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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
2
The notice states the mailing address qualifies as second class matter at Myrtle Point under the act of March 3 1879. The tag indicates postal handling designation for the publication.
A reader lambasts food speculators for destroying crops and delaying harvests to inflate prices. He cites potatoes left to rot near Chicago and accuses pirates of robbing consumers while Congress dawdles, urging stronger government action or even a dictator to enforce prosecutions.
A local notice seeks a cash home market in Myrtle Point to buy every farm product at a single marketplace. Farmers urged to supply all goods to a central bargaining point for streamlined sales.
A speaker argues for a home market where farmers sell produce at market prices for spot cash, reducing shipping delays and out-of-town expenditures. He asks who will take the initiative, claiming it will benefit local merchants and future welfare.
B Vladeck in New York as Forward news editor explains the Russian council system and labor party influence. He says the Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies seeks civil liberty and peace but not at any price, and rejects pro German alignment. He notes mass unemployment among old regime officials and calls for democratic replacements.
The phrase argues for a peace settlement centered on Russia regardless of the risks to the wider world, highlighting concerns about broader consequences and potential destabilization.
A compact, opinionated column rails at war taxes and economic strain. It argues cost should fall on the rich, mocks Kaiser boosters, jokes about food prices and public morals, and notes politicians and clowns in pulpits. It critiques liberty, peace, and nationalism with satirical asides.
Cottage Grove resident F C Ralston testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills regulated his kidneys and relieved pains from kidney distress. He endorses the product as effective for kidney complaints and urges readers to obtain the same remedy. Price is 60 cents at dealers.
A merchant warns that lack of unity among retailers hurts cities. He argues healthy rivalry spurs effort and that merchants should study costs and buying to grow trade. Fair competition, not grouches, builds public service and city progress. Corvallis carried a bond issue to refund inter sections to property owners.
Casper Miller of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim for N14 NE Section 22 Township 29 S Range 11 W Willamette Meridian. The proof will be before Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on July 27 1917. Witnesses are James G. Houser James H. Rookard Beason C. Endicott and George Brownson all of Bridge Oregon.
James Leonard Buell of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to claim the N% SW% section 14 township 30 south range 13 west Willamette meridian. The hearing will be before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point on July 25 1917. Witnesses: Asa B Brown George M Brown Richard J West and Joseph L Knight all of Myrtle Point Oregon. 845 W H Canon Register.
In Coos County Oregon the executor of Herman S Davis deceased has probate authority and will sell real property at public auction for cash subject to county court confirmation. The described lands include sections in Township 29 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian totaling about 161.52 acres plus adjoining quarters in Section 28. Listing names, dates, and exact parcels per the 1910 probate record on page 199 of Book 2 of Wills.
Notice is given that by order of the County Court of Coos County Oregon on June 6 1917 David P Griffin deceased estate administrator with will annexed is appointed. All persons having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers within six months to attorney J O Stemmler Myrtle Point Oregon. Dated June 14 1917.
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