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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
4
The Albany Herald notes railroads actively promote agriculture to boost freight. Railroads educate farmers, study regional farming prospects, help organize associations, cooperate with fairs, aid labor and markets, and advertise profits from farming to increase hauling traffic.
In Darfur Oregon teachers resist parents sending young children to school as visitors, voicing concern over added duties. The Butchers and Stockgrowers Journal reprints a verse about Mary and a lamb, implying broader critique of raising children in rural settings and the sheep industry.
The Roseburg News reports Jack Johnson claimed he could win any white woman in the world. The paper condemns the remark and urges punishment for men who insult the American woman's name, while opposing lynching or violence.
The fragment reflects on how petty sayings vanish like pearls from a broken string while a single word of kindness grows into a flower. It hints that some ideas may be unclear to those who refuse to see.
A proverb-like remark states that a man who truly deserves success is never affected by what is diagnosed as the big head, implying humility despite achievement.
A Chinese saying describes an avaricious heart as like a snake attempting to swallow an elephant. The metaphor emphasizes greed overpowering proportion and restraint.
A reflection on truth and error in public opinion. It questions wisdom in separating genuine facts from falsehood.
This year's volume of business in both men's and women's clothing and knit goods produced by Cleveland factories set a record in the history of the industry.
A bundle of old exchanges is sold by the Enterprise office for five cents. The item appears as a small, affordable batch likely aimed at collectors or frugal readers seeking archival issues. No further details on dates or quantities are given.
A reflective ode by W P Chamberlain to the local paper as the neighborhood’s faithful recorder. The verses extol the paper’s quiet role, enduring presence, and lasting value beyond flashy headlines and rapid editions.
Government warns credulous investors about fake banana companies operating along the Atlantic coast promising plantations in Nicaragua and other Central American republics. Promoters load stock by securing land options and claiming future profits without real improvements.
The Unique theatre screened The Trail of the Germ also called the Great White Plague with a lecture by Dr. L. G. Johnson. Supt. A. T. Park spoke on the school athletic situation. School children admitted at half price.
A Fort Worth Citizen Star article advises a Missouri farmer on mixing poultry with fruit farming. It notes summer busy periods require careful balance, winter allows more poultry work, and suggests concentrating on one venture if both cannot be properly managed.
O S Coleman of the North Fork reports his family ate pumpkin pie made from a pumpkin stored in the garret since last season. They found the pie delicious and comparable to pies from fresh pumpkins.
Jease Morris of North Roeburg owns the champion Barred Rock hen of the west. The hen laid 252 eggs in 9 months and 26 days, began at 6 months 9 days, and had 249 eggs by 16 months. Exhibition is set for the Roseburg poultry show. A. H. Bender offers clothing with guarantees on goods fit and price.
Sunset-The Pacific Monthly lists a $150 year rate while Myrtle Point Enterprise charges $1.50 per year. A limited time offer allows both publications for $2.00 cash in advance at the Enterprise office.
Benjamin F. Mathes of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make final proof on land in Willamette Meridian section 36 township 29 south range 10 west. The hearing is set for December 17 1912 at the Roseburg land office. witnesses include Dan Steen Patrick O Vonnell Andrew T Bestul and James Gurney.
Ex health commissioner Dr Evans says skin diseases relate little to blood and that skin must be treated directly. The D D D wash of wintergreen thymol and others is praised by dermatologists as a specific for eczema with Holmes supporting its efficacy. A $1 bottle is offered with a guarantee if it does not work.
Notice is hereby given that August H. Bender has been appointed administrator of the estate of E. Bender, deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must present them verified with vouchers to the administrator at his Spruce Street store in Myrtle Point within six months, or to attorney S. D. Pulford. Dated November 7, 1912.
Notices from Myrtle Point and Roseberg Oregon announce final commutation five year proofs for homestead entries by Lester C Bargett Gustave S Breuer and others. Witness lists include Endicott Breuer Hoffman and McNair with dates December 16 1912 and a protest deadline December 12 1912 by Northern Pacific Railway Company for Lot 1 NE 3 NE Sec 14 Twp 31 S Range 12 W W M.
Notice states A. 2. Hammond via Frank E Alley filed a re described list of land selection W4 NES sec 8 T 32 8 R 11 W W M describing parcels 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 and 18 and E4 SW4 sec 6 T 32 58 R 11 W W M under the June 4 1897 act. Citizens adverse or objecting due to mineral character must file protest affidavits by November 8, 1912. B. F. Jones 486 Kemster
Notices announce an 1912 land application in Roseburg filing under federal law with protest deadline December 2 1912 and a divorce suit in Coos County Oregon against Jessie P Fisher with six week summons period from October 24 1912. The Myrtle Point Enterprise records publication ordered by Judge John Coke.
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