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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
4
Dying Poor and the $25 Million Question
The Joplin Tribune reacts to Henry Ford or a similar magnate turning most of his fortune to Carnegie Corporation of New York while retaining 25 million for pensions and bequests. The piece mocks the idea that wealth can eliminate poverty and wonders who would sell papers or work if vast riches existed, noting steel stocks and industry protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Laird of
Skibo
United States
Joplin Tribune
Lark Fable on Foresight and Self-Reliance
A fable about a mother lark warning her young to heed warnings of harvest danger. The farmer’s repeated plans test neighbors and kin, but the mother’s conclusion echoes Ben Franklin: if you want a task done, go yourself or be ready to act. The tale extols self-reliance and proactive effort.
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Aesop
Lark
Ben Franklin
Advice to a Young Man from an Editor in Britt Iowa
A reprinted editorial urges a young man to seize opportunity, work hard, build credit, and stay optimistic. It emphasizes diligence over waiting for luck and advises trusting neighbors while avoiding pessimism. The piece closes with a note from Bailey, editor of the Britt Tribune.
The Duty of Kindness in Every Walk of Life
The text asserts that all people, regardless of occupation, share a duty to act with kindness and courtesy. It compares leaders and junior workers, arguing kindness is the biggest responsibility we have in our lives.
Hidden Quiet Demeanor Marks The Well Informed Woman
A well informed woman is recognized more by restraint than words. She avoids vulgar allusions to friends and neighbors and keeps personal habits or appearance from becoming subjects of talk. Her restraint defines her character more than anything she says.
Coquille Valley Growers Plan Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Coquille Valley Fruit Growers Association will be held at Myrtle Point City Hall Oregon on Thursday January 2 1913 to elect officers for the ensuing year and conduct other business. G G Swan secretary Heinzs pickles in bulk at Petersons 74.
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Coquille Valley Fruit Growers Association
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Farmers Eager for Knowledge in Short Courses
Agricultural experts push short courses and farmers institutes across states. County school superintendents link farming instruction to student influence and community demos. A Mike and Pat joke closes the piece with rural humor.
Town Admonition Sent Many Men Away
An Indiana newspaper ad warns a courting man to quit town since the husband is onto him. The next morning every man in town left except three old cripples and a man who did not read the paper.
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Indiana
Attorney General Defines Raffling in Oregon
The attorney general states raffling cannot be avoided by a single prize. Crawford informs H E Blevins of Cove Oregon that blank numbers do not escape penalties. He warns fines from 5 to 1000 dollars or imprisonment for the scheme tied to cigars.
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Crawford
H. E. Blevins
Cove
Oregon
F.J Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Oata
Vanilly Pilla
Flour Price Notice From Peter Son’s Mill
A fragment notes good flour priced at 1.15 per workt from Peter son’s mill. Details are incomplete but indicate a local price listing for flour goods.
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Peterson
Miner Hurt in Digging Accident at Nuggett Patch
Lex Hartle, with Phil Guthardt and Ira Basan, were repairing an old derrick on Jobineod Creek property known as the Nuggett Patch when his left hand was badly injured. His finger was caught in a drum cog. he walked to Myrtle Point, then to White Cross Hospital where the middle finger on his right hand was amputated.
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Lex Hartle
Phil Guthardt
Ira Basan
Jobineod Creek
Nuggett
Patch
Bed
Bedly
Alex
Hartle
Myrtle Point
H. C. Hampton
White Cross Hospital
School notes report absences and holiday activities
Second grade pupils Ervin Greene Lila Endicott and Esther Fields absent due to sickness. Teachers present Christmas projects and upcoming programs. Mrs Whitaker and Mrs Shorts classes plan picture studies and calendars. New pupils Harry Lamberson Vera Crawford. Fifth grade studies Arrival of the Shepherd painting. Miss Robbins organizes a short room program. Eighth grade music progressing under Nellie Barton. Educational meeting set for December 20 at 8 PM in Unique theater with Supt Howard talk and musical numbers. Admission 10c pupils 5c. Holiday goods advertised by N G W Perkins.
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Iva Miller
Mrs. Annin
Notice for Publication United States Land Office Oregon 1912
Notice is given that Oscar W. Morris of Rural Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim for SE NW3 section 7 and BW1 NW section 8 in the Roseburg Oregon land district. The hearing before United States Commissioner Edgar A. Pig occurs January 17 with witnesses David of Rural Thomas J. Hayes Rural Oregon Henry Wyburn of Remi Oregon and B F Jones Register.
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United States Lend Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Oscar W. Morris
Rural
Weat
Willamette Meridian
Edgar A. Pig
United States
Myrtle Fire Tea
David
Thomas J. Hayes
Special Meeting to Levy Road Tax in Coos County
Notice by ten percent of Road District No 17 taxpayers of Coos County Oregon calls a meeting on December 20 1912 at Gravel Ford to vote a special tax for road improvements in cooperation with Howe District. Meeting at 11 o clock in the forenoon to decide tax for road purposes.
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Coos County
Oregon
Gravel Ford
Oatley
Howe
Notice for Publication 02257 Department of the Interior Oregon
Notice in Roseburg Oregon dated November 7 1912 that Frederick by attorney Frank Alien has filed a land description including N E B Sec 26 TEP 31 S 10 W Lot 12 etc with the clerk of land office. Any adverse claimant or objector on grounds including mineral character must file affidavits of protest in this office on or before December 27 1912. BF Jones weekly Register
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Matis
Frederick
Frank B
A. D
BF. Jones
Week Register
Notice of Final Five Year Proof for Homestead Land
Notice is given that William M Harris of Myrtle Point Oregon who filed a homestead entry in 1907 for sections 10 and 15 township 29 south range 18 west will complete final five year proof before U S Commissioner A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on January 10 1913 Witnesses named Benjamin B Watkins of Myrtle Point Oregon John D Barklow of Argo Oregon Robert Munford of Argo Oregon Price Robison of Norway Oregon
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
William M
Harriss
Myrtle Point
Range
West Willamette Meridian
War A. Dodge
United States
Benjamin B. Watkins
Regon
John D. Barklow
Argo
Robert Munford
Price Robison
Norway
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