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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1919
Page
7
A rural explorer notes ongoing experiments to raise bamboo for table use in the United States, inspired by China. It cites Chinese methods, taste preferences, and a growing demand among Americans for bamboo shoots and related dishes, with potential markets in California and southern states.
Identifies common fowl illnesses such as colds and catarrh with symptoms like blocked nostrils and breathing difficulties. Advises prevention by removing breeding causes and feeding stimulating tonics including gentian ginger pepper and tonic mix for health. Notes formulation details and feeding guidance from University Farm California.
Excavations on Pompeii's Street of Abundance reveal a vast thermopolium and a corridor of jars in perfect condition. The find offers an almost complete view of daily life and commerce on the ancient Roman street before the catastrophe.
Several French newspapers list retirements and sell tea fields and ruins that were actual war scenes. The items are offered as they were left by inquiries, preserved as observed during the fighting period.
A humorous exchange in a quirky scene about the Grabecoin family facing social strain and keeping appearances. Characters discuss finances, travel, cave life, and Mrs Blobs managing chores, with banter on servants and neighbors watching their means.
A garbled line suggests a husband gave a diamond necklace to his wife late at night, while another fragment mentions a husband allowing fried chicken for Sunday dinners. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or attribution.
The text stresses that success requires full effort and energy from individuals. It notes many fail to take initiative, lacking confidence to branch out or undertake new ventures, leaving them stuck in routine roles. It emphasizes persistence to overcome timid tendencies and reach higher goals.
A decriped serviceman known as the tallest man with forces was returned home. Troy Mock of Asus enlisted in 1017 and served two years in the twenty-fourth aero squadron. He stood four feet seven inches at enlistment and reportedly grew taller after discharge, weighing about 486 pounds.
A fragmented note claims linoleum fights bacteria on floors and walls, suggesting antimicrobial properties. The words imply health benefits but offer no clear study or source, leaving readers uncertain about effectiveness or origin.
Taxi driver Sammy Edwards loses his footing with a circus act when Caliph and the other leopards turn unruly in a New York Garden debut. Kitty Elwood sees him dodge the attack, he quits the cage, and Harriman rehiring him as he pursues a future with Kitty.
Professor Langdon of Oxford writes that Nippur tablets at the University of Pennsylvania are the oldest schoolbooks. They show 4200 year old children learning arithmetic geography history and grammar like modern students. The tablets feature distinct multiplication tables and phonetic signs, with Sumerians credited for early writing syllables and word formation.
A London botanist notes plants sprouting from shell holes on No Man's Land may originate from seeds buried for decades. He cites seeds buried with Egyptian mummies and corn and wheat seeds over 60 years dormant yet germinating, suggesting war-torn soil awakens long-dormant flora.
In Crimson Gulch the town notes improved conditions as the Dry era looms. Cactus Joe fears universal prohibition while residents recall spillover from nearby gin mill towns and hope for a safer return home.
Surgeon General Blue warns influenza is likely to recur this year though not as severe as last winter. He urges city and state health authorities to prepare, emphasizes sanitation and limiting contact, and notes immunity after infection. No cure is known and preparedness remains the best approach.
A recluse dwelling in a dark tower finds a frightened bird at the casement and, after opening the window, discovers sunshine warmth and beauty pouring in. The window remains open forever, changing the narrator's life with brighter days. Edward Roland Sil.
An observer notes Shantung houses about 30 million people within Illinois sized space. Describes frugality, female labor turning discarded queues into hair nets, and the Hwane Ho river causing annual floods. Highlights social hierarchy and Tsings-Tau as a wealthy port with luxury amenities.
Records indicate the American bison, once endangered by hunters, now numbers nearly 7,000 in captivity with about 70 roaming wild and over 8,000 in captivity plus 500 in the wild in Canada. Calf births in 1917 exceeded 900 as protection began when only about 1,000 remained.
A historic note credits the spider with originating the diving bell concept long before engineers. The spider’s bell is a cup shaped air filled chamber that allows breathing beneath water. The naiads keep their air air tight with tiny hairs, never getting wet while living underwater.
Brig Gen Samuel D Rockenbach testifies before the senate military committee on tank effectiveness. He notes tanks began with 150 from France in 1917 and the Argonne raid saw 78 tanks reduced to 24 with six shells hits, urging continued tank development despite light crew casualties.
A collection of maxims urging action over complaint. It emphasizes that effort expands ability, mentality shapes misery, and a small mind delays progress. It suggests using wit for defense, not for harming others.
In Japan individuals may own the surface and products of the land while all mineral deposits remain the property of the government. The rule distinguishes surface rights from subsurface mineral rights and outlines ownership boundaries between private landholders and state resources.
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