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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
8
The article explains pain as a vital protective mechanism. Nerve endings alert the brain to injury and guide withdrawal from danger. Pain initiates healing in disease such as appendicitis by directing blood, cells, and immune response to the affected area while restraining unnecessary movement. It warns against using drugs that suppress pain, as they may hinder recovery.
University of Oregon researchers urge communities to kill early spring flies now to halt future populations and reduce disease. Dr. Clifton F. Hodge says simple home traps can curb spread within neighborhoods, with success cited from Cleveland and other cities.
Stringtown, March 17. Farmers are busy with plowing and planting as Mrs. Dan Barklow recovers from illness. Dan Miller clears ground for a strawberry patch. G. W. Hixon nursing a sore eye. Our school closes March 20 with a picnic. Various local visits and social events noted including rail contractor work, horse movings, and a sewing party at Mrs. Nosler’s.
Local notes report H Bryant hauling grain from Myrtle Point for Hiram Hatcher. Travelers include Mr and Mrs Montgomery, Ed Goldbloom, Frank Davis Jr, Sir Dundas, and Mrs Penhem visiting homes in the area. Oscar Lensley wins a prize at Bridge, while Whicker the county school superintendent visits the Bridge school and notes its fine condition.
A Myrtle Point druggist N G W Perkin promotes Adler i ka as a cleansing remedy. He claims it drains foul matter from the system and relieves sour stomach gas and constipation after a single dose.
Miss Leta Clinton traveled to Riverton to assist her ill sister Sylvia at Mrs. John Belloni’s home. J. H. McCloskey made a business trip to Coquille. Reuben Young and family moved to Norway for work with Peterson Brower at Cement ranch. Norway cheese factory began operation on the 9th. The county court plans to begin rock quarry work in about two weeks. Marion Clinton and family from Fishtrap visited John Clinton.
Grandma Bunch marked her 88th birthday with family. Miss Retta Weekly received about 100 birthday cards after a card shower on the 16th. Elijah Culbertson bought Rev Waymire’s buggy and seeks a summer ride partner. A public school debate was canceled as a scrub. Claud Mullen visited briefly while Isom Clinton spent a few days nearby.
Mrs Grover Brown visited Mrs Winnie Wilson in Coquille. A small quantity of chemical fertilizer is kept for roses and vegetables. A H Powers and Vernon Smith travelled from Marshfield to inspect the Smith Powers logging road south of the city. Mesdames McDonald Stemmler and Schroeder joined Coquille excursion to Bandon lodge of the Knights of Pythias.
Oregon Agricultural College reports public schools in Polk county organizing fourteen clubs to test milk and keep dairy herd records for a year. Babcock testers are used, about 600 cows on test, with daily milk weights and monthly tests. A cow demonstration at Airlie on February 28 drew teachers pupils and parents, highlighting interest in cow types purebred bulls diets and sanitary production as dairy work expands.
A Rexall promoted hair care pair touts Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo. The Beautifier claims to add gloss without changing color or gray, while the Shampoo promises fast lather and thorough cleansing. Available at Perkins' Drug Store for $1.00 and 50 cents respectively, with money back guarantee.
Weekly Industrial Review notes several developments including a Carnegie library planned for Hillsboro, two dairy associations forming on the north side of the county, and major industrial expansions in Eugene and Mollala with plans for doubled plants and new buildings. Eugene sewer system will be rebuilt in four years and a $25 000 electric power plant is planned for Mollala. Veatch Brothers of Cottage Grove to erect a new store in Eugene.
Lucia Sperry, daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Sperry, married William Stratton at the Sperry home in a quiet Lent season ceremony. Rev William Horsfall officiated, with Miss Clare Sherwood and H O Anderson as attendants. The couple resides east of the Tuttle house and received many elegant gifts.
Items from the March 14 1896 issue note Assessor Hansen at work taking stock and poll tax figures. Merchants Dixon and others fall ill. Att'y L A Roberts to Coquille City on business. M R Lee adds six foot sidewalk on Maple. Eva Butler leaves for Arago after farewell party. Judge Bender's family travels to San Francisco then Santa Cruz. Russell Dement ships mutton to Beaver Hill. A freak calf is killed by Sam Johnson Sr. Grandma Roberts visits Marshfield. Local lads gift a game bag to the Enterprise. editor warned of mischief.
At the Myrtle Point City Council meeting on March 16 1914 it was ordered a citizens caucus be held to nominate candidates for the April 6 1914 regular election. The meeting is in the Myrtle Club Hall on March 25 1914 at 7 30 p m. Recorder A Dodge.
Notice to property owners within the city limits of Myrtle Point Oregon to remove planks cans and all rubble from streets and alleys fronting or abutting their property within ten days. The notice dated March 19 1914 signed by J C Brown City Marshal.
Advertisment notes the 1 prompt Particular Printshop of the Afyrtle Point Enterprise offering printing services. It promises quality work and timely completion for job printing with a focus on reliability and accuracy.
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