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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
3
Dr R R Daniels argues milk is the natural infant food and best artificial option when modified for age. He warns adults gain little tissue-building from milk and excess intake can fatten, while the milk cure rests the body from meat, potatoes, pie and coffee.
The text advises that milk should not be consumed with meals containing meat or eggs, as it absorbs digestive acids needed to digest these foods. It recommends at most one or two glasses of milk daily, best taken with lunch or with a meal without meat or eggs.
Washington officials and guests sampled a six course meal made entirely from dried foods. The menu included dried bouillon dried chicken dried vegetables and dried fruit. Guests praised the dish and endorsed agricultural guidance promoting dried foods. Attendees included Mrs Josephus Daniels Mrs William C Redfield Mrs Champ Clark Mrs Atlee Pomerene and Mrs Hugh L Scott.
Atlantic City September 20 Secretary of Labor Wilson told the labor section that unpatriotic business men seeking high profits fuel unrest among workers. He cited reports of artificial price boosts in coal and warned against profiteering while urging restraint in union recognition and labor standards.
The article stresses careful nutrition for growing children to support future strength and learning. It recommends easily digested breakfasts with dry cereals and milk, warn against sugar and ordinary coffee, and notes lunches often contain indigestibles like candy, pickles, and pies. It cautions that poor feeding harms health, learning, and susceptibility to illnesses.
The passage describes school meals with toasted cheese and egg sandwiches, buttered bread, raisins, and figs for lunch. Dinner should feature meat not fried, abundant vegetables including a raw option, and fruit dessert. Emphasizes easy digestion and slow eating for better afternoon performance.
The Burns area reports the sale of the Bill Hanley cattle holding for sixty thousand dollars marking the transfer of one of the west’s largest ranches to numerous small owners. Across the state, farmers adjust to canneries, mills, highway projects, and new industrial ventures as Oregon builds toward wartime and postwar growth.
Agricultural experts advocate lean grain use and all roughage to cut costs. Farmers should finish with grain later and rely on hay fodder silage and pasture as main feeds. Straw and stover can replace much grain in rations for cattle sheep and horses, with silos aiding conservation.
J. D. Ladley manager of Sunset Woolen Mills went to California last week and secured an order for 10000 yards of flannels. The deal will keep the mill running at full capacity for at least 60 days.
The piece argues that one determined individual can instigate only limited change, while a united community acting under coordinated leadership becomes powerful. It emphasizes collective effort, shared goals, and the town’s need for every resident’s confidence and support.
Receipts for grazing permits on the National Forests of Oregon and Washington totaled 168000 dollars for the fiscal year 1917, reflecting permit sales and associated fees across the regional forests.
Spokane reports Thresa Tromp a University of Washington senior who plans a summer in North Yakima to herd sheep testing her philosophy in action. Her brief hospital stint at Medial Lake Insane Hospital provided observations she will apply to her practical field work. The Lynden, Washington resident seeks varied experiences to explore her theory.
The Oregon Society of the Sons of the American Revolution announces a school essay contest for high school and upper grammar students. Prizes totaling 50 dollars will go to essays on Our debt to France for aid in the Revolutionary War, due by April 1, 1918.
A rustic, moralizing note describes watermelons rolling, roasting ears disturbing homes, and cucumbers tempting the unwary into woes. It warns of illicit drugs and doctors profiting, portraying a chaotic, cautionary scene from agricultural life.
A call to readers of the Myrtle Point Enterprise urges buyers to mention when they saw an ad in the paper. It argues this feedback helps merchants value ad space and supports the publisher by proving the paper’s reach.
A small campfire uses less fuel and is easier to approach. It can be readily extinguished before leaving camp, reducing the risk of wildfire and creating a safer cooking setup.
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