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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
2
A speech on Prosperity defines it as community sentiment and the health of local life. It argues that prosperity arises from a majority, interconnected communities and mutual duties between merchants, professionals, farmers, and workers to support local development. It condemns stock certificates and distant purchases as misaligned with local prosperity.
The text argues that true self respect stems from a reasoned view of one's nature, while pride arises from an external, inflated standard. Therefore pride and self respect cannot coexist, and a man who respects himself cannot be proud, while a proud man lacks self respect.
A critic argues that distance and a focus on salary reveal a self serving official whose sluggish, businesslike management of public affairs is a minor concern and whose leadership lacks genuine commitment.
A reflective line contrasts the man who talks grand plans with little past action. It notes that many deceive themselves when trying to fool others, implying self-deception in overpromising.
The piece argues that a reasonable degree of self confidence is essential for success in business social life and everyday conversation highlighting its role as a necessary factor for achievement.
Willis Moore, head of the U S Weather Bureau, tendered his resignation to President Wilson last week and it was accepted. The note cites the varied weather of the past two weeks as a reason for stepping down.
The message urges persistent self improvement and local efforts to foster better surroundings and stronger community development. It highlights personal discipline as a key factor in broader social progress.
A reflective essay notes that honest labor carries a heavy burden yet yields dignity and purpose. It argues steady toil builds character, resilience, and steady progress even amid hardship. The piece contrasts ease with perseverance and champions steady work as virtue.
Harlan Read argues that happiness and peace depend on planning for tomorrow. He contends that living only for today fuels folly and vice while imagination and ambition drive conscious growth toward future rewards.
A sardonic critique likens greedy leaders to last year’s popular song, arguing such entrenched figures block progress and community development. It mocks the idea of paying later and never getting started, suggesting reform is overdue.
A lighthearted reminder frames praise as optional while bills demand priority. The note suggests courteous conduct without neglecting financial obligations and underscores practical duties in daily life.
William Weekly announces a night watchman at Weekly’s Ivory Stables and says he will answer calls at any time. He promises the best care for transient stock left in the stables.
The annual debate between the Southern Oregon District and the Coos County District will be held in Eckleff's Hall North Bend on Friday evening April 4 at 8 o clock. The question is Resolved That the United States Should Maintain a Large Navy. Debaters are North Bend affirmative Lyle Chappell and Norma Chase Klamath Falls negative Forest Peil and Edwin Cox.
Readable notes cover grade debates on intelligence of dogs versus horses and capital punishment in Oregon, mumps in Miss Mag ness room, and a week ahead Sophomore Freshman debate on learning. Esmeralda postponed due to actor illness and rescheduled. Harold Bargett replaced by Chester Adams. Barklow takes two roles. Dr Joseph Schaefer to speak April 17 at Benson Hall. Junior play proceeds as seniors honored. expenses for music and free classics funded. Arthur Brown resigns to teach summer school. Latin class finishes Caesar book and debates show strong yearly effort.
Debaters for the county meet will be drawn from students who demonstrated strong performance in in class debates this year. Selections honor those who did good work and show promise for interschool competition.
A letter claims Dr Harrison was fined $50 and his papers taken by a party, questioning the writer and their veterinary credibility. The note is signed 212x Dr L Harrison and questions payment to the printer.
A sheriff sale notice issued by Washington County Oregon court executions lists Associated Creditors Company versus Peoples Store Company Allen Wright and O C Wright. The sale on April 12 1913 at Coquille courthouse covers lands in sections 22 25 33 34 Township 29 S Range 11 W including SE SE and NW SE and NE SW. proceeds to satisfy a 149.87 claim plus 25 attorney and 10.90 costs. Sheriff W. W. Gage dated March 6 1913.
Notice states the partnership McLean and Plymale is dissolved by mutual consent and neither party can bind the other under the former firm name. Dated March 10 and signed by F N McLean and D P Plymale. Also a land office notice from Roseburg Oregon dated February 12 1913 references Marion C.
Miller of Dora Oregon filed on April 8 1909 a sworn statement and timber claim under the Timber and Stone Law for 1080000 board feet timber valued at 0.50 per M and $10 land in Section 14 28S 9W Willamette meridian. Final proof is set for April 30 1913 before U S Commissioner E K Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon. Protest or contest may be filed before patent issues. 1610 B F Jones Register.
In Justice and Constable District No 5 Coos county Oregon an action at law to recover money. Roberta as plaintiff vs W T Rutherford as defendant. Defendant to appear and answer within six weeks from February 20 1913. If not, judgment by default for 123.68 dollars plus costs and disbursements. Plaintiff seeks sale of attached personal property including steel range chairs stools show cases paper rack rolls of paper heating stoves hot water tank and piping beans and other kitchen utensils. Publication directed by Justice E A Dodge dated February 17 1918 in Myrtle Point Enterprise. Attorney Claud H Giles.
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