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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
8
Pleasant Hill hosts a basket social at the hall on Saturday with a program of music recitations pantomimes and tableaux to fund an organ for Dora Cemetery. Neighbors visitations include Miss Rath Harmon Kentack and Miss Margaret Slagle while Eunice Smith injures her left arm and sprains her wrist.
Local notes show busy fields as farmers rush to finish silage ready before possible frost or rain. New births spark joy for Miller and Lowery families. Ed Wood and E. E. Hampton visit. Ladies' Aid meets for sewing. Rev John Root preaches. Norway visitors attend Fishtrap Farmers Union gathering with a large ice cream and cake program. San Francisco Bulletin and Enterprise offered at $3 per year.
Notice is given that Fannie Gladding widow of John P. Gladding of Camas Valley Oregon filed intent to make Final Commutation Proof for land in Section 36 Township 29 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian. Proof before Register and Receiver Roseburg Oregon October 10 1912. Witnesses Dan Steen Camas Valley Oregon Clarence Davis Benjamin F Mathes Lawrence B Jennings Bridge Oregon. Benjamin F Jones 426 Register.
Notice is given that Maude Barry of Marshfield Oregon filed on November 8 1911 Sworn Statement and Application No 07623 to purchase 44 NES of Section 14 Township 30 Range 10 W Willamette Meridian with timber and land appraised at 100 including 200000 board feet of timber at 040 per M and land at 20. The applicant will offer finals to support on November 2 1912 before Arthur K Peck A B S Commissioner at Marshfield Oregon. Any person may protest or contest before patent issues by filing corroborated affidavit in this office.
The article outlines skirt length rules by age from infancy to adulthood. It suggests hem positions from mid-shoe for toddlers to ankle length for teens, with each year noted up to age twenty one. It emphasizes proportionality to growth and cautions against overly long skirts before adulthood.
A reflective guide warns mothers against unnecessary refusals hurting children. It urges considering the child’s need for small pleasures and details a moment where delaying help caused distress to a child named Bobby. The piece argues kindness in daily asks builds empathy and avoids cruelty.
The article notes that children's scrap books once captivated many youngsters but interest has declined. It urges parents to aid selection of clippings, emphasize verse, and use poetry to nurture imagination and enduring sentiments in children.
A New York woman of noted beauty visits a friend with her eleven year old daughter who shows interest in hats. The child tries on several millinery creations, including a large black bonnet, while the adults converse. The mother cautions the girl against vanity as the scene unfolds in a room filled with hats.
Local items report social visits and arrivals including Mrs Irving Nelson and family. Parish elder movements and church meetings in the valley noted as Elder HL Cook travels from Portland. Local attorney Geo M Brown completes criminal work and passes through en route to Roseburg. Hay and potato crops discussed with blight affecting bay side tubers. Marshfield visitors include Caro Le Albrecht and D A Curry. J L Knight buys Endicott place and plans a slaughterhouse. Walter R Pahl leaves for San Francisco to manage plumbing on two power stations. J H Barton expands business venues in Marshfield with new grocery and notions venture planned for October 1.
The editor urges readers to share the ENTERPRISE with eastern friends and offers to send sample copies. The paper promotes Myrtle Point’s progress and invites potential residents, noting subscription rates of 1.50 in advance and 1.00 per year for advancing subscribers.
Notice to all persons that Frank L. Huston through attorney in fact filed an amended selection for Lots 8 9 10 11 12 in Section 18 Township 29 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian Oregon with protest period for land deemed suitable for agriculture or timber. Notice of final settlement announces hearing for estate of Maria Border in Coos County Oregon October 2 at Coquille City County Judge's office for final report and objections.
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