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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
4
Lc Bargelt and L J Roberts publish Myrtle Point weekly for a year with ads and rates on request. Editorial urges unity through the Commercial Club to spur Coos County development, notes a street railway and electric light franchise for Coquille and a $150,000 mill improvement. Mentions lumber free-list defeat and a Taft era column of misc observations and proverbs.
The Portland Journal is lauded for tireless advocacy of Coos county and southern Oregon. It helped publicize Addison Bennett’s visit and backs local road and street improvements, noting Buffalo Pitts steam roller and rock crusher purchases by county commissioners to build durable roads.
A lighthearted piece notes that the routine changes of life at the White House renew an old joke about the presidency. It reflects on tradition, public attention, and the unusual daily rhythm of the executive residence.
A Springfield merchant recalls doctors declaring his son hopeless with consumption. After three weeks of using Dr King’s New Discovery the boy recovered fully. The remedy promises cough and cold relief and lung disease cure with a satisfaction guarantee. Trial bottle free, available from N G W Perkins.
Proposals for 22000 dollars in five percent waterworks bonds due after eighty years with optional 20 year maturity will be received by I E Rose city recorder in Myrtle Point Oregon until April 28 at 730 pm. Bonds dated May 1 1909 payable in gold coin with semi annual interest. coupon bonds in 1000 denominations. A 500 dollar certified check accompanies bids.
A dense page of notices includes items for sale and trade. James Guerin advertises a McCormick mower trade offer near Myrtle Point. E N Smith lists Brown Leghorn eggs for hatchin at $1 each. T. Train offers service in Myrtle Point. C H James markets an Hambletonian stallion aged 8 years. Also noted is sale of baled hay with prices and a local phone number.
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