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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
4
Former President Taft warned against armed intervention in Mexico during a National Geographical Society address in Washington He described the enormous costs and life losses such action would entail and warned that it could lead to nationwide mobilization and guerrilla resistance.
A brief quip notes frustration of the socialist party as the old parties allegedly seize most of its belongings or achievements. The remark emphasizes ongoing political friction and redistribution of material or policy advantages.
The piece urges every voter to consider the long term tax impact of bonding propositions and reminds that all citizens share the burden of taxes. It stresses careful scrutiny of proposed bonds and potential effects on public finances.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina said the government has nothing to give except what it takes in taxes from the people. He asserted this applies to both municipal and national government.
The remark suggests several contenders in a debate or competition show little substance behind their flashy appearance. It implies skepticism about promised ideas versus actual capability among participants.
A high minded note praises the willingness of major nations to listen to all evidence regarding the Mexican affair before reaching a verdict, seen as a mark of civilizational progress.
The article outlines Saint Patrick's rise from captive swineherd to Christianizer of Ireland, noting his Roman name Parthcus and his role against Druid priests. It mentions the shamrock as a symbol of the Trinity, Ireland’s harp emblem, and asserts Patrick died in 493, with many regard him as Ireland’s national apostle.
An 19th century medical pitch asserts catarrh is constitutional not local. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional cure with a $100 reward if it fails. Pills for constipation are also advertised.
A mention of paying honor on the seventeenth of March each year by wearing a shamrock or a bit of green reflects traditional Saint Patrick's Day customs described in the article.
A quip about an attempted robbery of the Iowa state treasury circulates as a headline. The exchange suggests politicians acted first, reflecting a sharp commentary on the politics of the season.
A witty remark notes that fame is fleeting among journalists and hints at a forgotten author sued for libel by Colonel Roosevelt.
President Wilson argues that roads are vital beyond auto pleasure, linking farmers and villages to markets. He calls road development a statesmanlike task to unite communities, expand intercourse, and boost national prosperity.
A preacher notes that respect from a woman comes from merit rather than entitlement. He reflects on character, conduct, and the consequences of actions, urging personal integrity as the basis of genuine esteem.
The pattern repeats as New York awakens for fresh courtroom drama dragging former Police Lieutenant Becker or similar defendants with limited funds into renewed trial efforts.
The piece argues Wisconsin's eugenics law discourages marriage and promotes immorality. It decries suffragists and mixed-race associations as catalysts, urging reflection on the impact of the law on women and matrimony and warning of consequences for the sisterhood.
The Baltimore Sun notes a shift in public focus from votes for women to husbands homes and children with Billy Sunday facing intensified evangelical competition that could push him back toward baseball.
The Coos Bay News notes a Myrtle Point stump puller ad by Antone Wirth. A satirical warning follows about old men and the risks to press freedom, referencing Coquillers and improper conduct in business.
Local notices announce candidates for county judge and county surveyor in Coos County Oregon. J J Stanley seeks the Democratic nomination for county judge, stressing highway development and prudent spending. C C McCullough and A N Gould campaign for county surveyor on the Republican ticket with calls to switch to concrete roads.
Marshfield Ore March 17 1914 F E Allen seeks the Republican nomination for County Clerk in the May 15 primary. He pledges to perform duties promptly and economically, aiming to save taxpayers money and promote his own interests if elected.
Plaintiff J B Luttrell seeks $362.02 plus 6 percent interest from Nov 11 1913 and costs against defendant F A Turner after filing a contract action. Judgment sought. personal property at Myrtle Point Cannery to be sold to satisfy decree. Publication ordered by Judge John B Coke in Myrtle Point Enterprise.
Clarence E. Russell as executor files the final account in Coos County Oregon. The court date is April 6, 1914 at 10:00 AM for hearing objections and settlement. Published February 19.
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