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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
2
The piece urges readers to watch lawmakers in a short forthcoming session. It questions whether they will act for the commonwealth, be economical with time and money, and avoid personal political maneuvering. It warns to note their handling of public funds and urgent business.
The piece argues that idle city lands in Myrtle Point could feed families and cut costs. It urges residents to cultivate even small plots, rent vacant lots, and view gardening as healthful, economical, and beautifying, asking readers for their views.
A letter from Leavenworth Washington argues for a statewide salary based commission. The writer notes commissioners earn about 3000 dollars yearly plus expenses and mocks the need for regulators to oversee other regulators.
The piece argues commissions expanded government payrolls, adding offices and salaries. It contends that unless cuts accompany commissions, the expansion just raises expenses and reflects a broader trend of job creation in public service.
In Toledo Washington a message argues the legislature will repeal needless laws and cut commissions, noting the aim to avoid enacting new laws and deliver a real service to the state. The piece questions if Oregon might follow this pattern.
In session mood the lawmakers appear focused on state needs while debate shifts to appointments such as United States Marshal postmaster and tax collection roles. The text contrasts policy effort with patronage speculation on key federal and local offices.
An exhortation to fathers to scrutinize a son's close friends during adolescence. It argues that a boy’s companion shapes character, warns against illicit liquor influence, and urges parents to know whether the chum is a positive or negative influence on their son’s development.
A column urges fathers to win their sons confidences and become the boy’s chum to guide friendships. It then condemns Oregon legislation targeting Rogue River fishing as harmful to a major industry and calls it a preposterous attack by sports clubs.
State direct taxes fell from 23 090 618 in 1914 to 20 919 120 in 1915 and 2 550 000 in 1916. Direct taxes for 1914 1915 1916 show reductions, with city and town, school and county taxes all increasing in 1916 versus 1915. Canyonville-Levone Ledge mine prepared to operate.
A reader from Blair Boulevard reports kidney and back pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She states the medicine removed ache and discomfort when others failed and praises lasting improvement.
The local paper covers every town event and history, linking residents to wider world. It serves as a daily business indicator and year by year chronicler, urging support to continue improving and adding to prosperity during 1917. All brides are beautiful and all grooms are handsome regardless of appearances.
Netalee. of the ice Neen Cone Association will hold its annual meeting at Myrtle Theatre Myrtle Count Oregon on the third Saturday in February 1917 at one o'clock PM. Directors to be elected to serve for one year and to transact any business before the meeting. E H Schroeder, President. O. Stemmler, Secretary.
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