18 Mar 1904
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary dispatches report on Russian and American military movements, refugee conditions, and public concerns. Mentions possible U S army mobilization figures, Yaquina bar funding proposals, and political commentary on officials. Includes stray notices about a local merchant and a medicine advertisement.
Two names emerge as potential Republican contenders for the First District seat held by Congressman Ormann. Polk County state senator Mulkey and Washington County resident Huetca are discussed as quietly seeking support, with Mulkey serving as president of the State Naval School at Ashland. The contest grows active across the district, though Harris still commands influence among key Republicans.
Marshfield plans a summer business block on Front Street beside the post office. Local fans discussed a proposed team as prospects for baseball grow. Funds are raised to build a hospital, while mortgage foreclosure actions target Great Central Land & Improvement Company in Bangor town site. Indiana Prohibition chief reports Miles as a potential nominee.
Fragmentary item from a Ga newspaper notes a touted salve that allegedly prevented leg amputation after a severe leg injury. The column mentions a Mr Denforth of IaGrange and a product sold by W Pek, but details are garbled. The graphic claim centers on a healing salve marketed as superior for wounds and piles.
A roundup of community tidbits from Coquille and vicinity including Atty Sinclair visiting from Coquille, Ray Dement improving from illness, Gatchells advertises Buckingham and Hecht shoes, a dance invitation, Model store lace curtains, Rev Haberly to conduct Presbyterian services, Epworth League event at ME Church, Sons of Veterans meeting, Hermann's Bazaar assortment, possible bid for county clerk by R H Mast, forest reserve scrip for sale by Franci E Alley, a mail horse death on Myrtle Point route, scarce picking on public road, letter from F B Tichenor about home seekers coming to Portland and lack of awareness of Coquille Valley.
Hunters and trappers are invited to sell furs hides and sheep products to J H Roberts at Lees store for cash. A meeting will be held at the Gravel Ford creamery on Monday March 21 at 10 o'clock for electing a board of directors and arranging creamery operations for the 1904 season.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.