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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
7
A newly elected Australian Labor M. P. keeps his occupation as a tailor cutter. The London Chronicle notes a past eloquent tailor who rose to M F and minister of the crown. A witty quip from a governor asks if he is still a staller, and the reply is a jest about taking the governor's measure.
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as the wash day solution. The solid package promises no leakage or adulteration and claims two decades of use with the product making clothes snow white at low cost.
The excerpt urges readers to find poetry and virtue in the ordinary surroundings. It emphasizes that nobleness, bravery, goodness, and truth are everywhere if one remains receptive and observant, revealing the uncommon within the common through imagination.
Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago advertises a page illustrated Eye Book and guidance on applying marine remedies for eye trouble. The draggist claims Marine Eye soothes sore eyes strengthens weak eyes relieves pain and sells for 50 cents with use for babies' eyelids and granulation.
A historic tale recounts that Alexander the Great seized a valiant Indian elephant named Ajax after defeating Porus. Ajax, dedicated to the sun by a metal band inscribed with Alexander’s claim, was said to live until around 350 years later.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve hot sweating aching and swollen feet. It claims cures for corns bunions and overlapping toenails and offers samples mailed free with purchase from 11 druggists and shoe stores at 25 cents.
Quote on conscience by Charles Buxton about lingering sin. Advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Boothing Byrup as the best teething remedy for children, urging mothers to use it during teething.
A 19th century note cites John C. Calhoun warning that a powerful mass of interests holds government above the people. The text also mentions blood poisoning from minor wounds and promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a remedy to draw out poison and heal wounds.
Quote attributed to St Bernard reflecting on self harm as self-caused burden and personal resilience.
The article argues breeding mares to pure-bred stallions is financially advantageous. It notes higher service fees but greater market value for pure-bred colts, while grade and mongrel stallions depress prices. Emphasis on improving cattle, sheep, and hogs alongside horses to elevate overall farm quality.
Sufferers from female complaints report restored health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Letters from Mrs Henry Leiseberg and Mrs G B Whittington praise its effects after doctors failed to help. The Pinkham Medicine Co invites confidential letters for female health advice.
In Florence residents shun heating devices and fire warmth during cold winters. The tramontane wind makes homes uncomfortably cold, most houses lack fireplaces, and men warming themselves with a scaldino ash pan are viewed as effeminate.
A humorous Hampton's Magazine quip contrasts fear over open water with a casual reassurance about drinking water. It notes an Eskimo paying a doctor a fee only upon recovery, with the coin kept if the patient dies or returns.
A quotation on art presents the sublime as the most helpful aspect, claiming beauty serves usefulness while the sublime elevates the mind and aids mortals.
A reflective note on friendship and the way busy lives keep friends apart, suggesting that true companionship remains a cherished but scarce joy.
Arthur Hamilton vanished 34 years earlier after a quarrel with his banker father. He lived in solitary confinement behind closed blinds, watching Clyde from a self made prison. His death revealed a life of penance and isolation and the mystery of his disappearance at last was solved.
John Jordan of Buffalo, guest of William J Conners, was attacked by one of the largest sea turtles seen in Palm Beach. He rode the turtle toward shore twice, was bitten on arms and legs, and required aid from two servants using a rope noose to restrain the creature. The turtle measured five and a half feet in diameter.
Municipal Judge John J. Rooney at the Thirty fifth street court fined Patrick Conroy one dollar for stealing six lamb chops to feed his starving family. The judge paid the fine himself, urging Conroy to stay out of trouble after hearing he had been unemployed for months and, recently, obtained work with a company.
A police court exclusively for women is planned to protect female prisoners and witnesses from crowds. Only women offenders will be tried except when women testify. a woman ballots in attendance is planned. Police judges will take turns presiding.
Miss Edith Brumaugh of Dunlap wins the county spelling contest in Goshen Ind after nearly 1300 words used. She misses the word Hoosier on a difficult beat, but clinches the title.
A historical piece explains dynamite’s agricultural use to clear stumps drain marshes and loosen soil boosting crop yields. It notes rapid adoption with up to 500 000 farmers expected to use it this year. It describes a professional blaster profession and safety assumptions.
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