Crossing the Grade Always Dangers at Crossings
A cautious public warning on grade crossing safety discusses shared blame for crashes. It cites 256000 plus crossings, rail and motorist duties, and rules from the Illinois Commerce Commission to align road grade with rails, clear brush, and enforce safe crossing practices. It urges drivers to stop look and listen, avoid crossing on two tracks, and not race trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Minois Commerce Commission
Pectin Made At Home For Fruit Jellies In Oregon
Oregon homemakers can preserve pectin this season by simmering apple peels or small apples with water, then bottling the juice. Sterilize bottles in hot water or with benzonate of soda. Use one part pectin to three parts juice and four parts sugar for jelly. Verticillium wilt of tomatoes reported in a large Salem greenhouse prompts caution from the experiment station. The greenhouse disease, long troublesome in Europe, has appeared on potatoes and now tomatoes in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
E. H. Wiegand
Salem
Europe
America
West
California
Pruning and Drying Tips From Oregon Experts
Oregon experts advise pruning walnuts and cherries as leaves drop to reduce bleeding. Winter is ideal for preparing dryers by cleaning and overhauling with a 1 percent solution to curb sugars and mold. Maintain good flock health by avoiding drafts and ensuring proper air circulation in cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
C. E. Schuster
E. H. Wiegand
Northwest Industry Active in November
Portland reports November activity rising in outdoor industries like logging lumbering and general construction versus 1924. Good weather aided growth while general construction tapered late month. Fir logging and lumbering stayed high with winter camps planned to start after snow and holiday shutdowns coming in the next three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Cascades
Almanac Rule Leads to Legal Action by Walkers in France
In 19th century France, co author Ouvrard used almanac time to stroll before sunrise to evade arrest. He challenged the almanac’s accuracy after being arrested when sunrise occurred earlier than listed. Courts ruled in his favor, forcing damages on the publisher. Balzac also timed appearances by almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouvrard
Tribunal of Commerce
H. G Kitchen
Kansas City Star
France
Balzac
The Ocean Its Vast Life and Salted Treasure
A compact reflection on the ocean as a vast body of salty water rich in life and hidden riches. It notes Coleridge and the Ancient Mariner, the thirst of sailors, and sea salt as a store of earth’s leached constituents valuable to chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge
Mariner
Health and Diet Advice for Growing Children from the Era
Health advocates stress the dangers of improper feeding during childhood growth. Emphasizing sterilized milk and evaporated milk as safe, nutritious choices, the text urges early attention to diet and hygiene. It describes simple recipes and meals using evaporated milk, potatoes, onions, pork, and crackers to support growth and digestion while warning against contaminated foods.
Baby chicks and farm offerings from D N Cotton
D N Cotton advertises two Mammoth Green incubators ready to accept orders for spring delivery of single comb White Leghorn and Rhode Island White chicks. Also offered are a 952 acre stock ranch 11 miles from Myrtle Point with house, barn, orchard, 25 acres cultivated, timber and prairie land, and dry wood for sale. Box C, Myrtle Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Cotton
Rhode Island
Myrtle Point
Box C
Myrtl Point
Final Account of Henry C Luttrell Estate
Jennie G Luttrell Executrix files final account with Coos County Oregon court Hearing set for January 11 1926 at ten oclock a m Objections must be filed in court by then Giles Dement attorneys Myrtle Point Oregon formal notice of settlement of estate
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Henry C. Luttrell
Uobs County
State of Regon
Said
Coos County
R. H. Mast
Jennie G. Luttrell
Giles & Dement
Executrix
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Frank Nelson
Emelia A. Nelson is appointed administratrix of Frank Nelson's estate by Judge R. H. Mast. Claims must be presented within six months of first publication to Giles & Dement, attorneys, Myrtle Point, Oregon. First publication November 6, 1925. Last publication December 3, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
R. H. Mast
State of
Oregon
County of
Coos
Giles & Dement
Myrtle Pont Orecon
Emelia A. Nelson
Myrtle Point
Fame and Glory in The Public Eye
A defining contrast between fame and glory is explored, noting fame as public recognition and glory as widespread praise. The piece cites Ellis Parker Butler's view from Hearst's International Cosmopolitan, describing fame as merit stamped on a brow and glory as richly layered praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Parker Butler
Hearst
International Cosmopolitan
Turning State's Evidence Definition and Legal Context
Pathfinder Magazine explains turning state's evidence as testimony by a crime participant that may incriminate others. It notes a promise of immunity or prosecutorial leniency often hinges on insufficient evidence against others.
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Pathfinder Magazine
The Hum of Telephone Wires Explained
The humming noise from telephone and telegraph lines is caused by wind and air currents making the wires vibrate. Intensity depends on wire tension and pole spacing, with the loudest sound at the poles where wood vibrates.
Formerly Only One Girl Turned Man's Head Now They All Do
Report notes a change in reactions as a group of women gains attention. The article discusses social dynamics and public interest, highlighting visible shifts in admiration and attention toward multiple individuals rather than a single person.
The Gift of Self Sermon at Sunday Service
Sunday School at 10 00 a m with Isaac Barklow as superintendent. Sermon at 11 00 a m on The Gift of Self. Evening services feature a Christian Workers meeting at 6 45 and a 7 30 sermon titled The Weightier Matters. Bible Study Wednesday at 7 30 focusing on Acts 9 2 1 1. Elder Leander Smith, Pastor.
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Isaac Barklow
Christian Workers Meeting
Leander Smith
Methodist Services on December 6 at Local Church
The 11 am sermon title Lukewarmness and an Epworth League led evening service. Older members urged to support the young. A note invites all to attend and keep the Sabbath holy. Rev. Omer Idso, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Omer Idso
Presbyterians Invite Comrades Boys to Friday Church Social
The Comrades Boy's class of the Presbyterian Sunday school is invited to a Friday night social at the Christian church. Details are undisclosed but preparations suggest a fun evening with plenty of taffy and general good times.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Christian Church
Former Physician Brower Recalls Myrtle Point History
Dr D A Brower an early Myrtle Point physician spoke to the Church of The Brethren on Thursday recounting the town’s first church and first prayer meeting. He visited Norway cemetery noting many graves and contrasted infant death rates in New York and local history. He arrived from Roseburg two days by old route and returned with his son to Ashland.
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D. Ad. Brower
Myrtle Point
Church of the Brethren
Norway Cemetery
New York
Roseburg
Ashland
Illustrated Lecture By Dr Lucius E Smith At Presbyterian Church
Dr Lucius E Smith of Benito West Africa will present an illustrated lecture on the country its peoples and his work in West Africa at the Presbyterian church next Monday night December 7th The talk is free and open to all Myrtle Point residents praised his earlier Eugene appearance as a splendid talker and a special treat for the community.
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Lucius E. Smith
Benito
West Africa
Presbyterian Church
Eugene
Smith
Myrtle Point
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Guest Sermon
The Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday school at 10 with W E Lewellen and Minnie Hulet in charge. Morning worship at 11 on The Permanent Christ, Christian Endeavor at 6 30, evening worship at 7 30 on Who Is Your God. Rev Turner MacDonald led last week’s service and is welcomed back. a surprise is planned for next Sunday morning. Wednesday prayer service invites all to attend. Chase Halect, Minister.
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W. E. Lewellen
Minnie NM Hulet
Turner MacDonald
The
Christian Church
Brother MacDonald
Chase € Halect
Boys Entertain The Live Wire Boy's Sundays School
A Sunday school class at the Christian church features a Boys group presenting an entertainment event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Live Wire Boy’s Sundays
Christian Church
W C T U Meeting Announced for Next Tuesday
The W C T U meets next Tuesday with Mrs Chas C Hulet on Railroad Avenue. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Hatcher.
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Chas. C. Hulet
Railroad Avenue
Hatcher
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad
Hall's Catarrh Medicines combines a remedy for local and systemic relief. The product promotes health by addressing catarrh symptoms in run-down individuals, with Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio as the sellers.
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Jeeme
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Otte
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