Myrtle Point Section Sees New Prospecting Hope
The 1913 Myrtle Point column discusses Southwestern Oregon mining, copper and quartz prospects, and railroad hopes to unlock rich deposits. It notes mills, arastras, and development barriers, while contrasting East storms with Pacific Northwest mild days and urging readers to explore local prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arastras
Oregon
East
Middle West
Atlantic
Pacific Northwest
Myrtle Point
The Way of the World Poem Fragments
A reflective verse contemplates fame and poverty across time. It envisions future crowds visiting a poet’s memory and a humble laborer’s neglected grave. The poem ponders the cycle of praise, debt, and the arbitrary value placed on art and toil.
Country of Minerals Stories From Oregon Rivers
The article recounts long standing myths of gold finds in Southwestern Oregon. For sixty years prospectors have pursued red placers in creeks and rivers, extracting the cream quickly as the mining frenzy spreads through the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
The Old-Time Printer Recalled In Wry Legend
Joe M. Johnson recalls the old-time printer a genial versatile figure who moved through life as if it were his private park. He could mend medicines mix fortunes dress well or hobble as a hobo while publishing and printing with a vivid memory for mispunctuated lines and the proofreader’s dictum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midas
Webster
Joe M. Johnson
Inland
Careless hunter wounds Springfield farmer with shot
The Eugene Register reports a day before yesterday a hunter fired at a Springfield farmer. The incident raises questions about why landowners enforce trespass laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Register
Springfield
Wise parents watch children after dark
The text urges vigilant parenting about children’s whereabouts at night. It argues that indifferent parents ignore welfare until it’s too late and critiques focusing on material goods such as higher-priced cars rather than supervising home life.
Public Opinion Itself on Opinions and Belief
A remark on opinions notes that everyone claims others have a right to theirs while most believe their own views are superior. It reflects a common bias in judgment and social discourse observed by observers of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellar
Invention of artificial lumber announced again
Announcement of a revived artificial lumber invention notes previous experiments and its use chiefly in shaping political party platforms.
Long-wold hesitancy stalls progress in old town
A quip reflects on how some people delay action to ensure correctness, implying they miss opportunities as they hold back to seek certainty. The comment notes the paradox of overcaution slowing advancement.
Harmony Hair Beautifier and Shampoo Ad
Harmony Hair Beautifier promises glossy, silky hair with a rose fragrance. Harmony Shampoo cleanses hair and scalp quickly, both sold at The Rexall Store with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Harmony Hair Beautifier
Rexall
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Big Harmony Laboratories
Boston
Perkins' Drug Store A Story a Day for 1914 Promotion
An advertisement promotes The Youth's Companion new volume offering a year of daily stories and diverse reading for 1914. Subscriptions at $2.00 include weekly issues with athletics, dress, recreation, and health articles, plus The Companion Practical Home Calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Companion
Sample offer for The Youth's Companion 1914 subscription
The notice invites readers to subscribe for The Youth's Companion for 1914 with remaining weeks of the year credited from payment. It offers sample copies containing Arthur Stanwood Pier's His Father's Son and promises full 1914 announcement. A combined rate with The Enterprise is $3.00 per year prepaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stanwood Pier
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Rackleff Mill Thrives With New Machinery near Myrtle Point
From the 1880 Coos Bay News clip the Rackleff flouring mill is described as having the latest improved machinery and performing on par with leading mills. It notes Coquille Valley wheat production rising from 7 000 to 60 000 bushels in a few years and expected further growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rackleff
Coos Bay
Capt
Myrtle Point
Coquille Valley
Nurse Anna Hunt Returns From Marsh Field Visit
Miss Anna Hunt, who tended Miss Helen Fensler during the final days of her illness, returned to Marsh Field on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hunt
Helen Fensler
Marshfield
Homestead Notice of Five Year Proof Filed at Myrtle Point
Matthew J. Nichols of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make five year proof to establish a homestead claim on September 14 1908 for E44 NE Section 26 Township 29 S Range 18 W Willamette Meridian before Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on November 7 1913 Witnesses named William F Ward George E Ward John Fabry Nathan E Barklow all residents of Myrtle Point Oregon B F Jones Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Roseburg
Oregon
Matthew J. Nichols
Myrtle Point
Range
Willamette Meridian
Edgar A. Dodge
United States
William F. Ward
George E. Ward
John Fabry
Nathan E. Barklow
B. F. Jones
Register
Notice of Appointment of Executor for Rosella Scofield Estate
The undersigned was appointed Executor of the Estate of Rosella J. Scofield deceased by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within six months to Roberts Giles Roberts Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon with proper vouchers. Dated November 6 1913. E Scofield executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosella J. Scofield
Coos County
Oregon
Roberts
Giles & Roberts
Myrtle Point
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Pendleton
Ore
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Milton Schulz
H. Bender
Inghaven
Enly, & CO
Toledo
Ohlavionure
Perkins’ Drug Store
E. Scofield
Flanagan & & Bennett Bank Tle
Flanagan & Bennett Bank of
Marshfield, Ore
SWIFT
Nosler & Norton Coquittn
Orecon
C. A. Harrington
A. A. Leach
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