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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
5
The notice states subscription terms for Oregon publication published weekly on Fridays. One year costs 21.50, six months 78, and three months 80. Advertising rates are available on application.
The article urges continued boosting for railroad development in the Pacific Northwest. It notes Portland plans a major cement factory to keep spending local. It highlights Hill’s ties to south and central Oregon and the potential Burlington line extension from Denver to the coast, linking Seattle with Oregon and California growth.
A quiet Myrtle Point street belies strong work activity as laborers earn from 2.50 dollars daily and dairymen prosper, suggesting a bustling future once weather shifts outdoor work back indoors. No loafers seen, and townspeople anticipate steady trade as income flows into regular channels.
The article notes Seattle’s rapid growth since the early eighties, contrasting its size with Marshfield and highlighting rail expansion. It argues national development accelerates with age, predicting bold growth on the coast, especially south and central Oregon, with impressive investment returns as development arrives.
A Myrtle Point resident explains that owning fine driving stock was an early dream but now prefers turning horses out to grass due to car traffic on narrow roads. The ENTERPRISE supports progress but urges regulated use, sobriety, and mechanical knowledge for safety on shared roads.
A discussion advocates licensing of travel in dangerous times and requiring bonds to ensure owner and driver responsibility in accidents. With cautious use of machines, roads would be safer for both motorists and traditional travelers.
A humorous collection notes quirks of men and women and social scenes. It jokes about drinking, vanity, teachersonly a little gossip about Mrs Lysander John Appleton returning from Chicago weakened by chasing fires and racing the fire department with a mayor present.
Advertisement urges treating a cough at first appearance with Ballard Horehound Syrup. Claims to stop the cough immediately and restore lungs and throat to health. Sold by N. G. W. Perkins.
M G Pohl reports his own cultivated mushrooms are the first in Coos county and praise is given for his enterprise. Also coverage of prizes from Seattle exposition reveals North Bend Manufacturing Co and J G Fish win grand prizes for myrtle wood furniture.
The Coos river steamer Alert owned by Captain C E Edwards was rammed by the Breakwater near the Breakwater landing on Coos Bay last Saturday afternoon. The Alert sank after being struck amidships while the Breakwater attempted to push it onto mudflats. Crews were rescued by a launch and rowboat, with Captain Edwards and others taken off later. The vessel was righted Sunday and repaired for return to service.
Cough warning urges Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a chest cure and preventive. Real estate listings offer six-room rentals, eight-room houses, Spruce Street lots, townland near town, and city lots with bargains from O STEMMLER, Real Estate Dealer.
An advertising blurb promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best remedy for rheumatism chilblains frostbite sore joints and muscular pains. Available in 25 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes from N G W Perkins.
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