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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
The late General Gordon believed the Coco de Mer was the forbidden fruit and that the Seychelles were the Garden of Eden. He had soundings made to trace the four rivers, and the findings supported his conviction.
Connecticut boasts a new scandal as a philanthropist was arrested for grinding up cigar boxes and selling the ground material as pepper. The piece notes the state’s early main products wood and nutmeg and basswood and frames the arrest in a historical light.
In a neighborhood exchange, Peleg claims the thermometer is a fraud and failed to bring extraordinary weather while another speaker counters that a thermometer cannot act as a lightning rod, clarifying the misunderstanding.
A man walks with his baby in town and the infant yells for its mother, prompting the father to reflect on his efforts and the child’s demand. The fragment captures a humorous, tender moment of parental frustration and affection.
The passage ponders why the public stays bullish in markets and cites difficulty grasping price drops. It contrasts human optimism with skepticism about declines. It also makes a wry remark on the flea and dog work dynamic, using a curious analogy.
An early note praises seamless one piece construction and enamel coating to eliminate cracks and crevices that trap food. The smooth interior allows full cleaning access and claims leak resistance as key benefits.
Wash a peck of spinach in boiling water until all sand is removed and boil briefly. Drain, chop finely, and pack into six or more claret glasses. Top with equal slices of cold tongue, lettuce garnish, and hard boiled eggs. When chilled, invert glass onto meat and serve with French dressing.
Instruction suggests tracing braiding patterns on tissue paper instead of stamping directly on material. Sew the paper to the goods to be braided, then stitch the braid onto the paper. The paper can be torn away later, leaving no stamp on the fabric.
Instructions describe making a moss rug by using a piece of striped bed tick cut to desired length, sewing it to lengthwise cut wool socks or stockings, and raveling one edge. Color matching with the socks improves the rug’s look.
A simple toast topping recipe makes a warm tongue and egg spread. Chop tongue finely and mix with two beaten eggs and mustard, cayenne, and pepper, then cook until set. Serve hot on toasted squares.
Remove pits from two pounds of washed dates. Cook with one pound sugar one pint water one teaspoon butter grated lemon rind and a dash of nutmeg. Simmer until thick stir often pour into glasses and finish as for fruit jellies.
A recipe describes layering equal amounts of sliced veal and smoked tongue run through a meat chopper. Alternate layers in a dish with melted butter, press firmly, and keep in a dry place until cold. Slice to serve for a tasty meat dish.
Remove the coarse husks from young corn then fold back the inner husks and pull the silk away. Rewrap the inner husks over the end and tie. Place in the oven and bake about twenty minutes.
A recipe instructs dipping veal chops in egg, rolling in bread crumbs, frying, then steaming for an hour and a half. Serve hot for a tender, flavorful result.
The article urges painting dark hall and stair closets white to reveal dirt and reduce germs. It suggests removing old wallpaper, using electric flash lights for inspection, and prioritizing the under stairs closet during cleaning days to keep the home tidy and sanitary.
Make a loop from strong twine and pass both ends through at points B and A. Place the loop over the bottle neck and tighten at A, then knot securely at B. This creates a string on both sides of the bottle to fasten over the cork and provides a handy handle.
Frozen tomatoes are diced and mixed with chopped onion salt pepper paprika sugar nutmeg lemon peel. Strain juice from pulp twice then freeze until firm in a mold or freezer. Serve on lettuce with mayonnaise dressing.
In Grand Central a choleric old man tries to dictate service to a porter on a sleeping car. He insists on special treatment and an extra blanket, offering a two dollar bill. The porter, unwilling to be misused, declines and stays with the ground, signaling the end of the encounter.
A wife quips that a life insurance policy bars her husband from flying in a balloon or aeroplane for twelve months. She jokes about his risky habit and the planned future flight. The exchange humorously notes policy constraints on his aviation ambition.
A father explains to his son that an Indian reservation is land where Indians may live until white people decide otherwise. The dialogue frames the concept as a designated area controlled by outside authorities.
A motivational note urges contentment through giving maximum effort at work. It argues dissatisfaction stems from settling for second best and encourages striving for excellence in every task.
The guide instructs to lay the skirt flat on a clean table and blot grease with brown paper and a hot iron. It then says to rub the fabric with a sponge dipped in strong coffee, focusing on the front and edge, and finally iron on the wrong side while the garment is still damp.
When canning peaches, save the stones and extract the kernels. Make a syrup of one cupful sugar and two-thirds cupful water, boil, add the kernels, and simmer ten minutes before sealing. The kernels impart a peach flavor to the fruit.
One third teaspoon salt and one half teaspoon soda dissolved in one half cup hot water. Add one tablespoon molasses one tablespoon melted butter and one well beaten egg. Stir in one cup milk one cup bran meal and one and one half cups graham meal. Bake in gem pans twenty five minutes yields nine.
Money cannot be better spent than in encouraging in every possible way the teaching of trades. Exchange urges promoting vocational instruction to boost skilled labor and economic growth.
A simple home treatment for ants suggests removing paper from shelves then washing with hot water. Mix strong alum water and apply with a small brush to shelves cracks and corners, repeating several times to eliminate the ants.
Instructions describe applying paraffin twice in preservation. First coat preserves fruit, second coat seals jelly and jam after washing and boiling. The process requires washing, boiling, and turning the fruit to ensure a clean, sealed finish.
A facetious warden quips about using the big laundry to wash and iron the convicts, prompting a terse exchange about prison duties.
In a brisk street encounter, a passerby questions Borely on his tariff ideas, while the reply hints at a practical retort about the nearest car line. The exchange captures local political chatter and everyday humor.
A fragment from Our Language quotes a mother warning of a future bad husband, and another voice notes relief that the predicted mate proved good instead. The exchange highlights expectations and reassurance within domestic storytelling.
A brief exchange questions preference between bi and mono planes. The line says life is on a much higher plane and asks which is preferred. The snippet reflects a playful debate on levels of existence and aviation terminology.
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