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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
2
The Port of Coquille River and City of Myrtle Point publish this notice as the official paper of record. Entered as second class matter at Myrtle Point post office under the act of March 3 1879.
A reader defends farmers against attacks by small talk about price and bond purchases. The writer argues farmers, though a small population, supply essential labor to feed the nation and support the war, while others debate leisure and dignity of labor.
The speaker argues farmers should use extra receipts to grow soils and herds to meet global food shortages. He contrasts this with critics focusing on commissions and interest, and suggests farmers would willingly lend capital to Uncle Sam without stigma.
The Rev W G Eliott of Portland spoke at the late Senator Lane funeral describing his simple life and tender heart. He praised Lane for discernment honesty courage and kindness noting his love for humanity and children and his work as a physician keeping him tender to suffering.
A prominent editor urged making economy fashionable and urged pairing labor virtues to curb idleness among American youth. The piece warns that drift toward a loafer's paradise harms the nation and calls for urgent civic focus on productive work.
The piece argues for a national campaign of production to rebuild vigor and self-reliance. It links labor dignity to sacrifice, urges boys toward honest toil, and denounces overindulgence. It envisions stronger citizens, stricter price discipline, and removal of middlemen to protect producers and consumers alike.
An editorial set discusses war costs at about 17 million dollars per day for the first year and notes the burden on the nation. It mocks wartime austerity schemes, quips about economics, food price regulation, and public responsibility while urging work over talk.
Notice to legal voters of School District No. 41 Coos County Oregon announces a school meeting at Grammar School Myrtle Point on June 18 1917 at 1 PM to vote on a special district tax. Budget lists expenditures and receipts for the 1917 1918 year including bond payments and sinking fund. District seeks tax to cover estimated shortfall and war related costs. C Cutler chairman and Claud H Giles district clerk sign the notice dated May 24 1917.
Dora A. Clemans of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five years proof to establish a homestead claim on the SW 32, Township 29 S, Range 11 W, Willamette Meridian. The hearing before E A US Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon is set for July 18, 1917, with witnesses to be named.
Advert says good news travels fast for back pain and kidney issues. It quotes Z. T. Stoutemyer of Eugene Oregon praising Dean's Kidney Pills for twenty five years of use and kidney relief with back pain improvement. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Walter S Bryant of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim on the NE4 of Section 21 Township 29 South Range 13 West Willamette Meridian. The proof will be before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on July 9 1917. Witnesses: Edward J Lemanski Thomas Brack Albert M Myers John C Epperson all of Myrtle Point Oregon. 316 W J Canon Register.
In the county court of Coos County Oregon the executor of Herman S. Davis deceased will sell at public auction for cash the described real property in Coos County Oregon subject to court confirmation. The parcels include multiple tracts in Section Two and Section Twenty-eight Township Twenty-nine South Range Ten West Willamette Meridian totaling about 161.52 acres with additional described halves and quarters.
Expert vulcanizer takes over the vulcanizing end of the repair shop on February 1st. All work guaranteed. Inspect and repair casings while idle. Balance, overhaul, and prepare cars before the auto season for better performance and savings. Expert mechanics offer complete auto accessories and guaranteed service.
L E Brown as executor announces a sale of 160 acres in Coos County Oregon located south of Range 10 west Willamette Meridian. The sale is set for July 7 1917 at 10:00 AM at the county courthouse in Coquille with proceeds distributed to those entitled under Herman S Davis deceased will.
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