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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
4
Albany Daily Herald criticizes a $500000 study on labor problems, noting that nearly every board member issued an individual report. It argues that governments push big questions to commissions to dodge voting, creating a perception of action while avoiding responsibility.
An exchange argues cap ital investment demands removal of moral objections, urging the State to develop resources on a cooperative plan. The piece warns that such a shift equals state socialism and questions whether widespread public ownership harms private initiative and equal opportunity.
A ten year old boy injured by railroad ties on a right of way prompts questions about a guardian's right to sue the company for $20,000 despite trespass. The discussion cites a Great Northern Railroad case in Washington and ponders similar outcomes if a child were injured by falling wood from a private yard pile.
Fragmentary quotation urges a son to work in any task from epics to editing. The speaker insists diligence across trades including digging ditches, wheelbarrows, books, or auction bells, warning that effort reveals men.
An advertisement urges mothers not to ignore aches and pains claiming Scott's Emulsion strengthens blood, nourishes nerves, and builds energy. It promises relief from fatigue, low spirits, and general weakness, claiming it supports thousands of users.
The passage argues that overwork harms, suggests balance and purposeful labor, and warns against idleness. It extols the energy of busy people, notes that overlong hours before midnight wear on health, and encourages seeking a chosen vocation with full effort for better sleep and holidays.
A devotional column asks if all the little children are safe tonight under God’s care. It praises mothers joining the Home Circle at evening tide and asks for protection from war and strife as families pray and rest, closing with a signoff The Benztown Bard.
The article urges cheerful endurance through danger and gloom, urging focus on present pleasures to brighten the week. It contrasts the lack of domestic support for the solitary bachelor with the value of caring home life and mutual respect. It then shifts to Washington notes on Turkish Armenian atrocities, diplomacy with Turkey, Great Britain and Germany, and Huerta’s detention, outlining the U.S. stance and upcoming talks.
Fragmentary line suggests body were taken at the best cand not at the worst. Details unclear due to OCR gaps.
The article urges thousands of youths to learn captivating manners through goodwill and home practice. It emphasizes kindness to family as the foundation, and cites a noble spirit and patience as keys to success in life, ending with encouragement not to give up.
Mrs. M Kebelbeck of Cottage Grove Oregon reports kidney trouble relief from Doan's Kidney Pills stating they keep her free from kidney complaint. Advertising copy notes price 50 cents and urges readers to buy at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Civil War era note recalls the Arlington Memorial amphitheatre corner stone ceremony delayed by bad weather. A few aged soldiers and visitors remained to witness the planned event near the close of the Civil War era.
A veteran ad salesman explains three effective methods to reach customers: door to door sales, hand bills, or newspaper ads. He argues newspaper advertising costs far less than personal solicitation and reaches people who would otherwise miss the store. He stresses using mass media to raise awareness of stock and offerings. The piece also notes the cost of state highway construction varies by region from 1500 to 25000 per mile.
The Hygienist Magazine explains how common diseases are linked to food and outlines eating methods to cure them. Edited by Dr. R. R. Daniels, the magazine is available at news dealers or by mail from The Hygienist Publishing Co. in Denver. About 1000 men are currently employed on the Oregon Eastern Railway from Riverside to Harriman.
The Myrtle Point Enterprise publishes ownership and management details for October 1 1915 Myrtle Point Oregon. Editor and publisher C Milton Schulz is the managing editor and sole owner with bond holders none noted. Notary E A Dodge certifies the affidavit dated October 12 1915 with commission expiring December 13 1915.
Notice announces the dissolution of the firm Brown & Clinton by mutual consent in Myrtle Point Oregon dated September 29 1915. Neither party may bind the other to any obligations under the former firm name after this date signed J G Brown and Isom Clinton.
Hag quist and Bjorkquist contractors completed the Minard Bridge project in Coquille Oregon Road District No 17. The County Road Master filed a completion certificate and objections to acceptance may be filed within two weeks from September 24 1915 in the County Clerk's Office in Coquille.
Notice shows Crowley and Baker Contractors completed the planking of a portion of the Coos Bay Wagon Road in Road District No. 12. County Road Master filed a certificate of completion. Any objections to acceptance must be filed within two weeks from September 24, 1915, in the County Clerk's office in Coquille Oregon. County Clerk Robt R. Watson documents the filing date and place.
Department of the Interior notice says Willis A. Lawrence of Myrtle Point Oregon holder of a 1908 homestead entry for SE 1 4 Section 20 Township 29 S Range 13 W Willamette Meridian intends to prove final five year proof before U S Commissioner Edgar A Tyedge Myrtle Point Oregon November 19 1915 witnesses William J Benedict Oliver G Miller Andrew J Radabaugh Henry J Radabaugh both of Norway Oregon registered by J M Upton Register
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