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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
4
In a rugged wilderness outing, sport shirts prove suitable attire for comfort and practicality across varied terrain and conditions. The simplicity of the clothing highlights functionality over form in outdoor settings.
People of Bandon favor a trunk road bond while Myrtle Point residents oppose citing the $379,006 proposal as too small. The Bandon measure would direct $70,000 to Bandon south with the rest at the county court’s discretion, prompting calls for broader cooperative road funding with the County Court and district supervisors.
The piece argues government expansion increases inefficiency and costs. It cites railroads telegraphs and telephones under public ownership as creating life long federal jobs. It notes a senator’s son in law securing a high paying life appointment and claims civil service favors self perpetuating offices and doubled taxation.
Fashion notes suggest that low and behold gowns will be less conspicuous this season. The piece hints at a shift toward subtler styles in women's dress, forecasting restrained silhouettes and muted detailing amid changing trends.
The writer claims Norway uses electricity at lower cost than steam and argues Oregon communities should remove restrictive laws and reduce factional fighting. If local interest grows, outside capital may fund development and waste power could generate electric current.
A vintage health note urges midlife care to prevent weakness in later years. It promotes blood nourishment, avoiding colds, and keeping activity and vigor with tonics. It cautions against alcohol and emphasizes medical caution for aging.
A speaker envisions Myrtle Points becoming as large a manufacturing city as any in these United States, with canning and furniture factories driving growth and employment.
Elihu Root cites a Library of Congress count showing over 62,000 laws passed in five years ending December 1, 1913. He notes more than 65,000 last resort court decisions reported in 630 volumes, questioning how anyone can know them all and avoid legal trouble.
The Baltimore and Ohio reports no idle cars for the first time in two years. Other major systems in the Middle and Eastern States show similar prosperity. A year ago about 350000 idle cars existed nationally. now under 50000 idle cars remain and are being put to use, signaling rising prosperity.
The Home Circle columns urge prudent speech about others, urge self examination, and praise the mother’s role in shaping families and nations. It stresses home as the moral heart, calls fathers to lead by example, and notes how domestic life shapes future citizens and church life.
The piece urges shaping children through kindness and gentleness for healthy physical mental and moral growth. It warns that harsh words wound reputations and that living well now matters more than lamenting the past or atoning with grand monuments.
An article discusses experiments showing digestion improves during rest. It argues for a hearty meal at night and a light noon meal to aid digestion and sleep. It notes eight hours needed to digest, and claims meals yesterday drive today’s work.
Crowley and Baker Contractors completed planking work on a section of the Coos Bay Wagon Road in Road District No 12. The County Road Master filed a completion certificate and objections to acceptance may be filed within two weeks from Sept 24 1915 in the County Clerk’s office in Coquille Oregon.
The Prison Mirror from Minnesota's penitentiary notes a lack of editors among inmates while lamenting abundance of other professions. It jokes editors are absent entirely, unlike preachers doctors lawyers.
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of Coquille River presents a tentative budget for 1916 detailing improvements and expenses. A public hearing is set for October 20, 1915, at 10:30 A.M. in Myrtle Point Oregon to consider adoption or amendments and to discuss a tax levy of one mill to raise about 3,550 dollars.
Hag quist and Bjorkquist Contractors completed the Minard Bridge in Road District No 17. The County Road Master filed a completion certificate and objections to acceptance may be filed within two weeks from September 24, 1915, at the County Clerk’s office in Coquille Oregon.
Notice states J A Devault Contractor completed county road improvements and invites objections to acceptance within two weeks from September 10 1915. County Clerk Robt R Watson at Coquille Oregon records the filing. Also notice from Roseburg Oregon July 22 1915 for Ernest D Park to purchase timber on Section 8 Township 30 S Range 10 W Willamette Meridian with final proof October 11 1915 and right to protest before patent issues.
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