County fair meeting called for Coos and Curry counties
The Enterprise invites subscribers and potential donors to a Saturday meeting at the Myrtle Club rooms to organize the Coos and Curry County Fair Association. Stock grounds purchase is almost funded, with incorporation to proceed, and interested locals urged to attend and offer support or suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Coos and Curry County
Coosa
Curry County
Myrtle Club Rooms
Oregon
Barbers Consider Hair Cutting Race Risks
A light remark cautions that barbers may safely compete in cutting hair yet warns of dangers if they enter a shaving race. The tongue in cheek note underscores potential mishaps in a humorous, everyday activity.
If you don't get up steam before the steam roller
A cautionary saying warns against delaying action before a powerful force or obstacle overwhelms you. It emphasizes quickly taking initiative to avoid being overwhelmed by events.
Potato Tariffs and Foreign Potatoes in U S Ports
Eastern papers report Ireland and Europe rarely supply potatoes to Americans while 2 million sacks of foreign grown potatoes entered U S ports in months with duties totaling about 1.4 million dollars. Efforts push Congress to suspend high tariffs as American yields lag Europe’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Continent
Europe
Auto Truck for Curry
Clint Maelhorn and D. C. Barker arrived in the city today at noon from Curry county where they had been to look after business matters. Barker, who has extensive interests in central Oregon in Crook county, was here to look into freighting possibilities.
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Curry
Clint Maelhorn
D. C. Barker
Curry County
Mr. Barker
Oregon
Crook County
Don’t Be Bald Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Restoration
Perkins Drug Store promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a strong effectiveness claim. The ad asserts 93 of 100 users gain hair growth and offers a full refund if dissatisfied. It highlights a non greasy pleasant formula and two sizes 50c and 1.00 with a guarantee backing the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Perkins Drug Store
Barker Plans Auto Truck Service in Coastal Oregon
In Curry county from Bandon to Langlois and Port Orford, Mr. Barker believes an auto truck service will yield good returns and plans to introduce the service as roads improve for summer work. He will deploy two 5 ton trucks and operate trips along the coast after returning from the Steamship Breakwater voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry County
Bandon
Langlois
Port Orford
Bitulithic Pavement Described as Durable and Elastic
The article explains Bitulithic pavement as durable yet elastic, combining stone sizes to minimize voids and filling them with a waterproof elastic cement. This yields traction and permanent binding while avoiding the rigidity and wear of solid stone under traffic.
Myrtle Point to Get Hospital and Political Advertisements
Myrtle Point plans a hospital in the east part of town with twelve private ward beds and fees of 20 dollars for a private room and 10 to 15 dollars a week for wards. Miss M. C. Drain will supervise surgical cases. Political notices announce candidates for prosecuting attorney and state and local offices, with platforms and dates for primary elections. The farmers telephone system is underway from Mussel Creek to Sixes River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
C. A. Gourley
E. E. Bender
Gourley
M. C. Drain
Portland
Mussel Creek
Sixes River
Port Orford Tribune
Ghost of Langlois Haunts Farm in Broad Daylight
The Curry County Leader reports the spirit of George L. Taylor, buried on his Langlois area farm, rising from his grave in daylight to wander the grounds. Mr and Mrs Ferrier offer 100 dollars to anyone who stays a week and does not see the ghost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langlois
George L. Taylor
H. A. Farrier
City Election Notice for Myrtle Point Oregon 1912
Notice: election to be held at City Hall Myrtle Point Oregon on Monday April 1 1912 for two councilmen to serve three year terms and one councilman for a term. The notice outlines the election of city officers and related procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo Ohio as a universal treatment. It asserts internal dosing affects blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 if it fails to cure, with testimonials and circulars available. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cummy & CO
Polls Open for Charter Amendment Vote in City
City election set with two-year terms for Treasurer and Recorder, one year each. Voting 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on proposed Section 4 of Article 7. Judges: W. O. Cooper, L. Strong, A. H. Bender. Clerks: H. A. Guerin, E. A. Dodge, W. E. Lewellen. City Council order. City Recorder I. E. Rose attest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Oregon
W. O. Cooper
L. Strong
A. H. Bender
H. A. Guerin
E. A. Dodge
W. E. Lewellen
I. E. Rose
City Recorder
Notice to Contractors for Coos County Road Work
Bids will be received for improvement and construction of a county road in Road District No 12 Coos County Oregon. Specifications are on file with the County Clerk or with L A Lawhorn Special Road Master. Funds on hand total 1738 44 from 1910 tax. Bids due April 2 1912 at 11 am. County Court may reject any bid or award to non lowest bidder if in best interest. Coquille Oregon dated March 18 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Smith
Coos and
Curry
Rogue River
Curry County
Coos County
Oregon
H. A. Johnson
Myrtle Point
R. D. No
L. A. Lawhorn
Coquille
Sunday Service Schedule With Evening Meeting
The notice lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m preaching at 11:00 a m Christian Workers meeting at 7:15 p m and preaching at 7:30 p m All are cordially invited to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Workers Meeting
Presbyterian
A. J. Irwin
M. E. Church
F. E. Scofield
Neer’s Poultry Yards Egg Hatching Plans and Stock Listings
Neer E. H. Neer of Myrtle Point Oregon offers eggs and hatching stock with a range of bred fowls. listings include Leghorns from Washington and California stock, C. W. Leghorns show stock, Blue Ribbon John silоволь stock, pure bluled Blue Andalusians, Mottled Anconas, RI Reds, Crystal W. Orpingtons, and Javas of Mathews strain. Incubator lots available. price list per setting and per pen. Phone 82x8.
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C. W. Leghorns
Washington
Calif
B. Leghorns
C. B
John
Buulin
Gledmore
B. Andelusians
C. RI
One Pen, CO
Crystal W. Orpingtons
Kellerstruse
Jess
E. H. Neer
Myrtle Point
Oregon
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Myrtle Point Enterprise
Milton Schulz
Canada
Ballard’s
Horehound
James F.ballard
Prop
St.Louis,Mo
Stephens
K. H. Hansen
S. P. Pierce
Coos
Codrilles
A. J. Marsh
Palace of Sweets
Flanagan & Bennett
Bank PO
The
Flanagan & Bennett Bank of
Marshfield, Ore
Henry G. Ploeger
Uncle Henry
A. Houge
Marshfield
R. A. Annin
Adomemeco
Wooloe
Ll. A. Lawhorn
R. D
M. E. Church South
Riverton
W. B. Smith
Scientific American
Enterprise
Neer’s Poultry Yards
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