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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
4
The piece extols the newspaper as a central civic force reaching all homes and tracing Myrtle Point’s growth. It recounts readers doubting progress after adding power presses, then praising expansion and urging intelligent conversation over slander while critiquing political tactics and street work delays.
The speaker vows to cut ten years from the town's development delay and to keep the EnTerpriste as the leading newspaper in the Coquille Valley. He praises progressive business men and warns obstructors that they will be addressed, urging continued local progress and accountability.
A humble farmer boy discovers that worn dry batteries used in telephones can clean soot from furnaces stoves and chimneys. The fumes from burning battery perform the cleaning action.
State Superintendent of Instructions R. Alderman organizes a public lecture course aimed at making the school house a social center. The circular states the course should be productive and of interest and profit to the people as part of the wholesale idea.
A reflective piece argues a man should plan and save early, noting the savings bank as a gauge of character. It urges living on ninety percent or less, saving ten percent for forty years, and starting at the receiving teller's window to secure a future.
A statewide program offers free lectures by local citizens on education tax reform and related topics. Speakers will cover new views on life recreation rural public finance and crime among others. Schools will sponsor and advertise visits with no admission charge and local clubs may cover expenses.
A Marshfield politician sent over three hundred empty envelopes to North Bend voters this week. Postmaster Russell had no return address and delivered several addressed envelopes, noting they were empty. The Coos Bay Harbor commentary says it may be for the best.
A Marshfield anecdote recalls a mother cautioning her daughter about worrying a husband comparing him to an egg. The line ends with a warning that heat hardens him. The Morey King plays at Unique Theatre on Monday Night.
Frederick A. Kribs via attorney Frank E. Alley filed re-described land selections in Roseburg Oregon for sections 26 2s 815 10 west its adjusted survey plots. Notice invites objections or protests regarding mineral character or other grounds and sets deadline December 27 1912 for affidavits of protest with Register B F Jones.
Notice is given that Benjamin F. Mathes of Bridge Oregon holder of homestead entry serial 08142 for Ej SW and lots 6 and 7 section 36 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian will file final proof to establish claim at Roseburg Oregon on December 17 1912. Adverse testimony may be submitted. Witnesses include Dan Steen Patrick ODonnell Andrew T Bestul and James Gurney. B F Jones Register.
Oregon wheat farmers plan to ask the next legislature to remunerate crops destroyed by pheasants and beavers. Complaints were directed to the attorney general about depredations and whether farmers may kill the wildlife, but the law protects them. He advised no, and suggested applying to the legislature for funds from the game protection fund.
Notice is given that August H Bender has been appointed administrator of the estate of E Bender deceased. Creditors must present verified claims with vouchers to the administrator at his Spruce Street store Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months. Claims may also be presented to S D Pullard attorney in Myrtle Point Oregon. Dated November 7 1912.
Notice announces final proof intent for Lester C. Bargett for Lots 1 2 and Si NE of Sec 6 Twp 30 S Range 11 W Willamette meridian with witnesses from Myrtle Point Oregon to occur December 16 1912 before U S Commissioner Edgar A. Dodge. Also Gustave S. Breuer and others filing final five year proof with Myrtle Point witnesses on December 16 1912 and Northen Pacific Railway Co seeks selection Lot 1 NE 4 NE 3 Sec 14 Twp 31 S Range 12 W with protests due December 12 1912.
Notice details a sheriff sale by Hibernia Savings Bank against Ed C Allen Martha C Allen and C C Wright for 2700 plus costs with eight percent interest, describing the Coos County Oregon real property to be sold at public auction December 14 1912 at the Coquille courthouse. Also included are lands in Roseburg Lend Office notices and a divorce summons in Coos County Oregon.
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