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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1909
Page
4
The old year fades as the Coos Bay News carries the heading Will feed the Fry. The piece notes many lovers of rich eating prefer Will Fry the Feed. Indiana brewers join Anti-Saloon League efforts, closing many saloons by halting beer sales to counties that voted dry.
The Albany Democrat notes that reporters often face requests for payment after offering free advertising, a recurring strain in the trade that can age writers prematurely due to constant financial pleas.
Residents express paving fever seen in southern Oregon towns and begin talks to pave Spruce street through the business district. backers hope for a lasting, modern solution but warn it must move beyond talk.
The Douglas Leader in Roseburg declares ambition to gain a share of the city’s newspaper patronage. Published by the Douglas Printing Company with F. E. Smith as editor and manager the four page weekly shows strong merchant support and lively reading matter. The Enter Prize wishes the Leader success despite Roseburg’s competitive daily press.
A New Year appeal urges all Myrtle Point merchants and customers to settle outstanding accounts promptly. The editorial stresses that clearing balances now will revitalize commerce, noting some poor debts stem from those who can pay. It urges everyone to make a settlement this time to bring a happier year for many.
After January first the revised penal code requires outside labeling of liquor packages and direct shipment from seller to purchaser. It ends agency by express companies and others, forcing open, direct transactions under federal law.
The Gold Beach Globe objects to hanging Curry County for its abundant natural resources and strong potential, arguing the region's wealth supports a brighter future and needs careful stewardship rather than punitive measures.
The Globe reports the Pacific City venture aims to develop Flores lake with 400 acres of virgin land 90 miles north of the California line. It foresees streetcar service better than San Francisco, a canal through a sandbar, and ships at Floras lake. The ENTERPRISE condemns the advertising as misleading and harmful to the region.
A humorous yet sharp tale recalls Father and Mother planning a Thanksgiving reunion at the Dear Old Home. They ask seven households for input, facing each head’s reluctance, while children prefer football over visiting Grandma. In the end the family gathers, each praising family ties while revealing hypocrisy.
The ENTERPRISE offers a winter reading deal with Portland Journal for new subscribers or those paying arrears, plus one year advance. Discounted pair prices apply to daily and Sunday combinations, with varying rates for the Daily Journal, the ENTERPRISE, and weekly options. Orders go to The ENTERPRISE at Myrtle Point.
Practical work and lectures cover General Farming Fruit Culture Animal Husbandry Dairying Poultry keeping and more. Courses start January 4 with February 11 enrollment Farmers week runs February 14 18 with lectures discussions and a reunion. No age limit over 16 no entrance requirements address Wester Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis Oregonx
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