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Newspaper
Roseburg Plaindealer
Location
Roseburg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1903
Page
4
Agricultural and mineral land items from Oregon and Washington are summarized with emphasis on farm parcels and mineral rights. The note references regional land deals or classifications in the Pacific Northwest with potential government and private sector involvement.
An article from Orange Judd Farmer describes a sixty foot diameter round barn with an eight foot deep stone basement and two round silos. The design emphasizes practical, cost effective construction, easy hay carriage, and efficient ventilation with sixteen foot high posts and a forty foot peak. It notes features for cattle stalls, swinging partitions, and lighting, plus considerations for basement placement and weather protection.
A described plan shows a barn with stone ground surface, cemented interior like a cistern, and silos near the manager to minimize feeding effort. Silage handling is heavy, so placement near cattle heads is advised. Estimated cost ranges from 2500 to 3000 dollars, offering more space than a rectangular barn using the same material.
A column urges housewives to reject worry as a thief of vitality. It contrasts fear with faith in children, likening worry to a sneak thief and urging cheerful, optimistic concentration on daily work for better health and peace.
A fashion note praises simple stylish children’s gowns over fussiness. It highlights a soft satin frock with embroidered scalloped yoke crepe de chine neck and an delicately embroidered hanging pocket as an example of quaint picturesque design.
The piece discusses mixed results for feeders with cattle profits but sheep and lamb feeders gaining unevenly. It notes varying skill levels among feeders and cites the Sugar Trade Journal reporting eleven new US factories for 1903 44, six in Michigan, plus prospects for Phenix Aziz. It also observes slow heavy cattle sales as buyers favor light to medium weights.
A medical student recalls a surgeon who initially planned to amputate the wrong leg. The professor instead splintered the crushed leg to save the limb, calling it a display of skill. The anecdote contrasts a typical surgeon with the professor’s clever handling of the case.
Dialogue from a transcript shows a mother and son discussing manners and practicality. Johnny struggles with untied shoestrings and asks if he can wipe his feet with his shoes on, prompting a motherly question about relevance.
A recipe for a five minute cheese souffle with butter milk cheese yolks and whites folded in then baked in ramekins. In fashion notes the season favors de concert colors for riding apparel light frocks velvet collars and white hats with mercerized fabrics and short skirt lengths.
A young lion asks why he should stay apart from others and not join a herd. The elder replies that unity would diminish the respect and that the lion must remain solitary to preserve his status and strength. The exchange echoes a New York Herald voice about pride and independence.
A private conversation shows a man hesitating about asking his father for permission to marry. The woman doubts any chance, noting the father would leave the decision to her, while the man questions if the suitor would even accept a same sex arrangement.
A New York hunter bit and seriously injured two canoeists in darkness, mistaking their boat for a flock of wild geese. Maine hunters have not faced such severe wrongdoing before.
J P Morgan sent representative to Haltern in the duchy of Oroy to acquire ancient Roman artillery from general Varns era. Relics include catapults and leaden balls recovered since 1899. Amassed remnants claim missiles with a range over 2000 feet. Also notes local ads for mower blades and Yaquina Bay excursion rates from Roseburg.
An ad states a scalp treatment stops itching after one application and removes dandruff in three to six doses and halts hair loss. Price 50e. Sold by Marsters Drag Co. mitf
George W. Dimmick administrator of the estate of James C. Wille, deceased, calls all creditors to present claims verified within six months from June, with first publication June 21. Located in Douglas County.
Public notice from K Kichanos administrator of Clark Richards deceased. He directs all claimants to present them to John Hamlin at Roseburg Oregon within six months from the notice date. Notice dated June 6 1904 at Roseburg Oregon. The notice cites land sale acts and publication details from Roseburg Oregon.
In compliance with the timber lands act of June 8 1880 Sarah A Shiba of Myrtle Creek Douglas County Oregon filed sworn statement No 419 for purchase of lots 4 6 and 14 section 6 township 29 south range 8 west to prove the lands are suitable for timber or stone rather than agricultural use and to establish her claim before the registrar and receiver in Roseburg on June 24 19. withers named John A Bogland Joan Mall St Pret Groves and Ada E Shiria of Myrtle Creek Oregon Any party claiming adversely to the described lands should file claims by June 8 1898 J T Bridges Register and Receiver Roseburg Oregon
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon issues notice dated January 9 1908 announcing compliance with the timber lands act extending to all public land states by August. The notice cites the act for sale of timber lands and references the California Oregon and Washington Territory extension.
Notice confirms a sworn statement by Dottie M Dover for purchase of land in Section 22 Township 3 South Range 2 East near Rowe, Oregon. It lists witnesses Weatherby, Marcin, Cornell, and Farmer. Claims to land are subject to approval by the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office.
State lands office announces a timber land sale under federal act of June 2 1880 to determine if land is more valuable for timber than agriculture. Robert L Jones of Roseburg Oregon listed as purchaser and witnesses Wright Lageten and Lageten are named. Interested parties must file claims before June 30 1993.
A corrupted notice from Roseburg Oregon announces claims under the homestead act for sale of timber lands in Oregon California and Washington territories. William Broconnell and others file sworn statements and seek entry to establish claims with the Roseburg land office by July 10.
The Cuite State Land Office in Renebore Oregon issues notices under acts of Congress for timber lands in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory. Names Albert Akers of Nugget Denelas and Eliza C Hatton of Polk County file sworn statements for timber land purchases with witnesses from Myrtle Creek and Delias.adir
Bessie A Miller of Lebanon Linn County Oregon filed affidavit No 45 for the purchase of a land tract described as the NW of the SW and SE quarters. she will offer proof that the land is more valuable for timber than farming and to establish her claim before the Register of Land Office in Rocksburg Oregon on Friday July 1 1908. Witnesses named Leavengoed Marquam Willey and Conta. Any claimant with a diverse interest must file claims at the office by July 3 1908.
W G Friend named administrator of the estate of D A rock with first publication set for January 4.
Notice declares final settlement of the estate of Ne een Grae in Douglas County Oregon. The hearing is set before the County Judge at 10:00 a.m. on a Monday, to review the administrator’s accounts and any objections, with further proceedings in Hoseburg. Dates appear June 1 1901 and June 4 1900 in the text.
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