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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
4
Notice provides subscription terms for one year in advance priced at 1.50 and six months at 1.00 plus three months at 4.75. Postage for Canada and foreign countries adds 50c and 1.00 respectively. Advertising rates available on request. Editor and owner C Milton Schulz. Second class matter at Myrtle Point post office under act of March 3 1879.
The piece notes growing excitement for the upcoming Coos and Curry County Fair, driven by a shared belief in the county fair's educational value. It highlights community education, youth involvement, and the broader benefits to individuals and community development from the exhibits and ideas presented at the fair.
A political clash erupts as conspirators argue that officials offer superficial reasons for high prices and demand a more satisfactory explanation. The confrontation highlights public concern over inflation and government accountability.
In wartime England authorizes converting golf courses to grain to stress self sufficiency and closer land use. The piece argues a nation that tills its land is strong and self reliant and suggests similar agricultural emphasis may benefit the country amid taxation concerns.
Eugene Guard warns that the proposed 1500 tax exemption amendment in Oregon could raise land taxes by 35 to 50 percent, discouraging farm ownership. The Myrtle Point Enterprise advertises broad reach across Coos county, comparing local papers' influence.
A Portland man returning from a state tour says those ignoring war and focusing on their own work fare better financially. The Portland Telegram urges residents to support improvements, pay taxes, and invest in public enterprises, warning against war fixation and narrow ideas.
There are no direct monetary prizes offered for the best appearing premises. The prize is the satisfaction of knowing the cleanup done was the very best possible. You have a little less than a week left to finish the work.
A rhythmic exhortation urges residents to promote development support local projects and invest at home. It advocates electing capable leaders praising progress and avoiding town disparagement while welcoming outsiders and encouraging enterprise.
The church outlines next Lord's day schedule with Bible school at 10 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on "Following Christ" and "Spiritual Egypt" respectively. October includes rally day in Bible school, a school led evening program, and a October 4 day of prayer. Ellsworth Coulter, pastor.
Brethren announce Sunday school at 10 00 and preaching at 7 15 pm all are invited. The piece notes growing interest among farmers in raising blooded chickens comparable to cattle and hogs.
Readable fragments indicate a fair event covering Coos and Curry counties at Myr tle Point with dates including September 23 24 25 26 and a reference number 452.
No 9 report of condition for Flanagan and Bennett Bank of Myrtle Point Oregon shows total resources at 181 370 70 with liabilities including surplus 25 000 00 paid in capital 1 500 00 undivided profits 860 33 and deposits subject to check 142 168 72 demand certificates 984 25 and time certificates 10 857 40.
Grover Nervand Bower of Myrtle Point Oregon filed notice of intention to make Final Proof to establish his homestead entry for the W half of EX, SE X of SW X and SW X of NX in section 27 township 29 8S range 13 W Willamette Meridian before Ed A. Dodge U S Commissioner at Myrtle Point Oregon on October 19 1914 Witnesses: John Fabry Noah A. Royer Isaac Mikee Patt aes L Ward all of Myrtle Point Oregon J M Upton Register.
Frank Burkholder of Coquille Oregon filed Sworn Statement and Application No 9068S on July 20 1914 to purchase fractional sections 32 29S 10W Willamette Meridian timber and land valued at 310 for timber 480 000 board feet at 50 cents per M and land 70 final proof to be made October 30 1914 before the County Clerk of Coos County at Coquille Oregon Protest or contest allowed before patent issues.
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