12 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
1
Notice states Myrtle Point schools begin a defined enrollment process for a primary phase. Patrons are instructed that only certain activities or programs will start, with emphasis on authorized steps and eligibility in the Myrtle Point area.
Leo Haff, indicted last week for petty larceny, was found guilty and sentenced to eight months in the county jail. The case involved cashing a Taleed at a clothing store under sales pretenses. Judge Coke will preside. Bee Pulford of this place is appointed to defend Haff. The San Francisco Bulletin and the Enterprise each publish one year for 93.00.
The article outlines a program offering courses in forge work carpentry and general engineering for farm youths. It emphasizes practical curricula including electricity aptitude and building trades with specialized engineering tracks. It notes broader agriculture related training aimed at preparing students for state or eastern dry-farming regional needs.
University offers free postage on papers and residence courses to citizens in Oregon. Courses include journalism and teaching, with details on extension programs and evening study opportunities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a contract readiness by July 1 1918 and references to an official notice. Reads as a damaged historical public notice with uncertain names and actions. Contains unclear names and dates, requiring source recovery for full accuracy.
Disjointed notes report moved events in Oregon towns including Coquille and Coos County. Items mention tribble and Smith Powery bids, Humboldt residents visiting family, whey pricing debates at Tillamook cheese factories, Benton County’s fair victory, clerical appointments, and funeral services for Irving Todd with police and detective activity noted in the district attorney’s office.
The article recalls dances in Coos county with a grand march led by local families after a long gap of thirty years. Musicians Frank P Hermann and Gada Adame performed, while the event drew a sizable crowd at a fair setting with supplies and regional lumber. Mrs Digsbing attended to greet attendees.
An old New England superstition ties a light wishbone color on the Thanksgiving turkey to mild weather, and a dark hue to severe cold. Farmers note many turkeys killed and birds in flight, but prophets remain uncertain whether mild fall and winter will come, awaiting evidence of a planned itinerary.
Sunday a boy suffered a bullet wound in the wrist with the bullet lodged and not removable by the doctor. The lad remains laid up with potential wrist trouble. Monday a young man named Walter Otto cut a deep gash in his right foot with an ax near Rural and was taken to town for medical care.
Aseria speaks on wartime rebuilding and urges careful study of road measures and the Grange road bill. The scene notes a bank front window damaged and a printing frame, with blueprints prepared for contractors to use in forthcoming work.
R S Hall sets a riding contest at the ball park on opening day with a $50 saddle prize for best bucking surprise and $10 to the man who rides the bucking bull. The plan covers complete arrangements for the event during the fair.
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