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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
4
In dark days of war we are urged to keep confidence and optimism. The piece argues Americans can endure by cheerful service and calm decisions, treating war’s woes as curable with action, not alarm, while acknowledging Europe’s conflict and the need to help.
Senator Lane condemns government waste claiming 30 to 40 cents of every dollar vanish. He asserts efficiency could save 300 to 400 million annually and warns against emergency taxes. The Enterprise concedes the point and sees no dispute on the issue.
A vintage health ad urges mothers not to ignore aches and silent suffering that lead to chronic illness. It promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy to restore blood, tissues, nerves, and strength, claiming many have found help.
A fragment argues that a fiscal plan could bankrupt a private business before it begins. It contends economy is only a political slogan and efficiency is not a scientific measure in any government department. It criticizes lawmakers for limiting economy talk to opposition criticism and voter persuasion.
The Portland Oregonian notes calls to raise editor pay as country papers struggle with rates. It argues higher compensation would spur better work and stronger weeklong revenue, citing land notices and reader support as key factors in a thriving paper.
A Coquille Valley farmer denounces doctors who advise Myrtle Point residents to spend on distant investments. He cites buying lots in distant city additions and Everglades Florida farm land, funded by pre crop cash from a mail order stationery purchase from east of the Alleghenies.
A reader rejects being aligned with Mr. Bryan in un preparedness propaganda calling it a spinal column not a yellow streak or sheet.
A witty remark on arranging a sham marriage to dazzle friends. The speaker notes such a husband offers many appeals despite being purely fictitious.
Berlin Vienna and Sofia correspondents report Serbia started hostilities with 250000 troops. By now the enterprising press has captured the figure 1 654 321 as the total for the current dates.
A Céquille bachelor remarks that some girls imagine every unmarried man they meet is seeking a wife. The comment reflects social expectations and dating attitudes of the era.
The Home Circle column muses on evening solace for tired homemakers and mothers, praising neatness and cheerful presence at home. It urges appreciation for domestic duties and the quiet bonds between family members, ending with reflections on mother daughter affection and shared evenings.
Advice advocates balancing modest dignity with tasteful attire. It argues to avoid dowdiness and asserts dress defines impression, influencing surroundings and personal dignity. The piece urges continual self-improvement, sociability, and adherence to contemporary style as a social obligation.
A guidance piece urges kindness and restraint to win love in later years. It contrasts rude behavior with the Golden Rule and describes an old woman prized for consideration, cheerful work, and forgiving spirit, suggesting that gentle conduct yields lasting affection.
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised as a remedy that helps kidney trouble. Mrs. Ella Bisbey of Cottage Grove Oregon reports strong faith and relief for a family member, endorsing the product. Sold for 50 cents at dealers, Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Samuel Breuer named executor of Mary Breuer deceased by Coos County Court Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Claud H. Giles Bank of Myrtle Point Building Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from December 9 1915.
Notice of Final Account and Report filed by assignee in the matter of August H. Bender. Court set January 8, 1916 at 10:00 A.M. in Coquille Oregon to hear objections. parties must appear to show cause why report should not be accepted and assignee discharged. Also includes a separate land notice for Harry M. Dunkin of Bridge Oregon seeking final three-year proof for WW land claim at Myrtle Point January 14, 1916 with witnesses listed.
The Public Pulse section limits subjects of general interest to 300 words, requires the name and address of the sender, and notes editor judgment for print suitability. Advertising content will be charged at regular rates and marked accordingly.
The letter from Dr. D J H A Swackhaner urges Oregon schools to adopt truck raising gardens, cites global figures on wealth and labor from 1880 to 1912, and calls for newsworthy schoolbook updates to reflect broader world events. It references the Aventine Republic of South America and notes exports to and from the Philippines, Japan, India, and Africa.
County Superintendent Raymond E. Baker announces a regular examination for State Certificates at Woodmen's Hall Coquille starting Wednesday December 15th at 9 a m and running to Saturday December 18th 1915 at 4 p m.
W. E. Lundy administrator of the Rufus W. Lundy estate files final account with Coos County Oregon Court. Hearing on objections set for January 10, 1916 at the Court House in Coos County before Judge James Watson.
Amity Parrish administrator of the estate of Eliza A. Parrish deceased files the final account with Coos County Oregon and sets January 10 1916 at the courthouse in Coos County for objections as ordered by Judge James Watson. Also notice of publication for David Russell Bryant of Bridge Oregon: intent to make homestead entry in Section 10 Township 29 S and a separate land office notice dated November 29 1915. Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon to attend January 14 proceedings. involved parties include Lawrence B. Jennings Edson Carpenter Harry M. Durkin Walter Hall and J M Upton Register.
Notice states Scra bbing administratrix of L. E. Robbins deceased filed her final account with the Coos County Court. The hearing is set for Monday November 18 1915 at the court house, appointed by Hon. James Watson Judge.
Five hundred jitney buses may go out of business in Seattle within months unless a new bonding company is formed to write bonds for jitneys. Current companies will avoid risks after numerous accidents and lawsuits from five cent bus operations.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Oregon notices Harry L Coulter of Portland filed on May 3 1915 sworn statement and application to purchase the SW part of Section 14 Township 28 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian with timber valued at 250 000 board feet at 1.00 per M and land at 150.00 final proof set for December 31 1915 before the Roseburg land office. Protest or contest allowed prior to patent. Register J M Upton.
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