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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
2
Agricultural guidance stresses gradual changes from summer to winter rations for poultry. It describes wet mash recipes built from alfalfa meal, wheat bran, middlings, cornmeal, beef scraps, and skim milk, plus oil meal as a laxative, with feeding timing and portion guidance to prevent crowding and ensure even intake.
An older farming bulletin advises on dry mash feeding with a slatted trough to reduce waste, mixing wet and dry mashes, and gradual daily increases. It stresses roughage like alfalfa and clover hay, root crops, sprouted oats, and proper litter management to encourage exercise and steady egg production.
Harvard professor Richard Norton proposes a theory linking Stonehenge to similar northern African erections found in Cyrene. He critiques the traditional Druids explanation, suggesting archaeology may favor a different origin and noting Norton’s recent return from field research.
Twenty five long term convicts at Elkins North Carolina who vowed not to attempt escape while left unguarded stayed loyal when a storm struck and two guards were hit by lightning. One guard died but the remaining guard Lewis left to fetch help, and the convicts promised not to flee during his eight mile return journey.
A clipped fragment notes a dialogue where a Rifleman states belief in reincarnation. The terse exchange hints at conviction or philosophical doubt.
A mother notes the universal housekeeper’s problem of broken common glassware and a child’s careful frankness. Little Robert, summoned for water, explains with honesty that he cannot locate a glass, prompting a gentle smile from observers.
A dramatic fish tale describes hunger and a wounded whale frozen on the ice. The narrator recalls starting a fire on the sea ice, heating a pan of sorts until red hot, then rolling the whale flesh on it to cook it to a turn, savoring tender meat amid hardship.
Dialogue hints at reincarnation as a theme with a Highlander and a rifleman debating inheritance and memory after paying for drinks. The snippet suggests a humorous or philosophical exchange about whether traits persist across lives.
The passage notes rich Romans favored numerous dishes and heavy waste, employing highly seasoned sauces and cravies to disguise flavors, highlighting excess in ancient culinary practice.
A short cartoon caption questions why political discourse favors “timber” or wooden leaders, asking if voters prefer wooden men in office. The exchange prompts reflection on leadership image and rhetoric.
A Waycross man restrained a burglar using a pine pole while others halted a second intruder. The scene involved improvised force as residents intervened to stop two break-ins, with no reported injuries. Authorities investigated the incidents and cautioned residents on home security.
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