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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription rates: One Year two dollars, Six Months one dollar thirty five cents, and Three Months eight cents. It presents the duration options and prices in a concise public notice style.
A discussion sparked by Rev. Robertson of Marshfield and Chas. C. Hulet’s possible congress candidacy. The piece contrasts old star chamber drafting with current mass appeal and urges voters to judge Hulet on honesty and understanding of Oregon needs. A New York teacher notes children spell better than their fathers.
The Washington administration signals readiness to join the League of Nations to curb hostilities between China and Japan. A court for arbitration may be formed, and hostilities have paused as negotiations continue toward a settlement.
A speaker criticizes U S reluctance to join the League of Nations, linking domestic politics to foreign policy. He argues that China’s wheat imports would reduce surplus, raise prices, and boost livelihoods, urging America to join the League and act for the common good. He likens U S behavior to a self serving sponger on Main Street. The speaker pins national power on manpower and money rather than leadership.
The state highway department will re shape and widen the Coos Bay road between Coquille and Marshfield to reduce humps and tight curves. Drivers have long complained about the dangerous stretch, which was built in an era of lower speeds and lacking proper drainage.
Rites are fun for old and young with ideas for planning an All Hallows Eve gathering. The piece provides suggestions to organize a festive spooky event suitable for family and friends.
Betty Webster describes a Halloween party set with bobbing for apples, a fortune teller, and playful rites. Guests are dressed for roles, yarn chains link couples, and outcomes hint at marriage prospects while insisting on lighthearted merriment and simple favors.
Simple or elaborate invitations offered in affordable packages. Includes stickers of witches cats and pumpkins to decorate plain postcards and calling cards. Time and place can be added to create unique invitations at low cost.
A descriptive note describes decorating with fall leaves, lighted Jack O Lanterns, and apples arranged artistically in bowls. Orange and black paper decor featuring witches goblins pumpkins and cats sets a festive mood for the season.
Residents fear the Coast Highway will increase traffic as it opens, stressing the need for a well kept road. The piece notes the five-cent cigar era and remarks on Americans and their habit of asking for a match.
Notice details a budget hearing for Myrtle Point Oregon with the Levying Board and six electors to discuss estimated expenditures for November 1931 to December 1982. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, with funds including water, streets, libraries, and debt service on various bonds.
An old advertisement urges women to use Kruschen Salts daily by dissolving half a teaspoon in hot water before breakfast. It claims fat dissolves and beauty improves, with promises of energy, clear skin, and cheerful mood, urging purchase at local drug stores with a money back guarantee.
A scanned notice from Coos County Oregon records tax calculation figures for 6 percent limitations and bonded indebtedness. It lists multiple funding bonds including Water Bond No 2 and Improvement Bonds, along with totals for the General Fund Warrants and public finance figures. The document is signed by Karl Kaufman and notary Wallace B Dement with official seals.
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