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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
4
A fragmented OCR snippet references people and places without clear context or dates. It contains stray names and terms like river and fort, with no cohesive event, outcome, or structure to summarize reliably.
This editorial urges understanding the role of banks in the community. It notes nearly a million dollars idle in local banks, showcases banking as a daily community service, and calls on the public to patronize banks and recognize their support for farming, business, and personal finances.
A fragment reflects public concern that education about bank values is crucial for progress. The speaker laments the gap between technological achievements like radio and aviation and basic necessities such as reliable stores of teeth for everyday use during corn-on-the-cob season.
A Toledo community reflection on how people born in rugged rural regions retain a lifelong affection for their birthplace. The piece argues that memories of home soften with age and draw former residents back for visits, strengthening ties to the old community. It notes that the greeting to returning natives remains heartfelt even if they live in distant cities.
Estimates show government road outlays reaching 1.3 billion dollars this year marking 1928 as the era’s largest road building surge. The rise is largely attributed to gasoline tax assessments implemented in nearly all states.
A union victory claim says motorists now support road improvements as the old rural critique fades. The article notes local Myrtle Point men preferring to speak for themselves rather than opponents. The piece frames unity as national benefit and counters anti-improvement arguments.
A town editorial argues for cash payments to sustain circulation and protect merchants, wholesalers, and producers from slow collections. It links prudent debt, sober spending, and improved community prosperity with stronger banks, liquor prohibition debates, and a call to vote for policies aiding households.
Adam Duncan Dunn Jr of Wapate Washington showcases a Sherthorn bull calf King of Supremacy as part of the Pacific International Livestock Exposition. The 13th annual event at Portland Oregon November 3 10 features shorthorns Herefords and Aberdeen Angus shows with prize money totaling 10600.60 and a 360000 prize for the 16th Asses Horse Show along with numerous dairy livestock exhibits and educational displays.
The sheriff seeks Paul Miller alias unknown to avoid capture. He is accused of forging the names of Ray Sloan and Elvin Fry on government forest service checks issued for work near Powers since mid August. Fry received $5550 and Sloan $110. items bought at Hrb store Seattle Shoe Repair Kathrine Jackson cafe.
A reflective aside notes that political rise cannot be won by violence and that the path to power or virtue is fraught with missteps by many. It emphasizes straight conduct over chaotic means and cautions against wavering paths to success.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Myrtle Point Oregon Robert E Crawford acting official states that a homestead entry No 017676 is made for NW 1 4 Section 3 Township 8 Range 11 West Willamette Meridian The claimant will prove up their claim before Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on the 12th of October 1928 Dwight Orrin W Hodisallf Bridge Oregon Lloyd T Jarvis Myrtle Point Oregon acting register notes non-coastal status.
The Pythian Sisters Demonte Temple No 39 holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at Woedmm dieters eordlatly tottee era liche WaerRA. The text also mentions an unrelated note about a modern clothesline and a garden item.
Urges Knights and visitors to attend the meeting held on the first and third Thursday each month at Wpeedman fall. James Winters described as C C GA Johnstorn Ki of RASA invited attendees and visitors.
Notice is given that three year proof to establish claim to the land described will be made before FE. A. Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point on the eighteenth day of October by witnesses Thomas H Pewee and Alexander Is Oregon Lee Emeryon Dethan.
The Interior U S Land Office at Roseburg announces that Fred Gil Powers of Oregon, who filed a homestead claim on 18 October 1923 for the parcel described as part of the land at a designated point, seeks to establish a right to the land. The notice records the claim number 018260 and references the Land Office actions through the specified dates.
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