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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
2
A nostalgic poem by F. B. Tichenor invites readers to remember Myrtle Point when gloom weighs on minds. It contrasts bleak moods with the town’s lure of trout, rivers, firs, coal, dairy farming, and verdant fields, urging a return to the land of laughter.
The writer urges readers to discard grumbling and embrace decisive action. He argues grumbling wastes energy and hampers progress, citing Alexander the Great as an example of perseverance under pressure. The piece ends with a direct question to Pat, inviting acknowledgment of the point.
Government figures note increasing imports and falling exports as merchants limit stockpiles to avoid lower values from tariff changes. Some observers say a stock-up phase may follow to meet demand and push self sufficiency.
The piece argues that men learn through pain and the buffering of the body precedes the soul's struggle. it reflects on the bloody years from Bull Run to Appomattox Courthouse as proving a moral point.
The article argues that though imports are necessary, more can be produced locally to meet demand. It notes improved transportation makes distant goods accessible, citing grapes from Tasmania and peaches from South Africa. It mentions apples from Oregon reaching Hamburg and citrus from California going to London and St. Petersburg, with prunes and raisins competing in Europe.
A reflective claim that true independence lies in obeying lawful authority while those who abandon this path fall prey to charlatans, schemers, salary grabbers, and petty politicians, highlighting the value of steady governance.
Through the kindness of the editor we thank friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness, death and burial of our darling babe. We also thank them for kind words and beautiful flowers. 241 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pierson.
The article explains how Samuel Hendrix's invalid will arose from witnesses who could not benefit, and it outlines essential rules for a valid will including mental capacity, written form, signing and witnessing, and proper sealing and custody. It emphasizes consulting an attorney, the roles of executors, and probate steps after death.
A Portland Oregon advertisement urges women to buy Cel Stine skin bleach claiming fair skin reduces social exile. It promises free particulars and a current offer, showing the Laton Toilet Mfg Co Suite 314 Commercial Block as the source.
Notice from the Roseburg land office dated March 2 1913 states Joseph Brown Meyers of Lee Oregon filed intention to prove ownership of his homestead entry 04442 for Ey NW and Lots 1 2 Section 18 Township 28 Range 11 West Willamette Meridian. May 16 before E A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon witnesses Allen Maiden W H Myers Web Mast and Claude Waters of Lee Oregon. 226 B F Jones Register. Take your watch and clock repair work to George Rackleff. All work guaranteed.
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