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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
Peter Constable, a tall fin-de-siècle geologist with a fortune, recalls his gypsy life from Savannah to Martinique while entangled with Miss Stansbury and Mrs. Stansbury. The scene shifts to the Saint Pierre veranda as Pelee rages, testing ambitions and affections amid lavish estates and Caribbean seas.
Constable lands at Sugar Landing in Saint Pierre and joins Mins Stansbury en route to the plantation home. He moves through a sultry harbor toward an encounter with the girl who called him a nobody while she quotes essays casting doubt on women. The scene foreshadows a tense, morally charged stay as local life hums around them.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a dentist connected to La Montagne Polee and asks about the mouth of the mountain. Mrs Stansbury responds with muted memory and constable acknowledges. The snippet hints at a local mystery or investigation tied to hospitality and a notable name.
Constable fears volcanic volatility as Miss Stansbury and Uncle Joey discuss the mountain. The talk shifts to Breen’s arrival and the looming ash fog while an orange moon glows and a distant rumble signals possible eruption ahead.
A New York report notes elevator service suspension in downtown skyscrapers on Sundays forcing janitors and families to descend and climb 20 to 30 flights of stairs to access the outside world. A 24 story building records 2,880 steps in three Sunday round trips by the janitor’s 10 year old daughter.
A humorous barter overheard in a hotel parlor recalls patrons crowded into a room as a portrait painter boasts of demand. A Montana man questions the scene while the connoisseur clarifies the wait to be painted, with a touch of whimsy and slang.
In a humorous exchange two speakers compare a lazy Philander to a bee. One asks why he does not work and the other replies he is busy, noting bees loaf in winter. The banter plays on seasonal work and idleness with playful dialect.
An irate resident storms into the gas office shouting about a bill he must pay. The clerk calmly explains the bill reflects the amount charged for gas used, not a request for immediate payment.
The fragment notes a shift in public entertainments from past splendor to present lack of worth and an implied new social passion.
The article describes constructing a horse drawn sweep with pine framing, 12 feet long and 20 inches apart, with 2 by 4 and 2 by 5 timber, wheels on a pipe axle, and a hay guard to control load. It advises tying halter shanks to guide-arms for turning and techniques to pack hay onto a stacker. It also details a simple egg tester using a wooden frame with a mirror, light hood, and lamp to judge egg soundness by light transmission. It then discusses eradicating wild mustard via copperas and blue vitriol sprays, noting Wisconsin and California experiments showing copperas as a cheaper effective alternative, with plans to repeat experiments with improved application.
The piece argues that farmers gain better prices by selling collectively. It cites examples like five cents extra per bushel for wheat and half a cent per pound on beef pork or mutton. It notes Tidewater Virginia growers rising from poverty and southern cotton profits from organization and unity.
The article notes yearly Italian tomato imports and low prices with good quality. It states large canned tomato quantities ship from Italy to the eastern United States while American shipments to Italy have declined. It mentions concerns that some U S tomatoes are picked unripe, making them less desirable.
An instructional sketch shows how to lift a heavy log or barn timber by building a crib under the log center with small blocks. Lift one end to place supports, then use the crib to raise the log without strain.
Farmers are urged to avoid planting corn too early as weeds flourish and ground becomes foul. Early dew and air spread thawed moisture to roots, reducing germination. The guidance emphasizes soil surface cleanliness and careful timing for best results.
The text extols farming profits from proper pruning and spraying to protect trees, cherry bushes, and grape vines. It warns against spraying during bloom to protect pollinators and emphasizes a small, cost effective spraying outfit with immediate value in the first year.
In rain conditions hens show egg eating tendencies. Advice suggests soft shelled eggs need management. Proposes feeding tech food and oyster shell troughs to encourage self service and improve fowl appetite control.
The text describes how seeds in the wall can sprout if left unlahed in the garden. It suggests timing the planting and weeding to save labor in spring and warns about weed seeds spreading.
Fragmented notes discuss hog feeds and fruit pricing, noting thinning fruit requires verve and planning. Dry soil is listed as a key requirement for sheep farming, and advice suggests selecting sows with the largest litter for breeding.
Long, fragmented chronicle listing conquerors, treaties, deaths, births, and political milestones. Mentions William the Conqueror, Bartholomew Colum, San Domingo taxation, discoveries, plagues, Nelson-like events, Burgoyne, Gist, Ambret, Bonaparte, Victoria, McClellan, and various U.S. presidents. Includes dates, places, and institutions but with many garbled words.
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