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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
4
A 1912 front page notes a new plow season as ranches prepare after harsh winter, with mention of the rotary snowplow and croaking frogs foreshadowing thaw and spring labor. Milton Schulz edits this post matter notice.
The piece cites E P Powell guiding readers toward independence in small farming and gardening. It highlights a woman gardener who achieves independence through diverse crops and early morning labor, and questions masculine notions of work versus rest.
Offer promises to relieve indigestion with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets and guarantees a refund if unsatisfied. Credits Bismuth Subnitrate Pepsin and carminatives as key ingredients and cites professional recognition. Advertises three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 at Ferkins drug Store The Rexall Store.
County Court of Coos County Oregon appoints M P Sumerlin and Cleveland Sumerlin as executors of J N Sumerlin deceased. Claims must be filed with J O Stemmler Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from first publication dated February 2 1912. First publication made February 2 1912.
University of Oregon in Eugene announces a bulletin on the Good Roads Problem by Prof F G Young of the Economics Department. The study examines road failures current policies in road construction and maintenance and proposes state cooperation for reform. The note urges practical economics and civic duty among students.
The Socialist Party in Coos County held its first county convention in Goguille last Saturday with 19 delegates from all towns. They voted to raise 5000 immediately to establish a county Socialist paper and plan to print it in a local newspaper office until a full plant is secured. Delegates represent about 1300 party members or sympathizers in the county.
The annual stockholders meeting of the Myrtle Point Canning Company will be held at City Hall Myrtle Point Oregon on Wednesday March 13 1912. All stockholders are requested to attend as officers will be elected for the ensuing year and other business will be transacted. L A Roberts Secretary. The editor notes upcoming silver and gold certificates may feature Lincoln Cleveland and Grant. Railroad surveyors are said to be at Langlois preparing a line to Eureka, keeping plans secret as rival lines monitor the progress.
All kinds of seed grain and feed available at Peterson's store. Includes assorted items for farming needs and home use. Corporate name Peterson's appears as the seller in this local notice.
Brethren and Methodist Episcopal churches list Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 with evening services at 7 30. Prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 8. Revival at the M E Church South with Rev C H Cleaves preaching nightly at 7 30 and 2 30 p m next week plus Sunday school at 10 and child en s meeting at 3.00. W B Smith is pastor.
The Coos Bay Oil & Gas Co promoters Maupin and Herman Larson plan to travel to San Francisco soon to buy drilling machinery. They aim to sink a 16 inch diameter well to about 2500 feet to test for oil, with exact site to be determined.
Limited time only. Regular subscription price is 600 for the Daily Oregonian and 1.50 for the Enter prise. Both papers for 6.00. The Daily and Sunday Oregonian together with the Enter prise are 8.00.
Notice to taxpayers announces taxes for the year 1911 due and payable starting February 5 1912 with a 3 percent rebate to March 1 and payment at face from March 15 to April 1. Requests lists of property be sent promptly and notes no further notices will be sent except on taxpayer request. Dated January 15 1912.
At last Monday’s meeting a W C T U committee asked for library room in the new city hall and the council agreed the request could be considered in plans. An electric light was ordered for the south end of Fourth Street near the Dement residence. A committee was named to move the city caraboose to the city hall site and to seek offers on the jail property. Also notes on local newspaper and asbestos use appear in brief items.
The article recounts the September 7 1774 prayer in Carpenter's Hall Philadelphia noting an event linked to the moment not recorded in standard histories. It sketches the Enterprise and mentions the names of present persons and a brief account of the incident.
An advertisement proclaims Rexall Orderlies relieve chronic constipation without cathartics. It claims direct action on bowels nerves and muscles, no purging, and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. Available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes at Ferkins Drug.
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