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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
3
Willamette Valley Flax and Hemp Association president George W Eyre reports orders for six cars of tow at about 100 dollars per ton. Seattle buyers and local mills anticipate strong demand, with 1100 acres contracted this year and projections of 1,500 to 2,000 acres next year. output expected 1,000 to 2,000 tons, aiding upholstery and linen industries.
Extension specialist F B Proce warns wet lands in Oregon must be drained now to prevent drowning. Clean out draws and old ditches, open surface drains with plow and V ditches, and ensure tile outlets are working. Oregon Panetta wins cattle prizes at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.
A fragment notes a harmful incident linked to a loosened door mechanism and a potential injury. The text emphasizes a warning tone about care and property in everyday settings.
A short notice states that the Elgin Recorder has been purchased by Enel Richardson of Clatskanie. The item notes a change in ownership and hints at local business activity.
A Washington Star writer notes tropical inlands offer more color than coastal reefs. The article describes reef life as a flower garden of creatures, highlighting the coput medunae which resembles a plant and helps keep surrounding water clean, among many remarkable species.
A quirkily phrased discussion compares temperatures as degrees of warmth and chill. It argues that all heat levels are just different amounts of warmth and that even the coldest substance would not burn a finger in comparison to steel.
A reader explains that sand is more than dirt, containing shells and tiny creatures’ remains. Through magnification, grains reveal spiral shells from mollusks, formed from organisms living in waters, later cemented into stone over geological time. The text links sand grains to vast rocks and even mentions that some giant structures are made entirely of these shells.
A reflective piece argues that dwelling on the past hinders progress and adaptation. It warns that clinging to former comforts freezes growth, while embracing change is essential for future opportunity and forward movement. The author cautions against rigidity and promotes a forward-looking mindset.
A fragmented report explains that diamonds exposed to sunlight then darkness emit a notable glow. It notes phosphorescence under vacuum with electric current showing varied colors, detailing regional differences in South African diamonds versus others.
Dr EB W Shufeldts writes in Natureland about a Florida specimen of the pygmy rattlesnake. The author recounts its ash gray color and black markings, notes the rattle and distinct bend at distance, and recalls a close near bite while posing the snake. He cautions that without treatment a bite could be fatal.
In a grim wave of self destruction a prominent architect reportedly cast himself from a tower after his cathedrals and statues were copied by rivals. The era’s famed sculptor and designer faced scorn, alleged theft, and professional ruin amid East European city constructions.
The article notes European medieval and seventeenth century coins exceeding large sizes with elaborate dies and high relief. German 17th century pieces reportedly span up to 444 inches in diameter and hold pounds of silver. Counter-stamping, clipping for value, and heavy ornament formed the era’s coinage, with clipping punishable by death.
A fragmentary reflection on love and desire describes a woman’s pattern of using a man to satisfy longing. It suggests that if a man returns desire, a woman may worship him until her heart breaks, yielding a then ultimate, faithful love.
Fragmentary text describes vast insect swarms and hazards to people, livestock, and crops. References to bites, stings, and frightening creatures imply a historical discussion on plaguelike insects and their threat to communities.
A compact survey of folklore references in American Indian lore to storms and thunder. Mentions Humber Ight ning and echoes from Longfellow’s The Song of Hiawatha with mythic figures smiting caverns and shouting thunder. Concludes with cryptic lines about gates, ghosts, and a faded ending.
The article explains film makers can simulate weather with three devices rainmaker wind machine and fog machine. A rainmaker mounted on a fire engine tower drenches or sprinkles rain. a wind maker on a motor lorry creates breezes or hurricanes. a fog machine on a lorry releases harmless white gas through adjustable nozzles for required density.
The article traces the origin of pitchmen in 1869 New York where Stovers sold rusty knives at a chart price earning 20 percent profit. He partnered with Patchy Lelman, sold pencils, and grew profits to 2000 dollars. Lelman took profits to form a furniture department store in Chicago using Stellar tactics. The venture expanded into a major department store.
A tale of a bell maker who forged a renowned Italian bell set hung in a convent. War caused the bells to be lost and the maker wandered for years until a final voyage to see the cathedral bells ended in his death at sea.
An investigator estimates an 80 year married woman's household duties amount to over 100000 in value at accepted prices. He questions why she cannot retire on her savings and asks how to define the ordinary woman's contributions to family wealth.
Experiments suggest objects seen indirectly may appear larger in the right visual field than the left. With fewer subjects the effect reverses. A possible origin of right and left handedness is proposed, developing around seven months old. A reflex may drive infants to reach for objects best seen with the arm nearest to them.
A political operative suggests bringing a supporter to the opposition to convert him and fund a campaign drive. The idea is to gather enough contributions to trigger a scandal that weakens the rival campaign.
Agricultural guidance from the O. A. C. Experimental Station warns against mixing wood ashes or hydrated lime with poultry droppings as it frees ammonia. It recommends adding superphosphate to prevent ammonia loss and boost phosphorus, or land plaster as a substitute when superphosphate is unavailable.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court rules bootleggers can be sued for injuries tied to prohibition activities. The brief notes prohibition success while forecasting harsher winter conditions and rising coal costs as the state trades gold for coal.
A witty observation contrasts self deception with the harder task of deceiving a spouse. The quip hints that lying to oneself is easy but lying to one’s wife is far less likely to succeed.
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