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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
3
A simple experiment folds ordinary paper into a hanging box with water inside and uses flame to heat it. The water absorbs heat, keeping paper below its ignition point. The note compares this to steam boiler safety, warning of danger when water runs low.
An amusing device created by two Indiana men features a globular hinged shell packed with a parachute and a weighted ball. A loose unwound pin triggers release when thrown high, the shell opens, parachute deploys, and the toy descends with the floaters ready for another throw.
This note describes a tropical tree with a needle at the leaf tip that can be pulled to form a threaded needle. The strong fiber from the tree yields thread used by Mexicans for weaving coarse cloth and sewing.
A child reports to a minister that his father has a new set of false teeth. The minister asks what will be done with the old teeth. The boy quips that they will be cut down so he can wear them.
Dr Toulouse of Paris argues dogs carry germs through hair and should be banished to the country. The city papers are flooded with letters for and against the dog, including one by Louis Carpenter urging drastic measures and even shaving dogs.
A massive bell in Osaka, Japan, cast in 1903 to honor Prince Shotoku, weighs 114 tons, stands 26 feet tall and 48 feet in circumference. It incorporates about 150000 ancient copper mirrors from donors nationwide and sits in a historic temple grounds in Osaka.
The chameleon shows remarkable color change under fear rage and colored lights due to two skin pigment layers that can shift or surface simultaneously. It also uses a long sticky tongue to catch insects four to five inches away, striking with precision.
The Surinam toad from America breeds unusually. The female lays eggs which Mr Toad carries to her back and presses into the skin. There the eggs germinate and develop through stages until a young toad emerges from the back. Average brood is about one hundred.
Doctors report the 1 to 2 am period as busy for hotel physicians. Insomnia patients drive the demand as guests seek sleep, with nap seekers and travel fatigue causing restlessness. Some rely on home remedies first, then call a doctor when sedatives risk overdose.
Giotto, regarded as the first modern painter, depicted death of St Francis of Assisi and moved beyond Byzantine stiffness toward freer composition and dramatic life. His drawings showed living form though measured by modern standards they were somewhat faulty.
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station releases Bulletin 123 detailing fattening hogs on corn and alfalfa hay. It compares rations, including corn with alfalfa hay, alfalfa meal, and alfalfa with varying corn percentages, reporting weights, profits, and feed costs from multiple trials.
The article discusses fluctuations in milk fat versus yield, noting stress, temperament, and handling affect output. It cites observations from The Chemist and Professor Van Norman, highlighting a wide range of daily variation and stressing that the tester’s accuracy hinges on understanding cow-specific factors.
Keep ample fresh water available where the young chicks can drink freely at all times to stay hydrated and healthy.
A carved ivory crucifix bought ten years ago at Reus is now valued as one of Leonardo da Vinci finest carvings. Senora Mayner refused a 500 offer from a house visitor and a 75000 offer from an antiquarian. An American collector has offered 125000 and the offer is under consideration.
In a humorous exchange, Binks asks where bursted tires end up and the Genial Philosopher jokes about a rubbery hereafter, reflecting a whimsy on waste and disposal. A later ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine by E W Grove, touting cures in one day for 25 cents.
The Minnesota Journal notes how a man losing his wooden leg or facing a knothole in it, like stealing a horse in the Far West, provokes laughter despite the serious nature of the events. The ironies of hardship and humor are explored as public reaction.
Reports describe a spring surge of conjunctivitis labeled pink eye affecting many residents. Public health officials urge eye hygiene and advise trying marine eye remedy for relief in Bellabie and surrounding communities.
An old saying advises caution when lending small sums to friends. It suggests politeness may give way to prudent boundaries, especially if repayment risk arises by a specific deadline. The tone blends humor with financial caution.
Local paper in Johnstown area advertises a church pew for sale noting it offers a beautiful view of nearly the whole congregation. Also promotes Hammns Wesard Oil as a best family medicine for accidents or sudden illness. Buy a bottle for safety.
A London Opinion joke frame mocks sensational crime coverage by Newsboys calling for regular grisly murders to boost public interest and sales. The quip reflects press culture’s appetite for lurid stories and public fascination with violence.
The ad argues that Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a tonic not a stimulant and contains no alcohol. It claims the tonic provides a steady, lasting improvement rather than fluctuating effects and urges readers to consult their doctor for guidance.
The J C Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts makes Ayer's Pills and has for over sixty years. If you doubt using these pills consult your doctor first. Ask him what is best.
A mother told her two year old son that accidents are a joke. During a tornado the child clung to her dress and asked mamma if the chaos was just smoke. The exchange reflects a child’s attempt to interpret danger through a joking rationale.
The New York theatrical agent Miss Elizabeth Marbury condemns the shrewish, scolding type of woman. She notes you can judge such a person by her reactions, recounting a Sunday exchange where a woman deflects blame for a hoarse voice to her husband’s lateness.
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