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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
2
An opinion piece argues that high meat prices and global demand require farmers to conserve supply. It urges saving fertile females, breeding more livestock, and avoiding selling top breeding stock to prevent future shortages as the market remains strong.
Gronna Norris Stone and La Follette advocate guaranteed production costs for farmers to maximize returns. They condemn slaughtering young animals calves and lambs as wasteful and urge growing calves pigs and lambs to maturity while preserving female stock to sustain future meat supplies amid high demand.
The Colfax Commoner argues for a legal press privilege to protect confidential sources, noting Governor Carlson’s view that clemency requests may weigh the issue. It asserts journalists should follow professional ethics like lawyers and doctors, and asserts presses should not need clemency in such matters.
A column of satirical quips notes high wool prices and price shocks from bootleg liquor while mocking wartime policies and social trends. It jokes about gold flowing to Japan, hats, prohibition, and a Kansas aviator colliding with a cow, ending with a pointed jab at rulers and holy wars.
The Harvest Moon shines all night from sunset to dawn during late September and early October. Its unusual schedule puzzled many, yet it has aided harvest work in Europe and sparked folklore and romantic lore across northern cultures.
Colorado governor Carlson fines Denver managing editor for contempt for refusing to reveal a news source. The unwritten law of journalism, akin to attorney client and doctor patient privilege, is cited as protecting confidential information. Reporters hold facts that could hinder authorities if disclosed.
A Washington style critique questions a fifty thousand dollar request to curb vice in military camps while noting munitions tax evasions totaling seventeen and a half million. The column reads with social reform zeal and local business hints at Boston bean crop records and revenue pressures.
The office notes the September 20 issue is unavailable and offers a half year subscription credit for the first six page copy brought in, with all pages intact.
The National Geographic describes Tarascan betrothal rites near Mexico City. A suitor pursues his beloved at the spring, holds her shawl, and when she agrees breaks her water jar with a stick, performing a water baptism betrothal. It notes Tarascan copper tempering once known but now lost.
A Friday evening gathering at the home of Dr O H Clarke featured a musical program by Mrs Clarke’s music class. Members performed after a short quiz on musical questions and the group enjoyed refreshments and social time until late.
Department of the Interior Roseburg Land Office announces that Charles Carlbom of Ridge Oregon has filed intention to make Final Five-year Proof on land described in his 1912 homestead entry. Proof to be given before Edgar A. Dodge in Myrtle Point Oregon on November 26 1917 witnesses: Thomas J. McBee Clyde McBee Peter Axe Christian Lund all of Bridge Oregon.
Christian Lund of Bridge Oregon filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim for government land described in Section 4 Township 29 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian. The hearing occurs before Edgar A. Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on November 26 1917. Witnesses named: Thomas J. McBee Clyde McBee Peter Axe and Charles Carlbom all of Bridge Oregon. 515p W I Canon Register.
Notice shows Herbert G Cameron of Ancroft Oregon filed for Final Five-year Proof to claim land described as N half of N E X and SE half of NE quarter in Section 14 Town 305 Range 11 W Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made before Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on November 21 1917 with witnesses Ernest Evernden Charles D Price Clarence R Davis and William A Doney.
Notice dated October 12 1917 from the Department of the Interior U S indicates a formal publication action. The notice subjects a public record or filing process under the agency’s authority and outlines required steps or deadlines for interested parties.
Hugh Thomas Johnson of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make Final Five-year Proof to establish his Homestead Entry as of July 23 1912. Witnesses include Benjamin F. Smith George William Crank and William Asa Fish all of Bancroft Oregon before W H Canon Register.
Department of the Interior notice states William W. Endicott of Myrtle Point Oregon filed to make final three year proof on his July 24 1912 second homestead entry for the Ni of SWiK NWiM% of SEX and SE% of NWI of Section 28 Township 29S Range 138W Willamette Meridian. Witnesses Abraham S. Ward Guy Hanson Fish John Fabry Enaminondus P. Adams all of Myrtle Point Oregon. Edgar A. Canon Register.
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