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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
2
County Commissioner Holman argues war time taxes should fund public necessities not frills. Tax delinquency rose from 1.96% in 1911 to 7.5% in 1914, underscoring the need to curb expenditure as war loans mount. The piece stresses prudent budgeting and public accountability to avoid superfluous spending while supporting national effort.
The Northwestern Tuberculosis Conference in Portland reported strong turnout with two hundred thirty six delegates, including ninety one from outside Portland and forty nine from out of town, reflecting rising enthusiasm among attendees.
Delegates from Oregon to British Columbia gathered to address wartime anti tuberculosis duties. They warned of at least 200000 cases among men 21 to 31 and urged tripling funding for 1918 efforts. Open window ventilation and prioritizing pupil health were adopted actions.
United States Department of Agriculture specialists report poultry clubs in the Northern and Western states are canning surplus poultry. The notes cover chicken soup stock broth gumbo and a general digestion article links improper feeding to indigestion and offers dietary reforms.
The text describes preserving meat by water bath or steam methods. It covers killing fowl, coring and packing into jars, salting a level spoon per quart, sealing with rubber and cap, and applying specified steam pressures and times.
Grants Pass Oregon resident Mrs Evenson credits Doans Kidney Pills with curing rheumatic pains and hip discomfort after kidney issues. She says three boxes relieved her symptoms and she uses the remedy to keep kidneys in check. The product costs 60 cents and is sold by dealers nationwide. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the pills.
Notice published from the Department of the Interior Roseburg Oregon dated October 12 1917 announces Herbert G Cameron of Bancroft Oregon who on June 22 1912 filed a Homestead Entry Serial No 08128 for the NE of NE as read in the record.
SE of NE of Section 14 Township 30S Range 11W Willamette Meridian filed notice to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land before Edgar A. Dodge S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on November 21 1917. Witnesses listed include Ernest Evernden and Charles Price of Bancroft Oregon and Clarence Davis and William Doney of Bridge Racoon Wap 515p.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Office publishes notice that Charles Carlbom of Ridge Oregon filed for a final five year claim to land described as S of NEY NW of SE and NE of SW in Section 8 Township 29 S Range 10 W Wil lamette Meridian. Hearing set for November 26 1917 before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon. Witnesses named: Thomas J McBee Clyde McBee Peter Axe and Christian Lund all of Bridge Oregon.
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