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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
4
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The Eugene Register condemns proposed eight hour limits that would cap workers at eight hours daily harming laborers and forcing farmers to shrink operations. It warns of a state funded jobs program drawing unemployed from across the nation, overloading rail freight and industries with unproductive “floaters.”
Farmers fruit growers hop growers and small business men organize to defeat the proposed universal eight hour law at the November election. They warn of increased cost of living and urge voters to reject the measure along with other so called freak measures. The piece also notes support for normal school bills as reasons to vote yes this fall.
The passage recalls Victor Hugo's dream of France joining a European Republic where commerce and ideas replace warfare. He envisioned universal suffrage, a sovereign Senate, and a peaceful future with open markets and cross Atlantic friendship between the United States and Europe.
A merchant notes that advertising fails when vague and promises clear outcomes. He argues definite claims attract customers and build credibility, citing examples where specific benefits and dates drew attention.
The text urges using definite specifics and personal incidents to make writing and ads persuasive. It contrasts vague praise with vivid, concrete descriptions of places and products, plus prices, to let readers visualize and feel compelled to buy.
The University of Oregon extends study help to Coos county teachers under Oregon laws. It offers certifying cards after reading, assistance in book selection, and options for reading circles with possible university speakers. The program aims to minimize costs, with only book purchases or borrowings needed by teachers. Frank J. Schmitt arrived from San Francisco for a visit. Mrs. Schmitt and their baby will return home with him after weeks here.
Portland police charge prominent baseball players actors and others with wholesale trafficking in school girls ages 14 to 16. Several arrests were made last week and held to grand jury on $2000 bail each. Cornell Lagerstrom forester for C A Smith Co received a letter from San Francisco noting Dr. Schenck was killed in action with the German army. Coos Bay seeks wreck of the Bro ther Jonathan from 1865 with San Francisco diver Martin Lund arriving to search. Harbor notes first Coos Bay lumber through Panama Canal by North Bend Lumber Co owned by Swayne and Hoyt and shipped to the eastern coast. Silo building urged as business educator showing 40 percent dividends for farmers building silos at two to three hundred dollars.
Oregon has 45,502 farms with 38,643 run by owners and managers and 6,859 by tenants. Eighty five percent are owner operated and 15 percent tenant. Owners cultivate 3,274,000 acres. tenants till 1,010,000. Tenant land value is $91,065,000. owner operated land and buildings total $364,512,000.
The Randolph carried about 70 tons of canned salmon from Wedderburn to Astoria after loading 15 tons at the Elk River fishery, the largest fish shipment from the river in some time, insured for over 15000 dollars. A 1200 head sheep drive moved from Port Orford to Oakland by C L Beckley of Dixonville, with prices up to 4500 dollars for choice ewes. D M Moore and companions drove 150 cattle up Rogue River toward West Fork to be sold at the railroad for five to six cents a pound. N F Woodcock and sons return from Panther Mountain and Salal Springs with five large bucks.
A farm silo is described as a factory on the farm linking producer and consumer profits. The text urges Oregon farmers to adopt twin agricultural and commercial co operation and to seek supportive action from business leaders to enlarge local prosperity.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Lucinda J. Schreeder, deceased, by the County Court of Coos County Oregon. Creditors must present claims verified with vouchers to Claud H. Giles at Bank of Myrtle Point Building, Myrtle Point, Oregon within six months from the notice date October 8, 1914.
At a Monday night meeting on October 5 1914 Myrtle Point City Council approved an ordinance restraining the sale distribution and possession of intoxicating liquors within city limits and setting rules of evidence and search warrants. The measure defines beverages over one percent alcohol as intoxicating and declares sale locations and clubs as nuisances subject to search. Also noted is notice of final account for Alex F Grishaber as administrator of Rachel L Grishaber’s estate with a November 2 1914 hearing in Coos County Oregon.
Notice announces intent to make proof to establish a claim for the SW of Section 20 in Township 29 S Range 11 W Willamette Meridian. Robert Radeker of Bridge Oregon, with witnesses Walter Endicott Charles Gilroy Ithniel Goldregen Daniel Cribbins, to appear November 16 1914 before Ed A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon. J M Upton Register.
County Court of Coos County Oregon appoints Alice Bennett administratrix of the estate of Walter W Bennett deceased. Creditors must present verified claims with proofs to L A Roberts and E C Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from September 24 the date of notice.
Grover Nervand Bower of Myrtle Point has filed notice of intention to make Final Community Proof to claim land in Roseburg Oregon. The hearing before U S Commissioner Ed A. Dodge in Myrtle Point occurs October 19 1914. Witnesses include John Fabry Noah A Royer Isaac Ward and L Ward all of Myrtle Point. J M Upton Register.
Department of the Interior notices Frank Burkholder of Coquille Oregon filed July 20 1914 for sworn statement and application No 90639 to purchase portion of section 32 township 29 south range 10 west Willamette meridian including timber valued at 310 and land 70 with timber estimated 480000 board feet at 50 per M final proof set for October 30 1914 before County Clerk of Coos County Oregon. Public may protest or contest by filing corroborated affidavit.
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