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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
2
A poem by Stickland Gillian from The Ladies' Home Journal extols constant love as remedy for care. It imagines morning noon and night as times when loving care uplifts, urging sympathy and warmth throughout life.
Reports filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission show that most railroad stock is held by small investors across diverse walks of life. Illinois Central counts 11,000 stockholders while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe has 42,000 and the Pennsylvania 92,000.
The writer reports on county agriculturists and agents, noting broad success nationwide. Leaders cite growing support, ongoing newspaper coverage, and plans for universal adoption with agents and assistants as demand outpaces supply. The piece emphasizes the vital role of county agents in disseminating agricultural knowledge and supporting local communities.
Editorial urges county commissioners to fund and support County Agents as a key investment for rural development. It argues future settlers will demand County Agents, compares counties, and calls for cross-county cooperation to lead the Pacific Slope in constructive rural growth. It criticizes professional politicians and warns voters to push for reform.
A critical view argues party rules trump public choice New independent voters resist blind party lines The piece claims primary laws avoid true voter expression and keep politicians in control, harming sovereign rights and featuring closed door decision making.
A warning against arrogance and selfish pride. It urges humility and regard for others to avoid ruin, stressing that confidence and integrity are good but overbearing self-importance brings peril and oblivion.
A local editorial argues some residents oppose industrial growth in Myrtle Point for personal gain or loss of prestige. It suggests hidden influences retard progress, urges citizen unity, and notes editors balance patience and discretion in publishing sensitive observations.
Mrs. J. E. Lewis of Cottage Grove Oregon testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieve kidney and bladder trouble and backache. She says the pills stop the misery, reduce inflammation, and keep kidneys working properly, with price 50 cents at all stores.
The publisher recalls that every line costs money and exposure requires payment. It argues that mercy should temper actions but newspapers must rent column space to survive, as giving away free advertising undermines the business like a landlord providing free rent.
Notice is given that Edson Carpenter of Bridge Oregon filed intention to make Final Five-year Proof to establish a land claim in the S W of Section 28 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on October 9 1916. Witnesses: Laurence B Jennings Harry Williams Frank E Mecum William C Robertson all of Bridge Oregon.
Sealed bids for the Cooper Bridge tax improvement project on Dora County Road between Stations 52 and 79 will be received per county plans on file. The county may reject any bid and award to a non lowest bidder if in the county’s best interest. Bids due by 10 am on the Sunday of September 1916, with a 5 percent bid bond forfeitable if the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract within five days. Plans available for a $2 deposit. Coquille Oregon August 24 1916. County Clerk Robt R Watson.
The City of Myrtle Point Oregon announces sale of Fifteen Thousand Dollars in Funding Bonds to be 500 each, numbered one to thirty, 5.5 percent interest, dated August 1 1916, maturing after ten years. bids open September 18 1916 at 7 30 PM at City Hall. bidders file with City Recorder E A Dodge. council may reject any or all bids.
Direxa H Wood of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed intention to make Final Five year Proof to establish a land claim in Section 33 Township 29 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian. Proof before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on September 22 1916 with witnesses Guy Hanson Fish Willis A Lawrence Peter A Spani Oliver G Miller all of Myrtle Point Oregon.
Notice is given that Robert E. Hillis of Dothan Oregon who on June 28 1910 made a Homestead Entry Serial 06261 for NE half NE quarter SE quarter and E half of SE of Section 18 Township 32 Range 10 West Willamette Meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim to the land in Roseburg Oregon August 2 1916.
U. S. Commissioner Dodge issues a notice at Myrtle Point Oregon dated September 18 1916. Witnesses listed Orrison L Hillis Eden Arthur V Lewis Eden Samuel W Holcomb Powers and Samuel A Hall Powers Oregon.
The suit in equity seeks foreclosure of mortgage on the west half of lots in Block 69 Coquille City Oregon. Plaintiff seeks judgment for 700 dollars plus 10 percent interest from May 19 1915, 80 dollars attorney fees and costs with sale of the described premises and first lien status. Defendants Mary Alwilda Clark and Claude L. Kidder must answer within six weeks from July 27 1916.
An advertisement from the School of Lip Language in Kansas City Missouri claims thousands of deaf people can learn lip reading quickly, with no money needed to receive full particulars by mail. It touts benefits for hearing and vision, and asks readers to mention the paper.
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