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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1922
Page
7
An article recounts a case of extraordinary arithmetic skill. A completely blind man demonstrated rapid, accurate calculations, solving complex sequences and square roots in seconds. He correctly answered progressively larger boxes, culminating in correct figures for the 64th box in under a minute.
An article describes a fortress like bank vault in a New York building, claiming unmatched security with fire and water resistance. It details dimensions of twenty three by twenty two and a half by thirty feet, triple story sections, reinforced concrete, nickel steel doors, and a full burglar proof locking and lighting system.
Fragmentary letter-style note discusses judging an Englishman by his work and talk of poetry and music. Mentions names like Treland and Wilson and endorses thorough, exact effort while condemning slovenly performance. Reflects literary critique and personal sentiment.
A jumble of ideas questions whether a psychologist uses a third button test to judge men by personality cues. The writer wonders if facial wrinkles and vest details reveal character and if Lincoln’s third button stood out as a proof of his power.
The fragmentary text references lead in the Hyriv road area near Hitew yp telephones in Iowa. Mentions the best deals in the country and a comparison to growing boltaitn and Irish Bree, with unclear context and missing details.
A fragment argues against purchasing used goods and the idea of ownership. It notes the appeal of junk as cheap while criticizing the role of buyers who seek others approval and the rummage economy that fuels continual buying. The text reflects attitudes on value and social influence.
A vivid note on the enduring charm of manikins led by Tony Sarg in New York and Italian doll theater in Venice. Four foot tall dolls perform Romeo and Juliet tales and Sherlock Holmes episodes with a puppeteer guiding entrances and speeches from above.
A 1930s piece links Kipling to the Embankment chambers at No 11 19 in London where he worked in the 1920s. It recalls the rooms shared with Lors Jenhow and Dick Heldar, the Thames edge, and the carved motto Oft wax I weary when I tolled at thee on a table in Kipling’s late night sessions.
A visitor from Greenwich Village vents about radio obsession in New York City. The out-of-towner recalls a conventional home life, a talkative brother, and nightly wireless concerts that pull him toward city life and away from domestic routine.
The excerpt extols the frigate bird as an exemplar of virtue and power, noting its habit of spanning vast oceans, hovering nearly motionless before soaring toward distant islands to reach land before sunset, a feat likened to albatross endurance in aviation lore.
An Agriculture Department expert reports the spoilage of granulated sugar stored damply is due to a microscopic fungus. The fungus forms threads and round bodies and can be cultivated in experiments. Some barrels contained fungal species rendering sugar unusable. It grows on cooked vegetables and chiefly on raw vegetables.
A thirteen year old girl approached a branch library desk in a busy afternoon, asking for a girls only book section she can’t access, and guessed at possible titles such as Keeping Up With Liste by Bachelor as staff offered obvious leads.
A garbled 19th century urban crime note describes a thief taking from a traveler. The fragment mentions a rat and a watch chain linked to a porter or owner, set in London with stray phonetic spellings.
Paris Adenia a Perfect 66 is acclaimed as the handsomest man in France. M. Boffmian of Paris weighs 21 pounds and has a waist measurement of 60 inches.
A man and a woman lost on the way to a theater ask a policeman for help. The officer jokes he cannot recall all theaters but retrieves a tiny guide from his hat to provide the address.
In Barnstable Massachusetts a cracked silent bell in the courthouse may be the oldest in the United States with a visible date of 1670. The bell spent years in England before arriving in Sandwich, donated by Peter Adolph in gratitude after Captain Adolph perished in a 1607 shipwreck off the Massachusetts coast.
A woman, longing for a sea voyage, asks a cheerful clerk for a travel booklet extending the journey to Jama fen. The boy, confused, searches for Jamualen but can only recall Jamatea ginger, revealing a humorous mix up in a department store exchange.
A note on a keychain that uses a coil of plano wire to extend its length. The author asserts the chain can stretch a considerable distance, offering greater reach for users when needed. credit: M. M. Hunting.
Comrade Searles, a 91 year old veteran from the Sawtelle Soldiers Home, recently traveled by trolley to San Gabriel. He recalls the mission era, Civil War service, and drew sketches of the mission bells, the old stairway, and the Old Grapevine, praising his enduring vigor and memory.
A Williamsburg resident, after ten burglaries, used a bear trap inside a window to catch a burglar. The capture illustrates harsh consequences for criminals but warns homeowners against DIY traps. The columnist notes the danger to bystanders and suggests safer public remedies.
A Chicago Evening Post report notes Swedish agriculture shifting to electricity with a third of farmland already powered. Farmers inquire about electric plows harrows and sawing wood. Elevators lift hay and grain, and farms use own water power from small streams. Government foresees near complete electrification.
In court Mr. Dunn, head bandaged after an alleged incident, refuses a quick guilty plea. He asserts a right to trial by jury and seeks witnesses to reveal what he allegedly said, insisting he must Hear witnesses to know the truth.
A Indianapolis News item describes Old Tom, a colored janitor, not actually old but known by a slow shuffle. He is seen leaning on a broom, listening to a phonograph, then ascending stairs with a dragged step while his employer asks if he is tired. He replies he is not.
The bureau reports January 1, 1920 farm telephones total 2,508,002 in the United States. Abroad only a few countries, excluding Canada, match such rural density, with several states having more farm telephones than Italy's territory.
Open season on park diversions finds the Man Who Likes the Outdoors seated on a bench as Frances, a fearless girl, approaches and chats. Frances introduces Minnie and her unnamed baby sister, while describing their father on the beach and declaring their other sister is "just born."
The article describes historic May Day in London with chimney sweeps in ornate dress and a performer in a herb frame called Jack In the Green. It notes singing and penny collecting, the Robin Hood games with archery and quarterstaff contests, and Puritan suppression of May poles ending these customs.
The County Court of Polk County Oregon appoints P. E. Fletcher as Administrator of the Louisa J. Bezanson estate. Claimants must present vouchers within six months to the Administrator at Independence Oregon. First published June 80 1922.
C W Irvine named by County Court of Oregon Polk County administrator of the estate of Jane B Constante deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months to Farmers State Bank of Independence Oregon. Dated first publication June 16 1922. D E Fletcher attorney.
C W Irvine named executor of Henry C Constance estate by Polk County Court Oregon with six month claim period from June 16 1922. Creditors must present verified claims and debtors settle promptly with the executor. D E Fletcher is attorney for the estate.
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