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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
2
Readers are urged to propose fresh entertainments for fall and winter in Myrtle Point. The note champions a permanent town band and free concerts for all, especially those who cannot afford events. The piece also includes Grange commentary on road funding and a civic appeal for national duty and youth opportunity.
Catarrh is common and often signals general weakness. Local snuffs and vapors offer little help. treat the cause by enriching the blood with Scott's Emulsion, a medicinal food and building tonic free from alcohol or harmful drugs. Trust Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield, N. J.
The piece laments class division and hypocritical leadership. It urges honesty integrity perseverance as life assets surpassing caste favors. It argues today’s choices shape tomorrow’s desires and warns against preaching democracy while practicing autocracy.
This column discusses the archetype of the know it all townsman who proclaims expertise but mainly spreads gossip. It argues such individuals trade information for status, seldom foresee major events, and ultimately know less than those who listen. Avoid tying to such a man who claims to know everything.
The Myrtle Point Enterprise editor urges readers to share any news tips or information promptly. He emphasizes that all local news comes from sources and asks for readers to contribute, noting loyalty to subscribers and his clergy’s cheer.
A Grants Pass Oregon resident D O Toole reports backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad touts fifty years of kidney trouble relief and claims the product fixes issues when started early. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York supplies the remedy for 60 cents at dealers nationwide.
Mrs R L Smith and daughter Miss Ruth Attersey with Miss Barbara Burr and Clark Fensler plan a week to ten days camping fishing and hunting at Rock Creek. J N Gearhart of Dora ships 29 cattle to Portland in the station's first such load since through freight began. Andrew Christensen of Sugarloaf Creameries loads the first refrigerator cheese shipment from Myrtle Point for San Francisco via Coos Bay. A proverb on labor closes the note.
Sealed bids for grading and paving the alley through Block 11 Extension Myrtle Point Oregon from Fifth to Sixth Streets with sub grade and five inch concrete pavement must be filed with the City Recorder by 7 30 P M August 28 1916. A five percent bid deposit is required and bid bonds furnished. the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 422 E A Dodge City Recorder
Direxa H. Wood of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed notice to make Final Five-year Proof for a homestead entry in Section 33 Township 29 South Range 18 West Willamette Meridian. The hearing before U S Commissioner Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point on September 22, 1916 will witness Guy Hanson Fish Willis A. Lawrence Peter A. Spani and Oliver G. Miller all of Myrtle Point Oregon.
Notice is given that Robert E Hillis of Dothan Oregon has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim to the lands described in his homestead entry number 06261 in Roseburg Oregon Willamette Meridian. Proof will be before Edgar Rodge U S S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on September 18 1916. Other witnesses are Orrison L Hillis Eden Oregon Arthur V Lewis Eden Oregon Samuel W Holcomb Powers Oregon and Samuel A Hall Powers Oregon.
Bid for improving portions of the Big Creek and Rock Creek Myrtle Creek County Road in old Special Road District No 18. Bids due August 23 1916 at 10 AM with 5 percent certified check. Plans available for $2.00 deposit. bids may be rejected. contract to be awarded to best interests of Coos County Oregon. Robt R Watson County Clerk Coquille August 3 1916.
Grover S. Gibbs of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year entry for a homestead in Willamette Meridian. The filing references an August 27 1910 original entry with serial number 6 for portions of sections 1 and 12 in township 30 range 13 west. The notice appears in the Roseburg Oregon area with date July 7.
At Myrtle Point Oregon on August 21 1916 final claim action lists witnesses Henry Ware James A Massey William J Bases Forest G Hermann all of the Point Oregon. Canon 376 Register.
Summons in equity filed by L B Fetter against Mary Alwilda Clark and Claude L Kidder in Coos County Oregon. Suit seeks foreclosure of mortgage for 700 dollars plus interest from May 19 1915 at 10 percent, 80 dollars attorney fees and costs. Proceeding cites sale of property in Coquille City, lists West half of Lot 1 2 3 4 5 6 in Block 69 Nor Nos Addition, proceeds to satisfy debts. Publication ordered by Judge John S Coke in Myrtle Point Enterprise. First publication July 27 1916.
Thousands of deaf individuals are urged to drop hearing devices and adopt a lip reading system claimed to be unique and fast acting. The ad touts free particulars, no cost to respond, and cites an International Encyclopaedia. Kansas City address provided.
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