Slang and Sensational Lit Spark Local Debate in Coquille
A Coquille reader questions the influence of slang and profane language in a local paper amid concerns over moral conditions. The piece notes criticism by residents, ministers, and police, and cites opposition to the Parkinson referendum on the University of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquille
Enterprise
Mother’s Knee
Coquille Valley
Parkinson
University of Oregon
Willamette Valley
Albany
Patterson the Man
A Dayton Newton article reflects on John H Patterson of Dayton as captain of industry and a man who faced a jail sentence after a conviction. It contrasts his ruthless business rise with his later acts of public welfare and a call for presidential pardon amid Ohio floods and human suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Patterson
Dayton
National Cash Register Co
Sam
Troy
Ohio
John H. Patterson
Man in Service and the Pride of Selflessness
A Columbus era editorial extols selfless service to humanity over personal gain and discusses the impact of generosity on society. It honors John H. Patterson’s presumed fate and likens wealth to a test of character. The Sioux City News and Coos Bay Times are cited, critiquing blame-shifting and hypocrisy in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Patterson
Miami Valley
Sioux City
Coos Bay
Adam
Undeveloped resources boost coal potential in Coos Bay
An editorial in The Oregon Country highlights vast undeveloped coal in Coos Bay and Western Douglas County. It cites an acre yielding about 15,000 tons and 200 square miles of coal land, with potential to mine 1,000,000,000 tons if developed. The piece urges transportation, enterprise, and capital to unlock Oregon's coal and reduce imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Oregon Country
Oregon
Coos Bay
Douglas County
Coos Way
Notice to Public on Unauthorized Cattle Purchase
Géo. A. Taylor of Eckley Oregon warns the public not to buy cattle advertised by John Bakk saying they were unlawfully taken up and he can prove it. Eckley resident signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bakk
Eckley
Géo. A.taylor
When is a Contract and How It Forms
A discussion explains that everyday exchanges create binding contracts through an offer and acceptance. Court rulings show acceptance must be timely and definite, with withdrawal ineffective after dispatch but before delivery. Social offers lack legal relation unless intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Fox
Tha
James Engle
Albert Smith
Smith
Engle
Solin Wagner
Maloney
Wagner
Edson
Watson
Willie Smith
Winnie Jones
Walter McQuillan
Bruno
Cery
W. K. Towers
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
An antiquated ad proclaims deafness results from Eustachian tube inflammation. It asserts local applications fail and catarrh causes most cases. The promotion promises $100 for any catarrh deafness cured without their Catarrh Cure and invites readers to request circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucas
R.j Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Caio
Bolleeeee
Notice of Administrator Appointment for Charles Morris Estate
The County Court of Coos County Oregon appoints Frank Morris as administrator of Charles Morris deceased. Creditors must present verified claims with proper authentication to Roberts Giles & Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from the notice date April 17 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morris
Coos County
Oregon
Roberts
Giles & Roberts
Myrtle Pint
Frank Morris
Notice of Final Account in Coos County Oregon
Hester Harmon administratrix of the L. L. Harmon estate filed a final account with the Coos County Court. A hearing on objections and settlement is set for May 26, 1913 at the Court House, with Judge John F. Hall presiding. First publication April 24, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Roseburg
Oregon
Joseph Brown Meyers
Lee
West Willamette Meridian
E. A Dodge
United States
Myrtle
Allen Ma
W. H. Myers
Claude ‘Waters
B. F. Jones
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Israel A. Otto
Myrtle Point
West
Willamette Meridian
Edgar A. Dodge
Clamant
Witneses
John Fabrey
Bickford Bartlett
William A. Adams
William Fite
Register
Hester Harmon
L. L. Harmon
Coos County
State of
John F. Hall
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Myrtle Point Enterprise AM
Myrtle Mont Umler
Milton Schulz
Canada
Goasille Valley
Cous Bay
Patterson, the
Man
Harlan
Alexander
Gideon
Potiphar
Walter K.towers, A. B., J. D
The
Michigan Bet
John Jones
Sam Smith
Samy
Allan Fox
Willard Barton
Flanagan & Bennett Bank
Eae Ett
Rene Marshf
ALAC
Myrtle P
Ae Ik
George Jackleff
Libby
Nosler & Norton
Cowie Grecon
Myrtle Point Hardware Company
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