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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
4
The Oregon TM retail grocers association urges a law to allow debt collection anytime a debtor has money. They argue it protects honest debts and protects grocers and other customers from unfair harassment, while acknowledging needs of poorer customers.
Secretary Strauss of the department of commerce and labor advocates a free government labor bureau to move workers from congested districts to where labor is in demand. A critical flaw is offering too cheap transportation, which could lure workers from regular jobs and foster shiftless tramp life.
Umatilla County replaces 40 district supervisors with one general roadmaster to direct all road building and improvements. The shift, urged by the Good Roads association, aligns with eastern states where a uniform road building system has proven effective. Supervisors may remain for crew oversight but must follow the road builder's plan.
A father speaks to a young man about the costs of raising a child and the duty to live up to family sacrifice. He notes $25,000 in raising a son and urges the twenty one year old to honor his parents by stepping into his father’s shoes and striving to do better.
A Times urging a youth to endure trials and grow into a man. It emphasizes bearing burdens, developing a willing mind, and repaying parental care by steadfast character and effort. The message frames maturity as a daily duty and lifelong obligation.
A collection of quips on work, fame, love, and New Year resolutions. It critiques talk, jokes, and ambition while offering health advice and a promotional note for Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad warns to seek the genuine yellow package, sold by N. G. W. Perkins.
Notice from U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated December 22 1908 states that Oregon on December 21 1908 applied for lots 1 2 3 and 4 and section 2 township 31 south range 10 west of W M and filed a list of school indemnity selections open for public inspection. Objects claims protests or affidavits must be filed in this office. Myrtle Point Enterprise designated as the newspaper for publication. Benjamin L Eppy Register. Lame Shoulder Cured. Chamberlains Pain Balm recommended with testimonial from Mrs F H McElwee Boistown New Brunswick. For sale by Nerkins.
Department of the Interior Roseburg land office publishes notices for Rufus P King heir of Samuel L King of Roseburg Oregon who made Homestead Entry 12665 for a parcel in section 20 township 29 south range 11 west W M and filed intent to prove up land with witnesses Cribbing AsrR Cutlip and Benj L Eppy. other state notices list applications for lots 1 2 3 and 4 in section 2 township 31 south range 10 west W M.
Classified ad offering eight good young horses for sale by J. O. Stemmler with weights 1200 to 1400 pounds and well broken. Also a Petaluma breeder and incubator for sale at this office. Public notice lists claims against land described and invites protests under mining laws with Myrtle Point Oregon designated. Foley's Kidney Remedy marketed by N. G. W. Perkins claiming kidney health benefits.
David Comstock of Roseburg Oregon filed for final proof on Sworn Statement No 01600 to establish claim to nw1/4 section 8 township 27 south range west Willamette Meridian. Hearing before the register and receiver in Roseburg Oregon March 18 1909. Witnesses named William M McGee Benjamin O McGee George McGee all of Roseburg Oregon and John G Schoneberger of Park Rapids Minnesota. Benjamin L Eny, Register.
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a guaranteed remedy for coughs and colds. It warns to avoid imitations and notes availability from N. G. Perkins in a yellow package.
Everett M Simonton of Portland filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish his claim to e4 nw and nwt ne4 section 20 township 80 range 10 west Wil lamette meridian, before the register and receiver at roseburg Oregon on February 20. Witnesses are R F Critenden North Bend Oregon Benjamin Smith R C Endicott Bridge Oregon and Warren Beatty Roseburg Oregon. Benjamin L Eppy Register.
At this season La Grippe and Pneumonia cause more deaths than consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs that may result in pneumonia over night. Do not take chances with a cold when Foley's Honey and Tar will quickly cure it. For sale by N. G. Werkins.
The Department of the Interior notices A Timothy Billings of Rural Oregon will present five year proof to establish a land claim for the w g of nel, eg of nw14, section 38, township 32 south range 11 west Willamette Meridian. The hearing before the Roseburg register and receiver is set for March 10, 1909. Witnesses named: Dellroy Barker Louisa Barker Roy Hillis William B Milbury of Dothan Oregon.
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