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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
In Myrtle Point an item notes Red Cross Seals being sold during a campaign. The verse references Mother Goose imagery and praises the effort to support the cause through sales by local sellers.
A public finance argument defends long term bonds for permanent projects. It contends future generations benefit from railroads and roads built today, citing easier commerce and lower future costs. The piece questions the moral worry about saddling debt on posterity.
In a blend of religious reflection and satirical quips, the piece muses on Adam Eve misdeeds and human hypocrisy, then shifts to a collage of humorous asides about manners, news, and daily life. It mockingly weighs infidelity, duty, and society with light, brisk observations.
The text argues that building a lasting groundwork benefits both current and future generations. It suggests that prudent effort now creates a debt posterity can honor, turning labor into a tangible asset for descendants.
A mass meeting is set for 7 30 Sunday night at the Myrtle Point Methodist Church. Dr G L Tufts Portland state superintendent of the Weekly Rest League will speak on a one day rest bill for the next session and a Sunday rest ordinance for Myrtle Point. City Council members business men and all interested citizens are invited.
The text parodying reader letters questions who built the Panama Canal who sent the navy around the world and who smote the Spaniards at San Juan Hill claims doubt and mockery from a New York World style feature. It hints at industrial center plans and Oregon real estate deals to spur local industries.
Notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated December 4 1916 states Arthur A Chandler of Artle Point Oregon filed intent to make final three year proof for land in Section 35 Township 30 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon January 15 1917 with witnesses Reuben A Roupp Albert L Carver Verner J Magill Charles W Northup all of Myrtle Point Oregon Grace V Creswell of Roseburg Oregon filed a similar notice for land in Section 30 Township 28 S Range 10 W before the Register and Receiver at Roseburg Oregon January 15 1917 with witnesses James I Springstead Hattie E Springstead James D Laird Sitkum Oregon William T Culbertson McKinley Oregon.
E C Roberts administrator of Martha R Hervey deceased has filed final account with Coos County Court Oregon. The hearing on objections to the final account is set for December 30 1916 at the courthouse Coos County by order of Judge James Watson.
The undersigned is appointed Administrator of the estate of J F Noyes deceased all persons with claims against the estate are required to present them with vouchers to Pulford and Spruce Street in Coos County. Dated November 16 1916 A Pierson Administrator.
A Eugene Oregon reader J H Edwards shares a testimonial praising Doan s Kidney Pills for back pain and relief from kidney trouble. The letter notes relief after use and cites local dealer availability, reflecting a wartime era testimonial style.
Maud C. Annin is appointed administratrix of the estate of Jesse B. Crawford, deceased, by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Claude H. Giles Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from the notice dated December 7 1916.
Public notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon regarding Timber and Stone Law claim No 010835. Sworn statement dated December 2016 by Receiver warns any person may file protest or corroborated affidavit before patent issues to defeat the entry.
A Kansas City Kansas School of Lip Language offers a system claiming thousands of deaf people can discard hearing devices and understand spoken conversation through lip reading. The ad promises free particulars without money and urges readers to mention deafness for mailed information.
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