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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
7
A reader notes confusion over the use of the term via in street signs and addresses. The writer argues via should apply to the place a parcel passes through, not to means of transportation, urging clearer guidance for ship-c carriers.
A village in the Assam hills reports a yearly rainfall of about 460 inches, far exceeding London’s. The piece also touches on folklore about salamanders and a hermit who lived on shellfish aboard a trawler, noting his long, steadfast diet until his death.
A critic notes Trimming has a first rate voice yet falls in behind. The moneylender agrees it is force of habit, saying Trimmina’ totes are always overdue.
In a humorous scene a diner voices a complaint about a wall clock at a restaurant being fast while he calmly finishes his meal. A bystander remarks about the noisy electric fan as it whirs in the background.
A boathouse mate warned foot-ropes were unsafe but the skipper insisted they were fine. The mate was sent aloft to inspect a sail, fell from the royal yard and landed in a canvas boat. He survived, then addressed the captain with a quip about the foot-ropes.
A fragment from Houme Notes laments six types of people who will not offer kindness. It lists the narrow minded, the indifferent, the busy, the rich, the junior, and the good natured fool as unlikely to help, warning readers to beware.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a distemper cure claimed to work, references to Apolin a Diatencwr Core, and the sale of kettles and drugs. Mentions of Goondrogerists and illicit buying in a period context. Includes scattered phrases about a Japan resident and a music gathering with unclear details.
Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago advertises Murine Eye Salve in Aventic tubes 2 f c for 1.00 and Eye Books and Advice by mail. The notice also mentions sodium nitrate as the only usable nitrogen source for soils noting other salts fix and release nutrients over time.
An old advertisement extols Red Cross Ball Blue as a superior laundry blueing product claiming clear whites, longer lasting color, and better results. It warns against a weak squid blue product and urges readers to ask their grocer for the 100 price.
In a chatty exchange, Mrs. Bronson-Weill wonders about the source of a gossiping tidbit. Mrs. Woodson dismisses rumors, pointing to the husband’s whist club as the likely origin at 4:35.
A Washington Herald discussion notes popular aviation licenses issued to young women while majors favor marriage licenses. An unrelated ad promotes Hamling Wizard Oil promising tired feet relief overnight.
Old felt hats are cut into quarter sized disks and fixed to the bottoms of chairs tables and other movable items to prevent irritating noises and floor scratches. A shopkeeper and a customer discuss trust and a removed sign over the counter signaling no trust.
A newlywed husband acts quickly when he hears his wife cry for help. He grabs a stick and climbs two flights to find her at a window pointing to a bonnet she desires, a vivid moment from Harpers Magazine.
Tillie Clinger claims she is strong willed and poised yet fears she would yield if a rich widower knelt to propose. The piece contends that any man who thinks nothing is too good for him would win her approval, highlighting a cynical view of romance and material value.
A fragment from a dialogue shows suspicion about a woman named George and her managerial skills. A visitor notes the house is chaotic, implying neglect, while another line praises her handling of George. The exchange hints at domestic roles and reputation.
A terse newspaper snippet notes a policeman was fired after an inquiry found defective vision tied to a gambling joint blindness claim. The exchange questions motives and public accountability, reflecting a tense era in police discipline.
A fragmentary scene portrays a woman grasping an aviator, addressing Miss Faded, with a sudden plea about flying together. The exchange hints at a daring, intimate moment in a bygone era, framed by curious dialogue and rapid emotion.
A Puck gag has a friend asking a druggist about his wife. The druggist replies nonchalantly that he can show something just as good, delivering a light punchline about misdirected intentions.
An exchange captures a boast about not letting anyone pass, paired with a theatrical manager’s remark. The dialogue hints at pride and professional identity in a stage setting, reflecting notions of control and performance.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe laxative ideal for ladies and children. It claims rapid relief from indigestion and constipation, warns buyers about imitations, and instructs to look for the full company name California Fig Syrup Co on packaging. Price listed at 50 cents per bottle.
An icesized description notes the largest known bird egg from the extinct Madagascan sepyornis, with a two gallon capacity, 26 inch circumference and one eighth inch shell. It compares to the ostrich egg as the largest living bird egg. Also included is a perfume recipe using orris root and rose petals to yield a fresh rose scent after ten days.
The Blackshear Times notes a long ignored Georgia law banning loose bulls. Officials plan to enforce it as several bulls remain at large. In France a man failed in court with a jealous divorce plea after his wife allowed her photos on postcards without consent.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a juror’s quip that verdicts repeat in “the usual way” as the defendant, two bailiffs, and several witnesses are seen exiting the stage. The line underscores a commonplace post trial mood.
A government employee jokes about endurance tests seeking a horseback ride measure rather than desk hours. A teething baby and a three year old girl Jean share a playful scene as Jean mockingly blows a breath toward her frail sister and asks why she should go.
Highly nickel plated globe that throws off germs and has no odors or disinfectants. Strongly endorsed and easily put on phone, it lasts forever and stays clean. On receipt of price one dollar, we will forward complete device ready to fit a phone. Exclusive agents wanted in every town. Address Phono Globs Company 422 Monadnock Building San Francisco Cal.
A fragment from the Ceylon Independent recounts a hat burned at a cremation and a humorous remark about future merit. It also cites medical notes on dissolved alum for external use and a doctor’s sleep position advice claiming improved insomnia prevention. A Rochester anecdote notes harsher realities of arrest.
In 1720 at Amsterdam Fahrenheit created his first thermometer which became the enduring model for temperature measurement cited in historic science discussions.
Local Philadelphia Record item notes a playful exchange about old age and drinking habits. The column uses a light, humorous tone to tease a reader about glasses and bottle use. The brief mentions a fictional contrast between a patient and a free-spirited character.
A comical note from the Ohio State Journal laments sympathy for the common house fly when it ventures into a paste pot. The item reflects a light domestic gripe and humorous tone about pests and household annoyance.
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