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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
2
A poetic meditation on nostalgia, aging, and memory contrasts old pleasures with enduring joys. The speaker notes old songs and wine as bright but fleeting pleasures beside deeper, lasting fulfillment. The poem compares rosebuds and full blooms, ending with a reflection on memories of yesterday.
The piece argues advertising boosts profits, citing Montgomery Ward’s rise from small bills to monthly multimillion spenders. It emphasizes ads educate customers, support local papers, and spur community development. An estray stock notice in the Myrtle Point Enterprise leads to a quick reminder of ad value.
The piece argues the education increases earning potential, comparing $48,000 lifetime from 40 years of work to $18,000 for a day laborer over the same span. It calculates thirteen years of schooling totaling about 2600 days and asserts education yields personal power beyond monetary worth.
A rider minds the chase as the Enterprise tracks down calves while the prospect of a profitable venture lures others away. The man contemplates costs and ethics if deceit were involved in chasing profit.
United States newspapers show a net drop in dailies and weeklies with 2,472 dailies listed. New England and New York lose many while the south and middle Atlantic show slight gains. Analysts cite high setup costs and unprofitability driving suspensions and consolidations rather than new growth.
An exchange quotes a warning about despondent thoughts and a call to endure with courage. It asserts that losing courage means losing all, while steadfast will, effort, and dignity ensure that a man can endure hardship and prevail.
A writer notes that acts of mercy elevate us and move society toward memorable greatness. Habit shapes many lives as they repeat past attitudes, without new motives, maintaining consistency in how people treat one another.
Claiming catarrh is a constitutional disease, Cheney and Co of Toledo advertise ITM's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy. It is sold with a $100 promise to cure and testimonials, urging readers to send for circulars. Also promotes Mail's Family Pills for constipation.
Kelly Price and W. G. Price of North Yakima Wash unveil an apple sizer that sorts by weight using three spring driven arms like a mechanical pitcher. Heavier apples fall earlier into sacks three feet away while lighter ones travel farther. sacks on springs prevent bruising and allow rolling into bins. This device aims to remove the need for skilled sizing in packing and wrapping fruit.
Notice to Myrtle Point I O O F and Rebekahs invites Noble Grand officers and members to attend a special Odd Fellows service at the Christian church next Friday evening January 16 conducted by Evangelist W T Adams with Youts in F L and T.
A proposal to include printing engagement announcements and wedding invitations in the partnership. Assurance that Enterprise prints for all ages and sizes and offers teeny cards as a future option.
Carrien Livingston appointed administratrix of the estate of W P Hermann deceased by Coos County Court Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from January 15 1914. Notices include filing address and court details.
Carer Livingston administratrix of Vivian Hermann deceased notifies creditors to file vouchers with Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months from January 15 1914. Published notice in local records.
Notice is given that Frank J. Fish of Bancroft Oregon has filed intent to make Final five year Proof to establish his homestead claim Serial No 04228 for the SEY NW% 8% NEY and NEY SEY in section 20 township 30S range 11W Willamette Meridian before Ed gar A Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on February 27 1914. Witnesses named are Charles D Price William A Fish Albert L Rice and John L Jewett all of Bancroft Oregon.
J A Ballingtyne a miner at Mc Gee s coal mine Riverton was seriously injured Saturday afternoon when caught between a car top and a shaft obstruction injuring back and leg and breaking tiles. Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders Coos and Curry County Fair Association Myrtle Point Oregon February 7 1914 at 1 PM for seven director election and other business. Secretar L A Roberts 114
Department of the Interior notice from Roseburg Oregon announces Willie B Kuland of Hugene Oregon filed May 6 1913 sworn statement No 8838 to purchase 4 9 acres including timber under the Timber and Stone Law. Land and timber appraised 4382 60 with timber 170000 board feet valued at 30 per M and land 160. Final proof set for February 20 1914 before County Clerk Lane County Oregon Eugene Oregon. Protest or contest allowed before patent issues by corroborated affidavit.
Notice to Tax Payers in Coquille Oregon dated January 2 1914 states taxes for 1913 are due January 15 1914 and payable by April 1 with a 1 percent monthly penalty thereafter until September 1 plus a 10 percent penalty. No rebate. Tax bills mailed upon receipt of property description. T M Dimmick County Treasurer. 104
Notice from Coos County Oregon Court that R W Lundy is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Mary J Lundy Deceased. All creditors must file verified claims with vouchers at Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point within six months from January 1.
Robert J. Mecum heir at law of Walter E. Mecum of Bridge Oregon files notice of intention to make Final Five Year Proof to establish the claim to the land described in Sec 24, T29S R10W Willamette Meridian. Proof before Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon January 30 1914. Attending witnesses William M. Doney Edason Carpenter Clarence R. Davis and Lawrence B. Jennings all of Bridge Oregon. B F Jones Register
Clara A Bunch administratrix files final account in Coos County Oregon. Hearing set February 2 1914 at the courthouse by Judge John F Hall. First publication January 1 1914.
Oscar W. Morris of Rural Oregon filed for a timber and land purchase under the Timber and Stone Law. Land portions estimated at 8000 dollars and timber at 650 000 board feet valued at 0 30 per M. Final proof to be offered February 20 1914 before United States Commissioner Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon. Protests permitted by law.
A Pierson of Myrtle Point Oregon filed on October 27 191% a sworn statement and application No 09156 to purchase the SE% SE% Section 30 Township 38 South Range 12 West Willamette Meridian under the Timber and Stone Law. The timber value is 400000 board feet at 25 per thousand and land value 25 dollars. The land and timber have been appraised. The contest period is before patent. a corroborated affidavit can defeat entry.
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