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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
2
A disconsolate bird in a tree vents despair about its fate. Roy T. Haines of Seattle counsels the wayward singer to move to brighter places along the Coquille where valleys, streams and trout lure a honeymoon life under sun and rain.
The Myrtle Point Public Library, founded a year ago by local citizens, is praised as a vital, accessible source of literature and knowledge. It is viewed as a growing institution that embodies civic effort and the ideals of a free people.
A Chicago judge advocates compulsory divorce laws as a solution to marital strife. He laments couples living together who should be forced by law to separate and notes women suffer misery from mistaken notions about divorce.
A reader notes that marriage demands fairness and respect, while critiquing men who boast without earning pay. The piece contrasts pride with genuine labor, suggesting true value lies in steady effort rather than public posturing.
A medieval moral commentary argues that avarice corrupts joy as salary grabbers and misers illustrate the futility of wealth. The piece satirizes how greed undermines true happiness.
A brief Myrtle Point item notes that even large hats cannot shield a young lady’s lips on a pale moonlit night in the section.
An belabored jingle touts Miller’s Pumper nikel Bread claiming battlefield pedigree for the Boers. The line pushes rustic loaf allure and brand distinction amid bold historic claim.
Nor thern Pacific Railway Company based in St Paul Minnesota filed on October 8 1912 to select SE section 34 Township 39 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian seeking public lands. Protests and affidavits must be filed by June 14 1913 with Register B F Jones Myrtle Point Oregon.
Walter K Towers discusses how courts treat animal cruelty including a New York turtle case where seventy five green turtles were harmed during transport. He notes cruelty laws vary by state but share a common aim to prevent needless suffering and allow prosecution by public prosecutors.
The library announces arrivals including A Girl of the Limberlost and Prince and Betty among others. Subscriptions of several members expired March first, and all patrons are urged to renew promptly, says Librarian Clara M. Crawford.
Department of the Interior notices Daniel Goldblom of Bridge Oregon has filed for five year land proof for lots 1 and 2 and nw corner section 30 township 29 S range 11 W Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made before Edgar A. Dodge Myrtle Point Oregon June 20 1913. Witnesses: Solomon Endicott Samuel Breuer Gustave Brewer Fred Nosler.
Notice of appointment of administrator for Charles Morris estate in Coos County Oregon. Claims must be presented within 1X months with vouchers to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point. Dated April 17 1913 Frank Morris Administrator. Also notice of land entry Meyers of Lee Oregon filing five year proof May 16 1913 before E A Dodge Myrtle Point Witnesses named. Watch and clock repair offered by George Rackleff with guarantee.
Notice is hereby given that Israel A Otto of Myrtle Point Oregon who on May 25 1908 made Homestead Entry Serial No 04533 for ESE SWISEE Sec 24 and NW INE Sec 26 Township 29 S Range 13 West Willamette Meridian has filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish claim to the land above described before Edgar A Dodge United States Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on the 13th day of June 1913. Claimant names as witnesses John Fabrey of Myrtle Point Oregon Bickford Bartlett of William A Adams of William Fite of 266x B F Jones Register
Hester Harmon administratrix of L. L. Harmon deceased files final account in Cups County Oregon. Hearing set for May 26 1913 at the Court House Coos County before Judge John F Hall to hear objections and settle the account. First publication April 24 1913. Hester Harmon 255 Administratrix of said Estate.
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