laws are noted.
A discussion emerges about using a human coyote figure to aid a vulnerable animal. Advocates urge clarity on ethical implications and practical welfare outcomes.
A fragmentary editorial criticizing inefficiency and waste in government spending noting that taxpayers protest waste while acknowledging essential public services. The text also mentions a German invention and social observations, though many phrases are garbled.
The piece discusses a push to widen public health measures against smoking and mentions regulation of cigarette manufacture and sale. It references the drive by advocates to curb consumption while noting opposition from various groups. The fragmented text suggests ongoing political maneuvering surrounding tobacco control in a local or regional context.
Practical 285 acre Casarty ranch with dairy or stock potential. 80 acres timber, fencing, good house, outbuildings, ready for work, cash flow from start. Also 1926 Ford ton truck with extras offered by Geo F Hamilton at Myrt Point Herald office. Other notices include for rent and wood for sale and a school meeting notice in Schoo District No 41 Oregon.
The County Court of Oregon for Coos County appoints Nettie frey administratrix of the estate of Arthur M Crosby and creditors must present vouchers to the law office of J J Stanley in Coquille within four months from the notice first published May 23 1924.
School District No 60 invites bids for constructing a show house to be built at a meeting site. Plans are held by Clerk Edson Carpenter and available for inspection. Bids must include a certified check equal to five percent of the bid. the board may reject any or all bids. Remote Oregon, March 24.
Land Office at Roseburg Oregon announces Margaret McDavin of Bridge Oregon filed intent to prove homestead claim for 8½ SW NEY SW SEY NW Section 27 Township 298 Range 11 West Willamette Meridian before E A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on May 24 witnesses Clarence Rlavis Witham A Doney Matt Hehen Orin B Murray Hamill A Canaday non coal. Ralph W Matson of Bridge Oregon filed intent to prove homestead claim for S& NE Section 31 Township 28S Range 10 West Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on May 26 witnesses Lawrence Chinton Wilford J Hunt George Brownson Ernest Paulsen Hamill A Cannday non coal.
Sealed proposals are invited by the Fishtrap Drainage District Board in Coquille Oregon for purchase of 60000 dollar bonds at 6 percent interest issued June 1 1929. Bids due June 8 1929 at 10:00 AM with 5 percent certified check. district may reject any or all bids. J J Stanley Secretary.
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