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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
The Union Pacific shows $11,000,000 earned beyond the regular ten percent dividend and a new gross earnings record of $90,000,000 for the year ended June 30. The figures suggest no severe downturns and no immediate need for freight rate increases or wage cuts, aiming to keep public pressure steady for corporate justice.
A Roseburg News report notes Marshfield backed away from a half way deal a year ago to fund and grant rights to the Douglas and Coos Electric Railway and now opposes the Hewitt North Bend Marshfield line. The city shows reluctance to grow into a metropolitan scale.
The Prohibitionists met in national convention and placed a ticket in the field to wage a vigorous campaign this summer and fall. They adopted a worthy platform addressing major issues but aim to advance the prohibition of intoxicating beverages. Many temperance workers question if a political party can achieve the goal, noting prior nonpartisan efforts often yielded more progress.
Across the country men from various faiths unite in a temperance drive backed by funds and effort against liquor interests. The non partisan reform surge grows rapidly, drawing capitalists business leaders students farmers and laborers. The prohibition party is sidelined as the movement expands though some believe its field could still open if non partisan efforts fail.
A four year old boy suffered a severe dysentery attack with two doctors giving up. After giving Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy the child recovered, with castor oil, and the parent claims the remedy saves many children's lives each year. Sold by N G W Perkins.
The sheriff of Coos County Oregon announces a public auction on August 22 1908 at 10 a m at the courthouse door in Coquille to satisfy a judgment of J L Bean and Mary E Bean against J H Timon for 625.02 dollars plus costs and interest. The sale covers Lot two and parts of sections thirty one thirty six and twenty five in township twenty eight south range thirteen fourteen west plus exemptions with parcels deeded to James Timon and Stephen Bear excluded.
Silver City resident C. M. Harden hails Electric Bitters as the best medicine for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. He also praises it for weakness, backache, chills, and malaria, noting its effectiveness after trying other remedies. Sold and guaranteed at Perkins' drug store.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon March 14 1908 notices indicate Charles H O Connor of Kanaskat Washington filed sworn statement No 8984 on March 11 1907 for the southwest quarter of section 10 township 29 south range 10 west W M Oregon to prove land value for timber or stone over agriculture. Hearing set before Register and Receiver July 27 1908 in Roseburg with witnesses listed and notice to others to file claims by that date. Benjamin L Eppy Register.
Notice to all persons claiming the described lands in Bancroft and Myrtle Point Oregon to file their claims in the designated office by the 8th day of Santambhnr 1 wear the SOY. Named individuals include Fish of Bancroft and Edwin Roberts of Myrtle Point.
Foley Orino Laxative stimulates without irritation and is pitched as the best laxative. Money back guarantee offered with sale by N W Perkins.
United States Land Office at Roseburg Oregon gives notice under the 1878 act that James Elmer Creech of Myrtle Point filed sworn statement No. 9578 on March 30 1903 for lot 12 township 31S range 11 W seeking proof land is valuable for timber or stone rather than agriculture. He and witnesses share dates and must file claims by August 26 1908 before U.S. Commissioner E A Dodge in Myrtle Point. Benjamin L. Evy Register.
Mrs. A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the exact remedy. The ad claims relief from constipation biliousness and malaria and notes 25 cents at Perkins drug store.
Notice urges prompt use of Foley's Kidney Remedy to prevent serious kidney disease. Describes that the product builds up worn tissues and strengthens kidneys and recommends starting today. Sold by N. G. W. Perkins.
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon April 20 1908 notices Solomon Crawford Endicott of Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon files sworn statement No 9728 to purchase lots 1 and 2 and the SWEEL of section 4 township 30 south range 11 west W M. He will prove land is more valuable for timber or stone than agriculture before E A US Commissioner Myrtle Point on September 8 1908. Witnesses James V Lesy Frank.
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