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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
2
A thoughtful meditation on the purpose of churches argues that worship can be held anywhere but churches offer a powerful community and spiritual discipline. It notes the church as a catalyst for personal and social good, with many reasons supporting their existence.
The readable text presents a garbled note about nerves and alarm, mentioning heat, anxiety, and the need for correction. It references emotions and a call to address a weak or unsettled condition, but concrete facts or clear names are not recoverable.
The speaker asks who can lift obscurity with divine authority and speak for enlightenment. He asserts belief in the church and its good works while seeking a definitive, all answering explanation of the church’s ultimate purpose.
The writer urges readers to submit any proposition for public discussion in the community paper and notes the price for paid submissions. He criticizes sensationalist yellow journalism and mocks exaggerated Villa reports, urging blunt honesty and wider civic discourse.
A speaker laments minimal reader engagement for thoughtful columns. He notes editors toil over intellectual content while audience reactions remain tepid, focusing on male commentators and the challenges of delivering fresh commentary.
The text argues work frees from curse and builds prosperity, praising industry and condemning idleness. It notes a few rely on brains or nerve while some "slide along in the grease" of others, and mocks those foolish enough to reveal such moments. It ends with a wry remark on wise men and guessing about their lapses.
The Home Circle column offers encouragement for tired mothers and families. It urges cheerful deeds, praise, and hopeful words to fortify hearts as they navigate life’s burdens. Peace grows from calm homes and kind tempers, not chance, the piece notes.
A discussion on home life stresses the power of marriage and parenting to shape moral society. It argues that a well-managed home strengthens the nation and church, with calls to cultivate good books, good friends, and good humor. Political announcements note re nomination for Coos County Surveyor by C. S. McCulloch.
Arthur K. Peck announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative from Coos County. He pledges to represent all Coos residents, advocate rural credits, a conservative law making policy, and reduce public expense if elected.
A public notice announces J. P. Beyers as a Republican candidate for County Assessor at the May 19 primaries. Daniel Barklow of Myrtle Point declares candidacy for Sheriff of Coos County. Another statement signals a Republican push for re election as Sheriff.
County resident at 219 S Henderson Coquille announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Surveyor.
A Myrtle Point reader, Mrs. Ella Bisbey of Cottage Grove Oregon, testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills relieving her family member's kidney pain. The ad urges others to buy the remedy at local dealers, attributed to Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A fragment notes Corvallis with an architect planning a library building valued at $200000. The rest of the text blends humor and opinions on behavior, prepardness and daily life in Myrtle Point, leaving a glimpse of local chatter and a political undertone.
Notice states Miller and Gibler dissolve their co partnership by mutual consent at Powers Oregon A P Miller retires and C F Gibler continues the business at the same location and will pay all bills signed A P Miller and C F Gibler
Sealed bids for a sewer system in Sewer District No 1 Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon must be filed with the City Recorder by 7 30 P M on a May 1916 deadline. Bids require a certified county bank check equal to five percent of the bid. the city may reject any or all bids.
Notice states Z. T. Johnson as executor of the James H. Matheny estate has been appointed. A court date is set for the 22nd day at Ames House in the mentioned location, with Judge Wateron presiding.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of John Hayes, deceased, by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. All persons with claims must present them with vouchers to the administrator at Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months from the date of this notice dated January 30 1916.
Executor of Bseid Batata Jacob J. Endicott receives the appointment as administrator. Probate notice lists Endicott as the executor with terms set for estate handling and filing requirements.
An advertisement touts a lip reading system that supposedly enables deaf people to converse without seating devices and lets the normal hearing follow movie dialogue from a distance. It promises quick results, low cost, and free trial details, urging readers to mention the paper.
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