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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
4
Publication announces it appears weekly on Fridays for one year with rates for advertising set forth upon request. The notice specifies options for six or three month terms and invites inquiries to obtain rate details.
The piece notes a claimed census shift may add congressmen from Oregon. It mentions Governor Benson designating June 14 as flag day, urges displays of the national emblem, and discusses local civic ideas from comet parties to weed control. It also highlights Grants Pass efforts to build a railroad to the sea and migration hints for Colorado residents toward Oregon.
Coos County plans a continuous strawberry festival over the coming months inviting residents to plant and tend berries with low cost. The community event follows Roseburg’s recently successful festival and encourages broad participation.
Roseburg officials contract John H. Hartog to lead booster efforts at a $6,000 annual salary with Douglas County to raise $12,000 yearly for promotion. Hartog previously spearheaded Eugene campaign and edited Nobody's Magazine for the movement. His hiring signals renewed local publicity and rising city profile.
The Enterprise acknowledges past opposition to the assembly plan but now says there is no aim to oppose Oregon's direct primary law. It supports the assembly with the caveat that candidates will be submitted to primaries and open to others, backing progressive republicanism to curb political evils.
The article notes the paper is not strictly partisan, supports Republican principles when they align with public interests, and has maintained this stance for years, hoping to continue doing so in the future.
Gravel Ford officer K H Hansen elected to state grange post and reports a pleasant session. Myrtle Point sees long move for strawberry plants and rural incidents. Oregon invites growth with Clean Up and Good Roads moves, Hill’s railway visit, and Marshfield prepares for a May 27 business banquet.
For sale four bulls two yearlings a seven-eighths Durham six years old a seven-eighths Durham two years a seven-eighths Yellow Jersey. Address B Gant Gravel Ford. If you want a watch or clock give us a call. A large stock to select from. C L Bender jeweler and optometrist.
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