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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
7
Letters from all classes and state officials laud Peruna as the age’s catarrh remedy and preventive for colds. Oregon Governor W M Lord confirms using it for family colds, urging households to keep Peruna and request Hartman’s free booklet Winter Catarrh.
The article notes France's deepest well at 3004 feet with bottom heat of 117 degrees, cites a large California artesian well, and extends into linguistic letter frequencies, life expectancy gains, and tidal effects on the earth and moon. It also discusses Arctic botany, cedar decay resistance, Chinese trade habits, and a scientist Mr Keith’s study of ear types and crime propensity.
A report highlights Arthur Keith's suggestion that ear shape distinguishes groups from criminals to the insane. He classifies ears into compact orange and broad chimpanzee types, noting shell-like ears appear in some writers while remaining rare among leading singers.
Postmaster E. S. Monfort of Cincinnati promotes a pamphlet on misdirected mail as a nationwide call to action. He cites 1.47 million misdirected letters in one year and credits schoolteacher Dr. Boone with informing 000 teachers to dedicate time weekly to mail-addressing instruction for children.
An awkward scene unfolds as a young woman confronts a man near a stove in a crowded room. She declares her identity with pride, while the man remains calm. The exchange ends with a reminder that women face social temptations after motherhood.
An interview with George W Hammond of Tacoma discusses workers losing time worth millions annually and links rheumatism to blood conditions. Hammond credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, claims cure after using them, and notes address in Schenectady NY offering pills by mail.
A lingering vignette from Baltimore American style reportage describing observers curious about a laborer shaping cowcatchers for milk trains while reflecting on science and industry.
Tady Audrey Buller wife of General Sir Redvers Dobler becomes the daughter of the fourth Marquis of Townsend and widow of the Han of Tlow ard noted as exceedingly popular. Earl Cocegan’s vast wealth shown by a quarter million pounds spent 13 or 14 years ago on Culford estate and rebuilding of homes. He gave Chelten Blocklands to the Guinness trust for worker dwellings and may double his wealth in the coming years.
The year’s court mourning ends January 22 with the opening of parliament expected the next day. The king will be accompanied by the queen and all royal family members then in England for the first full state ceremonial function of the new reign.
John Strunk of Braddoryburg Pa aged 98 failed to vote in the fall election for the first time since reaching adulthood. He did not vote because his home could not provide a ride to polling place fourteen miles away on election day.
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