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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1914
Page
3
Fred Hollister urges immediate improvement of coast harbors and waterways in Oregon and federal appropriations for roads water routes and harbors. He calls for home stead law reform favoring settlers and a strong merchant marine while opening forest reserves to direct state benefit and notes new prepaid money order rules and a proposed telephone postal card system.
A warning explains how rural credit offers tempt farmers with cheap money and easy amortization, but the contract binds them to repay before receiving funds. It details the scheme, the misleading promises, and the risk of losing money while waiting for loan proceeds.
The piece explains how such companies rely on new signups to fund earlier loans, showing money flows from applicants to lenders in turn. It warns that without continuous growth the operation collapses and compares waiting borrowers to a savings bank, illustrating the unsustainability with a hypothetical 3 and 4 percent savings rate and a $10 monthly payment.
A series of town pride proverbs urge residents to invest locally, keep homes in repair, hire local carpenters, and support home printing. The sayings emphasize cooperation, local spending, and boosting the town’s growth through pride and practical investment.
A hometown editorial urges residents to support their community and public initiatives. It cautions that money alone cannot replace active civic effort and that praise should be earned, not assumed, as the town strives to become livelier and better.
A reflective note urges residents to support local business and institutions with encouragement. It argues those lacking such support should leave the town rather than hinder the enterprise. The piece emphasizes personal responsibility to strengthen the community.
An old advertisement promotes Deans Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for backache and urinary disorders. It cites customer testimonials from CC Kribs in Medford Oregon and a blanket endorsement by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, noting Brice 50c at dealers.
The Enterprise publisher announces a rare yearlong subscription deal offering all five publications for $1.75. The offer is for a short time only and may be raised at any moment. Subscribers are urged to complete the application blank and subscribe before it expires.
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