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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
2
Editor Milton Schulz muses on readers and women, boasts subscription rates, and hints at local topics in the Myrtle Point paper. The rambling column blends humor and small town life with affectionate notices about home and community.
The writer muses on airing truths about editors and readers, lamenting dull editorial content. He notes Mr. Wilson’s foes, and questions whether the German Empire is manipulating democratic politics over Lusitania incidents. The passage blends social critique with political skepticism in a reflective, editorial voice.
A reader advocates establishing a local farmers clearing house in Myrtle Point to market farm products directly, reducing middlemen, and strengthening the community economy. The plan calls for a non profit model, led by a board from the Myrtle Point area, aiming to make Myrtle Point the farmers market with improved rail transportation and broader trade. The message contrasts local efficiency with larger city commissions and emphasizes shared benefit over individual gain. It also muses on family harmony and kindness as moral ballast in daily life.
It notes catarrh affects about a third of people and warns local snuffs and vapors do little. It recommends Scott's Emulsion as medicinal food and a building-tonic, free from alcohol or harmful drugs, as a treatment.
A jumble of party notices announces candidacies for Sheriff and County Surveyor in Coos County. Alf Johnson Jr proclaims his bid for Sheriff, Myrtle Point pledges, and 55 Lane seeks Sheriff nomination with Coquille and Henderson addresses noted as part of the filing notices.
A collection of humorous quips and witticisms reflecting social satire, wartime attitudes, and everyday observations. The note references neighbors, soldiers, optimism and pessimism, and playful lines about aging, politics, and manners.
The Myrtle Point Volunteer Fire Department in regular meeting expresses collective thanks to P. W. Laird E J Schneider and C Milton Schulz for donations related to the P W Laird Building Fire. The department pledges continued effort to save property and appreciates the support.
The state yielded over 3 billion feet of Douglas fir wood, roughly sixty five percent of the Northwest and Coast region’s fir output, indicating strong timber activity and regional dominance in timber production.
Sufferers in Maer Myrtle Point hear of relief from back and kidney pain with Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs E D Neely of Hoseburg Oregon reports noticeable improvements and endorses the remedy for herself and her family. Price 50c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY proprietors.
The Crunk family members thank those who offered kindness and help in the last days of their loved one Anna Crunk, listing Geo. M. Crunk Jr WwW Crunk Jr S E Crunk Carey and others in the acknowledgment.
Sealed bids for lumber tender to Fort Coquille River are due May 16 1916 with bids opened April 18 1916 at 7 30 pm. Bidders must enclose a 10 percent certified check payable to Port of Coquille River and include a description of grades. Delivery to Maple Street Myrtlé Point Oregon.
Nellie W. Milbury is appointed Administratrix of the estate of William B. Milbury deceased by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. Creditors must present verified claims with proper vouchers to the office of E C Roberts Flanagan and Bennett Bank Building Myrtle Point Oregon within 51 months from the notice dated March 16 1916.
Notice calls a special meeting of Coquille Valley Telephone Company stockholders in Coos County Oregon at the W O W Hall in Coquille at 10 AM on March 24 1916. Proposals include selling and transferring all business assets and rights, settling affairs, dissolving the corporation, and distributing capital stock as allowed by law. Secretary 193 W C Chase signs for the Board.
Department of the Interior notice from Roseburg Oregon dated February 28 1916 states Sarah A Massey of Myrtle Point Oregon who filed a homestead entry on January 30 1913 Serial No 08557 for parts of Sections 11 12 and 13 Township 0 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish claimed land before U S Commissioner Bigee A Dodge at Myrtle Point on April 10 1916. Witnesses listed are Perry Davis Parrish William E Hartley Grover Cleveland Gibbs and William T Wilson all of Myrtle Point. J M Upton Register.
Public auction set for April 8 1916 at 10 00 AM in Coquille Oregon to satisfy a judgment of 591 66 with 10 percent interest from January 11 1916 plus costs on Flora W Burns versus Ida May Poland and Foster J Poland. Property described as SE of SW and SW of SE in section 2 township etc to be sold mortgage lien holders and others claimants released by order of Sheriff of Coos County Oregon.
Alfred Johnson Jr sheriff of Coos County Oregon announces sale of Lot 6 Block 8 Border and Bender Addition Myrtle Point under foreclosure. The auction will be March 31 1916 at 10 am at the county courthouse front door to satisfy a judgment of 1134 with interest and costs of 141.80 and prior payoff 632.56, free of liens other than the mortgage.
Notice from the Interior Department Office Roseburg dated February 1 1916 announces William A Roselle of Bridge City has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a land claim for parcel NW and NW of NW in section township range meridian. Proof to be made before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner.
Advert appears promising lip reading as cure or aid, claiming thousands of deaf people gain conversation and understanding without devices. It touts low costs and universal accessibility, urging readers to request details from a Kansas City school.
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