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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
4
Myrtle Point reporter notes two young brothers around ten years old who organized and completed moving wood for the Enterprise office. Their initiative and reliability are praised as a sign of future industrious achievement. The piece also mentions the Enterprise selling 75 extra copies last week and invites subscriptions.
The article reports President Taft facing sharp criticism from Washington clergy over Commissioner Valentine’s order forbidding religious garb by Indian school teachers. Critics say government aid to religious schools obligates separation of church and state and accuse Taft of political maneuvering.
A man proposes funding a road fund by taxing smooth talking insurance agents and stock solicitors for foreign corporations who pay big dividends to insiders. The plan would place a certain sum into the road fund of townships where these insiders operate.
A reflective line discusses fishing as a craft where digging bait builds expertise and notes that the odds favor non recurrence of a marine disaster. The excerpt emphasizes practical skill and caution in seafaring contexts.
The piece argues that knowledge alone fails to empower. twenty know what to do when others act, yet do not act themselves. It warns city critics and “cracker-box” councilors who predict success but never execute. true power comes from uniting knowledge with action to serve humanity.
Community column explains word limit for submitted pieces to Enterprise. It requires sender name and address and warns editor may reject unsuitable content. It notes possible charges for classified or advertised material and outlines submission guidelines.
The piece argues that the Titanic disaster underscores the need for public safety reforms in finance sanitation and transport. It notes the public will support leaders who push for human life protection on ocean liners and coastwise travel and hints at shifting opinions in light of April showers and rainfall. It cites La Follette's potential impact in Oregon's recent primary.
An 1886 affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of Toledo lists a one hundred dollar reward for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document details the oath, the firm name F J Cheney & Co, and publication in To Jeco. It touts internal action on the blood and mucous membranes and urges readers to send for testimonials. The notice also promotes Ball's Family Pills for constipation.
A Perkins Drug Store notice touts Rexall Orderlies as a fast, gentle remedy for constipation with no diarrhoea or nausea. It promises full money back if customers are not entirely satisfied and lists three package sizes priced from 10 to 50 cents.
C A Smith and C J Millis held a lengthy discussion about the city railroad situation lasting over an hour. Millis remained reticent when contacted later, saying there was nothing new and he would await the city’s next move.
The Enterprise presents the first prayer in Congress from September 7 1774 in Carpenter's Hall Philadelphia with attendee names and a brief account by John Adams printed on calendered 12 by 18 inch paper. Subscribers paying one year in advance receive a free copy. extra copies are 25 cents each. Limited stock available. visit early.
An advertisement promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for indigestion with a money back guarantee and multiple sizes. A Fairfield Illinois pastor John P. Calvin laments newspaper woes, praises country papers, and ruefully praises editors in a long sermon passage.
All outstanding City Warrants drawn on the General Fund will be paid on presentation. Interest will cease after May 4th, 1912. J. M. Arrington, City Treasurer.
Harrison and Rose advertise River ton coal from the Gage mines offered at 5.00 dollars per ton. The notice presents a sales offer with pricing and seller names for potential buyers.
In the Circuit Court of Oregon Coos County Jane Jenkins Brown sues Robert Sterling Brown for divorce in Case 8297. Defendant must appear and answer within six weeks from March 21 1912, by May 2 1912.
Legal notices warn the defendant of divorce dissolution, child custody, and costs in Coos County while also recording a land contest by Levi Copeland against Lawrence T. Gross over a homestead claim in Camas Valley Oregon. The notices specify publication dates from April 25 to May 16, 1912, and detail service and filing procedures.
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