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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
Bargelt and L J Roberts are named as owners and publishers based in Myrtle Point Oregon in the details provided. The note identifies them in connection with local publishing affairs and corporate designation.
The piece stacks national party hints with local reforms. It notes Taft Sherman as Republican ticket, Louisiana banning racing, railroads denying freight hikes, water rate competition, lumber optimism in the Pacific Northwest, and a Medford saloon ruling tied to Jackson county voters with a sharp jab at the Coquille Sentinel and local editorials.
Oregon leaders lampoon Bourne’s third term while praising his closeness to voters. Roosevelt’s ideal nomination stirred hope. Taft’s future popularity is possible, but Roosevelt would start with broad support. The piece weighs political prospects and GOP unity ahead of the campaign.
A local document extols Coos county independence and lists abundant resources from furniture and wool to beef fish and berries. It envisions a self contained life with foods and goods produced within the county setting.
The passage notes that Coos County houses diverse production including vegetables, crops, wood, coal, iron products, cotton, and wheat. It argues only iron goods and bread staples are not locally produced, suggesting these could be grown or manufactured locally if needed.
South Fork prepares a full day of celebration for the Fourth with Myrtle Point band, barbecue, and a continuous program from sunrise to night. Events include a thirteen gun salute, child parades, readings, orations, races for all ages, tug of war, and a grand evening ball with oyster supper.
Notice states all Coos County general fund warrants drawn before 1907 will be paid on presentation at the Coquille City office. no warrants will be honored after June 30. Dated June 25, 1908. Includes local items from Upper East Fork about graphophone, visits, Independence Day plans, a ball for Mr and Mrs Webb Mast, and a panther scare debunked as a prank.
U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon May 28 1908 notice states Oregon on May 23 1908 applied for SESEt of section 18 township 27 s 19 w WM and filed a list of school indemnity selections open to public inspection Adverse claims or objections must be filed in the office by July 8 1908 Myrtle Point Enterprise named as the publication newspaper BeNsAMBYL EDDY Register
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