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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
4
The article surveys national and local issues as Taft nears a quarter term and rails talk heats up. It condemns brutal prize fighting in California and Nevada, warns against the Spanish swindle, notes sheriff tax statements alarm taxpayers, and urges retrenchment and value for county road funding and payroll integrity.
The text highlights a girl named Gertrude Laird, a year and a half, who has six living grandmothers. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Binger Laird reside in Coos county, with extensive kin on both sides including four grandmothers on the father's side and two on the mother's. The report details ages and locations of several relatives, noting the family's unusually long-lived lineage and the likelihood she may reach great grandmother status.
Stockholders meeting in Myrtle Point discusses settling past season by proportionate returns per shipped box. A $1600 owed shipment could boost profits if collected, otherwise profits fall. Union strength urged to secure better outcomes for Coquille Valley fruit growers next season.
Marshfield Chamber of Commerce weighs consent to continue mail via the Middle Fork for four years. Rail officials promise seven day service with two Marshfield Myrtle Point trains daily if kept, replacing Coos Bay wagon road. About two tons of daily mail to be reevaluated. Inspector Whitney studied both routes.
A river transport company that recently acquired the Coquille River service reveals plans for a new vessel to strengthen operations along the waterway. Details on design, capacity, and launch timing were not disclosed.
A new $125000 steel steamer of 150 feet length and 32 foot beam is planned for Portland to run to Coquille river, with 86 state rooms for 76 first class passengers, twin screws, 100 HP engines, 400 tons freight capacity, and a speed of 15 knots. An observation room will cap the after deckhouse and glass will dominate its construction, while the dining saloon will feature round tables.
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