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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
3
A reviewer lampoons politics and society with satirical snippets about Hlndoo Poodoo and Congo transfers, jokes about insurance scams and gentlemen’s clothes, and odd notes on crime and medicine. The piece riffs on public figures, newspapers, and social foibles with humor and hyperbole.
A historic name and deeds are removed from the naval register as the old Saratoga vessel built at Kittery in 1842 is slated for sale. The ship, named for the 18 gun sloop of war, served in the Revolution and later played roles in suppressing the slave trade and Mexican War blockades. It also accompanied Commodore Perry to Japan in 1853 and 1834, aiding the opening of Japan and the 1834 treaty.
A Kremmling Colorado delegation exposed local moral standards after a clergyman was horsewhipped for living with a woman not his wife. The piece mocks critics of traditional marriage and urges broader use of satirical, forceful methods to stop affections perceived as threats to family life, labeling supporters of liberty as hypocritical.
In a St. Louis Globe Democrat column a short nosed man argues that physiognomy favors short noses for wit imagination and discretion. He notes Socrates as an example and contrasts with long nosed figures like Napoleon and Wellington, claiming short nosed individuals write clever books and entertaining plays.
A brief quotation from the Philadelphia Press pivots on a woman who attends church to observe others outfits rather than religious practice. The line contrasts true faith with social fashion focus.
A terse reflection on marriage urges a man to quit smoking at his wife's request while noting women may not ask. The snippet hints at confidential conversations with friends revealing new dirty tricks, implying evolving social behavior.
An 19th century guide discusses managing pigeons in coops, selecting mating pens, and social behavior. It covers practical housing with movable slats, combined roosts, and methods to pair birds before loft integration. It also lists varied feeds from wheat to peas and vegetables for plump squabs.
A passage urges apple growers to adopt clearer ideals in production. It notes premium grades remain in demand despite market abundance, with first-class fancy apples selling at high prices while poorer grades struggle to move.
Inland rollers unveil a new model with a flexible feature that adapts to all surface inequalities ensuring dead furrow and back furrow are leveled. It includes an adjustable seat behind the rollers to prevent driver falls during operation, a safety measure highlighted for use on steep or uneven terrain.
Thorough cultivation is praised as the best mulch across seasons, promoting deep, widespread root growth and resilience to winter cold. Removal of surface straw is advised when spring permits and late fall soil stirring should be avoided to protect fertility. A roadside chicken village near East Auburn to Turner features a dozen tiny white houses with a church-like steeple, crafted as chicken coops and forming a quaint play town sight.
A Missouri inventor describes a potato coverer using two boards and a brace to cover rows as a horse walks through. The piece warns farmers against saving seed without precautions to avoid cross fertilization and notes cedar wood’s value for fence posts with an Egyptian cedar boat example from ancient times.
A blurred fragment muses on Belgium and Holland, pondering emperors, statesmanship and wealth. It references Liege and a dreamy landscape of dykes and cities, hinting at historical and geographical contrasts amid a stream of improvised imagery.
The fragment indicates a group led by The Well D Associates providing an estimate related to whet matters. Details are sparse. no clear event date, place, or named individuals beyond the group. Further readable text needed for a complete card.
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