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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1925
Page
5
An independent newspaper note from Myrtle Point Oregon highlights impartial politics religion and municipal matters under editor George E Hamilton with owner role. The fragment mentions Thursday publication context and local civic focus.
The passage exhorts perseverance with the refrain never give up echoing through adversity. It cites Providence mixing the cup and boldness amid storms, urging readers to stand firm like a rock as hope and resilience guide through trials.
Mothers in Myrtle Point urge creation of a girls group for ages 12 to 16 to provide wholesome, moral entertainment and leadership similar to the local Boy Scout troop. They propose a Girl Scout or Camp Fire Girls organization guided by dedicated volunteers to uplift the next generation.
The piece argues against altering the direct primary right at the final decision stage. It urges citizens to participate and support competent candidates, suggesting reform via citizen effort rather than changing the law. It cites The Oregon Voter praising targeted civic work to improve nominations.
Before the Civil War the Pacific frontier drew settlers and Native peoples into a clash of myths. Readers learn that many who know little of Indian affairs misjudge the original Americans, while seasoned pioneers understand the deeper dynamics shaping westward expansion.
The excerpt recalls a mid nineteenth century Crescent City paper accusing whites of dispossessing Indians on a 60 acre lagoon tract. It questions causes of hostilities and warns that homeless Indians may turn to vagabond life and desperado bands. It critiques the idea that whites alone caused wars.
The Del Norte Triplicate reports a Philadelphia tourist party traveling the Roosevelt highway to Crescent City arriving with a broken axle and two days for repairs. The writer notes road difficulty and urges cautious driving while praising scenery and the experience for travelers.
The Daly News credits George G. Wood, cashier of Brookings State Bank, with making the 140 mile trip from Brookings to Marshfield in five hours. The Gold Beach Reporter questions the claim noting possible timepiece error, spoofed news, or a lax speedometer by Coos county.
A Central Point American editorial extols William Jennings Bryan praising thirty years of consistent devotion to his principles. The writer dismisses critics as fools, asserting Bryan's integrity will endure amid vast admirer support and public acclaim.
The article discusses honesty as a valued trait and critiques two excuses for dishonesty. It argues that some are predisposed to deceit while others wrongly seek victory through lying. It emphasizes truth as the surest path to avoiding failure and fostering the right attitude toward honesty.
Editor Felsheim of the Bandon World recounts a clash between two locals settled by force. He notes the challenge of accurately reporting such an event when participants and witnesses disagree and seek to downplay charges. Also mentions bathing suit figures and lime trial results on vetch yields with mixed success.
In rotation experiments the college found a 50 percent higher yield with rotational crops. Continuous crops produced 9.86 bushels per acre, while rotating beans after grain with clover reached 15.74 bushels per acre, with the difference increasing each year.
Standard Oil Co will install a distributing station at Reedsport as part of local infrastructure updates. The Courier notes progress on the Umpqua highway, while community efforts include garden awards by the North Bend Women’s Civic Club and a planned Southwestern Oregon Odd Fellows picnic in Bandon on August 30. Nearby concerns include burglary response in Roseburg and lime orders for County farmers to support corn yields.
Weather shifts snuffed several forest fires across the state while coastal towns report dockside incidents and courthouse detentions. Marshfield, North Bend, Coquille and nearby areas log strikes, arrests for hunting out of season, moonshine charges, and fines. Community notes include Lions Club formation in Coquille and encampments for Boy Scouts across Myrtle Point, Marshfield, North Bend, and Coquille.
The new Harrisburg bridge is completed and the adjacent highway is expected to open to traffic this week. Travel through Corvallis remains mostly unaffected with slight delays anticipated by those monitoring the situation.
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