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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
4
The passage critiques candidate rhetoric and the ballot’s impact while noting meat price hikes in Chicago and bumper crop optimism. It mentions the Blue Sky law, potential prosecutions, train delays from Montana snow, and Coos county’s unchanged climate, pairing political ambivalence with rustic regional observations.
A scientist warns that speed mania has turned many motorists into wrecks as he calls attention to the dangers of aggressive driving. The piece also notes the difficulty of dodging rising gasoline prices and the impact on drivers.
The speaker argues education for women to pursue personal goals will reduce unhappy marriages and divorces, and urges similar changes for men. The passage emphasizes self-determination and social reform rather than traditional roles.
A series of motivational quotes urges persistence and courage in work and life. It emphasizes avoiding despair, meeting trouble, and continuous effort to reach top goals. It then shifts to public notices about Coos County road improvements and a sheriff election campaign, urging economy, law enforcement, and integrity.
West Myrtle Point residents report frequent visits and relocations as the Barklow family moves to Bandon for winter. Local gatherings celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with relatives and friends, including a 79th birthday supper for Frank Barklow and a joint birthday post card shower for C H Barklow and Mrs Svngdams.
A public notice argues for the Majority Rule amendment to require a majority of all electors to pass constitutional changes and initiatives. It warns against overuse of the initiative law and urges voters to study the 38 measures and the 260 page pamphlet before casting ballots on November 5.
In Oregon a referendum fight pits anti boycott and anti free speech bills against populist reform. The piece notes eight thousand signatures in Multnomah County and urges defeat of restrictive measures while citing United States land office notices and a divorce suit in Coos County.
The Dufur Dispatch notes many publishers struggle with mortgages and bonds on their printing operations. It cites average state plant values from 500 to 5000 dollars and explains owners invest decades in the business yet seldom own their own plants, signaling slow profit.
The Freewater Times notes a proposed Blue Sky 1 Taw measure to appear on November ballots. It seeks to shield Oregonians from stock and bond scams by curbing practices that have drained local investors in Northern Umatilla County, with roughly $500000 lost to sharpers over five years.
The advert promises McCalls Magazine at 50 cents per year and Myrtle Point Enterprise as a leading newspaper. A limited time offer provides both the magazine and paper for $1.50 when paid in advance.
Notice from the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon dated August 13 1912 states Maude Barry of Marshfield Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application No 07623 on November 8 1911 to purchase the NW2 of Section 14 Township 30 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian with timber and land appraised at 100 and 200000 board feet at 40 cents per M land 20 00. Final proof set for November 2 1912 before U S Commissioner Arthur K Peck Marshfield Oregon. Protest or contest allowed before patent issues by corroborated affidavit. Benjamin F Jones Register.
The text touts Hawley as superior in intellect and oratorical ability. It cites consistent industriousness and devotion to the people, noting praise from Presidents Taft and Roosevelt and Governor West after a National Capital visit. Congressional Committee Adv512 1st District.
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