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Myrtle Point Enterprise

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1910

Page

2

Mule Tracks Inspire West’s Wheat Boom

A South Dakota farmer known as the Bonanza Farmer credited a lame mule’s tracks for a new wheat-rolling method. After rolling his fields he grew the era’s largest crop, and many farmers later adopted the technique across North Dakota Texas Alberta and South Dakota. Campbell now owns 3000 acres plus holdings in Texas and Alberta.

It Had Grown Crooked and Henry’s Character

A visiting young man questions an old man about his reputation for speaking well of neighbors and avoiding gossip. The elder recalls his father, a splendid man who disliked gossip and would rise to intervene, likening his stance to a cow grazing and slowly moving to stop idle talk.

Old Henry Henry

Campbells Farming Rise From Ox to Global Tool Maker

The story follows Campbell who faced ridicule and poverty before pioneering a new farming system. He built tools himself as manufacturers dismissed his ideas, later seeing his tools produced in Odessa Arad Hungary Hyderabad and several U S cities. He edited papers and saw his soil value article translated into Russian by Tschakowsky while imprisoned. He later settled in Lincoln Neb where he runs a clerical staff for his farms. Twenty five years ago he had only an ox and lame mule and a burned field led him to a breakthrough discovered in mule tracks.

South Dakota Vermont Union H. W. Campbell Lincoln New York Herald West Campbell Odessa Arad Hungary Hyderabad United States Tschaikowsky Peter and Paul St. Petersburg W. H. Harriman Union Pacific Neb

Oldest English Surname Smith Cited by Mahaffy

Mahaffy notes Smith as the oldest English surname in Petrie papyri study. He cites a form of Smith appearing regularly, with no parallels found, and mentions a man named Smith in 227 B.C. during the third Ptolemy era, described as involved in brewing or selling beer.

Smith Mahaffy B.C

The Big Atlantic Liners

The article notes vast material scale of Atlantic liners with over 1000 tons of piping and boiler tubes that could span ten miles when laid end to end. It mentions condensers moving more than 50 000 tons of water daily and furnaces needing about 8 000 000 cubic feet of air per hour.

Decline of Historic Birds Marks Vanishing Species

A survey traces extinction risks for the dodo auk parrots and Pallas cormorant, noting New York markets once held Labrador ducks in thousands. It recalls passenger pigeon collapse, with last wild sightings by 1900 and only captive survivors then.

Walter Rothschild England Gordon New York Thompson St. Lawrence’ River Grand J. G. Bell Smithsonian “Institution Washington Hudson River Claremont Grant Petoskey Mich Michigan Cincinnati Milwaukee Prof C. U Whitman Chicago University

London and World Notes Incomplete From An Article

A mixed digest covers London street paving plans and silent road surfaces for schools, German meat curing bans, electric dressmaking in Boston, fare rates in British and Continental cities, a Camelot of postal history, Wagner operas, a Carlisle trial anecdote, Vega and Arcturus heat, St Thomas of Canterbury decline, and Jean Aicard receiving a sword from Lycée de Toulon alumni with a Poincaré parallel.

London Germany Boston Great Britain Europe Castine Wiscasset Rufus Crane Warren Lewiston New York Sun Carlisle England Yerkes Observatory Crookes Vega Arcturus Job Harper’s Weekly St. Thomas of Canterbury Henry VIII Becket St. Thomas Canterbury Geta Dean Stanley London Chronicle M. Poincare M. “Aicara Academy Toulon London_ Globe

Whistler Genius Turns Benedict to Bitter Sweet Memory

A reminiscence praises a brilliant but witty figure in social circles, noting his late arrivals and sharp humor that pierced pretensions. In a separate note, John Smith of Monson remembers forty two years at Valve Corp and receives a hundred dollar gesture on retirement as his staff bid him farewell.

Whistler John Smith Monson Register Valve Corporation John

Stray Stories Teases Comedian Set Worth Watching

A portion from Stray Stories hints at a comedian's quick, impromptu performance. The manager urges immediate action to capitalize on the moment before it ends.

Scott

Bluefish Season In New England Coastal Waters

The season spans 120 days along the New England coast from New Jersey to Monomoy. Reported harvest reaches up to one million pounds with an average of six pounds per fish.

New Jersey New England

Patient Girl and Ill-Tempered Father Contrast

The passage contrasts a patient daughter with a father's harsh temper, noting how people often wish to focus only on proper duties while neglecting other duties and tensions within family life.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Appetite and Sleep

A Davenport resident testifies that Hood's Sarsaparilla revived her appetite and improved sleep after severe ill health. The ad claims the remedy purifies blood, strengthens nerves, aids digestion, and builds up the whole system with spring use. It promotes Fasih form and Sarsatabs tablets priced at one dollar for 7200 doses.

Hood's

Conservator Husband Not Active in Politics

The caller notes Mrs. Lapsling says her husband does not engage in politics actively. She adds he does not believe in extremes and is conservative in general.

Mr. Gladstone

Orthodoxy Opposes Higher Criticism in Chicago Tribune Note

The Chicago Tribune notes a dialogue where one brother rejects higher criticism, affirming orthodoxy and allegiance to traditional interpretation, contrasting with insurgent views. The exchange highlights a division within religious thought.

Lawyer Questioning Suspect Over Burglary Allegations

A courtroom exchange shows the lawyer pressing the client for direct evidence linking him to a burglary. The client acknowledges being caught in the act and seeks guidance on the case. The dialogue underscores defense strategy and the tension of proof.

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