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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
3
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle effective laxative for family use. It claims quick action and wholesomeness, urging purchase from leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
An unclear OCR extract references names and roles such as Punton Chermint and Spent rleee with scattered terms Guild Oy Geld Autver and carbonates. The legible fragments hint at a municipal context but lack coherent facts, leaving an ambiguous record of officials or topics.
Aweda Alt of Tt praises Globle as exceptionally cool and quick to act in danger while a chauffeur denies the claim, calling the man a common pedestrian. The exchange centers on perceived heroism and public perception.
Declared on and Bald He-Darling joke about engagement lasting six months. She-Well agrees to marry once he provides a chore, prompting the male’s remark that the engagement is broken.
In Chicago a discussion turns to a tank drama as a man entering a room asks a question about the play. The response comes from Oleon who sits nearby and confirms the topic, starting a brief exchange about the production.
Downtown the clerk quoted a genuine Bardanapalus violin valued at $5,000, noting its rarity as a scarce instrument in circulation. The remark followed mentions of the instrument seen by a shopper in a Chicago Tribune note.
A political manager notes the Yellowstone delay that stranded 125 travelers and imagines the scene as a humorous target for collecting campaign contributions. The remark, cited by the Chicago Tribune, suggests a witty take on fundraising linked to a park disruption.
In a Mission Sunday School exchange Smarty Williams jokes that the animals loafed and scratched themselves during the ark stay. Randy Toole retorts that they scratched for fleas, noting the odd phrasing of the tale.
A Mrs Upsome-Ia asks if the dentist is one of the compassionate sort. Mrs Oglwell counters that the dentist feels no sympathy, claiming he hurts her just as much as it does him.
A street scene in Chicago features a preacher and bystanders arguing over an injunction sought against Montgomery Ward. The crowd mocks and questions the preacher as legal action looms.
A Chicago Tribune note quotes a tortoise contest remark about suppressed facts and a ban on betting. The speaker laments, I didn't half try, and What's the use, implying the real facts were withheld from the record.
A Chicago Tribune report describes a guard warning about thieving in the smoking car on the South Side elevated. A composed matron replies that the smoking car is dirty but acceptable, likening it to a front parlor.
A humorous exchange contrasts renters on different floors about service expectations. The third floor asks why the grocer does not grind coffee, while the fourth floor wonders why the butcher does not tenderize a chuck steak for them.
Mrs Lapsling scolds a milliner over a cautious display remark. She rails against a bat named in honor of the infamous Charlotte Corday, calling the item unworthy and demanding it go back in the showcase.
In a comic exchange Mrs Highsome-Yea challenges the title holder’s dignity calling him a regular summit while Mrs Suddyn-Klymer disputes the grace squarely. The dialogue reveals playful banter over noble pretensions.
A young woman, shy yet bold, visits a judge to ask how many days a week he works. She hesitates to disturb him, acknowledging his busy schedule. The exchange centers on the judge’s workload and availability.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a boy named Tommy enjoying a half of a custard pie while his indulgent grandmother comments on his appetite. He proclaims his fondness as he brushes pie from his face.
An elderly adviser urges a woman to be a listener not a talker, leading to regret after she takes a job at a central office. A separate note claims that wealth increases when given away, and a whispered remark about "klasow" comes from a small observer beside a bearded man.
A hillside grain storage house allows handling a crop with less lifting. Grain moves from upper drive to bins, drains back into wagons from lower drive, and a road scraper reduces labor on level ground. The structure sits about 4 ft high to align bin bottoms with wagon beds.
A study from Missouri Station shows steers fed silage gain more weight and use dry matter more efficiently than those fed whole or dry roughage. Ohio College notes silage benefits when fed under cover with dry roughage offered, and Virginia trials report little shrinkage with silage compared to dry feed.
An inventor claims a driving horse can be tamed by attaching four small rings on each side of the bridle near the brow band with lines threaded through bit rings and snapped at the brow. Used with a common jointed bit this method supposedly lets a child control a hard-mouthed horse under most conditions. It is cheap, easy to apply, and should not irritate the mouth.
Dr Howard, secretary of the American Society for the Advancement of Science, recounts Darwin’s experiment on seed dispersal by birds. A wounded pelage leg led Darwin to place a six and a half ounce earth ball with seeds, yielding thirty two plants across five species.
A cellar unvented floods when spring water rises. The advised remedy is to pour a cement wall and install thorough external drainage. Cement should be applied now to prevent future trouble.
Potatoes make up about 13 percent of a family's food intake and are mainly starch. The edible portion is about 78.4 percent water, 18.4 percent carbohydrates, 22 percent protein, 0.1 percent fat, and 1 percent minerals, varying by specimen. when eaten with meat or eggs, a balanced diet results.
A Texas farmer near Goliad reports a curious self growing barn. Using green willow paste at the corners the posts sprouted taking root and lifting the structure. The barn rose to nine feet on stilts by spring and the owner plans a three story building as the trees continue to grow.
For dairy cows a constant salt supply supports appetite digestion and body fluids. Weekly baiting is insufficient. keep rock salt sheltered for free access and offer loose salt in measured amounts. Do not mix salt with feed. constant access in separate compartments prevents overconsumption.
Advice urges disinfecting poultry houses to control lice by spraying roosts and nest boxes. Suggests cheap whitewash with boracic acid as a deodorizer and disinfectant, noting it is affordable and safe for the pocketbook.
The text states that no artificial surface treatment speeds healing of tree wounds. Healing depends on wound character, position, and season, not on coverings, though large heartwood exposure warrants protection from decay with a white lead coat or satisfactory covering.
A historical note claims fresh milk warm from the cow contains a valued constituent not present after cooling. The chemist cannot define it and reheating milk cannot restore it. If calves could be fed with milk while still warm, fewer cat-headed steers would reach the slaughterhouse.
The northern limit for sweet potato culture runs from the Massachusetts Connecticut border west to Colorado’s northeast corner. Commercial areas lie well south of this line except in the Mississippi valley where it extends into Iowa Illinois and Indiana.
A discovered monument in Harts Germany bears the inscription referencing the year 1747 and the Oret triala cultivation of potatoes. The note adds a claim that Frederick IT introduced potatoes to his domain but faced local resistance, with the emperor ultimately forcing cultivation.
The article warns against tying multiple chickens by the legs during marketing as it causes painful injuries. It recommends humane options such as transporting in a coop and avoiding twisted strings that cut legs.
A fragment cites Chicago Tribune quip about grocers promising to halve bills and sending them twice a month, with a stray line about Mrs Winslow's Rootes Gyrup advertised as a teething remedy.
The text notes that early governments likely numbered armed forces and assessed taxation. It argues that as society became more complex, official statistics grew, with Greece, Rome, and Egypt cited as early examples. Systematic data use expanded mainly in the last two to three centuries for inquiry rather than administration.
An advertisement from Dr B H Kline of Philadelphia offers a nerve restorer product with a free trial and a treatment guide. The copy emphasizes permanent cures and references a 91 Arch Street address for inquiries.
A veteran senator, famed for dour humor, is mocked as his boastful tales of an illustrious lineage appear exaggerated. Critics suggest his family line resembles a chestnut, reflecting skepticism about his claims.
The Chicago Tribune notes bystanders expect action but Hamlet delays and lacks means. The piece argues the original Ham let and his imitators were all talk, using eloquent speech to imply intent without real steps or land.
A grateful note from Youth's Companion recounts the gift clock arriving in perfect condition and placed in the parlor on top of the bookshelves. The writer expresses hope to see the sender and her husband when convenient.
Terrified passenger asks why the steamer moves slowly with a searchlight. The captain reassures no danger but warns fog may cause collisions with drifting objects like a balloon, creating a messy pasty impact.
A passenger asks about trouble in the sleeper car and the conductor cites a mixup between a New England manufacturer and a Louisiana sugar planter sharing a berth. They argued after a discussion about the tariff stirring tempers and scratches on the conductor’s face reveal the tension.
A candidate vows to publicly marry the woman who delivers the most votes, declaring he will broadcast the plan to outpace rival tactics. He bangs the table to emphasize his bold pledge as opponents accuse him of kissing babies.
Medical circles debate whiskey as a rheumatism remedy. A advised formula mixes one half pint whiskey with one ounce Toris Compound and one ounce Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound, taken in tablespoonfuls before meals and at night. Toris Compound is from Globe Pharmaceutical Co. Chicago and other ingredients are available from druggists.
A smooth talker sells an old farmer a dictionary claiming the latest editions lack an appendix. The farmer doubts this, but the agent insists the appendix was removed in all modern dictionaries, convincing the farmer to buy the large volume.
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