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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
7
A fragmented Washington With the Ancients piece contrasts old and new imagery. A Trojan soldier mocks a chariot and later a Greek commander seeks a weak point as an automobile stalls in mud. The dialogue trades wry humor for broader reflections on art sport and history.
The article discusses poultry house ventilation to prevent frost damage and maintain dry, healthy conditions for hens. It notes straw lofts and cloth screens as aids, then shifts to alcohol production, French and German practices, and a U.S. campaign to promote denatured alcohol as a fuel. It ends with observations on apple prices, production, and preservation tips for farmers in Missouri.
W K Graham of Ontario Agricultural College discusses straw lofts to absorb moisture and keep houses dry. Cotton curtains and frames light and air the pen, with limited openings to avoid drafts. Whitewashing and disinfection yearly, soil upkeep, and ground cleanliness prevent disease. recommend spring or summer for whitening.
A historical note outlines keeping lanes usable from pasture to highway, with erosion control via angled barriers and stone steps. It discusses kerosene mixtures for pest control, suggesting 20 percent solution as safe for pants and effective against insects, while warnings apply on bright sunny days. A gardener’s anecdote mentions observed pests and a peculiar test of tree health under varied kerosene mixes.
In a courtroom dialogue a lawyer asks the time as a trial proceeds. A prisoner answers he cannot disclose until the trial ends. A debate over a gun’s effective range ensues with references to two barrel lengths and marked yardage.
A playful scene contrasts a child asking for a diplomat with a mother explaining the term to a child. District Attorney Jerome of New York pleads guilty to three weaknesses including candy eating, cooking strange dishes, and making furniture, as a humorous local note.
An automobilist demands a mask change saying the current one doesn’t cover the face well. A clerk responds it is standard and cannot be altered. The motorist fears recognition of bystanders in crowds.
In a quirk dialogue from The Modern Way, a child laments not receiving offers as he nears five years old. Dribbles suggests starting by writing a novel as a path to theatrical work.
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