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Newspaper

Independence Enterprise

Location

Independence, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1911

Page

6

Predicting the Uncertain Future and Metal Corrosion Cure

The passage argues that predicting specific future events is impossible and suggests a remedy for metal corrosion. It describes passing a weak electric current through metals as a treatment to prevent pitting caused by local electrical action from acidic water and impurities.

The Greatest Social Force and Its Global Reach

The writing notes the middle clades as the dominant social force of today influencing republican and monarchic realms alike. It argues all actions serve their satisfaction swiftly and thoroughly, with a curiously framed reference to a soothing preparation for use during a delicate period.

Republica Europe Aweriea Ferrera Parleigor

Let Us Have Four Retirement Against Mental Surrender

A fragment urges action to avoid aging mind surrender, promoting cheerful spirit and joy of living. It envisions a movement focused on nature’s marvels and the positive aspects of life, appealing to all, even in the weakest individuals.

The Truth About Bluing Talk No 9

The piece promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry whitening and warns about a bachelor view of marriage from Princeton class of 1887. It cites a Persian proverb about matrimony and contains a mention of Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a stomach aid.

David Groham Phillips Ir. Phillips Princeton Dr. Pierce

Wealthy Ones of Earth Claim Global Millionaire Totals

The text estimates about 10,000 millionaires outside North America and Europe, excluding Russia, with the United States alone holding more millionaires than the combined totals for continents containing about two thirds of the world’s population.

Earth Australia North America Europe Russia United States

Manitoba fishing industry rises behind wheat as asset

Flesh from Leake Winnipeg are now gent down south as far as Maryland. Most of them are not white fish, but cheaper grades. The fishing Industry of Manitoba is now second only to wheat as a commercial asset.

Winnipeg Maryland Manitoba

Allens Foot-Ease Powder Promoted for Sweaty Feet

Readable lines tout Allens Foot-Ease, a foot powder that cures sweating and relieves sore feet. Sold through sample stores and pharmacists. address provided for samples in a catalog style1900s advert.

Ruy

Stiletto Legend Ties To Murderous Ancestor

An English family prize weapon, a dagger named for a troubled ancestor, is said to incite a deadly urge in holders. The killer ancestor murdered his wife and her sister before being stopped. The passage blends myth with a history of cursed steel and vengeance.

How Good Health Tolls for Girls Workforce

Poor health handicaps many girl workers and stifles potential. A well nourished brain and balanced digestion boost performance, while nerves and dyspepsia hinder effort. The article urges girls to maintain fitness, breathing, digestion, and outdoor exercise as daily habits for self development.

The Wanderlust of the Gay Cat and His Travelling Breed

A vivid portrait of itinerant workers and vagabonds nicknamed the gay cat and wanderers who travel by freight, beg for meals, and seek the perfect job. It sketches their creed of independence, frugality, and disdain for rail fare, amid scenes in a St. Louis lodging house and reflections on life on the rails across countries and continents.

Hum Home Guard Pennsylvania California Alaska St. Louis South Africa Argentine Republic Andes Genitlo Pampas Minnesota Mexico

Maud Lillian Returns From Doll Hospital Triumph

A tiny girl carries a badly damaged doll to a shop named a doll's hospital. After discussion, a new head and limb would be required, but the girl prefers preserving Maud Lillian's identity. A carefully chosen replacement wig and body restore the doll's look, keeping the name and a crumpled golden lock. The clerk notes the transformation and the girl celebrates her restored treasure.

Doll's Hospital Dolly Maud Lillian Liliian Lilian

Improbable Break In at the Post Office Box

A man described as oddly dressed and high in spirits attempted to use a telephone inside a post office. After failing to get a response and growing frustrated, he noticed a notice on the wall and left quietly without being seen.

The Antiquity of Man in Early Glacial Epochs

The article outlines man’s long known presence in Western Europe and explains glacial and interglacial cycles. It cites Penck’s view that early humans were excluded from the onset of the last ice age and estimates that at least 20 000 years passed since the last glaciation with a Heidelberg jawbone dating to around 400 000 years ago.

Western Europe Alps Penck Heidelberg

Well Dressed American Man in German Fashion Critique

A German paper argues best dressed men are in New York and laments modern male fashion decadence. It alleges ordinary men avoid elegance, while criticizing German attire including the Kaiser’s trousers and Crown Prince’s French influence.

New York Saya

Inviting Temptation and a Secret Swim

A boy defies his mother’s warning and goes to the river with friends. He returns with a bulging coat and confesses he was tempted, pulling out his bathing suit. The piece notes people may anticipate failure and prepare for it.

Ike

New Musical Instrument Comes to Washington Drawing Rooms

Army veterans brought a new instrument from the Philippines a mandola larger with more notes than the mandolin. Mrs. Reber daughter of General Miles introduced the first macdola in Washington delighting household music circles.

Philippines Reber Miles Washington

Woman Forgot to Buy A Half Dollar Item

A lighthearted scene shows a woman returning from shopping tired but cheerful to discover she forgot a purchase. Her partner teases, noting her remaining half dollar as she searches for the missing item amid a playful mix up.

Emporia Man and Omaha Man Recount Rail Stop memories

A pair of reminiscences describe summer events where the Arawnhop pers halted a railroad train in Nebraska and where trasshoppers did not stop trains in Kates. The speakers contrast these summer episodes and their divergent outcomes.

Emporia Grigga Nebraska Omaha Grimebaw Trasshoppers Kates

Fragmentary OCR: political debate and personal views

Incomplete text shows a debate over war opposition and personal involvement in international affairs. Mentions Harrow and Judge with unclear context.

Two Apartments Impress Tramps in Quiet Exchange

A curious exchange between a tramp and bystanders highlights two apartment buildings. The first tramp praises the structures as great, while noting he favors the upper building for meals, contrasting with a claim that residents lower down lack wood and food.

Folka

Climbing Politician Warned by Veteran About Bottom Rungs

A newly elected petty office candidate vows to keep climbing while an old politician cautions to watch those at the bottom who can upset the ladder. The exchange highlights concerns over loyalty and power dynamics among colleagues.

Equivocal Proposal of Marriage Questioned

A fragment discusses the ordeal of proposing and asking a woman's father for consent. The dialogue hints a clash between personal agency and paternal approval, noting the difficulty and potential confrontation in the process.

In Her Ways. A Civic Cartoon Exchange

Dialogue panel features two neighbors discussing a new cook and the color of the kitchen theme. One asks if the cook is white or black, the other answers it is green, described as very green.

Cook

Speechmaster Says Applause From George Washington

The statesman admits he achieved major applause by invoking names like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln and waiting for reaction. He notes the effect hinges on familiar associations rather than argument or substance.

George Washington Abraham Lincoln

Hint That Failed Visitor At Meggendort Plaetter

A fragment notes a failed hint about a lunch invitation at Meggendort Plaetter with a quick exchange about dinner. The dialogue implies politeness and time pressure between a visitor and host.

Hosters

Western mineral stocks prove a poor investment farewell

A reflective note questions the value of investments in western mineral stocks. The speaker laments losses, calling the venture a bad deal and expressing finality in retreat from the market. The remark underscores the risk inherent in speculative mining ventures of the era.

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Local Mother

Mrs J Drumason of Scottville Michigan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after heavy labor and raising thirteen children. She praises the remedy for backache and menstrual pains and says her daughter improved with the same product. The letter touts the medicine as made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics.

Scottrille Mich Lydia E.pinkhan Mtr Hhem Ham Tam Pinkham Atrs J. Drumason Scottville Lydia

Barberous Idea Sparks Chicago Microbe Debate

In Chicago a Volvo has been raised against the cat's whiskers alleged to carry microbes. The remark hints that future barbers may confront cata as enlightenment and facts challenge microbes on whiskers. The judge notes the era may not allow such whiskered carriers to roam freely.

Chicago Volvo

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Mothersell Mra. Winslow Bluing H Ward Burton The ILE Tnhie Gay Catt Algy Telephones Hostetter Belmore J. C Bayer Portland, Oregon Bend Lydia E. Pinkham Ayer J. 0. Ager Co Lowell Mass
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