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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
4
An Independent Newspaper from Myrtle Point emphasizes early home influence on habits shaping a child. It argues that schooling should reinforce cleanliness neatness orderliness punctuality courtesy accuracy quickness obedience and veracity as foundations for future conduct.
An Echo column argues that civic effort is reciprocal. People must help others to receive help in return, as school taxes educate all children and others advance the community for everyone’s benefit. The piece urges active participation to ensure mutual support and shared prosperity.
In New York a factory owner announced a half holiday for workers but the building soon caught fire and burned rapidly as employees rushed outside to evacuate.
The text contemplates escape routes and potential panic if fire information had arrived earlier. It notes a tactful man influencing reactions and suggests awareness could have changed outcomes. Specific names or locations are not provided.
A speaker asserts that a living man faces enemies with vigor while a corpse is inert. The message emphasizes that living rivals drive strength and purpose, contrasting vitality with passivity. The tone urges endurance and perseverance amid opposition, noting the value of challenge from adversaries.
A muddled weather note says a moderately cold week with rising temperatures. The piece parodies predictions and cites assorted quips about the tango turkey trot and French interests, plus a lighthearted jab at household efficiency propaganda and a remark by Myrtle Point residents.
Advertised as the girl of a thousand faces a man wagers a box of bon bons if anyone calls the woman two faced. Coos county registration officials say the stunt is mean and forces women to reveal their real ages to vote.
A playful line notes that if one cent postage returns, Mabel will read letters as proof George loves her only half as much as he uses her. The remark blends affection with comic complaint about letters and romance.
A local quip notes that wives with nothing to wear may not need much this season. The headline humorously recalls the Myrtle Point section and the chilly winter mood.
A self described fortunes forecaster promises favorable outcomes, claiming strong odds for accuracy and a confident outlook. The message emphasizes upbeat readings and repeated assurances of positive results.
A remark notes that should John D give away as much money as he does good advice he may outpace the jovial Andy to the poorhouse.
The groundhog’s method of celebrating a holiday often disappoints in Coos County but remains far less expensive than our old friend Santa.
A speaker asserts the best creed is to believe everyone tries to be right, urging open-minded trust in others' intentions. The remark emphasizes empathy and tolerance as guiding principles.
Final account filed by Clarence E. Russell as Executor of Celestia M. Russell deceased. Hearing set April 6, 1914, at 10:00 AM in Coos County Court, Judge Hall presiding. First publication Feb 19, 1914. Myrtle Point Canning Company stockholders meeting March 11, 1914 at 1:00 PM at City Hall Myrtle Point Oregon. Officers to be elected.
Democratic candidate J J Stanley declares for county judge in Coos County Oregon calling for permanent highways and prudent use of taxpayer money ahead of the primary election. He lists Capuille as his location and notes the newspaper’s open advertising policy for political notices.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a printing description from the Prompt Particular Printshop at the Myrtle Point Enterprise Job Department. The tex t mentions stationery and an uncertain catalog reference with the figure 431.
Isaac N. McGinnis of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on the SW NEM SEX NW NE SW and NW34 SEX of Section 22 Township 29 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian before Edgar A. Dodge United States Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on March 13 1914. Witnesses are Nathan E. Barklow Bickford Bartlett Albert R. Davenport William F. Slingsby all of Myrtle Point Oregon.
Notice is given that Noah A. Royer of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed intention to make Final Three Year Proof for the land described in his homestead entry 06909. The hearing will be before Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on March 13 1914. Also Frank J. Fish of Bancroft Oregon has filed intention to make Final Five Year Proof for the land described in his homestead entry 04228. The hearing will be before Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on February 27 1914. Witnesses: Charles D. Price William A. Fish Albert L. Rice John L. Jewett.
Land Office at Roseburg Oregon gives notice Willie B Ruland of Eugene filed sworn statement and application No 08838 May 5 1913 to purchase N% NE% SW% NE% NE% NW 4 Section 24 Township 30 S Range 11 W Willamette Meridian timber valued at 432.60 and 170000 board feet timber at 0.30 M and land 160.00 final proof Feb 20 1914 before County Clerk Lane County Eugene Oregon protests and contest allowed before patent issues 610 B F Jones Register.
Oscar W. Morris of Rural Oregon filed May 4 1913 Sworn Statement and Application No 08869 to purchase parts of section 32 township 30 S range 11 W W M timber and land under the Timber and Stone act The land and timber were appraised at 427 00 for land 80 00 for land value and 650000 board feet of timber at 0 30 per M The notice lists the action and appraisal details and is published as a public notice of the purchase attempt.
The applicant will offer final proof in support of his application on February 20, 1914 before Edgar A. Dodge in Tillamook Point Oregon. A contest may be filed before patent issues by filing a corroborated affidavit alleging facts that would defeat the entry. 710 B. F. Jones, Register.
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