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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
3
An advert explains that external salves cannot cure old sores because infection comes from the blood. It promotes S S S as a purely vegetable blood purifier that cleanses circulation, removes germ laden impurities, and allows new tissue to form, promising permanent healing and a free book from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
The fragmentary excerpt mocks job dreams, New York vacancies, and Ireland gold lore. Archimedes quips about moving the world with a fever and a fulcrum, while the Big Stick stays with T Roosevelt. The Chicago Tribune style signals opinion and satire.
The aeronaut recalls a safe descent until landing in a farmer's pasture. A big red bull was present, and the balloon remains at the site.
A shopper recounts sending suitcases ahead for a summer vacation that never happened. The bags returned last week with storage and express charges totaling 7.75 dollars, leaving the speaker noting the experience felt like a trip despite being canceled.
The Professor Moralizes Uncertainty as Poison in Life and Declares Life Half If. The Doctor Receives the Insight
A physician scolds a campaigner about a boil being caused by poor circulation. The campaigner insists his rapid travel and frequent speeches across twenty seven states in two weeks prove otherwise, per the Chicago Tribune.
The London Standard notes doubt about Indian cures for cobra bites and hydrophobia. In Burma a civilian bitten by a cobra recovered after Burmese medicine men scarified the wound and gave infusions, but refused to reveal the method. An English officer’s servant cured by a Shan doctor remains secret despite a 1000 rupees offer.
A Kansas City Star reader sketch from Thirty-first and Main shows a crowd debating baby carriage etiquette. A mother struggles with a foldable carriage while a man argues who should hold the baby versus manage the carriage.
A brief dialogue shows a nervous young man visiting a girl's father and being reassured, with playful banter about his nerves and feelings. The exchange ends with mutual courtesy as the conversation closes for the evening.
A South American official warns an offended government threat to a naval demonstration. The republic’s president orders immediate transmission of the message, insisting no action be taken without paying the standard license fee for traveling exhibitions.
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt shows a discussion where a landlord fixes a specific lease length, insisting the term cannot be extended beyond a week. The dialogue highlights era concerns with tenancy limits and landlord authority.
The merchant criticizes Polk as exceptionally lazy though not in all tasks. He notes Polk tires quickly while performing duties, comparing a man's occupation to routine chores like washing dishes and cleaning.
The Pittsburg Gazette notes that public figures without nicknames can be as worthy as those known by names like Bill or Joe. It argues nicknames arise from affection, with elders recalling Abe Lincoln and other leaders by shortened forms.
A weary soldier in the trenches jokes with his captain about a furlough while wetting his fingers. A rifle ball strikes just below the wrist, and the man grimly notes that it is “a discharge” as he endures the pain with humor.
Mothers are advised to use Mrs Winslow's Sootling Syrup as the best remedy for teething discomfort in infants. The advertisement highlights its safety and effectiveness for soothing irritability and aiding sleep during the teething period.
In a sly Chicago Tribune quip, Mrs Cuppetee asks how a woman could marry an aeronaut while noting his flightiness. Mrs Waypher counters with concerns about lack of ballast and disdain for ordinary people as Mrs Marmalayde adds he moves among higher circles.
The article notes that various nations observe different days as Sunday with Greeks and Monday Persians, and others on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday. It suggests a perpetual Sabbath is practiced globally.
Fraudulent advertisement promises permanent cure for St Vitus Dance and other nervous disorders through Dr. B H Eline's Great Nerve Restorer. Offers free trial bottle of $2 value and a treatise from Philadelphia address.
An eminent instructor tells young gentlemen to abandon childish amusements and imitate mature animals and reptiles for restraint. A student objects noting the rattlesnake worsens with age, quibbling that it rattles more as it grows.
A neighbor asks why the home was renamed from The Nutshell. The owner replies he grew tired of jokes about being colonel in residence as boys ring the bell to ask if the colonel is in. This anecdote reflects humorous town chatter from the Philadelphia Ledger.
A brief Chicago Tribune blurb notes a man who appears unsure how to behave in public. Onlookers describe him as impulsive and awkward, with a woman remarking on his clasped hands while he speaks. The exchange hints at social dynamics and curiosity about his actions.
A playful dialogue between Pimmie and Jack shows both their families opposing a potential engagement. The mother threatens to cut off support if marriage occurs, while the lovers attempt to downplay the issue due to youth and circumstances.
A fragment shows Mrs Rawner asking if a husband belongs to any secret societies while Mrs Middieblok replies she has not, and claims to know the name of everyone involved.
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