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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
4
The piece argues the Minimum Wage Law harms both sides by imposing rigid hours and ignoring seasonal needs. It claims the law forces women out of work and shifts duties to men who must work overtime, with critics from the Portland Spectator cited.
Myrtle Point residents report swift bowel cleansing from a simple Adler-i-ka mixture sold by N. G. Perkins. One spoonful is claimed to purge gas, rumble, and stool within minutes, aiding constipation and related stomach discomfort.
A census report shows rural Oregon has three times the illiteracy rate of cities. Of 10,504 illiterates statewide, 7,133 live on farms. Among farm residents 5,042 are men or boys and 2,091 are women or girls who cannot read or write.
Governor Withycombe proposes shifting state funds from publicity to a non-salaried commission to study and promote manufacturing in Oregon. The aim is to exploit war-time opportunities and canal-driven trade shifts, creating a businesslike push for new industries and retooling the state's economic base.
The Pendleton Tribune suggests regional manufacturing could capture Pendleton’s share of work with local raw products ready for processing. The brief commentary highlights opportunity for growth tied to local resources and industry.
A civic piece praises public drinking troughs and fountains as gauges of village health and prosperity. It argues every town should have a public trough or a drinking fountain with pure running water to serve residents and reflect community progress.
A quotation tied to Henry F Brounson reflects on the balance of mind and matter. It contrasts man’s use of machinery with spiritual restraint, noting that ancient barefoot friars could sway rulers with virtue while poverty was once praised.
Coming attractions at Unique Theatre showcase Essanay drama One Wonderful Night starring Francis X. Bushman in three parts this Friday February 5. Also showing Rex Beach story The Spoilers in three acts with reels.
Roseburg list notice from the United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated December 31 1914 states Northern Pacific Railway Company based in St Paul Minnesota has filed to select land under the 1888 act. Lands include portions in sections 6 and 7 with total acreage around 39.61 to 79.61 acres. Protest affidavits due February 20 1915 and publication to occur in the Enterprise Myrtle Point Oregon. J M Upton Register.
A letter column urges continued aid to Belgium amid severe famine. Herbert Hoover praises the relief effort and asks for larger shipments, noting current Belgian rations of bread and urging Myrtle Point residents to double their contributions beyond the $162 already raised.
The notice states all overdue accounts will be placed in the hands of a lawyer for collection if not settled on or before February 1 1915. Signed by H G Volkmar at 1138.
Mary H Wadman files for divorce from James H Wadman in the Circuit Court of Oregon Coos County. The suit seeks dissolution of marriage, custody of three minor children, and costs. Publication ordered by Judge I Coke in Myrtle Point Enterprise stating six weeks to answer starting December 17 1914. Administratrix Rhoda Page announces estate of William Page deceased with six month claims period.
Notice of the annual meeting for Coox and Curry County Fair Association to be held at Myrtle Point City Hall in Coos County Oregon on Saturday February 6 1915 at 1 PM. Seven directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. All stockholders are urged to attend in person or by proxy. L A Roberts secretary.
Notice of foreclosure sale issued by Alfred Johnson Jr sheriff of Coos County Oregon details a judgment against Orin Johnson and Amanda M Johnson for 1165 dollars plus 118.81 costs. The sale is set for February 13 1915 at 10 AM at the county courthouse in Coquille to satisfy the mortgage lien on the east half of the southeast quarter section 3 and west half of the southwest quarter section 2 in township 30 south range 18 west. Redemption rules apply by law.
An advertisement touts D. D. D. for eczema with claims of soothing relief and skin restoration. A nurse from a Catholic institution testifies to eyebrow and facial recovery after use. The copy urges following pamphlet directions and offers a refund on first full bottle if no improvement, signed by N G Perkins, druggist.
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