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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
7
A simple method to freshen a dining area involves placing a bow of boiling water in the room and adding a few drops of lavender oil. The steam helps scent the space, especially for rooms near the kitchen, and should be left briefly before meals to counter kitchen odors.
The excerpt notes that civilization introduced the tailor and hence higher levels of civilization. It claims civilized men possess greater mental and physical strength, while the uncivilized are not much better than beasts.
Rural readers learn a simple siphon to empty oil barrels. A three quarter inch hose runs from the barrel to a storage tank with a cord and weight to pull rag or rubber disk through the hose, creating suction. Air pressure then drives oil into the tank. The method starts by pulling rags through the hose.
An explanation of how leguminous crops obtain nitrogen via root nodules filled with bacteria. The text describes inoculation, two pot experiments with equal seed, and the enhanced growth when nodules are added, illustrating nitrogen fixation from the air to clover plants.
The note warns of poor feeding practices where a large portion of grain is withheld when green fodder is abundant. It explains that soft flesh from green feeds reduces daily work performance and risks later weakness, poor temperament, and weaker winter condition. It stresses grain should not be withheld despite summer pasture.
Real science. After all real science in farming, just as in everything else, means nothing more than knowing things. Without the knowledge there can be no science.
A farmer cautions against selling hay for quick cash and advises keeping several tons for the spring. He argues that retaining hay ensures supply to meet higher spring demand and avoids the necessity of buying costly hay later.
The article argues dairymen with grade cows should breed to a superior pure-bred bull to improve herd quality. It notes the bull’s influence is strong, especially when cows are lower grade, and that 60 to 100 percent of breeding value lies with the bull over generations. It urges studying the bull’s dam records and ancestors to avoid transmitting weaknesses.
A girl runs a garden business near a summer hotel six miles from home, selling small nosegays of sweet peas pinks nasturtiums and other blooms to hotel guests. She aims to earn 50 to 100 dollars yearly from vegetables and flowers with her father supplying produce for sales.
The speaker notes guests at hotels eagerly buy her flowers, often depleting stock on busy days. She plans to hire a nearby gardener next spring to work weekly and double garden output, since the garden funds keeps her supplied with shoes and other items her father cannot afford.
A fragmented excerpt references Sam Slick and archaic verbs for kissing. It lists phrases like to kiss, buss, to kiss eeain, and notes actions such as kissing hands versus lips, with a questionable note about conjugation and a misaligned term blunderbuss. The passage appears as a verbal survey rather than a narrative.
A sardonic note questions American drama and links political careers to creative failure. A reader recalls Shakespeare’s declining form and mocks current theater. A satirical snippet on stage and public tastes appears alongside a health note for children and a playful sausage statistic.
An old column promotes a home hair restoration mix using rum Lavon de Composea menthol crystals and optional To Kalon perfume. It asserts non greasiness and safety, avoids wood alcohol and claims to restore color prevent shedding and eradicate dandruff germ. Apply only to the scalp.
A short quotation from Robert Louis Stevenson urges selflessness and patience with others forgetful of us. It reflects a mood of quiet resilience and moral reflection in daily life.
A brief promotional note offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy N Y. It claims to cure sweating and burning feet, aching feet, make tight shoes comfortable, and treat corns ingrowing nails and bunions. Sold by druggists for 250. Substitutes not accepted.
A joke fragment describes a native and foreigner debating vowel pronunciation. The punchline notes the word women as a suggested answer, highlighting mispronunciation humor.
A fragmented ad style text urges readers to “make big money” and join a service. It mentions a contact path through a Portland Oregon address Wilcox Building and a room number. The readable content hints at recruitment or sales but lacks concrete details on offer, dates, or organization.
In a unclear exchange a diner requests a hat while a waiter says steak cannot be served but filet may be possible. The filet is described as coming from a local source. Two aides discuss the meal as one halibut joins the scene in an oddly composed scene.
A man named Mr. Meekton jokes about his wife changing her mind. He recalls she once expressed a traditional vow to love honor and obey, or something like that, after careful thought.
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