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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
2
The note lists Coquille planning a Fourth of July celebration one week from tomorrow and a major race meet at Myrtle Point on the fifth. It urges readers to stay with the paper and contact options via Valley Phone Main 155 and Home Phone Main 464.
The Bandon Recorder notes a question about how many local boys and girls will earn enough money during the vacation to buy clothes for next winter and pass at the end of the next term. It adds a local aside mentioning Pete.
A contemplative line notes that pleasure in life is always tinged with sorrow as ages pass from child to elder. It suggests a night when there is no tomorrow, reflecting on universal human hardship and resignation.
A contest asks how long a county court will need to build 84 miles of road from Camag Valley to the Coos county line, given 8 000 men and 2 000 women built 263 miles of gravel road in Michigan in one day. The first correct respondent will win a framed picture showing a ruler reading 40 by 36 inches.
A speaker praises daily small acts of kindness over rare grand gestures. He argues that consistent thoughtfulness grows love, appreciation, and personal courage, and suggests ongoing kindness yields greater impact than a single yearly generosity.
Harlan Read argues cleanliness has value but warns against over grooming. He notes workers may need to tolerate dust and small stains to do useful work, praising the practical man who is not ashamed of dirt.
The Cottage Grove Leader comments that courteous conversation beats flashy manners and warns against judging by appearance. It argues grandchildren deserve sensible road bonds and warns against burdening roads with costly, profane apologies, noting a nationwide awakening to this issue.
An Oregon Enterprise writer rebuts claims from the Coquille Herald about 1876 Myrtle Point events. The author notes Myrtle Point’s true development timeline, naming landowner Chris Lehnherr and the Hermann brick building, and attributes errors to an overblown memory or wishful thinking.
A special Juvenile Court session approved eleven mothers’ pensions in Coos county since the law began in June. The latest recipients include Mrs. Josephine Wygant of Coquille receiving 17.50 monthly, Mrs. Belle Lowe of Coquille at 10 monthly, Mrs. Lucy C. Either of Coquille at 25 monthly, and Mrs. Ellen Metcalf of North Bend at 40 monthly.
A nostalgic ad exalts Schilling's Coffee and Baking Powders as superior products. It touts best quality extracts and bread-raising powers, claiming wide use from east to west and urging readers to choose Schilling's Best.
Sealed proposals for eight room school building in Coos County Oregon will be received by the District Clerk in Myrtle Point until 12 noon on Monday July 14 1913. Proposals accompanied by five percent certified check. Plans and specifications available at the Clerk and the Architect Newton C Gauntt 1087 Chamber of Commerce Building Portland Oregon. The Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board L A Roberts Clerk Myrtle Point June 24 1913.
William Aca Fish of Bancroft Oregon filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish his homestead claim on land in section 14 township 30 south range 11 west Willamette Meridian. The hearing occurs August 1 1913 before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon. Witnesses named Albert I Rice Charles D Price William Anderson George W Crank all of Bancroft Oregon. 326 B F Jones Register
Land Office notice lists Arthur K. Peck of Marshfield Cool County Oregon filing to purchase coal lands in sections 29 32 31 township 32 Strangell W W M under United States Revised Statutes. Objects to entry must file affidavits of protest within thirty days after first publication. 306 B. F. Jones Register.
J. A. Smith and E. A. Crouch have been named fire wardens for Coos county. The district is now divided to improve service and efficiency in fire prevention and response.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from F J Cheney & Co and National Bank of Commerce Toledo, claiming internal action and blood impact. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation with price 75 cents and free testimonials.
The article explains the Statute of Frauds and why contracts must be evidenced by a signed writing. It covers executors, promises to answer for debts, and land or timber deals, plus time-limited and goods sale provisions. It notes variations across states and emphasizes practical guidance for everyday business.
The article explains that a contract is formed by agreement not writing, and that a writing serves as evidence. Any memo containing key terms can suffice, signatures may appear anywhere, and auctions may bind via memo entries. Seals are diminishing in importance. writing is not always required but prudent. A 1913 copyright note closes with an advertisement.
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