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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
4
A discussion on mounting aviation fatalities since 1908 emphasizes disciplined flight not showmanship. It explains air holes in the air, wing forces, and how air compression and atmospheric layers affect midair stability, urging careful understanding of flight dynamics and safer maneuvers.
The readable lines mock a local scene with scattered phrases about skating rinks and a Coach Bee Bho. Odd ad copy and jokes surface, mentioning Dr. Pierce and Jinks breaking up a household, all in a garbled, unreliable OCR fragment.
A child witnesses tension as a mother dismisses a servant for staying away overnight. The boy asks about his mother Mary and the parent replies with indignation, while the scene hints at broader family tensions including the potential dismissal of the father.
A fragment notes a man with a dogged expression and a pug nose stirring memories. The speaker compares him to a beloved pet, indicating a strong personal resemblance and emotional resonance.
An unclear text fragment shows a person inviting someone to join an auction game, but the reply expresses a disdainful attitude about the tattoo mentioned. The rough wording hints at casual social chatter with a stray echo of misused terms.
The royal motto “Dieu et Mon Droit” is noted as England’s medieval emblem used by Richard the Lion Hearted in heraldic fashion, marking a ceremonial passe within the era’s chivalric customs.
A fragment shows a speaker remarking on weariness and the burden of study. Another character defends their path toward ministry while a third questions why the world should compel someone to study for themself. The tone suggests a moral or theatrical exchange about responsibility and effort.
A narrator recalls a clever moment overheard in a chat about a painting of a small god symbolizing marriage. Miss Passay asks for the god’s name, while Mr. Timmid fumbles to identify it, the exchange ending in lighthearted confusion.
The passage recalls Socrates words on proclamations in gatherings. He notes that specific trades would rise when named, but when told to stand as men of sense no one would move. He calls the crowd the most damaging oxen in life, as the majority often believe themselves wise.
A frog and its companion watch two bulls quarrel in a meadow. The smaller frog fears the conflict will spill over to the marsh if the winner dominates. The tale warns that the rich quarrels hurt the poor the most, as the marsh dwellers may bear the consequences.
A young Canadian arrives in Washington for an 80 day visit and chats with a local acquaintance. He asks about reindeer in Canada while the young lady asks if the man is the one he met. The reply notes that snow is typical for the season.
A fragment hints at paternal guidance about sound judgment and common sense. It references a son receiving steady advice from his father on practical matters and behavior.
In a fashionable Washington country club a doctor and a minister trade jests about a patient, old Cunningham. The minister asks if the patient is worsening and the physician grimly replies that the old man “needs your help more than mine.” The minister exclaims in worry that it may be as bad as that, and the doctor confirms the patient is suffering from somnia.
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