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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
4
The Oregon Agricultural College asks farmers for observations on poultry keeping, methods, and results to publish a bulletin. It notes the 1908 state poultry and egg output near five million dollars and urges keeping revenue local to aid rural prosperity.
Conrad Krebs, arrested after a fight with Leonard McMahan, did not appear in Justice Dan Webster's court as ordered and was found in Portland. His trial is postponed for a few days. The exact charge against Krebs is unknown. McMahan also did not appear and is not yet arrested, with further developments anticipated from the long running feud.
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the earth’s greatest healer for burns, scalds, wounds, cuts, and bruises. Claims quick relief and skin healing with instant relief and a 25 cent price at druggists.
President Jacob Gould Schurman of Cornell University and chairman of the first Philippine Commission visits the country. He is hosted by the Portland Commercial Club at luncheon and by the University Club at dinner during his tour.
A western judge granted a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath as grounds. An ad for Dr Kings New Life Pills claims to cure constipation, bad breath, liver trouble, colds and headaches. Priced at 25 cents at all druggists.
Railroads project 1905 as a peak travel year with fares favorable for the Pacific Northwest. Carriers plan wide campaigns to showcase regional resources across the East Canada and Europe. The Portland Rose Show and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition are key events expected to drive demand.
You would not delay taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder trouble if you realized that neglect might result in Brights disease or diabetes. Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and cures all kidney and bladder disorders.
Ethel hides from a proposed introduction by Mrs Bayard as Chisholm also evades a potential pairing. They converge in a flirtation nook, debating fate and the meddling hostess while plotting a discreet get together before the supper dance. Mrs Bayard unexpectedly intervenes, prompting a retreat and a plan to know each other better away from her matchmaking.
The narrative recalls Sarah Churchill Marlborough’s bold gesture of cutting her hair to mortify the Duke who valued his wife’s tresses. He passed through life unruffled, later discovering the sheared locks among his cherished possessions after his death, a private prank that endured unseen.
A jeweler explains that oysters release pearls without human opening. Oysters arrive at port, lie mouth downward on boards with water nearby. After days of thirst they open their shells and pearls roll into water pans, making pearl production natural and unforced.
A Social Equality league gathering provoked Irma as her parlor maid, acting as chair, called her to order three times, prompting vexation and exasperation amid the social satire.
In a comical tabloid styled tale, Mr Stayleigh bids farewell to his beloved Gwendolyn as the hall lights dim. The father interrupts and summons Mr Stayleigh to the library for a private word amid playful intrigue.
A girl hides as Stayleigh speaks with the father behind a library door. The interview is long and earnest, while the anxious woman ponders if he will be admitted to see her or be banned from the house.
A scene unfolds with Stayleigh leaving a room while Gwendolyn steps out. Billy is questioned by Abe about a request to lend a hundred. The piece notes old man Stayleigh's success as observed by Edwin Tarlese. The second item recalls a Lady asking for help to exit a carriage, explaining her need to reverse due to being stout and porters pushing her in.
In a playful exchange from the Chicago News, Gunner wears neckties crafted by his wife and matches the anecdote with a remark about his wife’s gift. The banter centers on affectionate domestic details and partner pride.
A fragment describes a man visiting his parents and introducing himself as the prodigal son. The old folks question whether he would be mistaken for a fat minor.
A facetious man sees a workman spreading carpet from a church door to the curb and asks if it is the highroad to heaven. The worker replies it is merely a bridal path, per Harper's Weekly.
Mrs De Flashleigh comments on wearing all her diamonds for a charity ball. Livingstone responds that she may wear them but warns not to fatigue him by tugging them around. The exchange appears in a Puck-like jest.
A Cleveland Leader quotation shows a friend speaking fondly of Pamith while another asserts he recently attempted a cheat but failed. The exchange highlights trust and suspicion in their dealings.
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