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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
2
Farmers and livestock producers should push to heavier mature stock to aid the nation during war. Sending underweight cattle and calves to market wastes resources and slashes future profits. Dairy veal is acceptable, but every calf that could become beef should be kept. slaughter of pregnant cows or heifers should stop. The era calls for as much weight as possible per animal to bolster beef, pork, and mutton supplies amid scarce stock nationwide.
A Pacific Coast Manufacturer editorial argues against expanding higher education funded by taxes. It contends western states create new departments and salaries, increasing tax burdens, and urges more industrial producers and fewer educated professionals. It laments yearly observances while neglecting year round civic action.
The piece cites 99 proposed constitutional amendments over three years across 27 subjects. It argues most proposals threaten foundational safeguards, envisioning major reforms that could topple checks and balances. It warns against populist overreach and how powerful groups view the Constitution as archaic. The author presses the press to scrutinize political agitators undermining due process and liberty.
A Chicago Live Stock World excerpt highlights Charles Schwab praising workers who stay late to discuss the day’s issues. Schwab argues overtime effort builds merit, while underperformers who quit on time are seen as dishonest and foolish. the piece cites his Bethlehem Steel leadership as example.
A stream of short musings notes homefront sentiment and social satire during wartime. The column jokes about volunteers, war, economics, and manners while referencing Spring, gardens, spuds, garters, and universal peace. It cites New York finance and a War Department wool decision.
Fragmentary ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills aid kidney troubles and backache. It cites testimonials and dealer price notes, urging readers to ask for the product and listing distributors and contact details in a local context.
Community listings show Frank G. Leslie from Coquille called on grocers last Friday. Wise of Powers passed through Monday on business to Coquille. A B Hermann of South Fork Diary was in town Tuesday. Mrs Wert Whittington visited Broadbent. Chas Gilroy homesteader at Tammany Hill stopped by. Lloyd Rosa returned Monday from Bandon to inspect Elk Creek ties. Will Widby and wife visited Powers to see Grandma Hayes ill. Mrs E O Carter and daughter left for Bandon by the Sea. T M Wermann traveled from Broadbent for Col Jewel Post meeting. Paul Guthardt went to Coos-Curry mining district for garden work near Johnson Creek mining property. Mrs E A Anderson of Coos Bay died Tuesday in Burlingame California. news reached Marshfield that afternoon. Mr Anderson left for Burlingame last Friday.
University of Oregon announces high school debate final to be held May 11 in Eugene during junior weekend. Joseph, representing the eastern state, faces Silverton champions from the western section on compulsory health insurance. The university funds visiting teams and awards the state championship cup.
John C. Warner of Powers, son, filed notice of intention to make Final Commutation Proof for Lot 2, Section 24, Township 31 5, Range 12 W, Willamette Meridian. The proof is to be established before U.S. Commissioner Edgar A. Dodge in Myrtle Point, Oregon, on May 21, 1917.
The second publication date is April 5. The third publication date is April 12. The fourth publication date is April 19.
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