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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
7
Rosahire preventive staff uncovered a illicit whisky distilling plant in the Scottish Highlands near Kyle of Lochalsh. The site had a 20 gallon still hidden under a cairn and was fed along the mountainside. authorities report a regular trafficking operation.
Describes loss of appetite as a spring or warm weather phenomenon signaling diminished vitality and potential prostration. Warns affected individuals, especially those who must keep up, that the condition can worsen without treatment and asserts the body’s great constitutional remedy as key.
A historical note traces the rise of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore, its London success, and piracy to the United States. It recalls public fascination, widespread performances, and Gilbert's wit amid a humorous clash over American reception.
An old advertisement from Murine Eye Remedies invites readers to consult Chicago firm Free to Our Readers for tailored guidance on eye trouble. It claims Murine strengthens weak eyes and soothes soreness, with warnings against irritation and advice to try in both adult and baby eyes for eyelid care and granulation.
The fragment mentions a sponge cake recipe with eggs flour sugar lemon rind and baking powder and instructions to bake. It also references Mrs Winslow s soothing syrup for teething and an article exploring the Lost Continent and a chain of islands from Asia to Australia and a claim that lowering ocean levels could reveal it.
The quoted line asserts that what makes men good Christianity makes them good citizens, attributed to Daniel Webster. The statement links moral virtue to civic responsibility, reflecting 19th century Protestant civic ideals echoed in Webster’s rhetoric.
A brief, pointed remark notes a striking scene with a pretty girl seen riding a motorcycle, highlighting the visual impact and local reaction to the sight.
Spring styles for misses and children feature braids of lacy texture, ribbons, and small flowers. Hats mimic adult shapes with delicate Val lace plaits and ribbon bows, including white hair braid bonnets with blue ribbon accents and rose decorations.
Describes a costume with a narrow left front skirt panel, satin inserts, button trimming, and a semi fitting short coat with shoulder tucks. Satin decorates the collar, pocket flaps and cuffs. Straw hat trimmed with a ribbon bow and wings. Materials listed include 444 yards of fabric, satin, buttons, and lining.
Corduroys for the season appear in cotton varieties with velvet like finish and same corduke weave. The new spring cotton corduroys resemble the velvet textiles yet lack the same shine but promise durability for hard service, following the corduroy family’s hard wearing reputation.
A fashion column urges women with limited wardrobes to vary tunics over frocks to create new looks. It notes tunics alter the silhouette, advises avoiding hard lines for short figures, and suggests downward sweeps and side glides to add length and reduce perceived width.
A noted shift in collars shows worn low with fichu muslin and lace or sailor collars, while medium collars fade. The very high, boned collars in soft material become exceedingly smart and popular on most chic afternoon gowns.
Instructions describe mending a sweater hole using yarnag for darning. Begin at the top, chain stitch along the hole with a darning needle, and secure each loop. The result should be a neat repair with the hole effectively hidden.
The season favors shaded feathers and bold color pairings with red and dark bright cerise. The trend emphasizes striking contrasts in accessories and apparel.
An advertisement for Ayer Hair Vigor promises natural, rich hair with no risk of color change. It urges readers to consult their doctor, notes the ingredients on the label, and identifies the J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts as the maker.
A housekeeper can serve multiple cheeses with freshness by storing in airtight cool spots and buying smaller portions. Cream cheese offers diverse preparations from squares to whipped mixtures, and fried cheese balls feature parsley cayenne and onion juice.
In a Christmas vignette a boy tells his mother he fears Santa Claus is too busy to remember his single wish. He recalls last year's four dogs and asks his mother to handle this request, while a tangential ad line touts Blue Wonder laundry bluing.
Over 90 persons attended a gigantic sea pie at Gorleston Suffolk England. The massive dish weighed over 200 pounds and used two stone of flour two rabbits six ox and sheep kidneys 28 pounds of beefsteak two score of vegetables onions turnips and carrots. It took no days to cook.
The passage urges embracing power in all circumstances and aligning with the flow of life. It compares right living to a rose opening to sky and air, urging self study and seizing inner angelic germs to reveal beauty.
A brief article-like note treats a Flapper era novel as improbable and hints that two unnamed characters would have kissed long ago, reflecting flirtatious exchanges often found in early 20th century fiction.
An unemployed man entered a judge's chamber in Dublin's Four Courts and helped himself to the prepared lunch. An attendant discovered him as tea was poured, alerted police, and the intruder was removed. A stray advertisement line about Red Créan Ball Blue appears in the text.
The article describes crystals in glassware that allegedly poison drinkers slowly as the poison dissolves from a hidden crystallized bottom. It contrasts Venetian glasse myths and notes similar glasses found at the British Museum.
A humorous exchange from Harpers Bazaar features Mrs Knicker asking about boot buttoning and Mrs Boeker replying that her husband does it, illustrating playful marital banter and fashion ease.
A brief, reflective aphorism compares a flower’s fragrance to the lasting spirit of a person, with a line attributed to T Starr King.
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