05 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
1
The ad proclaims fresh fashions in boots and shoes for Gentas Ladies and Children, with dry goods noted for dress art and simple espotery, crockery and glassware offered, and gents furnishing goods promoting smart appearance. Shoppers urged to visit and see for their pocket book’s sake.
A compact summary of Oregon notes highlights: grain hops and wool state income at 14 million dollars. Dr Simon E Josephi secures Republican House bill 69 nomination on charter reform, though the bill falters in the Senate. Douglas outlaw Bob Hinman is pardoned by Gov Lord on compassionate grounds amid conciliation. Telephone line work slated for two weeks from Marshfield or Myrtle Point to Roseburg, with Coos Curry counties connected. Geo Brandt, who escaped Roseburg jail, is recaptured near Roberts Hill after posing at Wait’s home and being identified by the homeowner.
The Bulletin advertises a short term liberal clubbing rate of fifty cents per month for newspaper access by mall or carrier. It touts itself as the oldest evening daily, promising 24 hour ahead San Francisco news and comprehensive Coos County coverage with reliable market quotations from Dale.
The President proclaims Thanksgiving Day on November 24. The report lists river improvement costs in Oregon including Coquille and Coos Bay. Meanwhile British officials say Russia exploits the Far East crisis to push arms, with Port Arthur fleet massed and Manchurian stakes cited as critical.
Fresh eggs are scarce. butter prices slip in San Francisco while Arcata ships coal and food goods. Seventeen miners join Newport mine crew. a fruit dryer project near Marshfield seeks financing and local support. Captain Parker ill at Parkersburg improves slowly. Klondike mine bunker done boosting coal output. Local light plant lights store with acetylene lamp. Industry notes include Lane Black Sand mine near Randolph and a proposed two acre depot site offer.
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