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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1931
Page
4
Henry Schroeder recalls twelve years in a former house and argues rent payments ruin wealth. He compares past land prices, trades, and growing costs to show why home ownership makes a town steadier and more homey. The piece ends noting spring fashion in green menswear and the money needed to buy it.
The Herald reports the Oregon Blue Book 1931 to 1992 is out from the secretary of state at Salem. It adds new departments and includes lists of elected officials, legislators, state commissions, courts, interim committees, a history of Oregon, and officials of all major state offices.
A feature celebrates Oregon’s beauty and history with mentions of the Columbia River highway Crater Lake Oregon Coast Highway Nt Hood and other spots. Hal Haas secretary of state compiled the volumes drawing on his newspaper background. The piece notes a casual youth attitude toward happiness and leisure.
A Los Angeles Times piece argues the current crisis tests humanity and calls for rebuilding civilization on the rock of brotherhood. It critiques wealth driven greed and urges compassion as the timeless remedy echoed in the Golden Rule.
Santiago reports unrest after Chile's presidential vote with conservative candidate Juan Esteban Monter o claiming defeat to Arturo Alessandri. Unconfirmed reports say ten people were killed and disorders occurred at gatherings.
Nominees in the Michigan Sixth District include Eldred Republican from Saginaw Fors with support from supporters of prohibition and Bileb J Hart Democrat who favors modification. Parties nominate leaders in a special congressional primary.
A discussion on vaccination compares smallpox outcomes after successful vaccination. It cites a Windsor Canada outbreak and a health report showing no smallpox deaths among those vaccinated within the prior twelve years and no cases among those vaccinated at any time.
In Myrtle Point the preacher urges a revival focused on Christ's presence and sober living. He argues revival awakens conscience, strengthens devotion, and moves Christians from perfunctory worship to genuine joy and purposeful faith.
Myrtle Grange No. 289 convenes on the third Tuesday each month at 8 o'clock. Master F E Southmard and M M Schmidt are listed in the notice.
Local high schools contribute songs and instrumental music to rural gatherings. Oregon yearbooks show a culture of music and play, with schools exchanging programs with rural organizations to support community social halls and service clubs.
The article notes nurses faced no protection beyond vaccination and that those not successfully vaccinated who contracted smallpox died, illustrating that vaccination offers protection. It references the Windsor epidemic and cites The Bonnet Brown Corporation of Chicago.
In Oregon a home economics club led by Frances in Multnomah County promoted cost cutting and household budgeting. The initiative showcased a savings program affecting families and featured demonstrations on energy use, with county agents and a local creamery manager involved.
A garbled local notice discusses fish population declines in New York State lakes. It mentions fishermen and protection measures, with unclear references to dates or specific groups. The fragment hints at assessments of harvest impact and possible policy or management actions.
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