This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
4
Myrtle Point publication notes a post office matter and lists owners L C Bargelt and L J Roberts. The piece cites Southern Pacific officials amid a smokey claim, referencing a controversial sentiment but offers no concrete event outcome.
Five feet of water flooded sections of Lincoln after Tuesday night rainfall. The report notes inches of rain and lingering flood conditions as authorities assess damage. A political aside mentions Mr. Bryan's attempts to rally the Democratic party on the water wagon, framed as not entirely futile.
Community leaders warn that cutting timber held by large corporations and individuals could hurt local wages more than it benefits owners, urging readers to consider broader economic impacts before cheering destruction.
The first lightning death in western Oregon occurred at Oswegon near Oregon City last Sunday. A young man named Ray Thomas was killed in the storm. Easterners anxious about lightning are reminded this record of tragedy.
The article reports that despite anti timber use campaigns, vast timber stands in the Northwest were destroyed by fire this summer. The loss amounted to millions of dollars and the wood could have funded home construction for residents.
F. S. Dow credits strong business ties and high freight activity for optimism in Coos County. He notes good collections, busy work for men and teams, and favorable prices for farmers and ranchers, signaling a prosperous season to come.
Rumors of an SP company organized by Mr O'Brien to build a Grants Pass to Crescent City route and a Crescent City to Drain line stir opposition. Leading SP officials renew talk of a Drain branch while critics doubt Hill's exclusion from SP preservation. Supporters warn real work is needed to safeguard the coast for SP interests.
The Greater Oregon Home Rule association chief argues that only locally governed matters should be decided by communities. He compares external control of morality to a man usurping another’s family and job, asserting the right of towns to run their own affairs.
The article argues personal liberty ends where it harms neighbors and opposes McAllister’s framing of Question 829. It asserts Oregon voters will say no and cite prior rejection of the Reddy bill. The Enterprise declines to accept advertising for the opposing line.
A column packs quips and social vignettes from Atchison focusing on aging, barber talk, fashion, women’s hair clubs, and local manners. It humorously notes fashion reporters, a lingering police gazette culture, a flour dust joke, a feast on life, and a wife’s occasional grumble about a husband’s layoffs.
A harsh editorial admonishes mothers who let teenage daughters roam the township late at night. It warns of gossip and social ruin, condemning flirtatious behavior and warning parents to guard reputations and chastity with severe discipline.
Road improvement continues on the Middle Fork as Lee Weekly and his force reduce the grade from the old mill site to the Norton place and surface non rock sections with rock Hundreds of tons of rock and dirt have been moved the first vehicle to traverse the grade was J L Lewellen's automobile The new road will improve greatly but will not be perfect until after winter rains and rock work may continue through winter with cheaper labor and better packing conditions
Acting Governor Bowerman directs A H Powers and L J Simson of the Coos county fire protective association to warn fire wardens that no permits for starting fires will be issued until further notice due to the extremely dry season. Only after rains protect green timber may permits resume. one month of the season remains.
Frank Morse the electrician has bought an interest in the Peart coal mine and began laying foundations for a new electric lighting plant. Boilers were moved to the site this week for installation. He plans to renew service to Coquille and Myrtle Point by October. The late pattern machinery aims to improve service after completion.
Hebert Hume announces candidacy for the Republican nomination at the primary nominating election for joint representative for Coos and Curry counties and seeks support from Republican voters in Coog county. He states intent to appear on the ballot for water division No. 1 superintendent across multiple counties.
The undersigned announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Joint Representative and seeks the aid of Republican voters and fellow farmers and laborers. He has resided in the district since childhood.
The Socialist party of Coos County will meet in convention at Coquille on September 5 1910 to nominate candidates for county offices to be elected November 8 1910. All locals will elect delegates. S H James Central Committee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.