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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
4
An article notes the Coos County Fire Association essay contest with twenty one winners each receiving a full year subscription to the Enterprise starting October 1 1912. The paper plans a Harvest Edition featuring Myrtle Point data and praises educational value while urging self belief and social ascent.
A compact portrait of ordinary workers and soldiers in Flagstaff who face danger with courage. The piece likens their grit to farmers turning soil, noting their readiness and fearlessness in daily acts of bravery.
A reflection argues the gravest obstacle to success is a person’s belief in failure. Discouragement, lack of nerve, and egotism trap men behind locked doors. By embracing firm resolution and self-belief one can access the mind’s heaven and achieve high possibilities.
Department of the Interior lands office in Roseburg Oregon serves notice to Lawrence T Gross that Levi Copeland of Camas Valley has filed to contest and cancel Homestead Entry 06592 dated September 12 1910 for S and SEi SE and lot 7 in section 18 township 29 south range 9 west Willamette Meridian. Contest alleges abandonment for over six months and no improvements since filing. Responses due within twenty days after the fourth publication and must show service on the contestant. Date of first publication June 6 1912. Date of second June 18 1912. Date of third June 29 1912. Date of fourth June 27 1912.
Notice of execution sale issued by the Circuit Court of Oregon Coos County. L. A. Roberts as administrator seeks payment of 606.07 dollars plus eight percent interest and costs. On June 29, 1912, at 10:00 A M at the county courthouse front door in Coquille, Oregon, the property described as timbered lands in Section 36 Township 29 South Range 13 West Willamette Meridian will be sold at public auction for cash to highest bidder, subject to redemption.
In Equity for divorce Louis McMullen sues Elizabeth McMullen in Coos County Oregon. Defendent must answer within six weeks from June 6 1912 or judgment by default. Publication in Myrtle Point Enterprise weekly for six weeks. Dated June 6 1912. J O Stemmler attorney Myrtle Point Ore. 31 71
The Public Pulse column explains that articles sent for publication should stay under 300 words and include sender’s name. It warns the editor may reject libelous or unfit material and notes advertising content will be charged at regular rates and marked as paid.
A reader praises the Cats and Be Fair Association for subscriptions totaling 6875 and forecasts a successful fair at the Myrtle Point Fair Ground. The letter highlights driving horses, draft stock, Jerseys, Holsteins, and farm products, noting out-of-town buyers, impartial judges, and strong local participation from Coquille, Bandon, and Reed's Ford as key to a “howling success.”
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. it is a blood or constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is not a quack medicine and was prescribed by a top physician. a perfect combination of tonics and blood purifiers yields results. Send for testimonials. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A 1912 pamphlet from House-Fly & Company General Dealers brags of infecting populations with typhoid fever diphtheria and other diseases. It mocks public health measures and urges carelessness in households. The letter targets women and citizens, claiming widespread illness and death as a sales tactic.
Calvin Gant and Benjamin Gant executors of Darius Gant deceased filed their Final Account with Coos County Oregon Clerk. The hearing on objections and settlement is set for Monday July 1 1912 before Hon J F Hall Judge at the County Court in Coos County Oregon.
Notice states Ella Lehnherr executrix of James Burk deceased has filed final account with Coos County Court Oregon. Monday July 1 1912 at the courthouse in Coos County has been fixed as the hearing date for objections and settlement of the final account by Judge J F Hall.
Notice to contractors to bid by June 24 1912 on City Hall construction Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon plans filed with City Recorder May 6 1912 Ordinance 133 bids five percent deposit 1000 bond bid form at City Recorder City Council may reject bids Dated June 5 1912 I E Rose Recorder 31-21
The Coos County Fire Patrol Association starts a prize essay contest to engage school children in protecting forests from fire. Essays on Protection of our Forests from Fire must be under 2000 words. $50 total prizes: high school first $10, second $5, five $1. grade prizes $10 $5 $3 $2 and two $1. Mail by October 1 to Secretary W J Conrad in Marshfield. Dr. McCormac supports the effort in 908 County.
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