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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
2
A collage of odd lines and quotes praising wit money and art. It blends blunt remarks on finance and speed with a note on love at first sight and a tongue in cheek observation that drawing talent need not be an artist, even a dentist may draw.
A Grand Army veteran has married in a simple service, with observers hoping the union does not become a case of re-enlistment or renewed military commitment.
A collection of butterflies sold yesterday for twenty thousand dollars. The remark on value hints wealth can take wing while a humorously cynical note suggests heroism and marriage prospects tied to the fire department or a chorus lady.
A New Jersey court rules it is not unlawful to swear at one's wife. Commentators caution such rhetoric can be dangerous as the speaker, known for frank talk, often fails to communicate what others want to hear.
A light editorial note compares the gap to perfect tires with the current state and jokes about office seekers who shake voters before and after elections, highlighting political theater and technical optimism.
A discharged laborer caused German contractors to lose 875000 dollars. The man cannot obtain another job, making it unclear where his apparent joy originates.
A historical figure linked to the invention of the hookless waist garment is noted to have a husband who rebelled against her, with an implied act of defiance or escape. The fragmentary text suggests domestic conflict surrounding the invention and its creator.
A witty line suggests wisdom in choosing comfortable footwear for women. The speaker rebukes tight shoes and half‑jokes about the doctor pursuing a bustling business in comfort footwear.
An elderly man left his familiar world due to asthma and chose to rebuild his life among strangers. The condition sometimes requires drastic measures, yet he could have opted to leave by simply giving up his car.
A report claims there is enough coal in Alaska to delay the predicted fuel famine tied to coal exhaustion by the end of the present century. The news relieves current coal consumers worried about decades ahead.
Israel Zangwill told London Jews to migrate to the Western States of America where there is room for them. The message echoes Torace Greeley’s famous exhortation to go west, now extended from New York to London.
German capitalists plan a six and a half million dollar telegraph cable to connect Germany with Argentina and Brazil. The imperial government will shield investors against loss, strengthening ties between Germans abroad and at home and promoting German commerce expansion.
The Department of Agriculture will spend fifteen million dollars in the current fiscal year starting July, far above the four million spent in 1902. Its services reach the public through forestry, animal industry, food inspection, weather prediction, plant development, road building, and crop reports, with potential savings from a ten thousand dollar item.
The piece argues the stock exchange harms the U S by gambling with capital and resources, manipulating interest rates to inflate stock prices or raise them dramatically, draining funds from legitimate industry and hurting commerce. It likens Wall Street morals to those of bookmakers, suggesting public concern focuses on economic impact rather than personal conduct.
In Chicago at the Rock River Methodist conference Bishop Frank M Bristol argues the superannuates fund is the easiest to fund and urges lay members to support worn out preachers. He cites weakened interest in the ministry and calls for a revival of respect for the gospel bearer, stressing the ministry as a divine call not a mere profession. The piece links broader shifts in material conditions and church leadership to a renewed demand for faithful preaching.
A Times note on English audiences shifts from booing to courtesy during E. Hl. Sothern opening nights. The preposterous boast by A. Toxin Worm about preventing boos is contrasted with a night of subdued reaction and the observed calm amid brawny interruptions elsewhere.
A witty note compares giving a compliment with a costy present and grumbling about price, likening both to a social faux pas. The quip uses playful language about propriety in gift giving and praise.
Vice President Fairbanks notes notable progress in labor conditions over recent years. He credits labor organizations and widespread public education for reforms in protection, sanitation, and safety across hazardous workplaces.
Prof Kenyon L Butterfield argues that vocational and culture studies will merge shaping a broader concept of culture. He posits vocation as social service and essential for individual growth and civic vitality beyond mere technique and breadwinning.
The text argues that agriculture deserves ample recognition in schools. Properly defined and taught, it becomes effective educational material benefiting both urban and rural students. Cities gain knowledge and sympathy with nature while country areas use their surroundings as a concrete educational resource.
Spencer Eddy argues that American diplomacy is shedding its genteel image and calls for a formal training program akin to West Point or Annapolis to elevate the quality of U. S. diplomats. He suggests a three year hard training program to prepare entrants for service.
President Eliot argues that the United States lacks effective police supervision across country and urban districts. He claims criminals operate with little control, shifting fields and preying on communities for years, highlighting widespread supervisory gaps.
A contemplative verse describes a man gazing at the night sky and praising his Maker. The sun and stars inspire comfort as God creates daisies to bring peace and gentle light, with a green firmament and golden orbs twinkling in quiet splendor.
Alzora Dunn leaves Brattleville for Chicago while Gus Mitchell lingers at the station with a tugging heart. In the city she is drawn to Mr Hatton and a life among well dressed suitors, while Gus clings to memories and hopes for a future that may not come.
Alzora witnesses Natton seize a small boy and lash out in rage before a sudden transformation to his usual suave, polite self. She flees to reflect on fear and disillusionment, contemplating her marriage and longing for conversation with Gus through his letters.
The New York Times recounts Chauncey Olcott visiting a Killarney wishing well with two plain elderly spinsters. An Irish woman asks what he wishes for and jokes that he has two with him. The quip blends charm with a nod to economy and vanity.
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