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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
4
The piece denounces rising food costs in the United States despite a record crop and wartime abundance. It argues packers and distributors exploit wartime scarcity and export constraints to inflate prices on flour sugar coffee meats. It calls for government intervention to protect consumers and halt profiteering.
A reflection on the value of each life within social life and the obligation to use one’s time wisely to contribute meaningfully. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility and dignity in everyday conduct.
A pithy reflection notes that for some men the dollar sets their horizon and all they hear is its ring, implying money governs choices and values above all.
A remark on sarcasm describing it as a tool of the weak used to mock others. The text notes its aim to delight the speaker by causing the target discomfort and questions its gentlemanly or ladylike nature.
A short OCR fragment laments the harm in weaponized teaching and the failure to assist, noting the teacher or another user inflicts pain while not providing real help. The text appears as a selected remark on instructional accountability.
A travel trend headline notes that seeing America first will draw more visitors, suggesting growing tourist interest in iconic destinations and national scenery.
As European and Canadian stock exchanges close rapidly, U S markets show resilience with business continuing largely as usual. The observer notes New York’s status as a temporary world financial center during the volatility.
Oregon industrial bulletin from Salem August 24 1914 notes European war price boosts and new peppermint oil industry. Portland paving contracts totalling 250000. Hood River highway bids. Astoria docks lumber intake. Willamette Valley funding for rebuilding Bandon. several public works and private projects across Coos Lane and Eugene.
Oregon notes show farmers urging reform as a remedy to meat and food trust abuses. Parme in Snake River country lands a dairy products plant while Pacific Power extends service to Warrenton. Hoke cannery in Medford expands tomato packing. Eugene High School to use local brick from Willamina. Judge Eakin blocks 10 percent tax penalty collection after September 1. Linn County debates ending eight hour day and installing rock crushing plants. Eugene Guard counters that a 1500 dollar tax exemption shifts tax burden from cities to farms.
The piece argues a manufacturer should avoid unreliable selling methods and warns readers about quick riches in stock schemes. It contrasts persistent traveling sales with ineffective ads and cautions against dead end mining or oil promotions and unscrupulous stock promoters.
Notice warns that any person holding live deer after September 1 1914 without a permit from the Fish and Game warden will be prosecuted. Includes signatures J M Thomas and James Watson from Oregon dates and district references.
Carrie N. Livingston Administratrix of the Hermann estate files final account with Coos County Clerk Oregon. Hearing on objections and settlement set for September 8 1914 at the Court House in Coos County before Judge John F. Hall.
Notice states sealed bids for Road District No 36 according to general taxation for 1911 1912 1913 with plans in County Clerk office All contracts must be completed by October 16 1914 Bids due August 28 1914 at 10 AM with five percent bid bond. winner must enter contract within ten days and file with County Court Dated at Conmilie August 1914.
In Road District No 17 the record notes an obligation to act within ten days after the award is made, with the od specifying the counting method and the required finalization period.
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