Meier Campaign Tactics Stir Oregon Press Alarm
The piece argues Meier’s wealth and heavy political advertising threaten editorial independence in Oregon papers. It notes big dailies show concern over home papers being swayed by lavish spending and hints at a hotel meeting with power magnates as context. It critiques the relationship between advertisers and reporters and ills of campaign spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiers
Tac
Oregon
Upstate
Suchi
Unis
Press
Julius Meier
Idaily
Julus Meier
Soe
The Tourists Dollar and Regional Growth
The piece discusses the rising impact of tourism on local and regional economies, noting that tourist spending now rivals traditional sectors. It highlights competition among states to capture tourist revenue and the potential for tourism to redefine local industry, with emphasis on its growing significance and community benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Bret
Canada Corrals
Dades
Man Learns He Married A Clothes Rack Not A Cook Stove
A humorous local note warns that some grooms discovered their brides were more rack than hearth as a wedding joke underscores expectations versus reality in domestic roles.
U S Food Consumption Shifts Since 1929
Data from the U S Department of Commerce shows per person intake rising by about 160 pounds annually since 1929. Sugar and fruits drive the gain while cereals decline, with sugar up from 61 to 106 pounds and fats and oils up, dairy up, and meat steady yet price dependent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
U. S
Oregon's 1931 Legislature Outlook and Power Debates
News from Salem outlines expected 1931 legislative lineup led by Willard L. Marks or Lonergan or Gordon as Speaker and Lt Governor Willard L. Marks. 8 new senators and 25 new representatives with 35 or 36 new lawmakers total. Key issues include municipal versus private power, taxes, free text books, old age pensions, bonds, education, fishing, and legislative spending. Governors Norblad and the incoming chief executive plan major programs. Norblad to take office January 12 and consider a path toward Congress two years hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EARL_H. LEIP Stak
Uni Press
Castrey Amie Salem
Obe
Islature
Senate
Oregon
Willard L. Marks
House of Representatives
Frank J. Lonergan
Herbert Gordon
Portland
Norblad
Govenor
Ether Salem
Lamath Falls
Congress
North Bend Rail and Road Crash Toll Rumors Reported
The report notes 32 deaths and 268 injuries in Oregon related to operating accidents. Fifteen deaths occurred in Oregon from vehicle incidents, five from a collision with a moving car, three from a collision with a fixed object, and three when struck by a falling tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bend
Nails Not Dairy Feed Warns Oregon Farmers
Oregon farmers are warned that cattle may ingest nails, boiling wire and sharp objects not part of daily feed. State veterinarian Dr. Wallace Lytle notes about 30 percent of cattle losses in 1929 came from swallowing penetrating metals, costing an estimated $71,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Saye
Wal Lytle
Oregon Oddities and Local Notes from Silverton to Bend
A scatter of brief items from Oregon towns recount oddities and small events. A youth thief and a thrashing tale in Askins' recount, Valena Carver’s eraser nose incident in Silverton, gifts exchanged in Independence, blackmail mention near Bend, tuna canning on the Columbia at Astoria, and Silverton potato yields noted as hill records alongside local goods and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubia
George Askins
Silverton
Valena Carver
Independence
Jimmy Okamoto
Nick Ks
J‘ Eola Donald Pearce Hook
San
Bend
Astoria
Oregon
Columbia
United Press
Wallace
State Building Free Capitol Considered By Senator McNary
Senator Charles L. McNary praised a new state capitol project for Oregon described as among the finest and most expensive in the nation. He said construction and furnishing would be funded by selling timber land ceded by the federal government, estimating costs between 30 and 50 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Charles L. McNary
Myrtle Point Herald notices and public records summary
A compiled notice set from the Myrtle Point Herald includes a 1930 ownership statement by Geo E. Hamilton, a probate notice for the Mary E. Huntley estate, a public land filing notice for Carl G. Grove, and an estate final account filing for Beryl C. Kennicut. The items reference Coos County Oregon and Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wellman Real Estate and Insurance
Notary Public
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Gibson seeks final three year proof on Oregon homestead land
General Land Office at Roseburg Oregon September 5 1930. Glen Eugene Gibson of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed notice of intent to make final three year proof to establish a claim to his homestead entry Berial No 016364 listed as E W S E X E etc in Section 4 Township 82 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior General Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Carl G. Grove
Dora
Range 11
Willamette Meridian
Roseberg
NICE
Glen Eugene Gibson
Myrtle Point
Local Officials Named In October Proceedings
Described before Edgar A. Dodge commissioner and others the proceedings at Payrile Point on October 18. Muriel Alexander of Martial Oregon Joseph Thompson of Dothan Oregon Arthur Alexander of Martial Oregon William Borden of Oregon Hamill A. Canaday commissioner or register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Dodge
A & Commissioner
Et Payrile Point
Rae
Muriel Alexander
Martial
Oregon
Joseph Thompson
Dothan
Regon
Arthur Alexander
Marial
William Borden
Than
Ore
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Nex Ed
Wire
Myrtle Point Meat Co
Ben Howe
Wm. Gurney & Son
Ee Gov. Norbead
W. E. Lewellen
Quality Grocery
Wilaon
Jennie Jeanie Neldeigh
Mra
W. Hermann
SRI
Fhonsee
A. T
Ise
Inquire -Als
B. K. Werner Marshfield
Ulver Lumber Co
Aise Herald
State of Oregon
Coon
Geo. E. Hamilton
Myrtle
Geo E. Hamilton
Gro E. Hamilton
Geo E Hamilton
A Dodge
State OF
Mary E. Huntley
Coos County
Coquille
A G Thompson
Edgar A. Dodie
Myrtleint
Oscar G. Bunch
Ezra D. Watson
Charlie Oscar Oberman
Willian Axe
Hamill A. Canady
TAR
Coos
Beryl C. Kennicut
B. K. Archer
A G. Thompson
Hanna Pike
Security Bank
Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop
Coquille Valley Lumber Co
All Dimension
S. Breuer
Oregee
Eigin
Masonic Hall
Knights of
Pythias
Hector Lodge
Woodman Hall
O. B. Murray
C. A. Toknaten
RB. Ra's
E. A. Dodge
United States
Myrtle Polat
Myrtle Lodge
A. F
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