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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
4
The Myrtle Point Enterprise quotes an exchange about liberty versus death and notes the paper’s view that life offers pleasures despite ongoing financial obligations. It remarks on the transient nature of life and the appeal of enjoying the good things of the world.
One year in advance costs $1.50. Six months $1.00. Three months 50 cents. Canada adds 50 cents postage, foreign countries $1.00. Advertising rates available on application. The Enterprise leads. others may follow.
A district wide mobilization backs the Third Annual Exhibition with contests for both youth and adults. The piece lauds the “Let's Go” slogan and the county fair as a melting pot for agricultural, industrial and educational development, urging families to participate and support the younger generation.
A fragmentary remark from Feiler to a newspaper staffer suggests an imminent development. The brief exchange implies an upcoming announcement or publication, though details remain unclear in the readable text.
A proverb about arguing with a reasonless person compares persuasion to medicine for the dead. It notes a gentle touch, loving look, kind act, and sympathetic smile as remedies, and questions the need to take medicine continually.
A speaker notes the current lull in high society marriages as the closed season for American heiresses pursuing titles continues. The remark frames social alliances as paused activities until new matches emerge.
A vivid line from a stump orator paints Ohio as the home of statesmen and rascals alike. Echo counters with a wry retort, underscoring the lively political banter characteristic of the era.
Dialogue between a housewife and a grocer mocks inflation induced by European war fears. Prices for potatoes bacon lemons eggs coffee and sugar are discussed as export restrictions and war risk drive costs. The exchange highlights perceived causes of rising prices and consumer anxiety.
A dialogue shows a grocer warning of higher raw goods and supply cuts from Europe and Asia while consumers consider drastic steps. The exchange notes flour, carrots, cheese, coffee, and pork costs climbing amid war disruptions and import limitations.
Al Crouch head of the Coos County Fire Patrol touring town on his way home to Soquille. Rainy weather earlier in the week reduced forest fire risk though the season ends September 30. Coos fires this year confined to brush and a few logging camp blazes with limited timber and equipment damage due to dryness.
County fair reports include visits from D. D. Pierce of Coquille and Mrs. C. A. Clippinger from Bandon. Road improvement work begins on the North Fork bridge to Spruce street with a 16 foot water bound macadam roadway. Mrs. L. W. Wimberly leaves for Monmouth State Normal, with several teachers joining her for the 1914 15 term.
A Friday September 4 shower party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanders West Coquille honored their daughter Elsie Sanders. She will wed Cecil Elwood in the near future. Guests included Berna Irvine Delos Wilson Pearl Ardell Lulu Johns Alta Bell Elwood Abbie Elwood Mrs K Price Mrs Erickson Mrs Irvine Mrs J M Elwood George Lorenz Clarence Williams George Gillman J P Johnson and families W M Sanders Clifford Wilson Benny Hersey Stewart Norton Roy Avery Harvey Elandt Urban Ross and Ellis Elwood. The evening featured gifts refreshments and well wishes for the bride and groom.
The church reports high attendance last Lord's Day and outlines fall and winter plans. Bible school rises to Rally Day in October with children in charge of the morning session, 10 a.m. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. on Christ the Corner Stone. Endeavor at 7 p.m. and evening sermon at 8 p.m. Heaven where and what is it? subject. Baptismal services follow. Strangers receive a hearty welcome.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with R A Annin as superintendent. Divine worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. Morning theme The Secret of the Deeper Christian Life. Evening sermon series The Cross The Crown The Golden Link That Binds the Two. Devotional study and teachers' training on Wednesdays at 7:30. Choir practice Thursday 7:30 directed by Mrs. R T Worley. Pastor James F Vernon invites all not worshiping elsewhere.
The notice invites all to attend Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 7:15 p.m., extending a cordial invitation to everyone.
The notice states Grover Nervand Bower of Myrtle Point Oregon filed intent to make final commutation proof for a homestead entry area in section 27 township 29 south range 13 west Willamette Meridian. The hearing will occur before U S Commissioner Edgar T A Dodge on October 19 1914. Witnesses listed are John Fabry Noah A Royer Isaac N McGinnis and Charles L Ward all of Myrtle Point. J M Upton Register.
Frank Burkholder of Coquille Oregon filed July 20 1914 Sworn Statement and Application No 90639 to buy part of section 32 township 29 south range 10 west Willamette Meridian timber and land under the Timber and Stone Law. Land valued at 70.00 timber 310.00 with 480000 board feet estimated at 0.50 per M. Final proof set for October 30 1914 before the County Clerk at Coquille Oregon protests or contests may be filed before patent issues. Also dissolution notice of partnership Roberts Giles Robers effective September 15 1914. Clients with accounts to L. Roberts.
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