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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
7
A humorous verse frames family roles as musical instruments. Father blows his trumpet while mother harps one string and the rest of the clan perform lighthearted solos and duties under a playful judge’s voice.
To restore ivory carvings discolored by age, brush away dust with warm water and soap, then expose under the sun behind glass. Turn the pieces periodically so all sides bleach evenly.
In a boastful scene Briggins declares new purchase makes him supremely informed. His confidence rises as he insists he can outknow others at will, highlighting his inflated self view.
The piece argues favors undermine self respect when unearned and lift a person above merit, hurting fairness and pride. It recalls how undeserved boosts to positions create tension with workers who earned their roles and questions the fairness of such “pulls.” It then shifts to introduce the old clock idea as debated reform, noting Britain and Cincinnati tried it, public opinion opposed it, and it faded into obscure history.
Samuel Kalisch recalls a famed lawyer who browbeated witnesses. He taunts a meek man who cannot answer yes or no. The witness asks the court if the lawyer is as stupid as he looks, provoking a sharp moment of courtroom irony.
Domestic cats revert to a semi wild state once they roam forests, becoming highly destructive to pheasants, partridges, leverets, and rabbits. Wild tabbies display full instinct, hard to reclaim, with fur thickening by climate and cats nesting in crevices and hollow trees. Summer litters amplify game destruction.
A witty exchange printed by Puck shows a physician urging immediate surgery while Jones quips to stay with his car and not plan a flying machine. The era’s satire targets rushed medical talk and modern invention.
In a humorous exchange Mr. and Mrs. Timmins discuss a night incident where a man was shot at by a footpad. The conversation pivots on an insured man carrying a latch-key, a potential alibi, and a wife’s finances, ending with Timmins resuming a book on “How to manage a wife.”
Contrasting views surface as residents question police conduct near West Point. Some observers say officers create noise and fear, while others defend campus student involvement and call for calm in the dispute. More details unclear in fragmented text.
Mrs DeFlatt laments the family’s meals as the worst yet while praising her wife’s washing skill. The exchange ends with a hungry husband joking that washing cannot be eaten.
A witty dialogue frames a suburb that lacks gates and thus cannot welcome outsiders. The exchange highlights fences as barriers, revealing a humorous urban meditation on openness versus enclosure in modern neighborhoods.
A Hard Feat. announces Harry will visit the town belle to quietly test her interest as he wonders if the sought after girl will accept him.
A cryptic exchange frames science against a modern evil as a discussion of kidnapping. The dialogue hints at the moral and legal stakes, contrasting knowledge with crime and the chilling impact on innocence.
A senior partner plans to mail Boxley a brochure about a new $6,000 machine. The junior partner notes Boxley is bankrupt, but believes the booklet will give him a false sense of security for a few minutes.
Fred achieved an extraordinary automobile performance last Sunday running for most of the day with no injuries or breakdowns. The exact mileage was not disclosed, but the feat drew attention for its endurance and safety.
The tale from Youth's Companion describes Susan Phelps counting eight pupils eight total with four girls and four boys. Through playful miscount she suggests possibilities and labels Miss Elliott as a boy, reflecting misperception and youthful reasoning in a kindergarten setting.
The notice promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for children during teething period. It emphasizes soothing relief for pain and discomfort and positions the product as a trusted choice for mothers.
A man on a car speaks of a fellow who feels goose pimples at Yankee Doodle but admits a precinct committeeman must drag him to registration day polls.
A 1909 testimonial from George W. Atchley praises Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder issues. The letter, notarized in Des Moines Iowa, implies broad veteran support and invites readers to request a sample bottle and booklet by writing to Kilmer Co. at Binghamton New York.
In a heated exchange a city resident voices outrage over poultry age and market readiness. A farmer replies with a pointed remark about eight years being suitable, prompting debate over ethics and regulations.
Dialogue reveals a quarrel over smoking after marriage. One partner recalls the vow to quit on their wedding day, while the other notes the ongoing struggle and prior promise. The exchange underscores marital tension and shared history.
A playful line hints at gendered roles and ambition as a woman pursues business interests while others contemplate their own ventures. The piece frames entrepreneurship as a shared, widespread pursuit across society.
A Brander Matthews quote argues that discontent fuels progress, while pessimism and denial of advances are incorrect. It suggests that discontent is a duty as prerequisite to progress, and asserts that despair, not discontent, triggers destruction.
A contemporary opinion dismisses Byron as a minor gentleman and orator, arguing he will not become a true poet unless he improves markedly. The excerpt, from Satis House in London 1807, features Byron’s portrait and skeptical critique.
Assayer and chemist in Leadville Colorado offers specimen prices for gold silver lead and copper with full price list and mail order envelopes. Includes references to carbonate nation and control umpire work with values and application notes.
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