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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Enterprise

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1910

Page

6

Temper and a pistol make a bed combination

A dramatic note on a domestic dispute ends with authorities reporting a suspect in custody. Investigators described the scene as tense as they secured evidence from a residence. Neighbors recalled a morning disturbance that led to police involvement and a temporary sheltering of nearby residents.

Why People Choose Volcano Slope Homes and the Loafer Skill

A compact reflection contrasts the idea that success relies on natural talent with the enduring appeal of building on volcano slopes. It questions risk versus practicality and hints at a broader irony in human ambition.

Testing a Man’s Originality in a New Fish Story

A dated saying about storytelling tests a man’s ingenuity when crafting a fresh fish tale. The line implies humor and caution in presenting new content to others.

Joy ride turns into its own punishment

A wry reflection notes that the pleasure of a joy ride often ends with self-inflicted consequences, implying the ride's thrill backfires on the rider.

Agriculture Warns Housefly Carries More Germs Than Whisker

The Department of Agriculture reiterates the claim that houseflies harbor more germs than a whisker in a culture tube.

Department of Agriculture

Connecticut Woman Dies From Joy Over Large Cash Windfall

A Connecticut woman died of joy after receiving a large cash sum. the incident was not linked to a complaint or broader trend.

Connecticut

Women Allowed Big Hats at Baseball Games Highlight Gallantry

The article notes a patriotism theme praising men and the allowance of women to wear large hats at baseball games as a sign of national resolve.

Quiet Central American Earthquake Rattles Residents

No war has occurred for weeks in Central America yet an earthquake jolted several communities, disrupting daily life and prompting local officials to assess damage and safety needs.

Central America

Vacationers Eye Mount Etna Proximity for Hotels

The text notes that near Mount Etna the sight of a real volcano might attract summer resort owners to locate hotels nearby, suggesting practical tourism benefits from proximity to an active volcanic feature.

Mount Etna

Ad Slogan Sparks Outrage Over Campaign Tactics

A provocative accusation confronts a representative's rhetoric campaign as critics call for humane treatment and vow to spare paper waste amid political sting.

Fortunate Actors Should Give Thanks for Entertaining Plays

The article praises performers identified with decent entertaining plays urging them to give thanks nightly for their fortune and success in theater and on stage.

Harvard psychologist tests ad appeal with 49 and 99 cent cues

A Harvard psychology professor runs experiments on advertising impact focusing on price cues 49 and 99 cents. The study seeks to identify which messages trigger stronger appeal and recognition.

Harvard

Queen's Height Sparks Royal Titles Debate

The new Queen is taller than the king, yet friends doubt height affects the king’s choice to grant the queen's brothers royal highnesses rather than serene highnesses. The story hints at court status shaping royal favor amid informal views.

England

Regent line falters in royal succession chatter

The piece greets King George stories with a wry jab at the heir apparent and the Vice President, suggesting little chance to demonstrate leadership and calling for formal training for both roles.

George

Cost of living advice to trim expenses

The passage suggests reducing living costs by discarding telephones and gas and electric stoves, returning to coal oil, canceling magazines and newspapers, dressing cheaply, avoiding entertainment and social visits, and living on bread and molasses if one desires a frugal life.

Carnegie Discovers Thirty Million Dollar Extra

Andrew Carnegie wakes to find he is three million dollars richer than he believed. The slip prompts thoughts on how easily wealthy men might be robbed of small sums they would hardly miss.

Andrew Carnegie Carnegie

Rural mailboxes to be painted white nationwide

The Post Office Department issued a nationwide request to color all rural-delivery boxes and posts white. The move aims to create uniform, easily identifiable boxes while protecting them from weather damage.

United States Post Office Department

Boston dime museum hoax yields fake meteorite exhibit

A Boson dime museum proprietor staged a complex hoax by heating and planting a so called meteorite. The object fooled the public and drew display attention before investigators exposed it as not a sky fallen rock. The episode adds to the era’s string of publicity stunts alongside the Cardiff giant.

Boson Norwood Cardiff

English nonconformists push plan for federal church union

English religious groups press a plan to form a federal union of independent churches. The movement seeks cooperative structure while preserving autonomy of each member church amid ongoing discussions.

Union of the Independent Churches

Proposals for Uniting Nonconformist Churches in Villages

A plan proposes uniting two or three struggling nonconformist churches in each village into one strong church. Centers may be Baptist, Methodist, or Presbyterian, with members joining the new union. Advocates claim economy of effort and money, though it remains to be seen if denominational barriers can be removed for success.

United Free Church of England England America

England's New King Faces Anxious Public Opinion

London mourns the late monarch while speculation grows over George V of Hanover and the possible obstinacy he may bring to the throne. Observers note his father’s diplomacy and hope the new ruler learns moderation and broad consideration to steady the nation.

London George V England Georges William IV Victoria William

Kaiser Left Potsdam In Ordinary Clothes on Secret Ride

Emperor not recognized while leaving Potsdam in a brown tweed suit. A guard questioned palace officials and detectives followed, then confirmed the Kaiser at the palace. After the ruse, he rewarded the two detectives with a fine dinner and a hundred marks each.

Potsdam Berlin Cassell

At the Ball Game

A playful exchange explains why the man behind the knocker wears a muzzle. He is said to be kept from biting the umpire, a humorous detail in the crowd/ball game scene.

Grace Harry

Accountant's Erratic Hours Toss Balance Off Books

An expert accountant relied on for balance work rarely keeps a steady job as fluctuating assignments and irregular hours plague their employment stability and income.

Making Good Jelly Substitutes for Water in Jelly Making

The article explains using rhubarb juice as a water substitute to prevent burning when simmering dry fruits. It details methods for jelly from large fruits like apples pears and quinces, including preparing rhubarb juice, peeling and coring guidance, and steps to strain and sweeten. It includes recipes for Apple Jelly and a Plum Dainty with damsons, sugar, and optional lemon, plus cooling and sealing instructions.

Stillroom Wakefield

Cocoanut Pie Recipe Steps and Ingredients

Line a pie plate with pastry. Mix cornstarch sugar salt milk egg yolks coconut butter lemon rind and juice. Pour into crust and bake moderate oven about 35 minutes.

Egg Plant Fritters Guide

Parboil eggplant remove seeds mash. Mix in three tablespoons flour one minced onion an egg and salt and pepper. Beat to batter consistency drop by spoonful into hot fat and fry until brown.

Cracker Pie Recipe Steps From Old-Time Notes

A vintage recipe describes soaking four or five crackers in boiling water, squeezing out the water, and mixing with lemon juice and a teacup of sugar. The mixture is then combined with puff pastry and baked to completion.

Cheese With Peppers Melted Eggs on Toast

Melt two heaping tablespoons of butter in a chafing dish then add five tablespoons of chopped onion a quarter cup of cream of milk and seasonings of salt pepper and paprika. Stir in four well beaten eggs cook until thoroughly mixed and serve hot on buttered slices of toasted bread.

Shoppers Succumb To Impulse Buys At Bargain Stalls

A common trouble is people buy items they do not want when sellers offer cheap add ons. The tendency to overbuy is noted as a constant marketplace temptation.

Preparation of Rolled Ham

A historic method describes soaking the ham overnight then carefully freeing meat from the shank bone. The ham is rolled, tied, wrapped in paste, and baked three and a half hours with dripping for basting. Cook time is half an hour per pound by weight.

Homemade toaster from baling wire and stove lid

A simple toast rack can be made from ordinary baling wire after cleaning. The wire is moved back and forth to size the toaster, ends bent down to stand above the stove, and an iron lid from a cook stove used to regulate heat for a satisfactory toaster.

Fried Corn from Kernel to Golden Crisp

Tender green corn cut through the center to extract pulp. A light dusting of flour with salt and pepper. render bacon to brown the fat. Fry the corn in the bacon fat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning, until deliciously brown and tender.

Wedding Cake Ingredient List from Historic Recipe

One pound flour sugar and butter plus one cup molasses. one dozen eggs. one and a half cups sour milk. one and a half teaspoons soda. three pounds raisins. two pounds currants. one half pound chopped walnut meats. one half pound candied orange peel. two grated nutmegs. two tablespoonfuls cinnamon. one tablespoonful cloves ground. two gills best brandy. one gill best wine. bake four hours in a moderate oven.

Gills

Pickled Peaches From Old Kitchen Handbook

A recipe for pickled peaches instructs four pounds of sugar to one quart of vinegar, two tablespoons of whole cloves, and a broken cinnamon stick in a muslin bag. Peel a peck of peaches, simmer a few at a time until tender, then jar and cover with the reduced syrup. Delicious with oysters and will keep a year.

Sewing machine tension tip to pull threads apart

The advice explains setting loose tension on the sewing machine, then pulling the top thread tight so the bottom thread won’t pull through. This method helps avoid tying the two ends together and prevents common threading issues.

France Reforestation Effort Aims At Soil and Flood Relief

France undertakes large scale reforestation to restore soil health, reduce flood risk, combat drought, create jobs, and supply timber for industry. The program targets barren areas with accelerated planting and forest management plans.

Up-Trifles For Luncheon Dishes From Leftover Food

A century old guide shows how to create luncheon salads from salmon and peas, using lemon dressing and lettuce decor. It also covers boiled sauerkraut with or without meat, sauerkraut with apples, tongue in aspic with jelly and garnishes, plus fried bananas with temon sauce.

New York

Homemade Orange Marmalade Ice Dessert

Warm milk with sugar and crushed junket dissolved in water. Set aside briefly while warming orange marmalade, then combine and freeze. Home marmalade yields economical six cents per glass and serves as a versatile spread or flavoring.

Baked Peppers Layered With Rice and Cheese

A bake dish is layered with cooked rice, sweet peppers, and minced onion. Season and moisten with hot milk. The top is thickly covered with dry bread crumbs and grated cheese and baked for 45 minutes.

Pepper Puree Preparation Steps

Remove stems and seeds and chop green peppers. Cook half an hour in salted water. Drain press through colander and repeat with salt butter and sweet cream.

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