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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
7
Miss Mabel F Dawkins of Fort Wayne Indiana writes that after three years of catarrh and blood disease she tried many doctors and tonics with no relief then took Hood's Sarsaparilla and improved greatly saying she feels like a different person and recommends Hood's to others suffering from catarrh.
Paris shows a ten year drop in horses from 96 698 in 1901 to 72 488 in 1911. Military authorities worry as autos replace horse transport yet cavalry and artillery still need mounts. Bus Omnibuses cut horse drawn stages as autobuses rise.
Sir Frederick Bridge, Westminster Abbey organist, is recalled in a tale involving two ladies near the coronation. A vacuum cleaner buzzes through the abbey as one woman admires the organ and mistakes Bridge for Sir Walter, noting he cannot play like that.
Oregon State Highway Engineer E F Ayres argues that true road improvement starts with drainage not surfacing. He outlines three water management rules, crown and grade guidelines, and the need for timely maintenance of ditches and culverts to prevent costly damage.
In a magistrate scene the two claimants argued ownership of a pullet. The first woman denies the bird belongs to Mrs Jones, the second denies it belongs to Mrs Smith. The magistrate rules the pullet belongs to him and orders it delivered to his cook at the house.
Druggists sell Murine Eye Remedy in liquid form priced at 25¢, 50¢, and 1.00. Murine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes costs 25¢ and 1.00. Eye Books and Eye Advice are offered free by mail. From Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
In Arkansas a physician describes a patient with alternating fever and chill attacks. He asks clinical questions while the patient jokes that on fever days his head is too hot to think and on ague days he shakes so he cannot hold an opinion. The exchange humorously highlights local medical humor in historic reporting.
Te Breal promises relief for hot sweaty feet with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It cures ingrowing toenails bunions and general foot pain. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes. Sample mailed free to Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
A five year old girl, Ella, loves garden work and planting seed. She greets a neighbor's six month old baby with delight at seeing two front teeth. The cheerful moment is described in a Youth's Companion style vignette.
A man jokes that telling his wife she looks younger each morning hides his lies. She knows the deception, but the praise prevents criticism while they discuss daily routines. The exchange captures light domestic humor.
Advertisement for PAZO OINTMENT promises cure of itching bleeding bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days. Refund offered if not cured. price 50 cents.
English growers find it more profitable to send lavender to market in bunches rather than to perfume makers, leading to a surprising rise in the price of lavender sold in bulk.
A brief quotation exchange between Figg and Forg cited by the Boston Transcript notes Brown's wife as a remarkable talker. Forg agrees, stating wonders never cease in response to Figg.
Harold saves a family cat from a mossy water-filled well. He rushes to his mother and proclaims I got the cat out by the stem in a humorous quip from the Christian Advocate.
An excerpt presenting a philosophical line attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson about choosing to persist in failure with good spirits rather than pursuing success. The item reflects a reflective, literary sentiment rather than news.
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