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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
3
Harriet and Marie pursue love as a triangle forms with Dick, Harriet’s former lover, and Mek, a looming rival. Harriet confronts a broken past, hesitates over Marie, and seeks reconciliation with her father while planning a hopeful marriage to Dick after truth and forgiveness surface.
The passage muses on painting as a pleasure tied to color and texture, tracing its roots through ancient practices from white lead and cosmetics to Greek and Roman arts, and noting historical mentions of paint and varnish in various cultures. It cites sources and anecdotes about early cosmetics and materials.
Belinda Brownlee plans to ride with Johnny the stable groom at Meadow Lane. The pair grow closer as Belinda learns to ride, while her mother and sisters worry about social expectations and the Pittsburgh fortune hunter presence. Belinda acknowledges her affection and the potential for a match despite family concerns.
A fragment recounts a great surgeon named Atobrolee Pare who praised dog oil as a wound remedy and describes a recipe from a London Pharmacopoeia for a healing oil made from dogs, earthworms, white wine, and spirit. The text notes the supposed influence of a famed healer and a long-ago practice in Turin.
The article extols the hobblebush or wayfiring thew as an ancient New England tree. It spreads from ground to branch, producing ivory spring blossoms, large green leaves, garnet autumn color, and bright brick red berries.
A curious medieval account from the Mercires de la Societe Royal Academique de Savele describes beetles ravaging St. Julian vineyards in 4 and 1487. The judge urged vinegrowers to grant land to beetles to live without trespass or face penalties to protect vineyards. The beetles’ lawyer argued the land was barren. assessors were asked to survey, reports were favorable, but a legal quibble stalled the outcome and the document was lost.
A street preacher with a large placard stands before a potato chip stall. The placard reads a warning about judgment and the afterlife, while the stall counters with a beer dripping fry claim. The scene captures a clash of street religion and commercial humor in London.
Fragmentary chatter hints at relationship strains and petty exchanges. A man anticipates breaking off with his fiancée and reclaiming gifts, while another reveals reluctant desire to relinquish items.
Shipping experts clash over whether oil fuel fattens sailors more than coal. Some naval surgeons say fumes from dormant fuel cause weight gain, others argue fat is from less work. Coaling ships is strenuous cardio, while all fuel ships trim fat in hours. Tanker hands gain flesh after two to three voyages.
Regular medical graduate Dr Mellenthin licensed in Oregon travels to major towns offering free consultations with treatment costs only if pursued. He claims no operations for chronic conditions and cites broad results in stomach liver bowels blood skin nerves heart kidneys and other ailments. Married women must be accompanied by husbands. address 336 Boston Block Minneapolis Minn. 1926-2
The article notes Sebenico in Dalmatia as famed for maraschino liquor made from black cherries and mentions disputed Roman connections. It cites claims of a Roman colony Sicum with veterans, adds that modern markers are elusive, and recalls Croatian medieval ties and the Orsini house amid a harbor and stone cathedral lore.
A mother explains to her child why a boy at church has a movement disorder. The boy misnames the ailment as Ritcomb Kiley, reflecting a young child’s confusion over medical terms.
A New York Sun excerpt quotes a young woman lamenting a boss who refuses to hire anyone unless they appear fat and well fed. She notes staff look pale and overworked, with an assistant confirming the policy reflects the boss’s tightfisted, selfish nature.
A dreamlike dialogue shows a stock salesman in a bank, planning a large deposit and a winter suit purchase, followed by an orderly return to the office. The narrator notes waking from the vision and greeting the day with a normal morning.
George E. Harmon as administrator announces final account for Moore Getty estate filed in Polk County Oregon. Hearing on objections and settlement set for June 12 1922 at 10 a.m. in Dallas Court Room. Published April 12 1922. Attorney B F Swope prints.
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