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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
4
The Myrtle Point paper notes wealthy city residents collecting antique watering troughs as a growing hobby and potential high value. It mentions the town’s role as official paper and publishing details while remarking on changing times from horse to auto and a humorous local aside about a resident singing Row Dry I Am.
The piece honors Civil War veterans and recalls the Blue and the Gray, urging national unity and remembrance. Myrtle Point echoes nationwide sentiment, praising sacrifice, liberty, and the nation's diverse heritage while stressing memory of those who served. It ends with a caution about wealth without brains.
A quiet tip reaches Myrtle Point readers about a local man seeking guidance. The note hints at discreet assistance offered to help him move forward without fanfare.
A local plea stresses safer driving as winter worn headlights can be out of focus and glare drivers may not notice. Officials urge quick headlight alignment as a few moments can save lives for motorists traveling at night.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Oregon May 25 1928. James D McCann of Longview Washington filed intent for three year proof to establish a homestead claim on July 6 1928 before the US Land Office Roseburg. Witnesses named William M Porter Camas Valley Oregon Lawrence Jennings Remote Oregon Samuel Dixon Remote Oregon Elmer Crank Budge Oregon Hamill A Canaday Register non coal.
Investigations by poultry authorities estimate losses from improper care of eggs at over 46 million dollars annually. Removing roosters from laying flocks during hot months reduces fertilized eggs and improves yield, with menacing economic impact if roosters remain in the flock or are carried to next season.
Oregon Experiment Station reports alfalfa color and leafiness depend on stage before half bloom. Different fields vary in green color loss time, but cutting between one tenth and one half bloom is usually proper for high grade hay.
James David Wert of Bancroft Oregon files intent to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim in SW NW Section 8 Township 31 8 Range 11 Willamette Meridian before U S Commissioner Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on June 25. Witnesses listed are Raymond Waterman Benjamin Hardman Perry Waterman Elvis Waterman all of Bancroft Oregon. Hamill A Caneday Regis
Baker Susanville miner calls for improved transportation routes to boost mining operations and spur regional development. Community leaders weigh funding and infrastructure plans to support ore extraction and commerce.
The McMinnville Nova Reporter is identified as Oregon's oldest weekly newspaper, highlighting its long-standing didactic role in local journalism and community coverage.
In the matter of the estate of Mary E Huntley, deceased, the administrator Ava lantiey will sell by private sale on or after June 21 1928 at the administrator's home on the North Fork of the Coquille river in Coos county Oregon two acres more or less of real property described by metes and bounds. The sale is cash and subject to court confirmation per an order by Judge RR Mast. First publication May 24 1928. last publication June 21 1928.
Mil ton Anthony of Remote Oregon filed notice of intent to hold a homestead claim in Section 11 Township 808S Range ln west Willamette Meridian before the Roseburg land office on June 21 1926 witnesses Noble Stanler Chauneau Lucia Henry Loshbough Russell Yokum all of Remote Oregon. Notice of final account by Carl Zimmerman administrator of the estate of John F Chaneay deceased set for May 20 1928 hearing at 10 am at the Coquille Court House Coos County Oregon.
Owner forced to sell offers 26 acres split into 15 oats 2 orchard 1 potato 1 garden and 6 grass on a hill with a good five room house and painted interior. Water piped Cole lighting system valued at 460. Includes garage and proximity to main traveled road and school. Down payment negotiable via Geo. E. Hamilton Myrtle Point Herald office.
Notice states that the undersigned has been appointed to administer an estate and creditors must present claims by a specified deadline. Details are incomplete in the text provided.
Public notices announce executorship and administratrix appointments in Coos County Oregon. Executors Charles Barklow and Jesse A Hayne, with Dement & Coleman, request all claims be filed within six months of first publication. The notices indicate legal filings and deadlines in Myrtle Point.
Cordelia F Rackleff deceased. Creditors must present verified claims within six months of first publication. Claims directed to Claud H Giles, Executor, at the Coos Bay National Bank Building Marshfield Oregon. First publication April 26 1928. Last publication May 24.
Public notice lists John F Hobson of Dora Oregon filing three year proof for land described in township 2483 range 11 west and section details. Also announces appointment of administrator with will annexed for Fredrich Wilhelm Lange deceased and calls creditors to present claims within six months.
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