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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
2
A collage of notices and opinions from the Farmington Enterprise includes jokes on Ambassador White’s daughter marrying a count, reflections on public life, and satirical takes on politics and society. It notes Panama’s canal 1915 forecast, British naval cost concerns, and various quips about notable figures.
Great Britain and Russia bluntly rebuke the shah over Persian troop atrocities. The unsettled Persian realm may invite foreign intervention, while a Boston woman claims to have cured 70,000 by a daily sand regimen for health and beauty.
The article compares how people struggled with pronouncing Roosevelt’s name during his presidency to the anticipated ease of the new president’s name. It queries which A sound people will use and notes the broader A sound in different words.
The defense argues the accused was driven to insanity by his wife's nagging, asserting a desperate motive after continual provocation. The article suggests the jurors might view the wife as deserving no mercy for the stress caused.
The 1908 cotton crop is placed at 29,406,641 bales or 13,563 pounds per bale, totaling 13,563. The 1907 final returns show 11,375,461 bales. The report marks a large gain for 1908 though little market reaction is noted.
An imported brown-tail moth invasion endangers nursery stock, orchards, and forests. Authorities warn that winter nests found on seedlings from Angiers, France could spread unless vigilant inspection and rapid eradication curb distribution.
In a Mock Italian scene at a police magistrate's court an organ grinder named Antonio Pagliacci faces a $10 fine for street performance. A wounded war hero, Gen. Grant, appears in a twist of mercy as the case ends with remission and a return to street performance. The tale blends humor with memory of Civil War generals and a reportorial vignette.
The note explains propagating lobster claw cactus from ripened wood cuttings placed in dry sand in a warm spot, with lime water if white fly or white midge pests appear near root soil. It also outlines a method for a large concrete cistern with eight inch walls and four inch floor using cement gravel and sand mix.
Money in New York City grows faster than at any point in two years as banks accumulate funds and pay out less, while investors seek good opportunities across markets.
The report notes culture improvements in crop yield with red clover showing gains while peas and beans benefited less. It states ongoing work and evolving methods of application, with growth and practices still being refined.
A Chicago News excerpt explains how modern shoe production uses machinery and specialized workers. It notes boots take four minutes to produce with about 35 cents labor cost, and that many artisans and machines split the work to reach daily outputs of around 10,000 pairs.
A mother recounts costly failed treatments for her two and a half month old with eczema. After trying many doctors, she found Cure via Cuticura Remedies spending only a dollar and a half. Her baby's face cleared with no scars, she reports. Burnt Cabins, Pa. Sept 15, 1908.
Old Uncle Lazzen Berry recalls Almira Stang ending her engagement to Charles Henry Tootwiler after eight years. He had saved 217 pairs of socks as a lesson in economy, prompting Almira to break off the match.
A brief domestic scene shows Grace and her mother arguing about a young man. Grace admits frequent kissing, while the mother sternly instructs against it and asserts her parental authority.
A Brooklyn Life quip suggests trading favors to influence an assemblyman for good roads. The cartoon implies bribery humor about political lobbying and infrastructure priorities.
Readers call for better roads and quicker construction with federal aid. Opinions split between direct national highway projects under federal authority and assistance to local governments with cost sharing, plus a need for a national corps of road engineers.
I was afflicted for two years with catarrh of the throat. At first slight, each cold worsened it. After following directions I improved quickly. One bottle helped, now using the second. Throat and head eased, will continue tonic dose for spring. Mrs. W Pray, 260 Twelfth St., Brooklyn, N.Y.
A boy builds a long tall calico kite that soars on a sunny morning but crashes into tele phone wires. The incident, seen as a real calamity, contrasts with everyday misfortunes and ends with the boy's coat marred in despair. The Ohio State Journal notes this as the true calamity.
In a light hearted exchange, Clarence asks Miss Sharply for a dance and she rebuffs with witty reserve. The banter hints at social theater and etiquette themes in the era's ballroom scenes.
The statesman recalled a dinner honor question from a woman asking how he varied his eating. He replied that he varies by eating more, but never less, illustrating his measured approach to meals.
A terse domestic scene unfolds with Mary distressed over a chair seat labeled as a new spring hat. John explains he is seated on the style, seeking quiet. The moment captures a playful clash over fashion and propriety in a shared home space.
An aged record notes a famous women’s remedy created over thirty years ago from roots and herbs. The author credits a woman for relieving women’s suffering with this traditional cure.
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