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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
2
The hermit Selden shares a sunset tea on the beach with Miss Graham in a scene of growing familiarity. They discuss romance and the Ship’s history while neighbors Islip and Aunt Elizabeth add tension as doors open to social intrigue.
Economist Simon Nelson Patten argues wives should be bread earners to raise family revenue and curb birth decline. He cites machinery and department stores shrinking home work, urging women to work outside now while men maintain wages to fund home needs.
A New York Bun reader notes bananas in Colombia are not allowed to ripen on the plant. They are cut and left to wither until ripe, then eaten when the skin is yellow and dried. The observer finds green bananas ripe inside and questions the practice.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt shows a quarrel where a husband accuses his wife of stealing a fishhook found in his pocket. He blames her for the incident, claiming she robbed him, while pretending it was misplaced. The dialogue highlights marital blame and discomfort.
The Washington Star notes the problem play provokes thought. The first half puzzles with the question, while the second half maintains suspense about the answer.
A physician notes more strains and sprains occur in early college term as athletes rush back after vacation. Warm damp weather favors safe movement while sudden exertion and improper training raise injury risk. rest remains key to dilated heart issues.
A proverb warns against reserving meal time for disagreeable family or business matters that require settlement. Discuss such issues elsewhere to preserve peace and contentment at the table for good digestion and health.
Instructions recommend applying finely powdered rice or flour to a very severe cut to quickly staunch bleeding. This method is presented as a proven aid for stopping blood flow in emergencies before medical help.
The text advises placing a walnut sized lump of resin in an old teapot and pouring boiling water over it. Steam from the pot is directed into the mouth to treat throat inflammation.
A folk remedy suggests a dried fig strip soaked in milk then toasted and applied hot to a swollen gum for quick relief. The method promises speedy results though details are informal and manuscript in tone.
The article recounts Capt. Benjamin D. Cleveland describing sea elephants and their formidable jaws able to bite iron. Hunters must work close to strike through thick hide. danger rises as teeth can grab clothing. The narrator and four hunters killed forty animals that afternoon and faced treacherous footing and heavy labor during skinning.
A humorous note recalls an English import of croquet to Russia where officials mistook the balls, mallets, and hoops for bombs and boomerangs. The author recounts how the game sparked suspicion at customs and how the croquet set was finally obtained after tests.
Barbados Magistrate condemns defendants for stagnant water breeding mosquitoes and orders seven days or seven dollars, a precedent noted for war on typhoid vectors. Article links see also to baker screening orders and civic efforts by merchants to combat fly menace.
Miss Clariasa Corn torial asks about her graduation essay. Her father replies that she is ahead of her brother John and that the essay is easier to understand than a college yell. The piece ends with a quip about home men, boasting, and the need to learn to joke as one learns to work.
A dense list traces governance, battles, explorations, and political milestones. Events include 1701 Jacques Francois as governor, 1757 Plassey precedents, 1778 Congress in Philadelphia, 1789 Mackenzie River exploration, 1843 Charlestown celebration, 1844 Joseph Smith killed, 1863 Meade succeeds Hooker, 1872 Grant at Peace Jubilee, 1880 Democratic convention, 1892 Chicago Democrats, 1895 Minneapolis firemen, 1908 Roosevelt policy shift.
A famous Northwest bulldog named General leaped into fame by halting a runaway horse-drawn wagon on a crowded Menominos street. He leaped, grabbed the reins, and confined the horse with swift, precise actions, saving bystanders from danger.
Chicago records show saloon permits renewing for the first time since 1901 with a halt in lapse notices. Officials report about 91 thousand dollars in fees and a renewed number of licenses as the city moves to enforce the ordinance.
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