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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
4
The article argues that establishing a canning or vinegar factory in Myrtle Point before railroad expansion will yield immediate and lasting prosperity. It likens the local battle against Cannonism to Oregon's fight for the primary law, noting local control and the push to preserve privileges against a national corporate machine.
Local readers urged to support a new business men's club in Myrtle Point. Proponents say such an organization will promote unity, fellowship, and active civic engagement through a dedicated club room this spring.
Congressman Hawley appeared before the engineering department in Washington and demanded an appropriation to remove navigation obstructions on the Coquille river. He also requests half a million for Coos Bay, arguing that any Oregon coast funding should include Coos County.
Myrtle Point residents push back against advertising in Miles Overholt's Tangle Foot column in the Portland Journal. The piece mocks local people and questions Salem's truthfulness. Locals say the town will safeguard its interests and blame only themselves if the effort fails.
Chief Engineer Haines pushes the Coos Bay Idaho survey amid local support and skepticism. Residents say the costly paper railroad project shows serious intent, noting many smaller railroads were built cheaply and that no public aid is sought yet. Before spring, expected developments will reveal the survey’s full significance.
A reflective piece notes idle silk of leisure as fishing and loafing. It observes cigarette habit changes and hints at social opinions shaping men. The text comments on meekness, chatter behind backs, and self help prospects, ending with a mention of an eastern man teaching People.
A humorous editorial riff on dating, skepticism toward schemes, and social manners. It notes the public appetite for clever advice, mocks exaggerated claims, and contrasts noble acts with disagreeable behavior while skimming through era eccentricities and a light review of January Edison records.
Captain Isaacsen reports a sailor swept overboard about 25 miles off the Coos Bay bar and presumed lost while fixing a starboard light. The Baxter had earlier lost another sailor on a trip between Coos Bay and San Francisco. Receipts at Portland Union stock yards since opening: 23 026 cattle 382 016 sheep 34 828 hogs 609 horses.
Practical work and lectures cover General Farming Fruit Culture Animal Husbandry Dairying Poultry carpentry blacksmithing cooking sewing dressmaking home management and more January 9 to February 11 Farmers week February 14 to 18 inviting all interested No age limit above 16 years Prominent lecturers 100 instructors excellent equipment Corvallis Oregon Farmers College address Corvallis Oregon United States
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