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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
2
Poem reflects a youth longing to break free from a mother's influence while acknowledging the mother's guidance as best. It contrasts youthful desire for adventure with the safe, peaceful path the mother provides and ends praising staying tied to her guidance. The speaker admits sorrow over leaving but ultimately prizes the mother's steady direction.
The dispute centers on J E Sinclair Arlington teacher who taught socialism. Elizabeth Jones revoked his certificate while the Arlington school board kept him as head. The case now rests with the state board of education to decide limits on teachers expressing political or religious views in class.
A public notice urges boys and men to heed a game law clause prohibiting hunting wild birds and animals within city limits or public parks. The rule applies to towns and cemeteries, guiding behavior for local residents.
The piece argues good reading extends beyond dime novels to Victor Hugo, Stevenson and Macaulay. It decries teaching bias in schools that push poor fiction and urge students to study engaging works, claiming the world’s voracious readers favor quality over easy gratification.
The text states that campuses and public schools, colleges, universities, and national watershed or bird and game reservations are protected at all times by Oregon law. Violations incur a fine of 25 to 100 dollars or imprisonment.
Lillian Russell tells her sister to be natural in appearance and style. A suitor teases whether this would require another waistline change for the actress.
A memorial passage cites Samuel Butler Fontenelle and Doctor Johnson on old age. It argues that true joy in later years comes from cultivated intellect and lifelong tastes, not mere bodily pleasures, warning that excessive practical or physical pursuits lead to a dull senility.
An 19th century style ad promises one hundred dollars reward for cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo are promoted as trustworthy with a 15 year reputation. The notice mentions internal use affecting blood and mucous surfaces and lists testimonials and other remedies.
A reflection on a fulfilled life, praising success through living well, laughter, love, and kindness. It lauds gaining respect from scholars and affection from children, fulfilling one’s niche, and leaving the world improved by art, nature, and acts of mercy.
A local character notes it is odd that a man who critiques his own town never leaves it while he himself stays rooted and never relocates.
Andustry advocates urge amending the denatured alcohol law so farmers can produce fuel from farm waste. They cite rising gasoline prices and a cheaper alcohol alternative, noting a $2.50 still could serve each farm and residue as fertilizer. Automobiles grow toward mass use and engine adaptation is proposed for the new fuel.
The article surveys civil law and common law rules on surface water drainage between neighboring lands. It explains how higher landowners may not obstruct natural drainage under civil law, while under common law the lower landowner can defend against floodwaters. It notes the responsibilities of railroads and landowners to provide culverts and proper drains, and mentions that water management can become a property right via purchase, rent, or long usage.
The article outlines that a property owner must manage runoff from roofs and excavations to prevent damage to adjacent land. It notes liability for ordinary but not extraordinary rainfall events and mentions gutters, spouts, and care near property lines.
Notice is given that Matthew J. Nichols of Myrtle Point Oregon has filed intent to make five year proof to establish a homestead claim for the E half of NE and Lot 26 in Section 26 Township 29 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian. The hearing will be before Edgar A. Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on November 7 1913. Witnesses listed: William F Ward George E Ward John Fabry Nathan E Barklow all residents of Myrtle Point Oregon.
L A Roberts executor of the estate has filed a final account in Coos County Oregon. The hearing on objections and settlement is set for November 8 1913 at the courthouse Coos County. Judge John F Hall presides with first publication October 2 1913.
The undersigned Joseph Hay administrator of Elizabeth Hay deceased calls all creditors to present verified claims with vouchers to Pulford and Pearson at Perkin's Drug Store corner of 5th and Spruce Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon within six months from this notice. Dated September 26, 475.
The County Court of Coos County Oregon has appointed B F Barklow administrator of the estate of Nancy H Ransier deceased. All creditors must prove and present claims with vouchers to Roberts Gilea Roberts Myrtle Point Oregon within six months from the notice dated September 18 1913.
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