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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
2
Senatorial Anecdote Rediscovered in Quiet Archive
A long untold tale from a senate archive resurfaced without securing attribution to any senator. Researchers note the item’s dry humor and historical curiosity rather than significance in policy or party politics.
No Time for Friends Leads to Isolation Revealed
A terse reflection notes that a man who neglects friends will soon find himself devoid of companionship and social support in life. The aphorism underscores the value of time spent with friends as essential to lasting relationships.
Nightmare definition and historic naming controversy
A correspondent asks what a nightmare is and defines it as a dream you hope will not come true. The piece notes the Cook exposure and mentions babies not yet named in honor of I-took-a-shoo, suggesting a historical naming controversy.
Tax Grievance Arises From Lack or Loss of Property
A man feels wronged by taxes whether because he has nothing worth taxing or because he has and must pay taxes on it.
Apples Efficacious For Hunger Not Addiction, Says Dumplings
A humorous claim notes apple dumplings prove effective for hunger while denying apples cure alcoholism. The remark emphasizes food satisfaction over supposed medical use of fruit.
Apple Temptation Compared to Oregon Apples
The remark notes Eve’s tempting fruit likened to Oregon apples sold in England at a dollar each. It implies a comparison of a biblical tale with transatlantic fruit trade, suggesting value and allure in both contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Adam
Oregon
England
Mortality among Pittsburg missionaries linked to harsh environment
One cause of mortality among the Pittsburg missionaries is the vitiated atmosphere in which they live, move, and have their being. The statement attributes deaths to the unhealthy conditions surrounding their mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Old Fashioned Winter Reflections on Snow Clearing
In an old fashioned winter a man passes as the streets lie unshoveled. The piece notes a neighbor who makes no effort to keep sidewalks clear of snow and reflects on winter habits.
Baltimore widower remarries widow with five children
A Baltimore widower with seven children marries a widow with five, creating a combined household. The item hints at social mores and family structure in persistent community narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Laurier comments on German emperor's mindset
Premier Laurier says he does not know what the German emperor has in mind and observers note they are inclined to accept the prime minister's view without requiring proof of its truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurier
Canada
Tarantula Emerges Alive at Dead Letter Office
A tarantula escaped from a box opened at the dead letter office, showing it was still alive and provoking an unusual scene as clerks reacted to the unexpected visitor.
Morse says public demanded a victim to justify prison
The article argues Morse, once an ice king, claims public demand for a victim forced his imprisonment. It contends even if his belief is true, he should have avoided providing an excuse for being chosen as the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Duma Committee Backs End of Exiling Convicts to Siberia
The Russian Duma judicial committee approves a bill to abandon penal exile in Asiatic Russia. Siberia, once a fast developing region, is no longer to be used as a penal colony as the law moves toward reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Canadian Northwest
Russian Duma
Russia
Chief Bison Seeks Migration to Nicaragua for Sioux
Chief Bison of the South Dakota Sioux travels to Nicaragua to arrange migration for about 8000 tribe members. He aims to find a welcoming country with fighting opportunities and believes Central America offers better prospects for Indians than North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bison
Nicaragua
Central
North America
Bank President’s Dual Interests Sink Cleveland Lender
A Cleveland bank failed after its president loaned heavily to a second venture in which he held interest, a move that mirrored the risky double life of a married man. The second concern also failed, pulling the bank down with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Honest dump workers recover missing items in ashes
A New York woman thought she had thrown away a $50 bill and a diamond ring into street ashes. She called the dump, and the crew ordered to search. They found the items and returned them, a remarkable display of honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emperors and actors deploy press agents to boost interest
A look at how rulers and performers use press agents to shape public perception. The practice, seen across eras, aims to influence audiences and readers by guiding coverage and framing events.
Tsar Tries Soldier Duty Probing Imperial Guard
The article notes increasing focus on imperial image as the Tsar experiments with military life. He walked the palace grounds in march attire and confronted a sentry who suffered a hem orrhage, insisting the man seek a doctor and relieves him only after a new sentry is posted.
Secretary of Agriculture seeks price distribution study
The secretary plans to expand a prior finding that city meat retailers earned 38 percent gross profit. He aims to map how the price of potatoes eggs flour and dairy flows among grower railroad commission merchant and retailer to reveal who profits and who is charged too much. The effort will take time but could inform regulation and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Buffalo attack drives two men to a tree at North Oaks
Walter Hill and Rudolph Schiffmann of St. Paul were marooned in a tree on James J. Hill’s North Oaks farm after a wounded buffalo bull forced them to flee. They later returned with two others, killing four of the herd with help from nearby farmers who rescued them on snowshoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hill
James J. Hill
Rudolph J. Schiffmann
St. Paul
North Oaks
Hill
Schiffrhann
Mistaken Identity in Baltimore Caption
The Baltimore American reports a humorous miscommunication where a speaker clarifies she is not talking about a dog but her husband as a man growls in a biting tone. The doctor asks which pet is referenced, highlighting the comic misunderstanding.
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Baltimore
Legal Difference The Client How Much Will Your Opinion Be Worth
The Cleveland Leader quotes a lawyer offering a humorous line about fees for opinions. It notes that some men commit death by their own hand due to boredom with waiting for the fool killer.
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Cleveland Leader
Hot air is Better to Give Than to Receive
A compact quip notes that hot air, among other things, is more welcome as a gift than as a burden. The remark contrasts generosity with empty show, framing humor around social exchanges and the value of thoughtful giving.
Chivalry and the Woman Question in 8 Weekly
The piece argues men instinctively defer to women through chivalry, despite education. It outlines three stages: attract, please, and serve, with examples of how men try to impress women. It contrasts intellectual and fashion-driven efforts, noting women dress to please and display satin gowns and caps in a pale pink ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays Harper
Atiall
Beginning of science and medicine tied to women and care
The passage argues that early medical knowledge arose when women aided injured hunters by gathering kin and sharing treatments. It presents experimental medicine as learned through trial across cases, passed from mother to daughter, shaping civilization against natural uniformity.
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Ares
New York Press
Dainty Invalid Outfit Demo Suit in Silk Envelope Pack
The ad describes a charming invalid outfit priced high for luxury shops. It includes a lounging gown a lap robe and a cap to cover an incomplete coiffure when visitors arrive. Gown robe and cap come folded in a matching silk envelope.
Fashions of the Season: Velvet Trims and Silk Embellishments
Velvet trims and fancies dominate the season with velvet flowers on corsages and black velvets. Liberty silks in red and blue appeal to first season girls as double-breasted coats trend. Plumes gild turbans with aigrettes, Valenciennes laces appear on summer frocks, and embroidered burnous wraps feature knotted silk fringes. Corded ribbon enhances dainty evening gowns as hats blend velvet beaver felt and ostrich wings.
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Valenciennes
Normandy
Fashion Accessories Trend As Auto Era Influences Styles
The piece notes sterling silver plated necklaces, the cashmere cape with narrow shoulders and long stole ends, and a French cotton crepe fabric replacing striped crinoline. Cap shapes dominate turbans toques and hats, influenced likely by the automobile bonnet.
School Lunch and Dyspepsia Says Kids Need Warm Noon Meal
A doctor urges that children up to age ten or twelve receive a warm noonday dinner at school or at home. He argues that heavy late meals near bedtime harm children and that cold sandwiches cannot replace a proper midday meal with time for walking home and play.
A Light Kitchen Emphasizes Brightness and Cleanliness
The piece urges keeping the kitchen airy with light and warns against darkening it. It stresses that light should reach every corner to keep food safe, noting risk of mold on food if cupboards and refrigerators are neglected. It also mentions soda water as an effective cleaner for sinks.
Fashion Notes From A Past Wardrobe Design
Describes women's attire with hosiery, moire silk hats for young girls, a rose-painted chiffon blouse over white satin, and coordinated accessories. Advises black hats as versatile, stockings matching various clothing elements no longer required, and mentions mosaic pendants in decorative wear.
Keep Sweet Longer if Placed in Stone Jars
A brief note discusses whether sugar or preserving agents stay sweeter longer when stored in stone jars. It notes texture changes and potential moisture effects on flavor over time.
Hata Wedged Down Turbans Highlight Winter Headwear
The piece praises the winter turban as a featherweight, comfortable fashion essential. It notes beaver fur and velvet options, emphasizing light construction that stays wedged securely on the head for a sense of complete security.
The Bride's Pledge Promise in Brown ing's Magazine
A tender vow from a couple quoted in Brown ing's Magazine. The bride asks the groom to pledge never to quarrel and to admit fault if ever united in disagreement. The lighthearted quip reflects wedding-era sentiments and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Browning
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