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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
2
Senator Harry Lane has died, described as a true champion of the common people. The obituary notes his influence extended across the world, with mentions of Russia, Germany, France, and England, while reflecting on the rarity of such figures.
A Victorian tone condemns placing money interests above soldiers lives. The piece questions Congress in Washington arguing that bonds and usury should not guard national wealth while Americans risk their lives for their country. It recalls a poor woman's mite dropped into a contribution chest a century ago.
A Myrtle Point editorial argues towns with river access lack adequate fire protection and suffer high insurance costs. It urges modern water systems and prevention to deter fires and protect growth, noting past blazes and reluctance to invest locally.
A patriotic column denounces wealth hoarding and conscription of incomes for war, calls for price regulation and shared sacrifice, mocks fat cat profiteering, urges farmers and workers to endure shortages, and praises volunteers like a few senators joining the navy. It laments high living costs, urges justice for consumers, and questions Wall Street’s patriotism.
A fragment from a periodical mocks royal marriage logistics for Nicholas II’s daughters while noting that decent men remain available in the broader world beyond royal circles. The piece shifts to summer and hints at seasonal changes like potato blossoms signaling arrival of warmer days.
Notice in logan county Oregon that a ward district school meeting will be held at Gramary School Myrtle Point on June 18 1917 at 1 PM to approve a special district tax for the coming fiscal year. The budget outlines teachers salaries supplies library repairs equipment and bonds plus interest and other costs totaling 20047.53 with estimated receipts 9277.70 and a district tax balance 91676085.
In the County Court of Cool County Oregon a notice announces the executor of Herman S. Davis deceased will sell at public auction for cash under will power. The property includes Coos County Oregon sections 2 township 29 range 10 west Hamette Meridian totaling 161.52 acres and additional fractions the Southeast quarter Northeast quarter Northwest quarter Southeast quarter East half Southeast quarter. The sale is subject to county court confirmation.
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