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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
2
The piece urges calm during wartime policy shifts and warns against hasty anti alcohol drives. It weighs whether stopping beer and whisky production aids the war effort or poses risks, advocating measured action rather than impulsive radical change.
The Times-Star analyzes 1916 grain use noting 39 million bushels fed to American distilleries yielding 249 million gallons of spirits, with nearly half diverted to munition production. It discusses net grain consumption, waste cattle feed, and argues against closing breweries and distilleries as a war measure while grain ships abroad.
A Cincinnati Times-Star tirade argues the wealthy idle class should farm surplus land to boost food production during wartime. It decries millionaires as roadblocks to effort, labels them food speculators, and urges action from leaders and citizens to avert shortages and bolster national resilience.
A satirical note critiques American worship of wealth during wartime. It contrasts Marshal Field joining a Chicago regiment with Roosevelt's son and a common farmer, urging citizens to contribute to the war effort in any way. The piece mocks self-interest among public figures and calls for practical patriotism.
In Grants Pass, a Logan mine cleanup yields $7000 in gold and $1000 in platinum to the owners. Cleanup efforts span 26 days and bring attention to the site and its financial harvest.
State of Oregon notices invite proposals for constructing a 180 foot steel span bridge over the South Fork of the Coquille River at Myrtle Point. Bids due 2:00 PM June 1 1917 with a five percent bid bond. sealed, cash, or bond forms required. bids to be opened publicly at Coos County Court House Coquille Oregon.
A reader cites weak proof for Doan's Pills as effective for backache and kidney disorders. The letter names Dr William Harvey and a Melbourne address as context, questioning reliability and suggesting the remedy fails their family.
Coos County Court seeks bids with plans and specifications available at the County Clerk in Coquille Oregon. Bids must include a $10 plan deposit and a surety bond equal to one half the bid. The county reserves right to reject all proposals and returns unused cash bonds or checks to unsuccessful bidders. May 9 1917.
Coos County invites sealed bids for a section of the Coquille Myrtis Point segment of the Coos Bay Roseburg highway. Bids due 10:00 AM June 7 1917 at the Court House Coquille Oregon. Cash bond 5 percent required with bid. Corporate surety bond 50 percent of bid for contract performance. Plans and specs available at County Clerk or Deputy State Highway Engineer office for 15 dollars. County Court reserves right to reject any proposal.
Notice to Contractors for the Gravel Ford Bridge over the North Fork of the Coquille River in Coos County Oregon. Bids to be received by the County Court at its Court House in Coquille until 10:00 A.M. June 7 1917. Bid must include cash bidder's bond or at least 5 percent of bid. Corporate surety bond required equals half total bid. Information for bidders available at County Clerk or Road Office.
In Coquille Oregon on May 9 1917 the County Court invites bids for plans and specifications and forms. They may be obtained upon a deposit of fifteen dollars, with right reserved to reject any bid. James Watson County Judge attested by L W Oddy County Clerk.
Notice from the Interior Land Office at Roseburg Oregon dated April 16 1917 announces John C Warner of Powers Oregon holder of Homestead Entry Serial 010465 for Lot 2 Section 24 Township 84 8 Range 12 W Willamette Meridian intends to make final proof to establish a claim before Edgar Alridge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on May 1917. Witnesses named John P Hayes Thomas J Hayes Jacob M Hayes Joseph McDonald Hayes all from Powers Oregon.
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