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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
4
A Detroit Free Press excerpt depicts a hired girl balancing chores and care for a child. She entertains with pirate tales and keeps bedtime flexible until a show plans arrive. When a beau is coming, she scurries to prepare and dismisses stories, while the child resents the rushed routine.
Optimism grows as national bills loom while local readers expect development of regional resources in Myrtle Point area. The piece highlights a hopeful outlook for prosperity and economic progress for Southwestern Oregon amid broader legislative debates.
The Myrtle Point area is praised for its geographic location, agricultural value, and climate, with growth spurred by local enterprise. The Enterprise newspaper reports steady interest as settlers arrive and more capital is expected to come to develop the region.
The article argues that advertising signals prosperity and success for merchants. It compares a clean, well-presented appearance to effective advertising, suggesting that funded promotion implies past customer satisfaction and confidence in goods, which attracts buyers and signals enterprise.
Helen Louise Johnson writing in Pictorial Review recalls a man who stayed in a friend's suburban home while abroad. The infants, born in China, suddenly fell ill with infantile paralysis during their brief stay in this country, a dread disease causing fear.
A historical report notes a tragedy where one baby recovered and another did not, tracing the cause to an exposed manure pile. The piece emphasizes how careful care in the town failed to prevent this fatal, unseen hazard.
The passage argues that youthful ardor leads to risky behavior that can shorten life. It notes that most youths who chase pleasure end their teens early and do not reach twenty five, while those less enthusiastic later devote energy to community and state building.
An old exchange notes that many drunkards lack judgment and argues for a law creating an inebriate asylum with automatic enforcement in each case as the best method to regulate the liquor traffic.
With garden making season near the cackle of neighbor chickens interrupts plans. Politicians repair fences as events shift from rivalries to broader duties. Rivalry between the truck and the hen fruit fades amid seasonal concerns.
The Myrtle Point Enterprise lists political notices from J J Stanley of Capuille announcing candidacy for county judge on the Democratic ticket and C S McCullough of Bandon announcing candidacy for County Surveyor on the Republican ticket. May 15, 1914 primary referenced.
City School notes names Josephine Hayes Harry Miller Chesta Chandler and others entering a tryout oratorical contest. Seniors and Juniors comments mix with class habits and committee members Emma Helen and Hazel. Freshmen sweet tooth heads to Wilson's confectionery. Big excursion to Coquille priced 75 cents next Saturday night.
An advertisement claims catarrh is constitutional, not local, touting Cheney's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio as the remedy. It says the topical failure of local treatments proves the condition requires systemic treatment and offers a $100 reward for proof of ineffectiveness.
Department of the Interior Roseburg U S Land Office announces Isaac N. McGinnis of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on land in section 22 township 29 south range 13 west Willamette meridian. The proof will be before Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on March 13 1914. Witnesses: Nathan E. Barklow Bickford Bartlett Albert R. Davenport William F. Slingsby all of Myrtle Point Oregon.
Clarence B. Russell as executor of Celestia M. Russell deceased has filed the final account with the Coos County Court. A hearing on objections and settlement is set for April 6, 1914 at 10:00 AM in the county court courtroom, before Judge John F. Hall. Publication date February 19, 1914.
Land Office at Roseburg Oregon January 16 1914 notice is hereby given that Noah A Roger of Myrtle Point Oregon appears to file for patent for land and is required to make proof in support of his claim and sign the necessary papers.
On January 14 1911 a claimant filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a land claim described as SEX SW percent SW sec 22 and E percent NW SW NW sec 27 township 298 range 13 west Willamette meridian before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on March 13 1914. Claimant will have women as witnesses Nathan E Barklow Isaac N McGinnis Wesley Barklow Joseph L Knight all of Myrtle Point Oregon. Seiones Register
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