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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
A comic tale describes Tom the piper's son stealing a pig from Farmer Jenkins and being chased as the squeal betrays him. The farmer catches him after a noisy pursuit, and Tom vows never to steal again. The piece then shifts to royal anecdotes about fear, photography, and a Madrid staircase incident from historical times.
A simple experiment places a flower in a shallow tray of soapy water. Add a rosé blossom in the center, cover with a tin funnel, and gently blow to form a soap film over the bloom. Lift the funnel to release a iridescent bubble film showcasing various objects beneath.
The passage explains a frequent error where the objective case is used before a gerund, giving examples like To prevent them making a rush. It suggests two fixes: To prevent their making a rush or to prevent them from making a rush, noting the reason is clear upon consideration.
A fragment notes that rulers must appear calm despite danger and that a king’s outward composure hides inner tension. The text underscores royal duties and the perilous balance between public steadiness and private concern.
A Popular Mechanics writer reveals cob meal made from grinding corn cobs remains obscure to the public. The article notes high machinery costs, low production costs, and adulteration penalties in several states. It warns that cob meal nutrition rivals pine sawdust and cites concerns about deception in feed markets.
In a vivid exchange a judge notes a servant’s remark about tea and color while a grocer weighs options between green or black tea. The dialogue pivots to a quip about honesty and marriage, with David asserting all men are liars and a comment on religion in business.
A tall man in a faded brick suit opens a valise and introduces himself as Glasspy the inventor of a small device. A doorway interjection reveals Washabaugh claiming county rights to solicit subscriptions for a new illustrated edition of the works.
A heated exchange centers on whether women should receive equal pay for the same work as men. The discussion shifts to the broader issue of men doing women’s work and not earning extra compensation, highlighting gender pay tensions in the era.
A light conversational note contrasts a stranger’s reaction to Crown Point with the idea of horse racing, highlighting thrills and excitement perceived by an Automobile Enthusiast in Chicago.
Three pages in the bridal procession at the Eastbourne College head master’s wedding wore scholar costumes in black satin lines, breeches, buckled shoes, scarlet gowns, white shirt fronts, each with a mortar board and no scarlet-bound prayer book.
The text outlines Andrew Jackson’s rapid rise from carrying a flintlock musket at age fourteen in the revolutionary era to serving as Tennessee district attorney at twenty three and a United States Senator at thirty. It notes he became president at sixty two and references a Sunday Magazine piece. It also mentions a teething remedy for children, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, in a mothers’ guidance context.
In a playful exchange a man complains of repeated refusals and mocks the woman's dating past while she mockingly echoes the insult and references Mr Steinfeldt. The mood is humorous and light, with the two characters trading jests.
The Chicago Tribune quotes King George III foreseeing that the colonies will be governed by a monarch ten times as absolute. The remark is tied to policy doubts about colonial governance and mentions Mr. Aldrich as evidence of prophetic insight.
A Washington Star report quotes Senator Sorghum saying he will prepare an explanation on tariffs when his constituents show interest. He notes he will make it somewhat hard to understand, delaying the explanation until public attention shifts to other topics.
A brief Chicago Tribune quotation centers on a captain and a passenger discussing boat departure. The captain asserts control over when the voyage begins, challenging the passenger’s assumption that the start is tied to the engineer’s actions.
The Old Adam muses on why three quarters of stenographers in offices are women. He replies that men like to feel there is at least one class of women they can dictate to.
A humorous exchange notes that the circular about Mount Ingvne suggests diners can see the mountain peaks from the table. The remark contrasts two men’s contemplations on the view and what is visible from the dining area.
A casual lunch counter customer asks about egg shelf life. A dark, gloomy man with a tragic voice boasts of meeting eggs kept for not less than two years, swearing by Jupiter.
The column recalls a boy named Edward Pay son Weston who wore out seven pairs of shoes in a year, a habit noted more than sixty years ago. It frames him as the grown man he became, reflecting on thrift and childhood footwear.
A traveler in Shannonville between Toronto and Montreal endures nearly four hours of wait for a mixed freight car and a coach. An impatient clergyman tells him the Almighty alone knows when the train will arrive, reflecting on limits of human power and knowledge.
A fragment notes Skiggs eloped with Skeggs’s wife then regrets the act and has her returned after Skeggs advertises. It ends with a moral about advertising. The piece interjects a quirky aside about registered Berlin cats and upper register singers from Yonkers Statesman.
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