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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
6
Sensible man urges grip care as pneumonia takes its course
Fragmentary line recalls a caution about health and responsibility with humorous political overtones. References to Uncle Sam owning hens and a blunt question about being nonoffensive reflect a satirical tone on blame and luck in public life.
Postcard Trade Seen as Golden Business
The article notes the postcard industry as a lucrative field, with post office workers stating there are millions to be made and the business thriving under heavy workload.
Earth travels vast distances each day in unseen motion
The author notes the earth movement spans nearly three million miles daily and suggests people are more travel bound than imagined. A playful aside questions if love can be a repeated illness and invites curiosity about repeated experiences of love.
Frenchman Rises 3300 Feet in Bold Feat
From the farthest north the cry shifts to farthest up as a French climber is reported to have ascended 3,300 feet in a remarkable airborne ascent.
Ambitious farmers eye hogs as hen industry grows
Ambitious farmers who considered expanding poultry now focus on hogs. The shift shows rising interest in livestock diversification and potential new markets for meat production.
Without Meat Prunes Are The Food Or Truth
One of the troubles about getting along without meat is that there are so few other things to eat if one doesn't like prunes.
Barney Oldfield Extends Auto Record Runs
Barney Oldfield breaks multiple speed records while avoiding reckless crowded streets, continuing a string of automotive mark achievements.
Sculptor MacMonnies Marries One Of His Pupils
Sculptor MacMonnies has married one of his pupils, a notable variation from the habit of artists marrying their models. The union marks a personal shift within a circle of creators and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMonnies
Pw Piers
Scientists disagree over man’s perfect design
The Washington Post notes an ideal man made by scientists would be a useless compromise as no two experts agree on the form. The remark envisions a flawless mesa of genius, yet underscores persistent debates in natural science and human construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Post
New Jersey Astronomer Claims Earth Stationary
A New Jersey astronomer declares the earth is stationary but refuses to disclose the foundation or basis for this claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Doctor’s Wife Blames Dr Cook For Spent Lecturing Tour Funds
The wife of Dr. Cook complains he used all earnings from his lecturing tour after returning from Copenhagen. She asks, had no one warned him about a rainy day and saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
Doctor LePage Seeks 20000 For Leopold Operation
Dr LePage of Brussels demands twenty thousand francs for a surgical operation on King Leopold conducted days before the king's death. The fee is said to reflect the operation's entire success.
War Department Abolishes Feather Duster Use
The War Department bans the feather duster citing its tendency to scatter dirt rather than remove it. This change affects household cleanliness practices and the birds that supply feathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
French judge rules 39 year old spinsters lose legal redress
An ungallant French judge declares that spinsters of 39 have no legal remedy if jilted. He says at that age they should know if a man is in earnest and that they are to blame if their mature affections are swindled. The ruling shocks hopeful but thrifty single women.
Tall girls favored by telephone companies for central work
The article notes that modern young women are taller than previous generations and that telephone companies prefer taller applicants for central station duties because a taller operator can reach more plugs.
Predictions of a legless future and skeletal decline
A philosopher argues that by century's end humans will sit on car cushions and plane seats, becoming legless and shrinking organs due to lack of exercise. He recalls ancestral mobility and the old wide toe space as a reminder of past footed life and primitive movement.
The Enduring Pouch and the Rusted Wheel of Progress
A reflection on human digestion and mobility as technologies multiply. The text laments declining leg exercise and archery revived spirit, warning that future generations may lose the ancient function of the body as vehicles replace walking and old sports fade away with progress.
Tuberculosis Cures Through Fresh Air and Sanatoriums
The article traces the battle against tuberculosis, noting the significant drop in mortality thanks to Koch's discovery and renewed treatments. It highlights Dr. Trudeau's early use of open air in Saranac Lake, the spread of sanitariums, and the shift toward home care and accessible cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch
Trudeau
Saranac Lake
North Woods
Indestructible Snake Faces Unlikely Foes on Pampas
A South American tale notes snakes attacked by burrowing owls herons storks iguanas and a human observer. An iguana kills a snake with a powerful tail after lasso rope provokes it, a surprising display of predator behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pampas
South America
Hudgon
la Plata
Enthusiastic Baseball Fan Practices Amid Spring Jumping
A lighthearted exchange from the St. Louis Star features John explaining his spring practice ritual while his wife questions the jumping on the bed. The scene captures playful seasonable humor about baseball enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
St. Louis Star
Machine Humor Tamps Down On 1910 Model Jokes
A press humorist explains he is tinkering with old automobile jokes to make them resemble 1910 models, aiming for a period-accurate comic effect.
Unusual Man Prefers Valued Overworthless Junk
A voiced remark defines an unusual man as preferring scarce valuable items over a lot of junk he deems worthless. The quote emphasizes minimalism and discernment in possessions.
Doughnut batter and frying method from a kitchen note
A fragment describes mixing a doughnut batter with two cups warm water one cup Lea sugar half cup lard one egg and half yeast cake dissolved with a little water flour to make a batter not as stiff as bread. It recommends mixing at noon letting it rise overnight then cutting down in the morning shaping like baking powder doughnuts and frying then rolling in sugar and cinnamon.
Four Ways to Bake a Sweet Potato
A recipe describes boiling three large sweet potatoes then peeling and slicing them into strips. Layers are arranged in a baking dish with sugar and small butter pieces between each layer. A final sugar and butter sprinkle tops the dish before baking until brown, adding water if dry.
Rhubarb Pie With Light Egg Yolk Custard and Meringue
Prepare two cups rhubarb with boiling water then drain. Beat yolks with flour water butter and sugar, add rhubarb, bake in an open crust. Top with lightly browned meringue made from egg whites and sugar.
Pecan Nut Bread Recipe Summary
Four cups flour three quarters cup sugar three generous teaspoons baking powder a pinch salt two ounces pecan meats chopped dredged with flour one egg two cupfuls milk half a pound seeded raisins chopped mixed with nuts mix and set aside for thirty minutes before baking in a slow oven.
Soup Making Instructions from a Historic Recipe
A historic recipe instructs to use a quart of water per pound of meat and bones, cut the meat and crack the bones, cover with cold water to soak, and boil slowly. After cooking, strain the broth, reheat, and serve with toasted bread cubes. A little cooked rice may be added to the broth.
A Dainty Quick Dessert Delight
A simple dessert features whole peeled bananas rolled in chopped walnuts and arranged on plates atop nests of sweetened whipped cream. Serve with lemon wafers Margarites or Scotch wafers for a dainty satisfying finish.
Bread crumb batter for griddle cakes
Soak one cup of bread crumbs in one cup of hot water. Add one cup of sweet milk and one cup of sour milk or buttermilk with a scant tea spoonful of soda. Stir in one well beaten egg and a saltspoon of salt. Bake on a hot greased griddle.
Plain Muffins From A Simple Recipe
Combine three cups flour three teaspoons baking powder one tablespoon salt three tablespoons butter one beaten egg and one cup sweet milk. Mix and bake in muffin rings in a moderate oven.
Old Time Custard Pie Recipe Blew Through Vinegar Pit
A recipe fragment describes combining one cup vinegar, half cup sugar, two teaspoons flour, one teaspoon butter and cinnamon with two cups water. The mixture is cooked until thick then poured into an open crust and baked.
Indian Curried Tripe Recipe Instructions
Boil two pounds of tripe until tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of curry powder. Thicken the liquor with flour and serve with rice. Sliced onions may be used in this curry if desired.
Oatmeal Cooked With Apple Juice Method
A recipe note describes using one cup of apple juice for each cup of water when cooking oatmeal. The juice is made by pressing stewed apples through a sieve. Sugar is added when served.
Baked Smoked Whitefish Recipe Fragment
A fragment describes wrapping each fish in brown paper and baking until heated, served on a warm platter. The excerpt emphasizes browning and oven use for the baked smoked whitefish preparation.
Household Hints on Grating Nutmegs and More
Practical tips from the era cover grating nutmegs from the blossom end for better flavor. Ribs from discarded umbrellas can tie tall palms in pots. Iron garments with the straight of grain to prevent bias stretch. Lemon rubbed inside poultry supposedly whitens and tenderizes meat.
King Alfonso's Fatherhood Through a Childish Lens
The article portrays King Alfonso of Spain viewing his heir with amusement and affectionate pride. It describes the Prince of Asturias, age three, in a military outfit and as a trustworthy, calm child unlikely to misbehave or cause trouble for his nurse, contrasting regal duty with playful fragility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
Spain
Prince of Asturias
Victoria Eugenie
Prince Henry of
Inventions and Experiments Highlight Early 20th Century Science
Ultra violet light shows promise for sterilizing liquids more effectively than ozone. Mars may harbor a canal a thousand miles long, observed between May and September last year. Coal dust ground fine to pass 200 mesh can explode on contact with flame or electric arc. Ader receives Legion of Honor for steam powered flight. Superheated steam in locomotives saves coal and boosts efficiency, with European and German gains noted. Ongoing artillery advances trace 12 inch guns from 1864 to 1909, showing major modernizations. Fur seals aboard the Bear are fed artificially for the first time, offering potential to save motherless pups and cut death rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Lowell
Mars
M. Ader
Avion
Wrights
Europe
England
Germany
Italy
A. .Drever
Alaska
Mr. Thurber
Noted Indiana Town's Character Known As Necessity Nelson
A Cleveland lawyer visiting an Indiana town learns of a local character nicknamed Necessity Nelson. The townspeople say he is “an attorney” yet “knows no law” suggesting he acts as a jack of all trades but master of none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Indiana
Nelson
Attack of All Trades
Chicago Tribune
Doubtful Compliment in a Boston Transcript Note
A fragment from a Boston Transcript item shows a tentative compliment toward Mr Phamilee and a polite, cautious tone about upcoming events. The text references a guest and Briggs, with remarks about managing meals and potential discomfort in dining.
Would Be Wise. A Robin Redbreast Chest Protector Quip
A fragmentary journal excerpt notes a robin and a witty aside about a chest protector figure. Courter’s line playfully questions whether the bird is wearing protective gear, reflecting humorous observational tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Redbreast
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Panama
Postoffice
Barney Oldfield
Barney
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the Prince OF Asturias
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