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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
2
Poem celebrating Coos and Coquille valleys in Oregon where sun returns daily, nature’s bounty supports workers, and seasons endure. Mentions Myrtle Point, rain from the Baltic main, and a vow that there is never a day without peep of sun as life and labor continue. Author E. Sutton Mace from Myrtle Point, Ore.
A reflective essay compares a sheep bellwether to human leadership, noting how followers imitate the leader’s traits. It warns that wise guidance brings safety and success, while flawed leadership risks disaster for the group.
A meditation on leadership and civic duty urging citizens to observe leaders, support trustworthy officials, and watch for self serving traits. It argues most people rely on others for public matters and that vigilant participation ensures a safe, progressive society.
A reflective editorial urges citizens to raise character and citizenship above mere law compliance. It questions reliance on prohibition laws and argues that individual destiny rests on personal mind quality and higher aims, challenging readers to set lofty life goals.
A Cot tage Grove Sentinel letter by Elbert Bede argues the proposed Full Rental Value Land Tax would tax land at its full earning capacity, transferring all land value to the state, harming renters, mortgagors, and future investment, and leading to depreciation and mortgage loss.
A Myrtle Point reader urges cooperation among farmers ahead of the September 6 Coos and Curry county Fair. He suggests a speaker to promote collective action and invites farmers to become stockholders in a new canning factory, arguing standing still means regression.
Cottage Grove resident Mrs. J. E. Lewis testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve back pain and bladder trouble, helping kidneys work properly and preventing serious issues. The ad notes the price is 50 cents and urges shoppers to ask for Doan's by name from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo, New York.
A letter laments slow local spirit and grass neglect while urging citizens to move properties, favor Sunday concerts, and organize a ball to fund a new Myrtle Point band, with proceeds aiding public music events.
The text argues that wealthy individuals have a responsibility to use their money for the benefit of the community. It states money makes may be earned by superior ability, but with great gifts comes great responsibility and one should give back, even without expecting personal financial return.
The City of Myrtle Point Oregon invites sealed bids to sell 15000 dollars in funding bonds in denominations 500 dollars each, bearing 5.5 percent interest and maturing 1500 dollars per year after ten years. Bids close September 18 1916 at 7 30 PM with City Recorder E A Dodge, and the council may reject any bid.
The Common Council of Myrtle Point Oregon invites sealed bids for grading and paving the alley through Block 11 Extension to the original town from Fifth to Sixth streets. Bids require five percent cash or certified check, forfeitable if the bidder fails to sign a contract and furnish bond within ten days after acceptance. Bids due by 7 30 P M August 28 1916 with right to reject any and all bids.
Phrexe H Wood of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed intent to prove up a claim to the NW of Section 33 Township 29 S Range 13 W Willamette meridian in Roseburg land office. The final proof before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point on September 22 1916 will name witnesses Guy Hanson Fish Willis A Lawrence Peter A Spani and Oliver G Miller all from Myrtle Point Oregon.
Notice is hereby given that Robert E. Hillis of Dothan Oregon who on June 28 1910 made Homestead Entry Serial 06261 for the E 1 2 NE 1 4 NEx and E 1 2 SE 1 4 of Section 18 Township 32 Range 10 W Willamette Meridian has filed notice of intention to make Final Five year
On the 18th day of September, 1916, before Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner at his office Myrtle Point Oregon, Orrison L Hillis Eden Oregon Arthur V Lewis Eden Oregon Samuel W Holcomb Powers Oregon Samuel A Hall Powers Oregon appeared to file witness statements for a 416pd matter.
Court summons in equity action by L B Fetter against Mary Alwilda Clark and Claude L Kidder seeks foreclosure on a mortgage for 700 dollars plus interest from May 19 1915 and attorney fees. It orders appearance within six weeks from July 27 1916 and sale of Lot 1 2 3 4 5 6 in Block 69 Coquille City Oregon if unpaid. Proceeds to be applied per the complaint. The case before Judge John S Coke. First publication July 27 1916 Myrtle Point Enterprise.
Thousands of deaf individuals are urged to discard devices and use a lip reading system promoted as original and proven. The Kansas City School of Lip Language claims quick results and offers free particulars without cost, asking readers to mention the paper and state deafness status.
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