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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
3
In Sedgwick Kansas a mother of eight endured years of desertion and poverty before moving to Chicago to seek a legal divorce. Mrs Ernest B Case finally pressed the suit in the superior court after years of sacrifice to raise and educate her children.
Cambridge, Mass. Reverend Allan Stockdale announces that men may sleep through services at Union Congregational Church. He says sleepers cause him pleasure and that warm, restful pews and soothing music lead to sleep after a hustling week.
Dr. Lambert F. Ott of Philadelphia, president of the Northern Medico-Legal Society, declares in the New York Medical Journal an "unquestionable remedy" for rheumatism. The drug named acetylmethienedisalicylic acid is presented as the key agent.
A government and farmers institutes initiative spreads agricultural education nationwide. In the last year 71 training tours covered over 40 000 miles and more than 12 000 farm fairs with 246 000 members produced over two and a half million dollars in premiums. Secretary Wilson notes rising demand for extension teaching and rising state appropriations across California Illinois Kansas Minnesota Nebraska New York Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Utah and Washington reflect growing commitment to agricultural improvement.
An agricultural note advises winter feeding for young horses. A colt benefits from a mix of grain with hay, or oats with hay, avoiding bran entirely. Suggests bran as a weekly mash, salt management, and using rock salt in the manger. Also notes good winter grazing in sod fields when weather allows.
The study of sandy cut-over lands in Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota shows proper farming methods. Hairy vetch emerges as a promising seed crop for these soils and red clover can be profitably grown. Sandy soils also support potato production when correct techniques are used.
A Tear tells a Smile that mother is gone and they race. Tear leads at times but Smile appears stronger and finishes first when the mother is seen in the doorway. The tale ends with Smile winning the race.
Perth's Eye Salve is presented as the standard reliable option costing less than inferior goods. Used by physicians and oculists, the ad asserts the salve cures where others fail and guarantees compliance with government standards. Sold by druggists worldwide and marketed by Howard Bros under the Food and Drugs Act.
The essay argues that modern claim of Omar not burning Alexandria preserves myth. It suggests myths endure due to human rejection of decayed literary legacies and the comfort of grand narratives.
Ad mentions a single product named Bromo Quinine described as a laxative used worldwide to cure a cold in one day. It notes a request for the signature of E. W. Grove. The item reads like an old patent remedy ad with health claim phrasing.
A reflective statement defines patriotism as felt loyalty not loud boasting or denigration of others, arguing sincerity surpasses proclaimed pride. It emphasizes restraint and moral duty over public spectacle in how love of country is expressed.
In a tense scene a burglar orders the housekeeper to drop a coat and leave while threatening to wake the homeowner's wife and brandishing a letter found in a pocket. The incident centers on a home invasion claim and the intruder's demand for silence.
The New York agricultural experiment concludes that in average western New York tilled apple orchards well drained and properly supplied with organic matter from stable manure or cover crops commercial fertilizers are little needed.
In the cities of Harput and Sivas several firms produce high grade rugs. Sivas has 500 looms and about 1,500 operatives, Harput roughly one third as many. Sivas exports nearly all its output to Europe while Harput’s goods go to America.
An illustrated Eye Book offers free guidance on eye trouble and proper Marine Eye Remedies. The ad claims the product strengthens weak eyes, soothes pain, and does not smart, with a price of 80 cents. It recommends use for sore eyes and for babies with scaly eyelids and granulation.
Fragmentary note identifies Cristofali from Padua as the maker of the first piano in 1710. The text then mentions a miscreant by name, suggesting relief at naming the culprit.
A guiding spokesman urges parents and educators to treat fear as an enemy, stamping it out in children. The aim is to teach resilience and calm, shaping sane adults who face life without fear.
An advertisement argues Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a tonic not a stimulant. It claims steady, even gains without alcohol and urges readers to consult their doctor and follow medical advice. The copy ends with the assurance that doctors know best.
The J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts promotes Ayer's Pills as a health aid available for over sixty years. Readers are urged to consult their doctor if they have any doubt about using the product.
The Argo naut reports a Hollard demonstration of sterilizing milk without heat or preservatives. An apparatus guides milk as a thin stream under an electric light, ultraviolet beams attacking bacteria. Ozone formed by the light is credited with the sterilizing effect.
A promotional note extols Red Cross Ball Blue as a superior blueing for wash day. The neat package promises no spills and snow white clothes, with a large package priced at 10 cents and available through grocers.
A furniture polish tip notes lemon oil as a base for all fine polishes. A small bottle costs 25 cents while a quart of Grado lemon oil can be bought in bulk for 15 cents. Dilute one third turpentine and apply with a soft rag for best results on hard wood floors and furniture. A quart lasts about two months.
A druggist guarantees PAZO ointment will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or refunds money. The product is priced at 60 cents.
Stella asks about marrying a nobleman and Bella compares it to paying a fish instead of catching it, using a sharp financial metaphor to critique alliances based on status. The exchange reveals views on marriage as barter and social climbing.
The Wheeling Register quotes a New Yorker joking that the Hudson River is the dividing line between the east and the west, noting how residents in New York would settle the question.
A literary excerpt from the Houstom Post contrasts patience with warning that delay may invite vagrancy penalties. The speaker muses on fate and self-reliance while noting potential police intervention if idle.
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