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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
6
A Panama bound voyage described by a weekly newspaper editor reports encounters with unfamiliar lands and people. The account reflects observations of customs, scenery, and daily life aboard the journey to the Isthmus, offering a traveler’s perspective during travel.
The piece argues for expanding Caribbean banana cultivation to meet U S demand as population grows. It highlights Jamaica as the leading source, United Fruit Company dominance, and the economics of banana farming including costs, yields, wages, and the rapid timeline from planting to harvest. It notes railroads and plantations expanding across Jamaica and nearby tropics.
A civic appeal urges neighbors to cooperate and buy from home merchants. It promotes community unity, organization, and vigorous action to progress the town and enlist the remaining citizens who have not yet joined.
Lou D. MacWethy surveys Jamaica highlighting banana cultivation, land costs, transport by foot with burdens, and the island’s diverse products. He notes labor limits, disease risks, waste in supply, and the prominent role of women in work, ending with a segue to Panama and colon.
United States Geological Survey data show secondary metals recovered from scrap and waste totaled 72 545 000 dollars in 1913, down from 77 396 000 in 1912. The report notes the vast, growing waste-material industry and widespread reuse of old iron, steel, brass, rubber, and paper stock.
The report notes east of St. Louis and north of the Ohio River as the processing area. It states 136 500 tons of secondary copper and brass were recovered in 1913, 72 8384 tons of secondary lead, 79 570 tons of secondary zinc, and 14 178 tons of secondary tin valued at 12 567 379 dollars. Aluminum recoveries reached 4 654 tons worth 2 199 480 dollars. Details are available from the U S Geological Survey.
Oregon's dairy strength is confirmed by official records from the Oregon Agricultural College Dairy Department. Jerseys lead with several cows producing high butter yields. 14 percent of cows above 700 pounds butter yearly are in Oregon, and one Oregon cow nearly reached 1000 pounds. The state has 60 pure bred Jersey breeders, with 12 in advanced registry.
Elwood Meade warns from San Francisco that land prices in California are soaring beyond the reach of many and will hinder development. He predicts California loses residents to Australia and Canada while Oregon shows better climate and opportunities attracting them.
The Oregon Agricultural College offers a no examination summer session to help Oregonians improve work and efficiency. Admission requires no credentials, with credits granted if standards match regular terms. The $5 registration fee covers all courses, with $1 per week for six weeks or fewer.
The Brethren announce Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 7:15 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend.
A Virginia representative seeks authorization to detail a lieutenant for Alaska rail work. UMW reports distrust of general strikes while Otis Smith urges federal water power ownership. Fashion shifts noted as women’s styles evolve. Prohibition party aims to build primary strength. Washington state considers initiative for tax reform. California opens land to homestead entry. Seattle mill leaders predict brighter times. Chicago marriage rate flags a rise in divorces. Pasco cuts city expenses under socialist rule. San Francisco cafes face escort limits. Pavlova kissed the Kaiser leaving a lipstick mark embarrassment. Southern Methodists cling to the creed phrase The Holy Catholic Church. Washington alfalfa prices set at ten dollars per ton. Oregon plans a Reedsport to Winchester Bay wagon road.
Noblesville postmaster R. Phil Carpenter announces he will buy space in all local papers to advertise the office, with a focus on parcel post. He aims to run ads throughout the year to prove that advertising pays and to increase official receipts over a twelve month trial.
A dialogue where a suitor presses for a cemetery visit to honor heroes but is met with reluctance. He shifts to a country drive, then to an auto race request hoping for excitement, urging thrills over memorial acts.
City promotes the lowest tax rates from Stockton to New York and lures factories with Enterprise ads promising results.
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