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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1925
Page
4
A Myrtle Point editorial poem reflects on autumn and farming life. It contrasts fall melancholy with the promise of harvest and hard work, urging resilience and steady effort to face winter with a hopeful heart.
A Chicago executive argues advertising lowers utility rates by expanding markets and supporting mass production efficiency. He notes utilities are a major ad spender, with most money spent in newspapers for appliances, securities sales, and informing customers.
A community Christmas tree ritual took place in Coquille at the Community hall on Christmas Eve. The article also notes local events and incidents across Coos county, including deaths, thefts, and weather-related damage.
A barge mishap on Coos Bay caused oil to spill when the car sank to the bottom, resulting in the loss of nine million feet of logs pulled from the North Fork of the Coquille river. Weather shows 20.29 inches less rain since Sept 1, and mint is planted in Isthmus inlet for Coos Bay Lumber. Fred Schultz, a former Reedsport constable, was pardoned after a bribery case tied to prohibition.
Roseburg resident C. H. Clough visited Bandon, recalling his 1879 effort to establish a cannery. He tested salmon runs by catching 600 barrels and shipping them to San Francisco on the Mose, but market conditions halted the project.
The Bandon World reports a rising lumber market with prices showing an upward trend. Favorable logging weather supports near term gains while shipping costs and mill operations adjust. Fred Baker contracts spruce supply for Lamber Company and Perry Co with crews of ten and twenty five men preparing at Bullards and Lampa Creek camps as road work proceeds.
H L Goldner of Arago and his father escaped injury when their Ford truck loaded with lumber veered into a ditch after glare from an approaching car. The wreck left the vehicle bottom side up but both men were safe. Carl Ensele assisted, and Coast Auto Lines pulled the truck free and replaced a damaged windshield.
A terse reflection notes that attempting to fix a problem without returning it to its original state leaves lingering trouble and potential regret.
Gas pressure in the abdomen causes nervousness and sleep troubles. Adlerika evacuates old waste matter quickly, offering relief from constipation and allied stomach problems. Perkins Drag Store.
A lyrical tribute to the Coquille Valley along the highway near Bridge Oregon. The verses describe sunlit treetops, deer, possible cougars, winding hills, and a shining river guiding travelers. It celebrates fields, cattle under shade, and a longing for a preferred local clime beside the Coquille.
Ledger note lists warrants redeemed including interest on Bancroft bond paid two coupons, December 1, 1925, balances for licenses, impound fees, lumber sales, rents, and various local real estate and supply items. Items recorded: 1,908. 10,099.68. 975.00. 11.36. 49.25. 53.10. 311.00.
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