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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
2
A miscellany of household innovations and etiquette guidance. It describes a wooden clothes line clip device, moral guidance on relations with a husband and his family, kitchen tips, cupboard and door fixes using improvised pegs, and suggestions on personal appearance and health. It also includes fashion notes, money management, and stain remedies.
A fragment describes a stylish upper bri cap with fine embroidery and a high crown, encircled by a broad heart of white toul which ends in a large bow. The brim is slightly peaked at the front adding a smart touch seen in recent fashions.
Do not invite more guests than you can seat comfortably at your table. Allow two feet of space per person. Do not rush meals or press guests to partake. Do not discuss politics or religion unless all guests share sympathy. Ensure guests feel welcome without pressure or embarrassment.
The text suggests serving fruit on a large round dish or in a fruit bowl with natural leaves for decoration. It notes the fruit should be palm-sized and that each person should receive two pieces.
A fragment urging mothers to govern themselves before guiding children. It emphasizes respect, calm correction, and modeling politeness and kindness daily rather than lengthy admonitions.
A fragment describes someone disliking woodbine or Virginia Creeper and trying to entice entry by entwined doors. It mentions a mixture of black pepper with brown sugar and condensed milk as an easy, improvised remedy.
Fragmentary report notes a shift away from a quirky bat tipped style at the beach. It mentions the Dateet firm leading the scene on the shore and suggests the craze is subsiding as weathered water limits appeal.
Professor E. Siecke of Washington State College foresees rapid growth in the Pacific Northwest lumber industry. He notes about one fourth of U S merchantable timber is in Washington and Oregon and predicts rising demand from across the nation as forests are managed for future supply.
The article discusses selecting a future crop by diameter limits to leave trees for tax purposes and future harvests. It calls for skilled foresters, strict fire controls, and laws to prevent premature cutting, arguing long term gains for the region's forests and economy. It also notes labor details from cranberry picking and pest concerns, urging investment to develop the industry in Tillamook County.
D M Adams mining engineer reports at Orlando mine that a lead was encountered 287 feet from the tunnel portal and crosscut 10 feet on the dip. The crosscut ore runs 60 percent antimony valued at $2 per unit, about $120 per ton on the Burke cars. The strike extends more than 200 feet deep and 100 feet along the strike, with a four foot tunnel width and high grade shipping ore.
In Tillamook County Oregon small bogs now yield large cranberry crops. B O Sauffer of Tillamook reports vines left undisturbed for eight years and claims annual per-acre harvests near 1 000 bushels. He cites costs of 200 to establish the bog and emphasizes drainage and water control for success. He praises the McFarland variety as best for the Pacific coast and notes darker color and stronger flavor than Eastern berries.
The article traces red as England's national color from Roman liberty to Cromwell and the red coat, noting its roles in revolution and authority. It cites the St George cross, Oliver Cromwell, and the red Exchequer book as historical markers to show red's varied meanings across eras.
A fragment from the Columbus Dispatch quotes a prisoner remarking on crime and punishment, noting many inmates were jailed for minor offenses and that many outside should be inside. An anecdote about British naval talk contrasts wind speeds in New York harbor with the Bay of Biscay.
In a move to stop foot binding, the Chinese Board of Education proposes a prohibition on selling suai sheen as part of the campaign to end the practice. The action signals a push for cultural reform and protection of girls and women from traditional customs.
Eugene P. Lyle Jr a Dallas born writer of The Missourian and The Lone Star travels widely for American magazines. He studied in Kansas City and at Michigan and has earned LL D degrees from Oxford Yale and Missouri while Howells Twain hold multiple degrees.
The article explains hourglasses replaced by specially built two clock systems on a common base. Each duel clock balances on a pivot, moving only when perfectly upright, with one clock rising while the other rests. A newer design uses a brass arm to stop a clock at will, enabling precise timing of moves.
In the Lontsville Courier Journal a quarrel over a photographed image surfaces. Mr Jellus and his spouse exchange lines about treasuring another man’s picture, then reveal the photo is of Mr Jellus from years past.
A fragmented caption reads humorous dialogue about biscuits and a friend who is a geologist, attributed to New Orleans Picayune. The garbled text suggests a light anecdote or caption with playful wordplay on hunger.
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