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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
11
A satire unfolds around Victor Hugo and the two Dumasons as a dinner party unfolds into a clash of titles. Dumas the elder claims the greatest romancer title, while Hugo quips at the culinary talk, sparking a playful literary feud among famed French writers.
The article describes making an oblong narrow device from four weeks, a two foot long piece for a choir, and a simple urine telescope based on evaporation. It explains salt behavior in a pan and how soaking mackerel with water affects freshness, noting a retelling of a lost sea study.
A witty member of the Parmanent at Melbourne sparked laughter as he joked about Queen Anne’s time. The doctor responded jokingly that he did know her and the exchange drew amusement from the group.
A distressed caller, Bessie, asks Mr Wilson for help locating grandpa's liveries as folk are out. She worries, needs to apply a hot fomentation and seeks precise directions. The exchange highlights a domestic mishap and hurried miscommunication.
A Detriot free press item quotes a man urging patience while his wife pushes for higher earnings. The exchange centers on home finances and mutual expectations within the family.
Local newspaper brief quotes the Houston Post noting a husband, anxious since his wife filed for divorce, faces an uncertain outcome though the Post suggests she may win the suit. The remark underscores the tense domestic dispute and public interest in the case.
A reflective maxim from De falem emphasizes restraint in truth telling when charity is absent, urging careful speech over blunt candor. The saying highlights moral discernment in communication and ethical consideration for others.
A fragment indicates cooperation among Ice Creu Craven and MvUCE, signaling a possible joint project or partnership. Details are sparse but suggest an alliance or cross collaboration between the named entities.
The tale, told by Samuel G. Blythe, recounts Kaiser Wilhelm II approving or vetoing decisions for a church spire in Berlin. An ink blot above a cross led an architect to place a star atop the spire, a symbol the Kaiser had let stand after revising the plans. The star remains visible above the cross as a testament to imperial guidance.
An old text advertises Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lungs with a money back guarantee and notes testimonials including a Texas writer. It also sporadically mentions poultry prizes livestock exhibits and various local promotions with numerous spelling errors and typos.
Monmouth column notes the cert band traveled to Independence for a 7:20 train rehearsal and walked home. It covers car and motorcycle traffic, new student enrollment, Elmer Bursell’s 30 foot fall with internal injuries, and medical care. Also mentioned are farm activity, home improvements, a Wisconsin visitor, a city well project by Sloper Brothers, water removal efforts, a failed blast, and plans for a second dynamite charge by Graham and White.
A Van Buren woman reports her severe bronchitis improved after using Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and says she has recommended it widely, claiming it restored her voice. Williams Drug Co. sold the product.
The Portland Union Stock Yards Company will award a Shetland pony at the State Fair for the best livestock exhibit next fall. Entries must include at least one trio of chickens or ducks, two pigs, and a sheep. The prize drew huge attention last year and aims to spur youth participation.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic to prevent breakdown and build vigor. It claims patients will feel stronger from the first use and that thousands bless the product for improved health with a guarantee of satisfaction.
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