Town Man Skips Ads Then Sells Property
A local resident avoided advertising before a sheriff sale but changed course and posted a notice in small type, triggering attention and a consequential tale.
Myrtle Point Enterprise in Myrtle Point, Oregon
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
Parcel Post Seen as Aid to Local Merchants
Albany Herald notes parcel post law start of year favors local merchants who inform patrons of goods and prices. Big mail order houses already use the system and locals should promote neighborly buying to beat distant Chicago deliveries and build customer trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Albany Herald
Chicago
The Daily Dilemma of Charity and Commerce
A reflective piece argues charity versus business value, noting that those who profit from it invest heavily yet many fail to support it. It questions manufacturers and retailers about spending on this issue and calls out politicians for lamenting without backing action.
Sense of Shame and Social Vanities Reflected in Public Thought
The piece argues that people judge character by ashamed acts and pressures of status. It contrasts superficial vanities with worthier aims, urging shame for idleness deceit and greed while promoting candor, virtue, and dignity over appearances and social display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateaubriand
Advertising Pays Its Weight in Gold
A columnist notes high salaries for advertising experts and cites Studebaker paying $6500 for one day of service to illustrate advertising’s profitability. The piece ends with a playful quip about the reader reading the ad and revealing the topic as advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Studebaker Corporation
United States
Western World Named by Bandon Publisher Prompts Debate
A reader notes the new Western World in Bandon may echo religious press naming from Louisville and Iowa, joking that a misprint could swap profundity for a lighter slogan. The column muses on printer origins and the paper’s potential aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western World
Bandon
The
Mississippi Valley
Louisville
Kentucky
Brother Butterfield
Iowa
Devine
Iowa Jad
Te Butterfield
No man has been elected president of there United States
Fragmentary line notes a claim about the election of a president in the United States. The readable text suggests a historical or editorial perspective on presidential elections, but provides no verifiable event details or proper names to anchor a concrete summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Confidence in Governor Wilson and Hetty Green Mentioned
The article notes Gov. Wilson enjoying strong public confidence after his election and reports brisk business activity. It adds Hetty Green as the sole interviewable woman described as sensible and unlikely to promote beauty culture schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Boys Io the East
Hetty Green
California Woman Breaks Limb Dancing Turkey Trot
A California woman fractured a limb while dancing the turkey trot showing how risky the old dance can be. The incident underscores safety concerns amid festive revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Myrtle Point resident remarks on a woman's fuse over things
A Myrtle Point married man remarks that you cannot judge the importance of a thing by the fuse a woman makes over it, illustrating a localquaint belief in conversation at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Progressives and Regular Republicans Seek Unified Action
Plans aim to unite progressive and regular Republican factions though the exact path remains unclear. Debates focus on formal steps such as a notary public or a police role to oversee arrangements.
Rich easterner weds Brooklyn vaudeville actress
A wealthy eastern suitor marries the Brooklyn vaudeville actress famed for singing Oh What a Beautiful Dream You Seen. The couple faces public attention as their union highlights entertainment circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Opal Luck Belief Casts Shadow on Adrianople and Constantinople
The opal has long been viewed as unlucky and the cases of Adrianople and Constantinople are cited as further proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrianople
Constantinople
Man Seeks Dues A Banquet Hopes For Honor
A statement suggests that each man believes receiving his due would trigger a banquet honoring him. The wording implies a collective desire for recognition through a celebratory event.
Quick Riches Draw Outrageous Losses Warned by Editorial
An editorial cautions that chasing fast wealth often leads to financial ruin for the average person. It argues prudent investing beats get rich schemes and urges readers to avoid rash risk and due diligence in money ventures.
Married man acts as he pleases with wife’s consent
A brief remark notes that a husband may do as he pleases if his actions satisfy his wife. The line suggests mutual agreement within marriage without detailing any event or date.
Freight cars loaded rise 6200 monthly in California
The Southern Pacific Company reports higher freight car loading in California this season, averaging about 200 more cars per day than last year. The hunting season just closed saw 92 deaths and 51 injuries, compared with 100 and 37 in 1911, while 1910 remains the record year for hunting fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
California
Missed Item Sparks Polar Bear Metaphor
Fragmentary OCR hints at a newspaper aside about missing news items and a humorous simile comparing the idea to freezing a polar bear. The text references readers or writers concerned with timely publication and the odd metaphor used to illustrate diligence.
Commissioners to Meet On First Wednesday In January
County commissioners plan a January meeting to adopt a general road improvement program and appoint road supervisors for the upcoming year.
Deafness Cured by Separational Remedies Not Promised
An advert claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and mucous membranes. It argues nine of ten cases result from catarrh and promotes remedies from J Chaney & Co of Toledo with a promise of relief and a free sample offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getty
Ted Sr
Toledo
Notice to Creditors for the Bender Estate
The administrator of E Bender deceased requests all creditors to present verified claims with vouchers within six months at Spruce Street Myrtle Point Oregon. Claims may be presented to S D Pulford attorney in Myrtle Point Oregon. Dated November 7 August H Bender administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E- Bender
Spruce Street
Myrtle Point
Coos County
Oregon
S. D. Pulford
Notice for Publication for Oscar W Morris Homestead Claim
Notice is given that Oscar W Morris of Rural Oregon filed intention to make final five year proof to establish a land claim in SE NW1 and SWNW Section 8 Township 32 S Range 11 West Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on January 17 1913 Witnesses are David Land Thomas J Hayes Peter W Hayes and Henry Wyburn all of Rural Oregon B F Jones Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rosebury
Oregon
Oscar W. Morris
Rural
West Willamette Meridian
Edgar A. Dodge
Myrtle Point
David Land
Thomas J. Hayes
Peter W. Hayes
Henry Wyburn
Department of the Interior
Rice
Willamette Meridian
Hie
Lesydaro Oory Miller
Frank A.illiam A . McNair
Eee Point
Ore
Reed District road tax special meeting notice
Tax payers of Coos County Oregon District No 17 announce a December 20 1912 meeting at Gravel Ford at 11 AM to levy a special road tax for road improvements within Read District. Signed by local taxpayers led by George Mullen O 8 Coleman R M Parrish W A Bright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Oregon
Eaid
Gravel Ford
Read
Maid Day
Notice for Publication in Roseburg Land Office
Notice records filed by Gustave S. Brewer of Myrtle Point Oregon who claimed homestead entry in 1907 and seeks final five year proof with witnesses named. another notice lists Frederick A Kriba with attorney Frank Alley for mineral land claim under various sections in Oregon with protest deadlines and filing details.
Notice for Publication of Homestead Final Proof
Notice is given that Benjamin F. Mathes of Bridge Oregon, holder of homestead entry 08142 for Eg SWi and lots 6 7 section 36 township 29S range 10W Willamette meridian, will make final proof before the Roseburg land office on December 17 1912. Witnesses: Dan Steen Patrick O Vonnell Andrew T Bestul James Gurney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Benjamin F. Mathes
Bridge
Yange 10
Willamette Meridian
James Gurney
B. F. Jones
Register
Notice of Homestead final commutation proof
Lester C Bargett of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make final commutation proof to establish his claim to Lots 1 2 and SE1 of section 6 township 308 range 1 W Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on December 16 1912 Witnesses include Moser Endicott Gustave S Breuer Edward Hoffman and Samuel Breuer all of Myrtle Point Oregon issued by B F Jones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Lester C. Bargett
Myrtle Point
W. Willamette
Edgar A. Dodge
U. S
Moser, Endicott
Gustave S. Breuer
Edward Hoffman
Samuel
Breuer
B. F. Jones
Register
Notice of Homestead Final Proof for Direxa H. Wood
Notice published by the Land Office Roseburg Oregon on November 23 1912. Direxa H Wood of Point Oregon holder of Home stea d Entry 07150 dated April 1911 for SI SWI Sec 28 and NNW Sec 33 Township 29 S Range 13 West Willamette Meridian files intention to make final commutation proof before United States Commissioner Edgar E Dodge Myrtle Point Oregon January 10 1913. Witnesses include Guy H Fish Pete A Spani Ore E Marsters and Oliver G Miller all of Myrtle Point Oregon and Point Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Direxa H. Wood
Point
Willamette Meridian
Edgar E. Dodge
United States
Myrtle Point
Guy H. Fish
Eee Point
Pete A. Spani
Vee Point
Ore E. Marsters
Oliver G. Miller
Oregan
Notice for Publication Homestead Claim Oregon 1912
Notice is given that William M Harriss of Myrtle Point Oregon filed intent to make final five year entry for Homestead Survey 04374 in Section 10 and 16 Township 29 Range Wil lamette Meridian before January 1913. Witnesses Benjamin B Watkins Johm D Barksow Robert Munford Price Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Freseburg
Oregon
William M. Harriss
Yxcle Point
Rangeli
Willamette
Edgar A. Dodge
United States
Myrtle Point
Benjamin B. Watkins
Johm
D. Barksow
Argo
Robert. Munford
Ria Oreon
Price Robison
Arway
Regon
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P. D. Parrish
Mrs. M. B. Mullen
H. F. McNair
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Bes
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of Point
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Uncle Henry
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