Bourne Defends Tax Stance Amid Oregonian Critique
A Portland report notes Senator Bourne urging President Taft to defend the corporation tax, while The Oregonian’s critique labels Bourne as a toady. The Port Orford Tribune praises Bourne’s leadership and mocks the paper, predicting a tariff fight between insurgent Republicans and trust-backed leaders in Congress.
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Bourne
Oregon
Oregonian
Despond
Port Orford
The
Congress
Bristow
Cummings
LaFollete
Trust
Aldrich
Cannon
Taft
Trout Planting Proposal Omits Coos and Curry Counties
The Bureau of Fisheries recommends rainbow trout stocking in several Oregon streams but excludes Coos and Curry counties. The Oregon delegation should be reminded of our abundant outdoor streams suitable for planting trout and a chamber of commerce effort to secure recognition is suggested.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Oregon
Coos
Curry
Chamber of Commerce
New paper men rebuke for selling space requires more than fills
A voice complains that new advertisers seek only space and subscriptions to fill pages. The writer mocks requesting free dinners or benevolent boosts as a misused courtesy, urging editors to value substantive content over empty padding.
Medford Tribune cites secession plan for Siskiyou state
The Medford Tribune reports a proposal urging Southern Oregon and Northern California to secede from their current states to form a new state named Siskiyou. The idea hinges on improved railroad links with Portland and the southern region to gain traction.
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The
Medford Tribune
Oregon
California
Siskiyou
Portland
Taft to Visit Oregon as Guest of Senator Bourne
President Taft will be guest of Senator Bourne in Oregon. Jonathan appears to be the real goods with Mr Taft. Bourke’s efforts have improved influence in Washington, surpassing any western representative despite old machine and non progressive opposition.
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Taft
Oregon
Bourne
Jonathan
Mr. Bourke
Washington
West
Portland Man Passes While Smokin A Habit
A Portland man who loved cigarettes so much that he could not stop to eat collapsed while resting and died of heart failure. The incident suggests he may have continued smoking in death.
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Portland
Coast Maid Daily Editor Line Sparks Field Debate
A copy of the daily newspaper notes C. W. Briggs as city editor with P. C. Levar as editor. The item hints at editorial leadership and a broader debate about the paper’s role in Mebapfield and surrounding fields.
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Daily Coast Maid
P. C. Levar
C. W. Briggs
Fon
Mebapfield
Open season warning as deer killings prompt caution
The Oregon papers report killed for a deer headline and urge hunters to stay out of the woods when unsure. An advocate warns that overhasty shots kill friends and that only clear sight should trigger a shot to reduce accidents and penalties.
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Oregon Newpapers
Be One of the Just Right Now
A speaker urges the youth to stop boasting about past deeds and to take action today. He contrasts “used-to-be” talk with present effort, insisting that genuine achievement is seen through actions rather than words and that people will notice true effort without boasting.
Chicago Grand Jury Indicts 105 in Graft Probe
A Chicago grand jury recently handed down 105 indictments for graft amid public concern over corruption. The piece laments the obsession with wealth and notes the era of graft as a troubling trend driven by money.
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Chicago
Jeffries and Johnson Sign Up Despite Heated Exchange
After a long dispute Jeffries and Johnson finally sign on to the agreement tempering prior hostilities. Mistah Johnson’s head becomes a figure of speech in local coverage as the matter concludes.
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Jeffries
Johnson
Mistah Johnson
Newspaper Silence Teaches Gratitude for Unstated Facts
A reflective note on public attention. The piece urges readers to value what the press omits rather than be angered by coverage. It emphasizes restraint, perspective, and focus on verified truths over sensational detail.
People Dial Up Rude Disputes Across Divides
People clash in heated calls as individuals with differing views label opponents as fools. The exchanges reflect entrenched disagreements and a social tension over respectful dialogue.
Boarding house opens near Christian church
Announcement by Mrs. Johnson and Cunningham states a boarding house has opened one door east of the Christian church offering single meals and weekly boarders with country guests welcome and a trial invitation. For Sale A 320 acre South African veteran bounty land certificate issued by Canada Ottawa under the Volunteer Bounty Act 1908 Good for 320 acres open for entry in Alberta Saskatchewan or Manitoba Any person over 18 can acquire this land with the certificate without charge Immediate sale $800 Write or wire L E Telford 131 Shuter Street Toronto Canada
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Christian Church
Department of the Interior
Government of Canada
Ottawa
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
L. E. Telford
Shuter Street
Toronto
Canada
Pittsburg Perfect Fence Offered at Strong's
Strong's advertises the Pittsburg Perfect electrically welded fence with unique design and practical benefits. It promises solid construction, reliability, and reasonable prices to attract customers seeking durable perimeter protection.
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Strong’s
Pittsburg
Oregon Divorce Suit Notice in Coos County
In the Circuit Court of Oregon Coos County Beryl Archer sues Edward McCurdy Archer for dissolution of marriage. Defendant must answer within six weeks from August 6 1909. failure to appear by September 17 1909 will yield default and relief as requested. Publication directed by County Judge John T Hall Myrtle Point Enterprise.
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Circuit Court of
State of Oregon
Coos County
Beryl Archer
Edward McCurdy
Edward McCurdy Archer
John
Hall
Oregon
Myrtleoint Enterprise
Myrtle Point
E. A. Roberts
Plaintiff
Beavers man touts Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
I S Mason of Beaver reports relief from intense colicky pains after using Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A friend recommended it and after a few doses the pain ceased. The remedy is sold by Seed druggists.
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I. S. Mason
Chamberlain
Kennedy
Classified Rates Notice for Classified Advertisements
The text states pricing for first and subsequent insertions at one and three cents per word respectively. It notes no advertisement is inserted if total is under twenty five cents, indicating minimum charge policy.
Notice to Contest Land Claim in Oregon Territory
Notice is given that Frank L. Huston through attorney George Finley filed July 19 1909 to select land described as nwt Swinch sec 10 T27S R11W W M under the 1898 act. Anyone claiming the lands or objecting to mineral character or other reasons must file protest affidavits by September 4 1909 at the Land Office Roseburg Oregon.
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Roseburg
Oregon
Land Office
Frank L. Huston
George Finley
Crawfordsville
W. M
Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Estate
By order of the County Court of Coos County Oregon I am appointed Administrator of the Estate of Thames John Rookard Deceased All persons with claims against said estate must present them with vouchers to my attorney L A Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from the date hereof Dated July 16 1909 C K E Houser Administrator of the Estate of Thames John Rookard Deceased
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Coos County
Oregon
Thomas John Rookerd
L. A. Roberts
Myrtle Point
C. K E. Houser
Thames John Rookard
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Ithyrtie Point Enterprise
Myrtie Pont
L.@. BARGELT AND
L.J. Roberts Owners and Publishers
E. Marsters
Ore
G.O. Lowe
Norway
R. E. James
Haines Music Co
Marshfield
A. H. Bender
Flanagan
Bennett Bank OF
POINT
Flanagan & Bennett Bank of
Marshfield, Ore
Henry G. Ploeger
Uncle Henry
Steiger & Kerr's. Occidentalities
Wm. Volkmar
California and
Oregon Coast
S. S. Cos
Sthamer Arleange
B. W. Olson
Coos Bay
H.W. Skinner
Éiccon
W. T. Ramsey
Price
George W. Bryant
Myrtle Point Transfer Company
Beaver Hill Coal
Greene
Walter Endicott
Spires’ Pharmacy
Myrtle Point Livery and Feed Stable
Fourth and
Maple Streets
Laird & Weekly
M. Carver
Parvatz Rios
Rosenvare
Nt of the Interior
U.S
Roseure Oregon
Whittington
Myrtle
Orexon
Townehins’s
Williamette Meridian
United
Laim
Lacels Ve Boys
Edgar A. Dodge
Mystle Point
Oreon
Arthur B. Her Wittin
Ovenee
Banjamin L
Eddy
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