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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
Front page looks at early American print history The Freeman's Oath cited as first US book Great Britain Germany tensions and trade drop alleged. References to French postal strikes and a diar note Georgia court ruling on insult. Piano divorces and Castro fortunes misc commentary on European swindlers and secret service concerns.
The article notes extensive use of sheep-shearing machines in Australia and reports Tasmania beginning installations. It suggests automation will soon handle all Tasmanian sheep shearing by steam, electric, or gasoline powered machines.
A naval court-martial states that a sailor cannot desert for a happy honeymoon. It rulings emphasize that service demands obedience regardless of personal happiness, as long as the military requires marching legs and armed arms.
Americans show a sweeter national life by candy consumption. The 1908 candy bill totals $100 million, suggesting not only a fondness for sweets but also that romantic notions die hard even as times grow more prosaic.
An e court in Ohio forbids a man from making love to an attractive widow. The piece mocks the idea of injunctions to control romance, comparing it to absurdities and even referencing Shakespeare’s outlandish notions of love and madness.
A doleful plea for China to abandon strict traditional rule and embrace a transparent sovereign who can face criticism and drive modernization. The author argues China’s current stagnation and rejection of modern ideas hinder its placement among progressive nations.
An announcement links falling stocking darning cotton sales to either rising prosperity reducing mending or a claim that American women are the laziest on earth. The debate hinges on which trend is actually stressing the market and will attract interest from readers.
Prince de Sagan is driven from Paris society not for past lapses but for refusing a duel with Count Boni de Castellane. The social circle, once welcoming, now brands him a pariah for offending a gentleman as France’s notion of honor is mocked as a comic opera.
Fragmentary text notes a murder case and execution reference. It mentions electrocution and physicians denied access, implying debate over the method and the right idea. The readable content is limited and lacks clear names or places.
A guide to rescuing and enhancing mayonnaise. Tips include using butter in hot water, adding whipped cream, onion or chives for a snap, careful oil addition, ice bath thickeners, lemon or vinegar adjustments, and methods to recover curdled or thick dressings. Refrigeration extends shelf life.
An onion's strong scent can absorb disagreeable odors in a closed house. Place cut pieces in two to three saucers per room and leave them day and night. Replace with fresh pieces next day if any odor remains after 24 hours. This helps clear smells from paint and turpentine in preparation for occupancy.
Clean half peck spinach then cook and chop. Mix with three eggs three tablespoons olive oil two cups grated bread one cup grated cheese and salt and very fine onion. Add Parmigiano. Fry in oil or butter until almost set form into pie shape brown both sides. Can stuff fowl.
Peel and boil six potatoes in two quarts of water until they break. Mash and mix with four tablespoonfuls flour and two of sugar, using hot water to form a batter. Add lively yeast, ferment, bottle, and refrigerate. Pour out only what is needed and return the bottle to the ice chest to prevent spoilage.
This recipe lists ingredients for aspic jelly including onion carrot celery bay leaf parsley lemon zest cayenne salt and gelatin. It instructs boiling three minutes then adding gelatin soaking and beef extract, clarifying with egg white, reboiling straining molding and garnishing with parsley or vegetables.
To three cups of flour add milk to make a batter and salt to taste. The fragment suggests a basic mixing step for a batter, though other ingredients or exact ratios are not provided.
The article argues farms with running water can generate electricity using small water powers instead of gasoline engines. It details dam construction with timber and minimal concrete, horizontal and vertical turbine setups, and flume options. It highlights cost factors, head requirements of three to six feet, potential 50 to 300 horsepower on suitable streams, and practical farm layouts for power transmission and safety measures.
Southern trade will stay broad as spring and summer unfold, with hog consumption rising and foreign buyers remaining alert. Breeders report a strong pulse in the market, with high beef prices influencing buyer sentiment, and while hog prices are elevated they remain attainable.
Advice on color schemes for exterior and interior painting stressing harmony with architecture and surroundings. Recommends studying color books and requesting Houseowner's Painting Outfit No 49 from National Lead Company for guidance and testing paint purity.
A humorous exchange where a son asks if a man from Poland is a Pole and wonders why a man from Holland isn’t called a Hole, with the father confirming the term Pole.
The fifth annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will be held in Washington at the New Willard hotel on May 13 14 and 16. The association counts about 2000 members across the United States with international reach in Canada Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and several European countries. Notables Honorary vice presidents include ex President Theodore Roosevelt and Dr William Osler. Officers listed include President Dr Vincent Bowditch Vice Presidents Homer Folks and Dr Charles Miner Treasurer Gen George Sternberg Secretary Dr Henry Jacobs and Executive Secretary Dr Livingston Farrand.
A father prepares for an afternoon tea with his wife when his young daughter comments on his attire. She notes that the frock coat makes him resemble a minister and the matching hat and hatbox resemble a hack driver’s gear.
The Reverend Bishop Doane of Albany and the irreverent Dr. Hosmer shared a dinner in New York. Doane, signing as William of Albany, prepared to say grace while Hosmer urged them to avoid talk of work at the meal.
A pedestrian jokes with a passerby as a man explains how he became stuck in a coal hole. He describes being inside while the pavement was built around him and the humorous rescue tale unfolds with a winning smile.
A prominent Georgia physician shares his personal experience with Grape-Nuts, saying the food rebuilt his nerve and brain tissue and sped recovery. He notes improvement in strength and weight after a severe decline, including a stint away from work.
Describes two period outfits with navy blue walking dress and princess style, detailing plaited skirts, waistcoat with center buttons, semi fitting coat with braiding and trim, elbow sleeves, satin hat with beads and feathers. Materials list cites Serge and cloth yardage, buttons, cord, lining, braid.
The article warns that extremely high collars can restrict neck circulation and cause permanent dark marks unless safeguards are used. It advises choosing collars that fit comfortably, similar to balancing footwear, and suggests changing styles to keep the throat relaxed and muscles toned.
The piece argues that skirts have abandoned extreme narrowness and now boast generous hems. Street and house styles measure three to seven yards at the hem, unlined and unfettered by petticoats or elastica, offering ease and grace. It cautions against rumors of ten yard hems at Paris races.
Instructions advise girls to prevent rug frays by sewing small medium weight cardboard triangles to the underside of rug corners after shuffling feet. This domestic tip aims to reduce scolding and keep floor coverings in better condition.
A fashion note suggests converting a slim sheath gown by using two veils as drapery. Veils offer a chicer alternative to chiffon and can be fastened with paste buckles at shoulders for straight drapery from shoulder to hem. An extra long veil can be draped across the back, secured at the shoulders with buckles.
Instructions describe using cashmere or serge similar to a 6 skirt fabric for the own shoulder area, with stitched panels at front and back. A material strap runs along edges and front fastenings, with oversleeve trimmed in the same style. Materials required list 1½ yards of fabric, 2 buttons.
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