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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
8
A chemist notes a method to cheaply produce liquid hydrogen sufficient for 250 miles. Hydrogen is a colorless inflammable gas lighter than air and can be condensed to a liquid or solid. It combines with oxygen to form water and is used in balloons and low temperature applications. Prospec tors urged to obtain local notices from Prompt Particular Print shop for placer or lode claims.
Three under 25 college men share 910000 in a Republican National Committee contest. Carl Smith Joslyn of Springfield Masc. takes first for a 6000 prize. Howard B. Wilson of Philadelphia wins 3000. W. P. Smith of Ann Arbor earns 1000. Their ideas will shape the party platform for Chicago.
The article highlights actor William S Hart in the Paramount Artcraft film Sand with his new Condor station role. It notes Hart’s western upbringing, his training by Margaret Young and the Kansas frontier setting. It praises Hart's authentic portrayal and his connection to the western mythos.
A public notice from the district seeks voter approval to levy a special district tax. It outlines the total funds needed for the fiscal year starting June 21, 1929 and ending June 30, 1931, with sources including county school fund and other district revenues.
The district presents estimated expenditures totaling 211 772 08 for the year covering teachers salaries furniture equipment repairs schoolhouse grounds janitorial costs fuel lights water clerks postage and other items. It projects receipts including state and county funds plus cash on hand totaling 8 768 09 and a district tax to raise 13 003 99. Flora M. Laird chairs the board with Claud H. Giles as district clerk.
An advertisement claims local applications fail for mucous disease and that Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, cures via the blood. It cites a doctor’s endorsement, describes tonic and purifier ingredients, and offers testimonials and free samples from Hall Brothers, Toledo, Ohio.
Three days of sewing lessons conducted by Miss Kalbus and Miss Biles were greatly appreciated by local ladies. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Everden visited the C. H. Nosler home Sunday. Mrs. Clara Esson, state Bible School superintendent, led services Monday evening. Henry Miller and wife attended the Eastern Star gathering in Myrtle Point Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bryant drove from Roseburg along the rough Coos Bay Road and planned a short homestead stay near Sandy Creek before returning. Della Bryant departed Monday for a three week visit with friends and relatives in Portland.
Senate manufactures subcommittee urges action under Sherman and Clayton acts against print paper profiteering. It also proposes a federal news print board to supervise manufacture and distribution if price controls fail. Have you paid the printer lately.
Mr Wisler of Douglassville Pa recalls a 1909 indigestion attack that left him gloomy until he received a free sample of Chamberlain's Tablets by mail. He tried them and later bought a package and says he has not had another attack since.
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