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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
7
A writer notes West African coast natives eat the Goliath beetle boiled as a delicacy. The insect’s fur like ermine and black velvet, and its large cocoon in the Natural History Museum is described.
Historical notes claim a Bohemian republic existed in the seventh century where Queen Libussa’s adviser Wiaske organized an all women's force. Women reportedly commanded battles, men faced harsh rules, and a seven year rule of female dominance ended after fierce resistance.
A New York man long believed deaf and mute since age five suddenly regains hearing and speech after ether anesthesia for an operation. Doctors cite self-hypnosis and subconscious denial as causes, noting his normal vocal organs and prior silent behavior, with fluency returning post anesthesia.
The article argues the kilt is not Scotland's national dress, noting it is mainly a Highland garment suppressed after the 1745 Jacobite rising and never fully adopted in the Lowlands. It traces early references to the kilt in Magnus Barefoot’s era and early 18th century descriptions of Highland attire including a bonnet, wallet coat, and plaid.
An article describes a California built home with a perpetual ventilating system. Live air is circulated through copper cooled coils and washing pans to maintain humidity while filters keep air clean. It includes roof intake and exhaust funnels and concealed room ducts.
The Kansas City Times recounts the Flying Dutchman as a phantom ship seen by sailors during tempestuous weather near the Cape of Good Hope. Sir Walter Scott’s version ties the tale to a vessel laden with wealth, murder, and piracy, doomed to haunt seas where no harbor offers shelter.
Five logs have been lodged on the North Fork area with markings 1 log 1 log and CHC, Kreuer of Myrtle Point requests owners to pay damages and expenses and remove the logs within 30 days of release claim.
At the Forks west of Myrtle Point four logs drifted ashore during high water. One log is marked WS. Logs may be claimed by their owner by paying for them. Owner signature H. F. Tedsen. 36-4T
Notice is given that Walter J. Corbin and Fannie Belle Corbin and Helen P. Corbin have been appointed as guardians by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. Creditors with claims against the estate must present them with proper vouchers within six months from the date of this notice at the law office in Coos County. Dated July 24, 1925.
Bond election in Union High School District No 2 Coos County Oregon set for Myrtle Point voters to approve 17000 dollars for domestic science and vocational rooms and related work. Ballot options Bonds Yes or Bonds No with cross marks. By order of the District School Board of Union School District No 2.
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