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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
2
A collection of aphorisms about wealth appetite and success references Nat Goodwin and J D Rockefeller. It notes Goodwin's interest in aeronautics and the idea that money spurs effort while patience yields undesired outcomes.
In New York the press anticipates a wave of new marriages as recent divorces prompt spouses to seek new partners. Report notes a shortage of long lasting liaisons this year, though investigators doubt the claim and warn of social shifts ahead.
A reader proposes building a monument to the man who invented ice cream and suggests women contribute to the fund. The note reflects playful civic zeal and the era's gendered fundraising tone.
The industry plans to produce 135000 automobiles for 1910 with all units sold in advance and guaranteed to run like gas meters, signaling strong demand and confidence in reliability.
A Kansas City merchant whose store burned down refused to accept the insurer's full offer. He insisted on a fair settlement and questioned terms as he sought an equitable payout for the loss.
The note states Amundsen intends to drift toward the north pole with seven years of provisions in his trunk and a determined aim to obtain Cook's brass tubing.
The statement notes that a descendant of Ralph Waldo Emerson serves as Philippines governor and complains that Filipinos do not appreciate U S efforts.
The text questions dissolving assets and suggests Rockefeller has a tidy reserve for a rainy day. It presents a skeptical view of his financial prudence and capital reserves in casual dialogue.
Several thrones are in a dilapidated state raising doubts about repair feasibility for current occupants. Structural weakness suggests potential safety concerns and need for assessment or replacement.
Senator Aldrich says credit is as good as cash and notes some people prefer paying by checks because it helps them feel they are not surrendering money.
A California judge sentenced a chauffeur to probation for manslaughter and ordered $25 monthly support to the victim’s family. The condition carries a ten year potential sentence if violated, a tougher path many men avoid.
The speaker argues exploration must be regulated by law noting one pole and several mountains remain. A proposal for an international exploration bureau would preserve portions of the planet for future explorers and enforce regulations to prevent future pole and mountain controversies.
The passage praises a girl properly trained with innocent reserve and candor, whose enthusiasm for beauty and goodness, courteous manner, and musical enunciation open social and personal doors, making her welcome and capable of imparting sweetness and light.
A friend recalls a story of a brother who died owing between 300 and 400 dollars to the narrator. The brother’s son, now a young man, writes to name the exact debt and pledges to clear it, paying 45 dollars monthly and saving to settle the balance over a few years. The nephew’s letter brings tears to the narrator.
The speaker extols a brave young man who feels moral duty to repay a debt to the dead, rejecting money as motive. He admires the boy’s integrity, calling him “made of the real stuff” and comparing him favorably to any millionaire, stressing honor over wealth.
The article describes Massachusetts plans to permit small cooperative banks modeled on Raiffeisen banks. Neighbors pool credit, require industrious moral members, and approve loans at about 5 percent with supervision to ensure proper use. It cites Mentone Italy where a local bank cut rates from 12 percent to 4 percent in eight years, easing farmer debt and boosting prosperity.
A Charleston beggar argues over how many pennies to display in his hat to attract generosity. He notes two theories: show few to trigger pity and urge others to give, or show many to spur crowd generosity. He reports alternating success with each approach.
A New York financier notes a man made a million behind bars while his case did not need alienist testimony. The Washington Star remarks on the cost of such defense and the nature of the case.
A speaker asks if tough beef is as good as tender, answering that tough cuts deliver nourishment and exercise for the body, suggesting resilience in dietary choices.
A man attends a gathering and protests that sermons are too short, voicing his opinion amid the local event. The exchange highlights community debates over duration and engagement.
Cosmo G and Robhity argue reform measures as a cure for crime and urge studying criminology as a science. They note abolition of capital punishment as part of a broader humane movement and compare past penalties to present aims for a less violent justice system.
Article argues industrialism should be central to national life, praising vocational pride and skilled work while criticizing overemphasis on art without economic underpinning. It notes Japan and Germany as examples and urges articulation of education with industry toward meliorist progress.
The passage argues that only enlightened industrialism can abolish depravity and poverty, condemns altruism in trade, and claims scientific meliorism and healthy industry will erode racial and class barriers through work, experiments, and commerce.
A call for expanded industrial education across the United States argues current schools miss this focus. It urges trade and continuation schools in cities and agriculture-based programs in rural areas with public schools providing facilities for the mass.
The piece argues against forcing boys into chosen careers like preacher or lawyer and against pulling them from school to sell goods. It asserts each person has a natural, satisfying vocation designed by God, and warns parents not to override that inherent fit or try to direct waters of destiny.
A dozen Marconi operators and repair staff toil on a cliff in Battle Harbor Newfoundland as Commander Peary’s North Pole dispatch is sent via wireless. Sprackling and Stephenson endure five days of continuous sending to cover thousands of words along a coast-to-cable path.
Notable voices recall the old era when Newfoundland and Labrador sailors carried warnings from cliff tops to the world below. The messenger tradition linked ships and men, a hazardous duty now fading from memory.
Dinners this winter will have fewer courses yet keep luxuries, with canapes or oysters to start. Salads should be neat and not mussy, vegetables limited to three with lettuce as a base. Wines should be finest, and imported mineral water after dinner will grow in popularity as a digestive refreshment.
An old saying notes that staying current is simpler than falling behind and racing to regain pace. The remark underscores steady, ongoing effort over sporadic sprinting to catch up.
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