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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
2
Kate Upston Clark laments the missing comma in print. The Albany Knickerbocker Press features a verse urging printers to restore the cherished punctuation that once clarified the path of sentences.
A Wisconsin Tax Commission chart shows per capita tax at 35.73 across the nation, with California leading to 391.95 annually for a family of five. West states follow, while Utah sits near the average. The piece assigns blame to legislative bodies for rising costs and urges retrenchment amid constant reform pressure.
The piece argues that factionalism slows growth, citing churches and banks as sources. It warns bitter rivalries dampen public improvements and notes some towns unite after recognizing the need for cooperation, using fables to illustrate wasted effort when divided.
A political argument opposes a state land monopoly via the People’s Land and Loan bill. The piece warns the measure would create a universal landlord and tax collector, threaten rural credit, and dispossess pioneers who won federal grants. It urges Oregonians to reject the experiment.
A collection of satirical snippets on politics and public life. Mentions President Wilson, local sentiment, and weather bureau in Myrtle Point. Notes Americans saving more yet still heed safety signs. Contains casual remarks on food and tastiness in the section.
Archie Philip declares a campaign motto and platform for the November 7 1916 election promising a dollar’s value per dollar spent a square deal and an honest conscientious performance of duty as he seeks support from voters.
A collection of remarks on war zone armors, racial stereotypes, and political speak. The text pivots to American support for the president and hints at a future employment-boosting event by tailors’ association and greetings of friendship from Japanese leaders amid ongoing tensions.
Thousands test Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary disorders. J P Morse of Grants Pass Oregon praises the remedy, claiming relief from back and kidney troubles after use. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn & Co., Buffalo New York.
A Myrtle Point Enterprise column riffs on positive thinking and local life. It mocks crossing safety debates, laments high paper costs, and jokes about subscriptions, taxes, and community spirit with pithy humor and social commentary.
The piece notes that autumn leaves lie thick across the town. It suggests that if a father and mother guide half his energy to raking and burning the leaves, it will take about twenty four hours to noticeably improve lawn appearances.
Notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated October 13 1916 states William O Bortner of Silver Lake Washington filed October 6 1916 Sworn Statement and Application No 010855 to purchase the S W of Section 32 Township 29 S Range 9 W Wil lamette Meridian including timber on the land appraised at 225 dollars for the land timber estimated 450 000 board feet at 50 cents per M final proof set for December 29 1916 before the Register and Receiver protest or contest allowed before patent issues by filing corroborated affidavit.
Nellie W. Milbury Administratrix of the William B. Milbury estate has filed a final account with the Coos County Oregon Clerk. A hearing for objections and settlement is set for Monday November 6, 1916 at the Court House in Coos County before Judge James Watson.
Notice reads that Edward Ellingson of Eugene Oregon filed on November 28 1915 in Rowneburg Oregon a sworn statement and application numbered 010474 to acquire timber lands on the surveyed tract. The notice is dated September 7 1916 and concerns the Timber and Stone Act filing in the county office.
Under the Timber and Stones act the timber and land on the entry have been appraised. Timber 140000 board feet at 0.40 per M valued at 56000. land 80.00. total value 104000. Final proof set for November 24, 1916 before the Roseburg land office register and receiver. Protest or contest allowed by filing corroborated affidavit before patent issues. 4610 W H Canon, Register.
The undersigned have been duly appointed Administrators of the Estate of Mailla Lee, Deceased, by Coos County Oregon. All persons with claims against the estate must present verified claims with vouchers to the undersigned at the office of Pulford & Pierson in Myrtle Point, Oregon, within six months from the date of this notice. Dated September 14, 1916.
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