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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
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An exchange urges parents to create cheerful, welcoming homes with bright pictures, good books, and warm atmosphere to lure children away from the streets. It argues intimate family time and a daughter’s music can be more valuable than spectacle or tales of a professional athlete driven by money.
The piece argues that ultra-fashionable wealth drains the body with constant social duties. After weeks in the elite cycle of dress and events they retreat to a country seat for simple living and rest. They plan to return to resume the worn routine, repeating the cycle.
A thoughtful note reflects on coal mine and ocean disasters highlighting human heroism. It also mentions advocates who justify wars as necessary to invoke courage, suggesting a broader moral inquiry.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It states most cases arise from catarrh and inflamed Eustachian tubes, offering ten thousand dollars for proof of cure through its Catarrh Card and inviting readers to send for a free circula r.
The passage asserts that men sacrifice their safety willingly in peaceful endeavors and during rescues, paralleling the valor shown in war as they continually risk their lives to save fellow citizens.
A quotation suggests knowledge yields returns and notes that only two percent of Oregon newspapers opposed the University appropriation bills during the campaign preceding the recent special election.
A spoony preacher flees with a hysterical girl while his parishioners react with mixed emotions. He later repents and seeks readmission, but the congregation answers with cautious skepticism and relief.
A note hints at a featured event CirusDay at the Unique venue this Friday inviting readers to learn more by visiting. The message uses playful wording about hobbies and knowing what they are.
General guidance for readers submitting items to The Enterprise Public Pulse. Submissions should be under 800 words and include sender name and address. The editor may reject libelous or inappropriate content. Advertising content will be charged at regular rates and marked adv.
A Myrtle Point plea urges turning Christmas giving from needy friends to Christ like the shepherds and wise men, citing Matthew 25 40. The author recalls wasted gifts and urges supporting orphans the elderly and widows through charitable giving this season.
A reader urges the newspaper to publish an appeal urging readers to begin holiday shopping early, arguing it is a matter of great importance. The writer contends that many people underestimate the need for early purchases.
A Labor Commissioner appeal urges workers and the public to shop early during rush seasons to ease fatigue for sales staff and reduce law violations on operating hours. It stresses shared responsibility, lawful hours, and broad public support for humane, orderly commerce.
Notice of Final Account. Z Taylor Johnson, Executor of the Estate of John W Sears, deceased, files final account with Coos County Oregon Clerk. January 5, 1914 at 10 am set for hearing objections before Judge John F Hall in County Court Courtroom.
Notice warns that depositing saw dust shavings lumber waste or slashings in waters of the Coquille River or flood zones will be prosecuted under Oregon laws Chapter 282 sections 42 and 62 1918. Landowners must prevent waste entering the river per Port of Bandon orders signed by J Norton secretary.
Frank Morris administrator files final account with Coos County Court in Oregon. Hearing for objections set for January Sunday 1914 at the Court House, before Judge John F. Hall. Published November 27, 1913.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Roseburg Land Office that Isaac N. McGinnis of Myrtle Point Oregon filed intention for five year proof to establish a land claim described as SW% NE SE% NW and SE% SE% in section 22 township 13 west Willamette meridian with witnesses N E Barklow Bickford Ott Albert Davenport William Slingsby, to be made January 2, 1916 before Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner. Also notice of other timber and stone claim under Timber and Stone Law with appraisal and final proof to be made January 1, 1916. General completion notice for improvement by Alex Snyder contractor.
Notice is given that contractors John Grant and Moon & Barclay completed work on county road improvements in Coos County Oregon between specified stations. The County Road Master has filed completion certificates and objections must be in writing within two weeks from November 17 1918, filed with the County Clerk Ames Watson.
By by laws of the corporation a stockholders meeting will be held at the Bank of Myrtle Point Oregon on Tuesday January 18 1914 from 10 a m to 4 p m. All stockholders are asked to attend as officers will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. J R Benson president Ed Rackleff cashier.
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