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Newspaper
Southern Coos County American
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
4
A notice identifies J. M. BLEDGOR as proprietor and notes the paper as an independent publication. It lists subscription terms by year, six months, and three months with varying postages and international rates.
A editor noted claim that 15 percent of farm houses in a state have gas or electric lights 16 percent have water piped and 86 percent have telephones. The piece argues that such general statements misstate progress and that women often do not pursue conveniences even when available. It also notes women enjoy being listened to by others and cautions against broad generalizations.
A nostalgic reflection compares city life to the lure of the open hills. The text urges readers to remember spring, grass, water, birds, and natural joys beyond crowded streets, while acknowledging the pull of both urban routines and outdoor escape.
An aged speaker reflects on the mutability of beauty and seasons, the power of attention to preserve memory, and the meaning of life through deeds. He urges self mastery, kindness, and generous sympathy, noting time moves on and wisdom comes with experience.
A fragmented reflective passage urges steadfast faith and inner harmony. It speaks of divine guidance touching the human soul and the dawn of a better morning through devotion and moral integrity.
The region reports many sawmills operating two shifts with full crews while labor turnover is low. A surplus of workers and scarce summer jobs for high school and college students have left logging towns busy, with several mills remaining open through July.
The Oregonian argues municipal auto camp programs invite vagrancy and social ills. It urges cities to end such hospitality and leave necessary lodging to private, regulated enterprises. Travelers with money should seek paid, proper accommodations, not free services at camps.
Portland reports indicate a large majority of loggers laid off from west coast camps have shifted to pine districts inland or to construction work, which is at its peak. In Portland few unemployed. Texas harvests and Northwest construction absorb many. Raymond sees highways work and sawmills active. Aberdeens, Grays Harbor district has near zero labor surplus. Tacoma's building program draws workers and reduces unemployment.
Practical tips for Oregon fruit culture emphasize two week spray intervals to keep fruit clean, careful chick observation over thermometer during the first week, and Bordeaux mixture 4-4-2-50 strengths to prevent anthracnose and leaf spots. Contaminated breeder houses demand coal tar based spray reaching all cracks. sulfur dusting protects against red spiders in dry weather. For spray formulas and methods, contact Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Experiment Station.
An extensive pasture study is launched by the Oregon Agricultural College station led by N C Jamison. The project begins in Washington county with efforts to have farmers record milk production from cows on pasture to gauge forage development and impact on yields.
Oregon researchers identify five essential practices for preventing potato diseases: crop rotation seed selection seed treatment plant pruning and proper storage. Corvallis experiment station results show multiple methods are needed with rotation and seed selection among the most effective.
Southern Pacific places on record appreciation for Julius Kruttachnitt after the former chairman’s resignation. The resolution praises his 47 years of service and lists qualities including indefatigable industry, consistent courage, unfaltering fidelity and zeal, plus practical skill, technical training and scientific knowledge.
Southern Pacific railroad will send 15 million cents for rolling stock and parish improvements to Francis Catholic church to build a 45 thousand dollar parochial school.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Giles Dement in Myrtle Point Oregon. All claims must be presented duly certified within six months of first publication. First publication June 11 1925. S. E. hei is the undersigned and claims should be sent to the estate at Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon.
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