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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
The Myrtle Point Enterprise criticizes Congress for inaction on food prices. It cites Wisconsin farmers earning a dollar per bushel and Chicago consumers paying four dollars, arguing only swift congressional action can protect the public from profiteering by food barons and prevent unrest.
City gardeners face seed waste while learning the realities of producing food. Cities and railroads organize labor bureaus and free transport to aid farmers during wartime shortages, hoping to avert crop loss, with warning that much work remains unsolved despite plans.
The text argues that greater respect and understanding for farmers and their labor would benefit the country’s future. It calls out a lesson of value to those who would damm the farmer, emphasizing positive regard for agricultural work.
A Pacific Coast Manufacturer warns that five years yield forty seven thousand new laws from legislatures and Congress. The piece attacks law professors and suggests a chair of legislation would flood the system, raise taxes, and swell courts and lawyers.
The piece argues that local enterprises fail when residents do not support home businesses. Jealousy and envy harm prosperous locals, driving money away and causing job losses. Loyalty to home interests is seen as essential to community prosperity.
A humorous column joking about social ads and “food hogs” as a playful label. The piece riffs on slang and wordplay, framing readers’ hunger for clever notices and witty quips in a light gossip tone.
Cottage Grove resident F. C. Ralston, a retired farmer, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills regulate his kidneys and relieve pains from disordered kidneys. He notes using them on several occasions with great satisfaction and recommends others obtain them for 50 cents at dealers nationwide.
Fire figures from Niles Searls show U S annual fire loss above 200 million dollars. He explains the cost splits across railroads, mined metals, and building destruction, noting 1907 losses equaled half the value of new construction.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Land Office 1917 notice states Casper Miller of Bridge Oregon who filed a 1911 homestead entry for N% NEY Section 22 Township 29 Range 11 Willamette Meridian will attempt final five year proof to establish his claim. The proceeding will be before Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on July 27 1917 with witnesses James G. Houser James H. Rookard Reason C. Endicott and George Browngan all of Bridge Oregon.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon June 14 1917. James Leonard Buell of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim Serial No 06506 for N% SW Section 14 Township 30 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian. Hearing set before U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon July 25 1917. Witnesses Aga B Brown George M Brown Richard J West Joseph L Knight all of Myrtle Point Oregon. Wheeler Canon Register
In Coos County Oregon the estate of Herman S Davis deceased was probated June 20 1910. The executor will sell at public auction for cash the described real property in Coos County Oregon subject to court confirmation. Property includes Lots Two and Three Southwest quarter of Northeast quarter and Southeast quarter of Northwest quarter in Section Two Township 29 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian containing 161.52 acres and additional quarters in Section Twenty eight Township 29 South Range 10.
Notice is hereby given that the County Court of Coos County Oregon designated C E Griffin as administrator with will annexed of the estate of David P Griffin deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must present them with vouchers within six months to the attorney J O Stemmler Myrtle Point Oregon. Dated June 14 1917.
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