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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
3
An article from the Evening Telegram explains how nitrogen fixing bacteria live in root nodules of legumes like peas beans and clover. It describes how these bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a plant usable form and how to inoculate soil with them or grow stronger cultures in a lab to improve crop nitrogen content.
Editorial notes that youths in streets and public spaces will soon find workplaces in banks, stores, and offices. It argues that business leaders will choose boys for practical ability rather than for bad habits, implying oversight by managers in selecting future workers.
The article notes that for all buildings across the nation including war ships army posts and lighthouses the government buys coal in vast quantities amounting to a pile a mile square and ten feet high.
A long list of Oregon economic activities shows April 1916 exports and projects. Potatoes valued at 1.4 million dollars. coal area in Coos County. Grants Pass Logan mine gold and platinum. cannery efforts in Albany. new mills and rail links across Lane, Wasco, and other counties. Bond issues, ship launches, factory plans, and sugar beet prospects outline broad wartime growth and infrastructure.
The article lists monarchs earning vast annual sums from Nicholas II to King George and Kaiser Wilhelm, noting Ferdinand revenues and royal upkeep. It contrasts despotic rulers' high pay with republic presidents like Wilson receiving only 75 000 a year.
The man and woman strive to make their home the most interesting spot on earth for each other and their circle of friends. They view it as a pleasant occasional retreat like a theatre rather than a permanent dwelling.
Town residents avoid mail order dental work as few get teeth filled by mail. A farmer admitted he once had eye teeth eaten by a mail order house, illustrating the quirky caution among locals.
Representative John E. Baker of California informs Secretary Emerson of the Pacific Coast Defense League that a bill to fund survey and preliminary work on the Coast military road has been drafted for Congress. Support letters come from coast lawmakers. Baker is an ally of prior El Camino Sierra efforts.
Salem Oregon April 14 State Highway Engineer Nunn issues circular to county judges clarifying grading and drainage rules for state funded paving. Counties must grade and drain roads to be paved by the state with approval from the highway engineer. The base for hard surfacing will be built by the state under the bonding act.
South Bend voters approve a plan to bond Pacific County for 300000 dollars in serial bonds repayable over 20 years at 4 12 percent. The amount will be split equally between the north and south ends of the city with South Bend as the divider. The county engineer and commissioners prepared the proposals, and the measure passed 24 to 12 after some opposition.
The report notes residents as thoughtful and kind, with a welcoming atmosphere. The Postum man’s motto hints at a reason for the city’s character, a place where homes, sympathy, and helpfulness foster higher ideals and growth.
Hood River Oregon April 13 County Engineer C M Hurlburt reports that a proposed half mile of concrete road in the East Side orchard district will cost more than 10000 dollars. County court members fear the demonstration road plans may be abandoned as a result. The project aimed to educate ranchers on permanent road benefits.
A columnist warns Oregon farmers about alleged road grafters who profit from poor roads. He argues honest farmers support permanent road improvements while grafting rivals oppose bonds, attacking Benson and Yeon to sway votes.
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