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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
3
A mosaic of quippy lines hints at global tension with Turkey Greece navigation and aviation. Beaton plans a pension bank for old maids while a monoplane bones question looms. The piece alludes to social spectacle at picnics and New York jail terms for joy riders as air travel rises.
A Philadelphia man who planned to commit death by own action died of heart disease, possibly from fear. The note reflects lingering caution despite air travel advances and a preference among many to stay grounded.
The piece satirizes charity for the poor as productive, mocks vaunted aviation feats with trains and stored wings, and comments on international tensions China Japan and Crete. It notes a Persian monarch delaying resignation for back pay while a Vancouver magistrate fines himself for speeding, illustrating waning civic virtue.
A dry goods clerk in the summer scene is described as freely posing as a prince if he has the attire and airs. The line suggests seasonal leniency in social behavior and appearance.
Medical inspection in English schools reveals physical degeneracy among children, alarming the country. The public mood is unsettled and the nation worries about the impact on future welfare.
England expresses national nervousness by expanding dreadnoughts whenever a scare arises. If this pace continues, they will soon monopolize ocean room, reshaping naval balance and trade routes.
A Greek view holds that the Turk still dreams of the moment Greece submits. The Turk, however, faces his own difficulties and is too unsettled to pursue such dreams.
The chief mine inspector of Pennsylvania states that few last year’s accidents in the anthracite mines were caused by factors other than carelessness. He adds that no safety device has proved universally effective against human error.
Don Jaime son of Don Carlos and claimant to the Spanish throne says he will not interfere in the present row. It is safer to be an inactive pretender than an overly active offender. The text notes no sign of Spain wanting a Carlist ruler regardless of outcome.
Experiments at Fort Omaha Nebraska show immunization of soldiers with anti typhoid serum yields complete immunity. The findings aim to curb fear of typhoid during wartime and bolster belief that the disease can be conquered.
The young rulers of Spain and Portugal confront emergencies that veteran statesmen might find perplexing. The irony lies in their selection to handle crises typically challenging for their age and experience.
In Latin America President Reyes of Colombia served four years before resigning after about a year and a half, clinging to former customs amid political instability and reform pressures.
SMe Pera aims to challenge Chili with Polis backing the move. Officials have signaled readiness to consider the bid, setting a framework for potential negotiations and future matchups.
Long practical advice on hog care, pasture layout, lime spreading, cover crops, and disease prevention. Dr L L Lewis warns against lax precautions for hog cholera and stresses waterborne spread risks. Instructions cover feeding regimes, dairy and sheep gains, soil drainage, root growth, and early pest identification like Hessian fly flaxseed. Wisconsin cow testing programs described.
The Palisades park along the Hudson, jointly managed by New York and New Jersey, hosts a growing camp scene with tents on a sandy and rocky beach. Camp permits, strict rules, and patrols aim to preserve nature, prevent fires, and keep the area safe while families and youth enjoy boating, fishing, and day-long outings under vigilant supervision.
A story from Washington recalls A. A. Adee assistant secretary of state and his intelligent collie. During the Boxer outbreak in China a night telegram reached the Adee home and the dog woke the sleeping secretary dragging him to the door to answer an urgent dispatch. Bank notes were first issued in China in 2697 B. C.
Tablet to honor Barbara Ann Duravan reveals she was a Confederate spy captured by Union soldiers and imprisoned in Alton. The narrative notes her origins from Altoa, long marches with Lee’s army, and that she was buried in the cemetery as the only woman.
A medical column notes many women suffer chronic backache and worry it signals serious illness. Doctors urge evaluation for common causes and recommend proper rest, posture, and lifestyle changes to relieve discomfort.
Mrs John H Wright of Mitchell Michigan says Dean's Kidney Pills ended ten years of kidney trouble and backache after a doctor's warning of only temporary relief. She reports improved health and removal of dizzy spells and irregular secretions. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foote Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A fragment shows a hurried exchange with a Tramp-Kynd mistress and Lady Fisher. The tramp complains of hunger while the lady asks if a worm has been tried, indicating a brief, curious street scene.
Union Pacific announces Colonist Fares in effect Sept 16 to Oct 15, 1909 to all West and Northwest points. West prospects look promising this year, encouraging land purchases at low prices and visits to western and northwestern sites with liberal stopover options. Write EB Lomaz in Omaha for descriptive literature.
A Paris science note reports that mosquito larvae host mites from four genera. The mites feed on mosquito larval surfaces, revealing a surprising external parasitism in these insects.
The world’s largest marble quarry sits near West Rutland. Its mouth holds about 12,000 finished pieces and a vast bare hillside suggests a huge, potentially endless marble deposit. After decades of blasting and drilling, the true depth remains unknown.
Reverend Bernard Vaughan counsels husbands to avoid interrupting wives and to let them talk freely while maintaining inner peace. He urges patience and notes women need more safety valves and outlets for their temperament.
A Terre Haute woman writes of four years of indigestion after typhoid. Since using Grape Nuts she can eat anytime and feels nourished. Her husband improved after adding Grape Nuts to his diet and their son also prefers it. The witness praises its great nourishing elements and overall health benefits.
Farmers rush toward automobile ownership as Prosperity spreads. A hired man boasts energy to be pinched for speeding, illustrating changing rural habits and social tensions. The colorful exchange reflects optimistic progress and the era’s mobility trend.
A quirky scene unfolds as Herr Schulzer tries to make a parrot talk while Meggendorfer Blatter notes the newly-knighted parvenu will not address ordinary people. The exchange highlights social distance and humor in a European setting.
The married philosopher argues trusts beget monopolies and a bachelor questions the idea. The philosopher replies that when a girl trusts a man she desires a monopoly on him.
In a brief exchange Binks and Jinko discuss Coyner's finances with skepticism. Binks doubts Coyner’s substantial means while Jinko challenges the claim, noting uncertainty.
A kindly New Jersey resident learns her maid Nora has a comical view of her spouse. Nora jokes that her husband is the finest a girl could have yet complains that he treats her poorly, turning the inquiry into a humorous domestic vignette from Harper's Weekly.
A frankly impossible play would not be entertained by a sensible manager. If it were, the producer would take the risks and the play would end quickly as the public rejects morally repellant content, says London Stage.
A writer named Miss de Breeze seeks authentic atmosphere at a summer resort. She boasts of her effort, claiming the setting has clearly flavored her work as she shows evident sunburned arms from the elbow down.
The history notes that New Zealand shifted from no man’s land to British possession after a race from Sydney between British and French warships, with Britain securing the crown. It mentions Baron de Thierry’s 100 followers declaring a king of New Zealand, but the venture collapsed due to lack of funds.
A classroom discussion on rulers of the world ends with Willie misdefining a kaiser as a stream of hot water. The exchange, quoted from Lippincott's, highlights gaps in geography and political history knowledge.
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