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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
2
A nostalgic poem from Southern Woman's Magazine recalls a farm and a vanished beloved youth. The speaker cherishes memories of roselit riches, maples, doves, cattle, lambs, clover, and sunset corn. The piece contemplates time, distance, and enduring memory.
A Myrtle Point column praises bright little boys and mothers guiding them while urging local capitalists to start small factories. It questions Oregon rail policy, urges cooperative railroad development, and calls for more railroads to spur commerce and connect regions from Tillamook to Central Oregon.
The text urges fishermen to share the water and for businessmen to stop waiting for others to help their town. It calls on all to unite and work to profit the community rather than rely on luck or others to do the work.
An ad explains the nervous system’s role in health and how Scott’s Emulsion provides a nourishing, alcohol-free tonic to refresh blood and nerves. It endorses Goolt & Bowne of Bloomfield, NJ as the suppliers.
The text praises a government for peacetime restraint and its willingness to aid a shattered continent after the war. It emphasizes sympathy, deeds, and efforts to heal wounds, rebuild spirits, and strengthen the affected people as they overcome disasters.
The New York Commercial lauds President Wilson for tirelessly attempting to avert a major railway strike and urges readers to focus on the crisis rather than campaign discourse. It notes Hughes critiques Wilson’s efficiency while voters weigh the industrial catastrophe at hand.
A stream of satirical quips and political jabs from a newspaper page mocks current events and public figures. The items touch on wartime politics, media, and social mores with wit and irony.
William Harvey of Grants Pass Oregon lauds Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney disorders. He praises the remedy after a long siege of kidney issues and notes consistent good results after using the pills for years. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A fragmented column reflects on American politics and weather lore affecting Coos and Curry county fairs. It notes amateur forecasts, a retired colonel blaming Progressives for desertion, and a struggling local newsagent facing zero business as flies gather outside his door. Vancouver residents discuss jitneys crossing the Columbia River and competition with streetcars.
The County Court of Coos County Oregon appoints Chas W Dye Administrator of the Estate of Florence E Dye-Waters. Creditors must present claims within six months with vouchers to attorney J O Stemmler at the Bank of Myrtle Point Building. Dated September 14 1916 Myrtle Point Oregon.
Edward Ellingson of Eugene Oregon filed on November 23 1915 sworn statement and application No 010474 to purchase the NE 1 4 of Section 10 Township 28 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian timber and land under the Timber and Stone Law The land is valued at 80 00 and timber at 536 00 with estimated 1 140 000 board feet at 0 40 per M Final proof set for November 24 1916 before the Roseburg Oregon Land Office Protests or contests may be filed before patent issues with affidavits.
Notice states Van E Harriss appointed Administratrix of the Estate of William M Harriss deceased by Coos County Court Oregon. Creditors must file verified claims with vouching at Claud H Giles Bank of Myrtle Point Building Myrtle Point within six months from September 14 1916.
Administrators for the estate of Marilla Lee, deceased, appointed by Coos County Oregon court. Creditors must file verified claims with vouchers at Pulford and Pierson, Myrtle Point, within six months from Sept 14, 1916. Alva Lee and Milton R. Lee sign as administrators.
Sealed bids will be received to improve portions of Big Creek and Rock Creek Myrtle Creek County Road in Special Road District No 18. The County Clerk's office holds plans and specs. Bids due September 23 1916 by 10 a m with 5 percent certified check. County may reject any bid or award to non lowest bidder.
A notice dated September 7 1916 from Coquille Oregon states that a party may fail or refuse for five days after award to enter into a contract and file their bond to satisfy the County Court. Plans and specifications are available for a $2.00 deposit with the County Clerk. Signed by Robt R Watson County Clerk.
Edson Carpenter of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim on the S of NW of Section 28 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian. The hearing occurs October 9, 1916, before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon. Witnesses: Laurence B Jennings Harry Williams Frank E Mecum William O Robertson, all of Bridge Oregon. Registered W H Conon.
Robert E Hillis of Dothan Oregon filed notice to prove final five year proof for his homestead entry 06261 in section 18 township 32 range 10 west Willamette Meridian. Hearing before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrls Point Oregon on September 18 1916. Witnesses Orrison L Hillis Arthur W Lewis Samuel W Holcomb and Samuel A Hall.
Advertisement claims thousands learn lip reading to understand dialogue from films and conversations without hearing. It markets an original system, promises free particulars and no cost to respond, urging interested deaf readers to request information from the School of Lip Language in Kansas City Missouri.
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