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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
4
The passage offers proverbs about not deceiving oneself with borrowed refinement and staying true to nature. It contrasts wisdom with conceit and notes a San Francisco dishwashers union reportedly counting one hundred graduates, while critiquing the old education system.
A garbled passage reflects on birth and achievement versus survival, noting repeated knocking and an unclear ascent to stature. The prose hints at varied paths to greatness and ongoing effort, framed as a philosophical musing.
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo promotes internal cure with testimonials from local banks endorsing the firm. Cure sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. also Tall's Family Pills for constipation advertised.
A brief note records remarks described as extemporaneous in which individuals express their aspiration to be something or someone. The text focuses on motivation and aspiration with no further context or outcomes.
A Myrtle Point reader extols the Myrtle Point Enterprise for its linotype machine enabling more reading matter, its status as the Coquille Valley’s best equipped plant, and the newspaper’s expanding peard-in-advance subscription list. The note thanks the paper for its role in putting Myrtle Point on the map.
A reflective editorial urges that happiness comes from doing what is right for the community. It stresses choosing the wise path, working for communal development, and seeking the greatest good for all within the community and beyond.
A Myrtle Point author states the Myrtle Point Enterprise seeks to improve the Coquille Valley and become a leading newspaper in the region. The speaker emphasizes service to the community over wealth or fame and highlights efforts for broad local development.
A reflective poem questions who dies at this moment across the world and through time. It ponders whether any familiar person is among the departed, contemplating mortality, fate, and the vast reach of death beyond personal ties. Selected.
District No. 50 notes unusually good July attendance with several pupils fully present. Top eighth grade marks in civil government and agriculture went to Eleanor Mecum and Gwendolen Endicott, while Edythe Williams and Mecum led spelling. Fourth grade geography honors went to Hilda Walker and Ora Mecum. A July basket social raised funds for the school followed by a August picnic by the river with a meal and some swimming.
A letter from Shikaru Takemoto to Southern Pacific asks for quieter train whistles to avoid waking a baby, alongside a wartime entertainment schedule and a long list of public notices including an administrator appointment for Thomas C. Fawcett and land patent filings. The page blends travel concerns, theater listings, and official notices with dates and names.
General notice outlines word limit of 300 words for items submitted to the Enterprise Public Pulse section. Requires sender name and address. Mentions potential rejection for libelous content and suitability. States advertisements will be charged at regular rates and marked adv. for identification.
The Coquille Valley Fruit Growers Union invites members and all farmers to exhibit fruits vegetables grains grasses livestock and poultry at the Myrtle Point fair on the 10th 11th 12th and 18th of next month. Exhibits from Coos and Curry counties aim to showcase regional produce with the union assisting display efforts and selecting top entries for the state fair in Salem. G. G. Swan,Secretary.
Coos county Oregon invites sealed bids for road improvement in Road District No 25 from the A Smaley J D Barklow crossing to opposite center line of S E Aasen barn. Bids open 10 am August 9 1918 with county court session August 11 1913. Bid forms from county road master. 5 percent certified check. 50 percent bond. right to reject bids. James Watson county clerk.
L A Roberts administrator for William Rackleff deceased has filed the final account with Coos County Oregon Court. Hearing on objections and settlement fixed for September 2 1913 at the courthouse by Judge John F Hall. First publication July 31 1913. Myrtle Point Canning Company stockholders meet August 16 1913 to decide on selling company property and dissolving the corporation. Secretary E C Roberts.
Department of the Interior notice from the Roseburg Oregon land office dated June 3 1913. Michael Dunkin of Hoquiam Washington filed on September 3 1912 Sworn Statement and Application No 08279 to purchase the Wig NE quarter and lots 1 and 2 section 26 township 39?8 range 10 west Willamette meridian with timber and land valued at 419.70. Final proof set for August 22 1913 before the register and receiver at Roseburg Oregon. Protest or contest allowed by filing affidavits before patent issues.
Final account of Arthur Holden as Administrator of the Estate of Dosha A. Holden, deceased, filed in Coos County Court Oregon. Hearing for objections set for September 2, 1913 at 10:00 A.M. Anyone interested may appear, file objections in writing, and contest the account.
Notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated June 7 1918 announces Sarah J Fisher of Eugene Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application No 08292 on September 6 1912 to purchase Lots 1 2 and NENW Section 24 Township 29 S Range 10 West Willamette Meridian timber and land valued by appraisal at 315 35 with timber estimated 720 00 board feet at 40 cents per M and land at 2 35 final proof set for August 22 1918 before Lane County Clerk Eugene Oregon. contest possible before patent issues.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon announces that David Russel Bryant of Bridge Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application No 8207 on August 27 1912 to purchase Lots 4 11 1 Section 24 Town 5S Range 10 West Willamette Meridian timber value appraised at 730 000 board feet and land 108 00 with timber at 40 cents per M final proof to be made August 2 1918 before U S Commissioner E A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon protests and affidavits to defeat entry accepted.
Nancy M. Keeler sues S. R. Keeler for dissolution of marriage in Circuit Court Coos County Oregon. Publication notice states six week appearance deadline from July 10 1913 with August 21 1913 final date. Plaintiff seeks divorce, dismissal of defendant from property claims, restore name Nancy Mond, and costs. Service by publication in Myrtle Point Enterprise.
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