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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
2
An editorial from the Evening Telegram of Portland is credited late by the Enterprise. The piece argues for nonpartisan support of candidates C. E. Spence and Thos. B. Kay, praising age and experience over youthful dash in politics and business amid wartime calls.
An opinion piece argues that war might shift views on age in business. It notes a bias favoring youth and haste over seasoned judgment, suggesting age brings wisdom, steadiness, and capability to handle rapid, demanding work without sacrificing quality.
The Courier cautions readers about graft in so called patriotic appeals. It opposes funding vague causes such as vice elimination in army camps and urges support for the Red Cross, Liberty bonds, and war relief efforts instead. It argues soldiers and sailors rely on officers and government to handle vice problems.
The Oregon City Courier features a spirited editorial arguing money should be spent to maximize good rather than fund figurehead officials. It warns against misguided pleas and calls for prudent giving that truly serves public purposes.
A collection of light political quips and social notes reflecting wartime attitudes. Mentions Senator Borah Idaho contemplating retirement plans and Mrs Borah possible candidate, references to the silver dollar at par and Bryan’s famed line, and jokes on meatless days and Kaiser exile.
Crop expert B W Snow speaks for farmers blaming urban shortages of labor for rising costs and harvest delays. He warns belated Liberty bond returns miscast farmers and urges help over criticism as fall plowing lags and land prepared for next year may shrink.
A column urges embracing November mornings with crisp air and active routines. It cites Thackeray and Scott on early rising and notes Wilson and soldiers cannot afford to sleep late, referencing Field Marshal Haig's offensive beginning at six a.m.
The USDA extension service and state colleges propose inexpensive vegetable marmalades using vegetables like carrot and tomato. Recipes include carrot with lemon and ginger, carrot orange, carrot pineapple, pumpkin pineapple, ripe tomato, and green tomato varieties, cooked slowly, then canned and sterilized.
Albina Engine and Machine Works launched the steamship Margit. The article notes that shipyard strikes slowed output, preventing Portland from launching two ships weekly for the past ten weeks.
City of Myrtle Point Oregon files proposed assessments for grading and paving alleys and streets including Block 7 alley, Fourth Street between Ash and Spruce, Spruce Street between Sixth and Railroad Avenue, and First Street between Spruce and Maple. Council to review for equalization at November 19 1917 meeting. remonstrances due by 7:30.
Grants Pass resident Mrs. A. M. Evenson reports severe rheumatic hip and limb pain tied to kidney trouble. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, her kidney health improved and she stopped pain almost entirely. She used about three boxes and continues to rely on the remedy when kidneys misbehave.
Notice declares the Myrtle Point Common Council adopted a tentative budget for the coming year and set November 30, 1917 at 7 30 pm for hearing objections and final adoption. It lists officer salaries, departments, miscellaneous expenses, and a total tax levy of 4 175 00 with sinking funds totaling 1 140 00. It estimates a 14 8 mill tax on taxable property and invites public remonstrances or presence at the hearing.
Publication from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated October 12 1917. Herbert G Cameron of Bancroft Oregon holder of Homestead Entry 08123 filed for Final Five year Proof to establish ownership of land described in NE of NE and SE of NE Section 14 Township 30 South Range 11 West Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on November 21 1917. Witnesses named: Ernest Edward Evernden Charles D Price Clarence R Davis and William A Doney all of Bancroft and Bridge Oregon.
Official notice dated October 12, 1917, from the Department of the Interior U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon. The publication announces filing actions and public recording requirements at the land office.
Axel Howe of Bridge Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on Lot 3, NEX of SW% and N4 of SEX% of Section 30, Township 29 South, Range 11 West Willamette Meridian. Hearing before Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point on October 29. Witnesses: Daniel Goldblom, Robert Radeker, Levi J. Roberts, Gustav Samuel Breurer.
Chriss O Ward of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed notice of intention to make Final Five year Proof to establish his homestead claim. He entered July 3 1911 for SE of SW and SW of SE in Section 21 Township 29S Range 13W Willamette Meridian. Proof before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge November 9 1917 at Myrtle Point Oregon. A96p W H Canon Register.
Notice states Charles Carlbom of Ridge Oregon filed notice to make final five year claim on the NEX NWX SE% and NE% SW% of Section 8 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian before Edgar Rodge U S Commissioner on November 26 1917. Witnesses are Thomas J McBee Clyde McBee Peter Axe and Christian Lund all of Bridge Oregon.
Christian Lund of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make Final Five-year Proof for the W% of SW% SW1/4 of NW% and Lot 4 in Sec 4 T29 S R10 W Willamette Meridian. Hearing set for November 26 1917 at Myrtle Point Oregon with witnesses Thomas J. McBee Clyde McBee Peter Axe and Charles Carlbom, all of Bridge Oregon.
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