Wireless ships bill urged as safety measure after sea collisions
Since the Republic Florida collision wireless apparatus on ocean liners is urged in Congress and President Roosevelt is alleged to favor a law. State highway aid prompts calls for county use under expert road supervision to ensure uniform, effective construction. The public funds deserve the same disciplined oversight as corporations to maximize value.
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Republic
Florida
Congress
Roosevelt
State Senate
Myrtle Point Considers Waterworks Bond to Improve System
Voters favored charter amendment to increase waterworks indebtedness for iron pipe, meters, and reservoir work. Estimates include $12,500 for an eight inch main, $4,000 for piping, $500 for intake site, $500 for reservoir repairs, $1,000 for meters, and $3,000 to refund prior debt. The plan aims for fair pricing via meters and enhanced service with careful oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Railroad Avenue
Water Department
Jwater
Equality and efficiency in flat rate pumping meters
The text argues that under a flat rate both are taxed equally and meters will promote economy by reducing waste. It states meters reduce pumping costs, framing the move as a business proposition and asserting the justice of metering cannot be denied.
Gloried Proverbs and Pithy Observations in Print
A satirical collection of quips and maxims on voting, age, manners, gender norms, and social behavior. The text riffs on politicians, doctors, domestic life, and courting, noting quirks of modern society with humor and irony.
Foley's Orino Laxative Promoted as Pleasant and Gentle
Foley's Orino Laxative is advertised as an improved remedy that does not grip or nauseate and is pleasant to take. It is guaranteed and for sale by N. G. W. Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
N. G. W. Perkins
Notice of Public Land Claim in Roseburg Oregon
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon October 1908 notices David Comstock of Roseburg Oregon filed sworn statement for swig nwl4 section 8 township 27 south range west Willamette Meridian and will prove up March 18 1909 before the Roseburg register and receiver Witnesses include William M McGee Benjamin O McGee George McGee all of Roseburg and John G Schoneberger of Park Rapids Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
David Comstock
Willamette Meridian
William M. McGee
Benjamin O. McGee
George McGee
Regon
John G. Schoneberger
Park Rapids
Minnesota
Envy
Register
Why not use Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism
A local advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a prompt reliever for rheumatism with claims of permanent cures after one application. It notes sizes 25 and 5 cents and lists N. G. W. Perkins as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. W. Perkins
Notice to Contractors for Coos Bay wagon road improvements
Notice invites sealed bids for part or all repairs on the Coos Bay wagon road in road district No 12 Coos County Oregon. Bids due by March 4 1909 at 10 am with 5 percent deposit to County Clerk. County Court may reject bids. Also contains an advertisement for Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Coos Bay
Coos County
Oregon
E. Wilcox
R. D. No. 12
KE. Wilcox
A. D
Notice of Land Filing in Roseburg Oregon 1908
Everett M. Simonton of Portland filed a land claim on August 28 1908 at the U S land Office Roseburg Oregon seeking rights to a parcel. The notice records the publication by the Department of the Interior and the U S land Office in Roseburg Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agewt of the Interior
U. S.land Office
Roseburay
Oregon
Everett M. Simonton
Portland
For Sale Classified Ads From Myrtle Point Oregon
One cent per word with 25 cent minimum for first insertion and 4% per word for subsequent insertions. Stallion for sale, contact C H James Myrtle Point. Hay oats for sale in Stringtown, phone 3219 Myrtle Point. Acreage near Myrtle Point with house barn orchard and pasture. Sworn land claim notice filed for final proof in Oregon with witnesses listed, proceeding before register and receiver at Roseburg on February 20. Benjamin L. Eppy register.
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Stringtown
Myrtle Point
Ore
E. Arneson
Myrtle
Soldier Predicts Death Plot and Finds Cure
J A Stone of Kemp Texas, a Civil War veteran, believed a plot between his lung trouble and death led to his illness. He describes a stubborn cold and cough that lasted years, then credits Dr King’s New Discovery with restoring his health and weight from 1380 to 178 pounds. Advertisement for severe colds to pneumonia remedies, 50 cents to $1.00, sold by N G W Perkins.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Texas
Dr. King
Neumoniai
N. G. W. Perkins
Homestead Claim Notice for Roseburg Land Claim
Department of the Interior notice shows Timothy Billings of Rural Oregon filing final five year proof for homestead entry No 0897 in section 43 township 82 south range 11 west Willamette Meridian. Hearing before Roseburg register March 10, 1909 with witnesses Dellroy Barker Louisa Barker Roy Hillis and William B Milbury of Pothan Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.s.land Ofice
Roseburg
Oregon
Timothy Billings
Rural
Township
Range 11
Willamette Meridian
Las
Dellroy Barker
Louisa Barker
Roy Hillis
William B. Milbury
Pothan
Benjamin L. Eddy
Register
Spiders Bite Body Healed By Arnica Salve
Washington, Texas resident John Washington reports a spider bite caused severe leg sores and five weeks in bed. After doctors failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him, advertised for eczema boils burns and piles at 25 cents in N G W Perkins drug store.
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Washington
Bucklen
John Washington
Bosqueville
Texas
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Myrtle Point Enterprise
Postern Ee Myrtle Point
Globe
Atchison
Bright
N. G. W. Perkin
C. H . James
Los Range
West Willamette Meridian
Hosenute
R F. Critenden
North Bend
Benjamin Smith
Fee
Levi Strauss & Co
Thos. E. Dickson
Busysloder Myrtle Point
DR. S. C. Endicott
Perkins’ Drug Store
Spruce St
Puovee
Flanagan & Bennett Bank
Flanagan & Bennett Banks
Marshfield, Ore
Henry G. Ploeger
Steiger & Kerr's
Volkmar
J. A. Davenport
D. H. Johnson
RE. F. Davenport
Coquille Valley Packing
W. T. Ramsey
Price
Gro. W. Bryant
More Point Trane Company
A. H. Bender
Edison
Victor
Columbia
Columbia Indestructible Records
Sunnyside Farm
Berkshire
Frank Harnish
Bong Samite
Schneider
Spires’ Pharmacy
Lown
Myrtle Point Livery and Feel Stable
Fourth and
Maple Streets
Laird & Weekly
Breuer
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