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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
2
A Good Dressing article argues slow bill payments ripple through the economy. A wife admits delaying payments to a department store, which she says leads to her husband’s layoff. The piece links consumer debt to factory layoffs and stresses thrift in family finances.
A pithy saying notes that some men seek comfort in alcohol when faced with ongoing troubles and dissatisfaction, suggesting drinking as a coping mechanism.
A Chicago advertising executive says mail order houses deal a severe blow to advertising quality, arguing that true ads must promise articles exactly as described, something mail order firms often fail to provide. The remark reflects concern over consumer trust and industry standards.
A compact survey notes how hardship shapes achievements from Johnson to Edison. It cites Johnson’s seven years crafting his dictionary and Rasselas to bury his mother, Carlyle, Plato, Gibbon, Raleigh, Elizabeth, Newton, Bruce, and Thiers, each illustrating labor before insight and the resolve to push through difficulty.
An exchange summarizes Chicago ad men arguing that mail order fraud harms consumers and manufacturers. The local merchant offers verifiable bargains in store, ensuring that what is advertised matches what is sold and reducing risk of misrepresentation.
Frank J. Cheney swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath certifies the firm F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo will back the claim. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Community buyers warned that mail order houses use fraudulent advertising and will lose confidence. They foresee a return to home shopping as Abra m Lincoln’s warning about fooling the people proves true in merchandising as well.
A concise reflection notes that silliness often accompanies happiness, yet many happy people are not silly. It considers that happiness does not always align with lighthearted behavior, and cultural perspectives vary.
A financial magazine piece compares ancient debt writ on a Babylonian brick to modern quick writing. It asks how many would incur debt if required to inscribe notes on clay, and suggests legislation might curb over extension of credit to avert panics while noting ancient panics preceded modernism.
To avoid returning many exchange machines to the factory the firm offers rebuilt and slightly used typewriters at from 85 to 65 dollars off the regular 105 dollar price. Each sale machine carries a one year guarantee and can be exchanged for a new 1913 model. L. C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter Co. 280 Oak street Portland Oregon.
In Myrtle Point Oregon on March 1 1913 a mutual dissolution ends the Gourley and Bristow butcher business. All debts and accounts are transferred to C A Gourley who remains responsible for prior obligations.
Marion C. Miller of Dora Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application 04855 on April 8 1909 to purchase the SENE ES SH of Section 14 Township 28S Range 1W Willamette meridian timber and land under the Timber and Stone Law. Land and timber appraised at 550 dollars with 1 080 000 board feet at 50 cents per M and land value 10 dollars. Final proof to be made April 30 1913 before E A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon. Protests or contests may be filed prior to patent issue.
Plaintiff E C Roberts sues W T Rutherford for 123 58 due plus costs. Judgment by default if no answer by April 8 1913. Personal property attached includes stead range chairs stools show cases and kitchen items. Notice published in Myrtle Point Enterprise for six weeks per Justice EB Dodge order. Claud H Giles attorney for plaintiff. TM 167 A B Taylor agent for Ed V Price Co clothes ad follows.
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