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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
2
The Danville dispute shifts damages claims from kin of a killed motorist to the engineer’s estate and railroad authorities. The editorial argues drivers must heed signals and stop to avoid fatal wrecks, warning automakers to respect others’ rights or face legal peril.
Fragmentary text discusses suffering from lame muscles and joints and seeking relief from rheumatism. It mentions attempts at finding help and hints at medical or relief methods without clear specifics.
The text argues the U Re n Full Rental Value Land Tax Bill would create monthly rent for land, confiscate properties after 24 months, deny land ownership, require 50 percent tax increases for a loan fund, and shift taxes to individuals while threatening school funds and investment, claiming widespread economic ruin and loss of incentive to work.
Fragmentary note discusses concern over illiteracy and the push for general education of the youth as a trend of the era.
A miscellany of opinions and wry observations on politics culture and society. The fragmentary piece critiques favoritism civic leadership and social norms while spoofing fashion theater and public manners. It references Amy Leslie and a Myrtle Point audience and closes with a quip about self important weather vanes.
A Myrtle Point woman describes back pains and energy loss tied to kidney trouble. The ad cites symptoms such as hip pains headaches dizziness and urinary issues and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs. J. T. Thompson of Roseburg Oregon praising its relief and urging readers to ask for Doan's at local dealers.
E C Roberts administrator of John Sayes deceased has filed final account in Coos County Court Oregon with hearing set for December 4 1916 at the courthouse Judge James Watson appointing the time and place for objections to the final account and settlement of Rick Roberts estate.
On September 12 1916 I hear that my wife left me with two children. I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract in my name. Dated Powers Oregon October 24 1916 H L Briggs.
Notice is hereby given that William C. Bortner of Silver Lake Washington filed a notice in October 1916 with the U S Land Office at Roseburg Oregon regarding a land entry. The public record dated October 3 1916 and October 6 1916 outlines the filing and related actions.
Application No 010835 for the S% of SW% of Sec 32 T29S R9W Wil lamette Meridian seeks timber and land under the Timber and Stone Law. Appraised at 225.00 for timber estimated 450000 board feet at 0.50 per M. land value zero. Final proof set for December 29, 1916 before the Roseburg land office Register W H Canon. Protest or contest may be filed before patent issues.
Nellie W. Milbury Administratrix of William B Milbury deceased files Final Account with Coos County Oregon Clerk. Hearing set for November 6 1916 at the Court House Coos County Judge James Watson to hear objections and settlement of the account.
Edward Ellingson of Eugene Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application No 010474 on November 23 1916 to purchase the NE% of Section 10 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian containing timber valued at 1140000 board feet and land appraised at 536.00. proof to be submitted November 24 1916 before the Roseburg U S Land Office Receiver Protest or contest permitted before patent issues.
An advertisement promises a lip reading system that enables deaf and hearing people to understand speech. It claims rapid, original results with no cost to readers and offers free particulars by mail from the School of Lip Language in Kansas City Missouri.
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