Change of Ownership for Southern Coos County American
George E Hamilton takes over as editor and owner of the Southern Coos County American following a sale from J M Bledsoe. Advertising and job work bills prior to August 1 1925 go to Bledsoe while subscriptions transfer to Hamilton. Hamilton promises independent, community focused journalism and aims to grow the Myrtle Point paper with local news, lumber and dairy sectors, water supply, and better roads opening to Coos Bay.
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Coos County
George Hamilton
Bledsoe
Hamilton
Myrtle Point
J. M.bledsoe
Coos Bay
American
Geo. E. Hamilton
Fire Prevention Push Cuts Losses Across Cities
Insurance firms, state departments, governments and big industries join in fire prevention. Early efforts were resisted but campaigns reduced per capita losses from $2–$11 to about 90 cents. U S fire losses last year totaled $548 million with about 16 000 deaths.
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Vention
United States
First Impressions of a Town in Coos County
A Western World editorial urges Coos county towns to improve appearance to attract tourists. It argues clean streets, fresh paint, and tidy fronts create pride and encourage broader travel as the Roosevelt highway nears opening within two years.
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Bandon
Seattle
San Diego
Coos County
Ready for the Cold Snap in Mabton and White Swan
Two Mabton growers sold Anjou pears for 100 dollars a ton and heated orchard frees to ward off spring frosts, earning 20 to 35 dollars more per ton than rivals. Mose Sampson, a Yakima County farmer on White Swan reservation, sold hops at a better price and maintains the county’s best cultivated yard. The piece echoes that preparedness and effort determine success amid crop risks and frost.
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Mabton
Washington
Mose Sampson
White Swan
Yakima County
Myrtle Point housing shortage eyed as growth driver
The piece urges local investment to supply rental housing in Myrtle Point, noting it would aid growth. It cites the Sioux City Journal on cooling sun, reports of cold late in the Midwest threatening crops, and references a new high school that will raise Myrtle Point’s standing among similar towns.
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Myrtle Point
The
Sioux City Journal
Middle West
Southern Pacific
Natron
Roseburg
St. Helens
Nahalem River
Mist
Eugene—Cannery
Pacific Air Mail
Los Angeles
Sacramento
Portland
Seattle
Gresham
Eugene
Corvallis
Agricultural College
Harrisburg—Pacific
Forest
Springfield—Carbolineum Co
Bilverton
St. Helene
Washington High School
Cottage Grove
Commercial laying feed advised for small flocks
Oregon guidance recommends commercial laying feed for small laying flocks not kept on farm settings with high feed use. A balanced ration prevents poor ingredients, using a two to one mix of wheat and corn with additives for growing stock. Feed amounts split two hours morning and late afternoon to ready birds for roosting. a developing mash is optional if available.
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Oregon
Feed Schedules And Soil Tips From The Experiment Station
Farmers are advised to feed mash in the afternoon to encourage exercise and work by milking stock. Grain should be given morning and night, with green feed grit shell and recharcoal available to all stock. It is uneconomical to fertilize soils lacking lime and sluggish soils do not respond well to fertilizer. lime improves soil quality.
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Oregon
Motoring leaders urge gasoline conservation nationwide
The American Automobile Association calls on 700 clubs to urge motorists to save fuel amid rising prices. President Thomas P. Henry warns wastage and idle engines waste miles and dollars, urging proper carburetor checks and economical speeds between 15 and 25 mph.
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Thomas P. Henry
American Automobile Association
Mr. Henry
United States Bureau of Mines
Bucau of Mines
A.A. A
Reeves Peerly Chesca
Henry
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Port of Coquille River
City of Myrtle Point
Lizzie York Case
Emery & Nosler
Pendleton
Veterans’ Hospital
Marquam Gill
Salem
Chicago
Oregon City
State
H. P
Umatils
Toledo
Albee
Hillsboro
Puget Sound Light & Power Co
Victrolas
Victor Goods
Schneider
Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop
W.R.P
EK A. Dodge
Myrtle Point Lodge
O. F
O.F
Odd Fellows
Wm. Tom Hall
N. G
C. W. Gano
Knights of
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Myrtle Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Macom Walcome
Ellie Dement
W. M. Dal King
Silver Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Pything Sisters
Pews Temple
Jamie Rackles
Anna M. Bledsoe
Meg. McRae
Una Rebekah Lodge
LO. C. F. Hell
Rebshais
Dora Schroeder, N. G
Alta Quester
Sen
Royal Neighbors of
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Elgin Chap
Metts Roslow
Belle B. Whitaker, Westhy Matroa
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