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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
4
A discussion on how political news in a presidential year is shaped by rumors and bureaus. It notes that idle money and propaganda distort public perception as editors chase hot stories. One reader suggests using salt to eradicate dandeli on as a humorous aside.
Growing interest in automobiling fuels demand for better roads and safety benefiting commerce. Auto travel, especially by the well-to-do, brings income as parties pass through Western Oregon in summer. Road improvements attract this travel, stimulating business and social life like electric railways and even enhancing isolated communities with telephone lines.
An advertising claim promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe fast acting constipation remedy sold at The Restore by Perkins Drug Store. The copy attacks harsh laxatives and touts a non costing guarantee if not fully effective, with details on tablet counts and prices 12 tablets for 10 cents 36 for 25 cents and 80 for 50 cents.
California capitalized on its appeal years ago drawing millions from wealthy Eastern visitors. The state offers no more natural scenic beauty or favorable climate than competitors yet maintains strong tourist appeal.
An exclusive agency deal is reported for International Stock and Poultry Food with Peterson holding the rights. The note mentions the agency as wa 15-31, indicating a date or code related to the arrangement.
Advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Claims nine of ten deafness cases due to catarrh and inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured. Offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured, with free circulars and 75 cent product. Bolded note to doctors and public.
Church schedules list Sunday services and Sunday school at Presbyterian, Methodist, and Methodist South churches with pastors named. Local notices promote coal sales, club room preparations, stock offerings, seed and garden supplies, and a limited print of the first Congress prayer with subscriber offer.
Notice announces the consolidation of Pacific Monthly and Sunset into Sunset the Pacific Monthly. It offers a four month subscription with a 50 cent stamp payment, plus a free Mid-Winter number and Sunset Indian poster. Send orders to Fred Lockley in Portland Oregon.
The document records a 1912 bank statement with capital stock amounts, profits, and various deposits for Coos County bank in Oregon. It includes signatures of cashiers Louis M Surlee and I W Hendricks, and notarial acknowledgments by S D Pulford and E C Ropers, with multiple director attestations.
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