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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
2
Boyle is sentenced to life for kidnapping. The remark compares public amnesia about May Yohe to her remarriage, implying she keeps moving on despite notoriety. The report notes the ongoing public attention to Yohe and the case’s lasting impact.
A whimsical line suggests that one day a genius might patent a method to attach cowcatchers to tornadoes. The note mulls innovation and playful engineering without citing real plans or sources.
A reflection on how a true philosopher can rationalize personal faults to their own satisfaction, shaping self view and moral judgment. The quote implies internal standards trump external critique and highlights self-justifying reasoning.
A humorous remark suggests that a woman who complains about men may not be getting her own way with one of them. The line implies personal frustration behind broad generalizations.
The speaker argues that if the young reformists respect age they should not force the sultan to perform a hoop jump for public amusement. The remark critiques spectacle over tradition.
A Standard Of lawyer contends the issue is not a trust and suggests there is broad prejudice against trusts in the country, framing the debate around public sentiment rather than the legal structure.
A weather man admits human limits in predicting conditions, noting occasional correct forecasts, even if accuracy varies. The remark underscores uncertainty in meteorology and the humor in missed forecasts.
The note suggests American men respond with a courteous compliment to Elinor Glyn. It frames her view that Americans are too good as a prompt for reciprocal civility. no individuals named beyond Elinor Glyn.
King Edward appeared in public with trousers creased at the sides while Emperor William drew attention without such emphasis, illustrating differing sartorial displays in a formal scene.
Historian Ferrero noted life in the country felt simpler and visited when no active political campaign or baseball season was underway.
A new Turkish cabinet includes Mahmoud Ekrem Bey as minister of pious foundations. The ministers aim to establish the ministry on a solid, rock bottom footing.
A St Louis wife files for divorce after leaving her husband, saying she could not eat the heavy sour biscuits he baked. The case frames cooking skill as grounds for separation and reflects streetcorner humor about marriages.
A Winchester Virginia man drank a quart of whisky within fifteen minutes and died a few hours later. Authorities note such fatalities are rare but do occur despite the fool killer’s vigilance.
The article notes that funding a Dreadnought would equal the cost of communicating with Mars, making Britain unlikely to push for improved relations with the Martian neighbors.
Advances in gun aiming mechanics allow an officer in an observation tower full control of a ship's battery. The absence of the gunner could burden poets when the next war arrives.
For the first time under British rule a native joins the council of six with the viceroy at the head. The appointed Hindu lawyer pleases Hindus while Muslims demand equal recognition.
A farmer explains that specialization can pay, citing a celery grower who sells only celery and distributes a recipe booklet to customers. Combining focus with advertising drives business success.
The piece argues many laws remain unenforced or cause bribery, perjury, and public strife. It criticizes the assumption that enactments alone will produce desired good, noting common misbeliefs about lawmaking without public backing.
A critical passage condemns enforced laws as tyrannical when attempts at upholding them yield harm and abuse, arguing the measure lacks true legal merit and affronts justice.
A stern warning against youth idleness and unearned fortunes. The text argues that neglecting thrift and economy leads to financial and moral ruin, with fathers bearing responsibility for not teaching value of money. It dismisses socialism and taxes as remedies without parental reform.
A New York Charity Organization Society bureau aided about a hundred handicapped people last year and placed over half of 1300 applicants. The piece argues for broader community involvement, noting opportunities in watchkeeping and factory work and urging churches and individuals to fund and organize employment support for the disabled.
In a whimsical exchange Croaseda notes spring hats as a backdrop to a quarrel over women claiming their rights. The dialogue inquires about aging faces and the metaphor of fretwork reflects social tensions of the era.
The article explains paint as a moisture and oxygen barrier for iron. It notes linseed oil films are porous and paints fill pores to reduce permeability, with pigments aiding drying and sealing. It also mentions bituminous films as alternatives and cites economic optimism and U.S. savings and output data from Leslie's Weekly.
Vice President James Sherman cites booming US wealth and production. He notes 80 million people across 3 million square miles owning 120 billion dollars in wealth. He details farm and manufacturing outputs, rail capacity, and large employment and banking activity.
Essay highlights lessons from Success Magazine on treating children as equals and learning from them. Stresses mutual humility, the child as teacher, and the reciprocal balance of lessons between parent and child.
A quoted critique argues the world navy and army buildup wastes public funds and fails to secure peace. It cites the fleet’s voyage as costly folly, noting large coal costs and high national expenditures for defense. Peace, the piece says, comes only through arbitration among nations.
The death of Henry Huttleston Rogers a Standard Oil magnate and second only to John D Rockefeller in wealth. Born in Mattapoisett Mass he rose from newspaper boy to oil financier in New York and Philadelphia and helped found Standard Oil. He funded Fairhaven improvements including schools library town hall and a park. He died at 60 after a stroke and apoplexy.
In a new volume Memories of Two Sisters, Carlyle derides phil anthropists as Misd Eliot retorts about whitewashing God’s works. The dialogue and satire unfold around Henry VIII Frederick II and a 4 year old incident.
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