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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
4
Two drownings in Portland prompted warnings against relying on water wings for buoyancy. The incident suggests children should learn to swim rather than depend on such devices to stay afloat.
Government theorists urge action as vast old growth trees in Coos County rot after reaching maturity. The author argues these giants could supply substantial lumber, create jobs, and reduce fire risk if logged and used properly, criticizing policies that hold lumbermen back.
A Bridge neighborhood resident objects to a Marshfield quote about road allocations on the Coos Bay wagon road. The letter defends Middle Fork district 18 spending, two graded sections, and plans to levy more taxes to complete rock and gravel work for the two miles in Myrtle Point’s support and urges cooperation between districts.
A column mocks anti fly crusade ideas and humorously contrasts social foibles with a call for sensible guidance. It questions conduct during pest control campaigns and jokes about vanity and gender roles while noting Dr Crumbine’s platform politics.
Walter Lyon of Marshfield reports that 250 teams for the Ringling circus traveled from Coos County to Roseburg, costing about 12 000 for round trip stage travel. He cites 13 908 steamer passengers last year and 87 683 river passengers, arguing a railroad would boost traffic, population, and development in Coos Bay and nearby routes. He notes some valley travel and multiple boats on the Coquille and Coos rivers.
Frank B. Tichenor general organizer of the Woodmen and Carroll Tichenor Portland detective arrive from Myrtle Point, greeted by old friends in Port Orford. Carroll visits after leaving 28 years ago as a child, with roots traced to Port Orford founders. A San Francisco bulletin note adds Happy Smith, top California League hitter, signing a 1919 Chicago contract for 3000 dollars and travel.
Classified ads show wood sale and horse inquiries with details on wood pricing and owner contact. The report highlights H O Roesch of Pendleton winning multiple prizes at Camp Perry with a 50 straight at 800 yards and a near perfect 98 of 100 in skirmish.
W Lee Ray warns the public he will close the private road from the landing at the Forks to the county road on October first if rent is not paid this year. The notice emphasizes landlord rights and seeks fair payment from users. Other items include local bargains and a patent medicine testimonial.
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