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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
4
The Myrtle Point Enterprise under C. M. Schulz shows rapid gains with a modern press and an enlarged six column format. The paper earns praise as a mighty good paper and urges citizen support within its territory. A quoted aphorism by O'Reilly about the strength of sympathy is included.
The Myrtle Point Enterprise expands to eight pages and six columns, growing by one third in size. The weekly paper credits the community for its support as a local newspaper effort.
The piece notes a constant emergence of fresh sectors within industry as eager professionals seek innovative roles. It highlights the drive to pursue opportunities, adapt skills, and lead in evolving markets.
A young woman editor cites women shopping in silk while husbands lack new suits or meals. Another report notes loafers with pipes and drinkers while wives lack new dresses or kind words. The consensus favors fourfold raises for other city workers if the attorney’s pay rises.
Frank J Cheney of Toledo Ohio swears his firm will pay 100 dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes and urges readers to send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
C J Millis agent of the Southern Pacific Railroad went to the county seat this morning to secure a right of way over the water front strip between Marshfield and North Bend. The county court granted the request, enabling the railroad to build across the stretch if desired.
The column argues that honest men cannot hold certain corrupt roles and warns that honest, capable clerks are rarely fired for being square. It notes thieves can rise in ranks but stresses integrity preserves employment, with success hardening a worker’s position.
Oregon Agricultural College students and instructor H B Newins plant about six varieties of trees at the Corvallis water intake below Mary's Peak. They aim to test growth of black locust, black walnut, American elm, catalpa, red oak and box elder, with samples from Forest Service nurseries for silviculture class demonstration.
Clarence A. Clinton wed Anna M. Simonson at the groom’s father home in Norway last Saturday. Mrs. W H Schroeder heard the minister’s words over the phone, a unique ceremony detail noted by the Coquille Herald as a memorable event for the couple and their family.
Medford youths join a civic effort to beautify vacant lots by creating garden patches in which children learn practical gardening and compete for state and city prizes. School yards serve as community gardens with joint cultivation, promoting both instruction and urban beautification.
A Saturday evening crowd enjoyed a school play with a rustic theme and crowd memories. Proceeds total 144.95 with 50.00 cash balance after expenses. Grade programs at Benson's hall next Wednesday feature songs recitations and tableaux by Myrtle Point pupils.
Vallis Ore May 2 A new course in milk production will be offered by the dairy department of the Oregon Agricultural College next fall. The program covers care management breeding and feeding to maximize milk output and includes history of pure bred dairy cattle. The plan includes a future 80 acre dairy demonstration farm to give students practical experience and self sufficiency. Equipment in the dairy laboratories gains a steam turbine Babcock tester due to department growth.
The Editor urges readers to send the ENTERPRISE to eastern friends to show Myrtle Point's growth. The paper aims to reflect progress and serve as a model newspaper for prospective residents. A sample copy can be sent free to a named east-side contact. Subscriptions paid in advance may extend to friends outside Oregon for $1.00 annually.
Public notices alert about a land contest filed by Levi Gopeland against Lawrence T. Gross for Homestead Entry 06592 in Camas Valley Oregon with a 20 day response window after the fourth publication. Also announces Coos & Curry County Fair Association stockholders meeting in Myrtle Point on June 1 1912 and a separate final five year proof notice for Elisha Vernon in Myrtle Point with witnesses listed.
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