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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
4
The community honors 27 graduates as they enter adulthood and mature service. This message praises teachers, the town’s citizens, and the postal carrier, urging continued support and appreciation for all workers in a spirit of civic pride.
Senator Capper explains the farm problem as the difference between sales and purchase values for farmers. He notes farm prices for goods sold are 34 percent higher than prewar, while buying costs rise 69 percent, making the farmer’s devilish value about 8 cents on the dollar. The piece argues for clear understanding among citizens.
A concise feature notes a person repeatedly welcomed in a community setting. It highlights consistent hospitality and public affection for the individual, emphasizing their trusted presence and ongoing support from neighbors and organizers.
A fragment discusses political promises compared to flaky crust, urging skepticism about immediate farm relief. It notes new rates and less information, warning that unreconciled farm issues may persist and that people judge government by personal finances.
A Senate proposal calls for the first Thursday in October to be set aside as Agricultural Day to spotlight farming issues and national well being. The plan envisions county gatherings with farm agents, agricultural exporters, and officials hosting talks and forums for residents to discuss local welfare. It notes Myrtle Point residents would favor such widespread interest.
P T Barnum warned that newspapers must be used daily to build trust. Standing ads in papers create familiarity, boost confidence, and establish a respectable local presence for the business and its owner. A year in one community reinforces esteem, even for modest ability.
Edward M. Miller, automobile editor for the Sunday Oregonian, says his recent Redwood and Rhododendronia motor log did not include Myrtle Point in the coverage and explains he and his party did not travel with the caravan. He recalls visiting Myrtle Point years ago, apologizes for the omission, and notes the caravan was logged incidentally during the broader logging of Coos Bay highways.
Notice for publication lists James David West of Bancroft as presenting a claim to land. It names witnesses Raymond Waterman and five others and references a June filing date before A. Dodge in a commission hearing. Geographic and regulatory details are partially garbled.
A Myrtle Point man teeters on a nervous breakdown as his wife constantly tells him how nervous she is, creating mounting stress in their marriage.
Alva Huntley as administrator announces private sale of the late Mary E Huntley’s Coos County real estate on the North Fork of the Coquille River. The 16.36 acre tract in section 10, township 29 south, range 12 west will be offered after June 21 1928 with cash terms and subject to court confirmation. The sale follows an order by Judge R H Mast with first publication May 24 1928 and final publication June 21 1928.
Mil ton S Anthony of Remote Oregon files notice of intent to make three year proof to establish claim on the SW% SW Section 11 Township 808S Range 10 west Willamette Meridian. Hearing set before the Roseburg Land Office on June 21 1928. Witnesses Noble Stanley Chauncey Lucia Henry Loshbaugh Russell Yokum all of Remote Oregon. Registered non coal agent.
The County Court of Coos County Oregon is told that Carl Zimmerman as administrator has filed the final account for John F Chaneay deceased. A hearing on objections to the final account is set for 10 am on May 29 1928 at the Court House in Coquille Oregon.
A 25 acre ranch on the main road is offered by Geo. E. Hamilton of the Myrtle Point Herald office. It includes 15 acres oats, two orchard, one potato, one garden, six grass on hill, with a five room painted house, water piped, Cole lighting system costing 460, good garage, near school. Owner must sell and asks for as much cash down as buyer can pay, see Hamilton at once for investment or home.
Notice of claims against the estates of Thomas Barklow and J J Hayes. Executors and Administratrix appoint certified claims with six months from first publication. Filings at Dement Coleman offices in Myrtle Point Oregon. First publication April 26 1928 last May 24 1928.
The notice informs creditors of Cordelia E Rackleff deceased and requires claims to be presented verified at Claud Hales office Marshfield Oregon within six months from the first publication. First published April 26 with May 24 publication date. Claud H Giles is executor of the estate.
Notice to creditors that an estate is being settled with a named executor or administrator. Creditors must present claims within the statutory period and follow filing requirements as directed by the local court or governing authority. The notice provides contact details and deadlines for filing claims.
The Johnson Mountain Mining Co based in Powers announced the sale of 75,000 shares to raise funds for developing its property. Proceeds will be used to advance current mining holdings and expansion efforts.
Land Office Roseburg Oregon May 17 1928 notice that John F Hobson of Dora Oregon who on August 8 1928 filed homestead entry No 016078 for the SE section 27 and N 1/2 N E X Section 34 Township 28 N Range 1 W Willamette Meridian has given notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on June 18 1928. Claimant witnesses include William Oscar Olson Charles G Gi Benjamin Harrison Russell Miller Train all of Dora Oregon Hamill A Canaday Register
The County Court of Oregon for Coos County names G G Swan as administrator with will annexed of Friedrich Wilhelm Lange deceased. All claimants must file with proper vouchers at J J Stanley law offices in Coquille within six months from the notice dated April 19 1928.
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