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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
6
Peter Radford argues that the United States should expand free ports to boost farm and factory trade. He notes 51 ports inland excess charges and suggests Congress direct funds to free ports where vessels discharge cargo without fees. He calls a free port a simple, pivotal step toward broader distribution of benefits.
The article argues the essential need to unite farmers merchants bankers editors and statesmen to solve agrarian marketing. It criticizes heavy spending on soil and seed while neglecting marketing and urges government and industry support for market development alongside production.
A discordant tale suggests renouncing party strife and reviving an ancient horse neighing test to settle disputes. The piece laments politicians fueling conflict and urges public focus on industry over factional clashes.
A Texas Farmers’ Union stance against woman suffrage is presented, arguing women belong at home and fearing ballot rights would harm family life. The piece contrasts roles, notes male-centric government, and references biblical ties while urging women to focus on home and motherhood.
A speaker contrasts orators with builders, citing Themistocles who could transform a small town into a great city. The message urges politicians to focus on constructing public works like roads and farms, arguing true statesmanship lies in building rather than wielding power.
A public forum extols practical achievement over talk, praising Edison Vail McCormick and Fulton as masters serving civilization. It lauds the age of service, noting progress through what leaders call genius, organization, and sacrifice, with emphasis on Edison lighting homes and McCormick harvesting crops.
Hermiston Herald reports unanimous support from dairy and hog men for holding the annual dairy show. enthusiasm ran high as officers F B va ze, J. M. Straw and C. S. Mc Naught led planning for a 1915 event though the exact date was not announced, with a late 26th target to allow stock preparation.
Health notes urge limit to three meals for children after age two and warn tobacco smoke contains deadly poisons. Dr. Osler cautions about war era stress on meals, while overeating and digestive disorders are linked to most diseases. Overeating, hurried meals, and heavy foods are blamed for constipation and appendicitis, with advice to avoid salty vegetables and excess bread.
In 1895 there were 15 wood preserving plants operating in the United States, and by 1914 the number rose to 122, representing all plant types.
The Seventh Day Adventist campmeeting and conference in Creston Station Portland ran May 27 to June 8 and drew large crowds. Donations reached 14 567.45 plus jewelry for foreign missions, with total activity funds at 2 000 000. Temperance Sunday attracted three thousand as speakers urged national prohibition and a saloonless nation by 1920. Nearly a hundred were baptized. new officers elected include H h W Cottrell president, G Thurston vice president and secretary, E Olcott treasurer, with several others on the conference committee.
R D Hetzel extension director of the Oregon Agricultural College urges farmers to attend Farmers Institutes to learn practical methods and share results with neighbors. He says two days spent attending and presenting problems can raise cash returns and aid country development, noting domestic science talks benefit women as much as agriculture benefits men.
G R Sampson, swine specialist at Oregon Agricultural College, notes pigs fit dairy farms by using skim milk to bridge weaning and fattening. Pigs yield good returns with limited roughage, and combined dairy cows plus pigs often outperform exclusive rearing of each. Local milk condenseries creating by products can alter the balance.
Reports from 94 plants show total treated material reaching 159 582 639 cubic feet in 1914, up 5 968 761 from 1913. Of the increase 103 980 cubic feet applied to piling and 3 577 571 more cross ties were treated. About eighty million gallons of creosote were used by U S preserving plants in 1914.
The Washington Letter notes German efforts to shape Berlin’s view on the Lusitania sinking, and President Wilson's stance in stiffening responses. It reports on Mexico policy shifts, potential repatriation of observers, a steel trust appeal, Pan American talks, and a bridal gift to Miss Genevieve Clark from House members ahead of James Mompson’s wedding.
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