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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
4
Poem questions bias in forgiveness as it contrasts the fate of a prodigal son with the ostracized prodigal daughter. It condemns harsh judgment in Christian culture while calling for equal mercy and open arms for women and men who fall to sin. The piece criticizes double standards and highlights social hypocrisy.
Luther Burbank argues the best path for boys and young men today is agriculture. He notes eight years of study in medicine law or engineering may not yield success, while adding a kernel of corn per ear could boost national output by about five million bushels, and cites an potato improvement returning millions annually. He warns of high living costs as food supply lags and urges increased forage from current acreage to lower prices.
A reflective piece argues that the United States offers unmatched opportunities for young people to succeed through hard work and education. It contends personal effort, not blame, determines success, and that inner discipline beats external luck or political factors.
The speaker argues for practical, high efficiency in farming and horticulture, claiming theory and agitation cost 180 million dollars annually with little crop yield gains. He cites industrial giants to illustrate the need for transformative, results driven progress in agricultural development.
The court reaffirmed pedestrians have the same rights as vehicles at street crossings, noting the challenge remains persuading drivers of six cylinder cars to stop and engage authorities without the official signal.
A local preview notes the approaching six day countdown to the Coos and Curry county fair with social-style questions about preparations such as hair, boots, embroidery, and outfits. The playful regional tease frames the event as imminent and festive.
The Myrtle Point Enterprise has expanded its equipment about eightfold and grown its subscription base to more than four times its May 1 1911 total. The newspaper’s news service has increased proportionally, reflecting broad community development in the Coquill River Valley.
Despite doom claims the country spends over 3 billion dollars on moving picture shows annually, suggesting strong cinema demand rather than immediate bankruptcy risk.
The text suggests belief that Johnnie Bull withholds a ballot not from denial of entitlement but to display authority and control. It frames the motive as asserting dominance rather than voter exclusion. No additional facts or figures are given.
A discussion by Walter K. Towers on how baseball contracts and the reserve clause shaped legal disputes. Courts debated player rights, club control, and Sunday game restrictions, citing Ty Cobb, Nap LaJoie, and mayoral opinions while weighing the sport’s unique status in law.
Court notices announce the appointment of Benson as executor of the estate of William Hartley. All claims against the estate must be filed with the court by the specified deadline to be legally recognized.
A fragmented 1913 newspaper slice shows Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials and pricing, alongside legal notices in Coos and Curry counties. It includes summonses in Myrtle Point and a divorce suit in Oregon, naming parties like M. D. Stemmler and Oscar Garman.
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