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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
3
Instructions describe a combined chimesette neckpiece and coat collar using machine made faces and lace. Details cover pattern selection, assembly with paper foundations, folding lace, beading or soutache finish, and optional buttons. The piece suits fine laces or nets and serves as a Christmastime novelty accessory.
The article describes an inexpensive way to refresh a plain serge or dark silk frock with white malines wristlets a lace collar and a bib shaped plastron. It details three inch and four inch frills attached to cuffs and a standing back collar wired to stand up.
White wigs gained favor at Paris parties and fashionable resorts signaling powdered hair will return for winter evenings. The high-helmeted coiffure appears likely to be adopted, matching a style era when powder dominated.
The guidance warns against using rust-prone hooks and eyes. It recommends testing with a magnet to confirm steel content and prevent using unsafe fasteners.
The article offers timeless advice on decorating churches and homes for October weddings. It emphasizes autumn greenery, restrained color palettes with white and pink accents, and careful placement to highlight the altar and windows. It notes the role of ferns, chrysanthemum and aster combos, candlelight, and seasonal florals as elegant backdrop while respecting the wedding party’s attire.
In a historical sketch of Norway’s past the article follows the rise of Harold the Fair-Haired and the Viking age. It recounts Norse longing for freedom, the division into small lordships, Harold’s conquest of Norway, and the emergence of Vikings as sea rovers driven by a desire to rule themselves.
Helen Lowell recalls a train debate between two commercial travelers over vacuum brake action. The engineer concludes both were wrong and explains the simple fact: to prop the train you turn the valve and fill the pipe with vacuum. This anecdote appears in Young's Magazine.
A railway gang foreman near Philadelphia rejects two Irish brothers Dennis and Malachi requesting work. The Irishman vouches for both, claiming Malachi is the better man, prompting the foreman to send them away and offer Dennis a different fate.
In his charge to a grand jury Judge in Asheville North Carolina warned that modern conditions threaten government and that the telephone provokes immorality. He said it has raised the cost of living by at least 30 percent and causes youth to utter things over the phone they would not say in person.
The article weighs whether hens or pullets yield higher egg production and better market outcomes. It notes pullets lay more eggs but smaller, with hens producing larger eggs suitable for breeders, while pullet eggs hatch less reliably and chicks are weaker. The choice depends on market or breeding use.
The article advises regular inspection of roses for rose slugs, noting they appear in June and later. It suggests hand-picking as a primary remedy, whale oil soap or kerosene for house roses, and cautions on planting and transplanting care including soil, pot size, and proper pruning to encourage one main stem and full sun exposure.
Bees require copious water in hot dry weather to dilute thick winter honey and to aid larvae and wax pliability. Place a daily supply near the apiary if no nearby stream exists. Protect hives from north winds with a hedge and maintain a six foot weed-free plot by mowing and hoeing.
Clean feed for Herses advises using a sieve to measure grain and shake out dirt and weed seeds. Rinsing with water helps remove dust and smut, keeping feed boxes cleaner and safer for horses.
The article states total U S honey production is about 62 million pounds annually and its value exceeds five million dollars. It notes the industry scale and indicates market value, highlighting growth and economic impact.
The writer details a grueling four day trek by mule and foot from Mogador to Agadir, citing scarce wells, restless camel drivers, and costly guides. He notes better prospects if Agadir opens, shortening sea and rail travel to five or six hours, with fares paying for the trip. He observes sparse populations, fortified villages, and the harsh, waterless landscape surrounding the southern Moroccan frontier.
Crasshaw says his wife packed the trunk with all her belongings, prompting a light courtroom exchange about preparations for a country trip. The imam judge responds with a witty quip about spousal help.
Exchange between Mrs. Newed and Mrs. Wiley over coaxing a husband to buy a new dress. The dialogue hints at secrets, persistence, and emotional appeals as remedies for domestic purchases.
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