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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
7
The ad argues physicians should prescribe Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood stomach kidneys and liver problems citing a proprietary formula including sarsaparilla stillingia and mandrake among ingredients. It claims the unique combination offers cures beyond other remedies and urges choosing Hood's.
A Los Angeles dispatch reports that scientific dry farming has overcome drought in the semiarid West. New Mexico leads in new post offices, and settlers in dry farming areas are prospering despite the drought. Many farmers relocate to Kansas for harvest work, then return to adopt drought suited methods. The drought is easing and homesteader influx grows.
A resident voices sarcasm about a widower with six children who has married into a family, noting the husband’s lack of wealth but praising his extended kin. The remark reflects local gossip among neighbors.
The information editor bluntly replies that the future of the aeroplane is “all up in the air” after being asked for expert judgment. This line echoes a recurring quip the editor has made forty seven times before in the Chicago Tribune.
Exchange editor questions Twain’s honorary recognition. Literary editor confirms a degree conferred, noting Twain’s self-incorporation and claimed Limited status.
A Chicago Tribune item features a playful exchange between a teacher and pupil in Snohomish Washington. The pupil refuses to spell the name and responds with a joke about sneezing it.
A playful note recalls gifts and a large bowl of lemonade made by Shyne, while Raynor asks what happened to all the presents. The scene combines holiday abundance with a simple domestic moment.
The passage mentions Teacher-Tommy and a covered woman called Cleopatra also known as Jackson who did laundry. It notes a technical detail about gold turned into a thin leaf and its translucent green hue. It also compares able-bodied men across Western states and Canada.
The piece recalls the clash between horse car and trolley car advocates and notes critics claim horses foul streets with organic waste and dust, pressing that cleaning streets burdens taxpayers. It highlights highway experts and motor interests pushing for reduced horse use to curb public health and pavement wear.
J M Barrie, author of Peter Pan, told a Smith College audience of about a thousand girls that he would rather speak to one girl a thousand times than to a thousand girls once. He spoke during his first American visit last year.
An advertisement offers a nerve restore treatment by Dr B H Kline of Philadelphia for St Vitus dance. It promises a free trial and promises permanent relief by a “Great Nerve Restorer” with mailing details in Pennsylvania.
In a spirited exchange a rough line is drawn then softened as Bad Dick and the new boy with golden curls duel verbally and then settle differences. The fight ends with both sides recognizing friendship and mutual respect.
A village beauty with rings on both hands and golden bands clasped around her arms appears in a descriptive verse. The lines praise her winsome looks and adornments as she stands in a merry wedding mood.
As Hannah Perry lies ill Gould, once driftwood and burdensome charity, shows a sudden, quiet effort. He tills a chicken coop in her honor, a small act of labor and contrition that moves neighbors who recall his past idleness. The sister recalls his shyness and the odd project, hinting at a possible new path after Hannah’s death.
Advertisement promises Paz Ointment cures for itching bleeding prolapsed piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. Cost 5 cents.
A traveler asks about a con man selling large bronze lions to a stranger for about 75 dollars. A policeman notes the town’s confidence men are losing their grip and recalls not selling smaller items than the Masonic Temple to a naive buyer.
A customer asks for a toy for a three year old that cannot be broken on first use. Clerk suggests toy flat irons with handles, but the customer doubts durability and asks for a sturdier option.
An odd quotation from the Chicago Tribune ponders the Kaiser’s fate after public talk. The verse notes his early missteps and now claims he has learned to keep his lips buttoned.
A historical recipe advises mixing one half pint of good whiskey with one ounce syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce Toris compound from any druggist. Take teaspoonful doses before each meal and before retiring for a suggested cure.
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune captures a crypto tone with dialogue about a gold mining stock. The exchange jokes about panning turning to petering out, signaling investor discouragement during uncertain markets.
A fragment cites a poet lamenting missing promised cash after initial praise and publication. The note from a Cleveland plein dealer laments a long wait for payment. An advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children.
A senator declares he will vote against the bill to spite posterity. He questions whether posterity will judge him fairly and asserts he will act now to thwart future recollection.
The fragment mentions Brom Quin ine laxative and a signature "E W Grove" with a claim "Cures Cold in One Day." It includes Uncle Jerry Peebles musing that a man's teeth affect his character and a jab about false teeth as the biggest liar, reflecting a humorous old-time tone.
A St. Louis Republic joke notes actors begging for a dollar and a hungry stage manager who offers inclusion in the bill. The exchange reveals an eating scene and a planned rehearsal to save the day.
Quotation from Puck shows Uncle Si asking how he entered the business and the Artist recalling that the idea came while he worked as a book agent.
In Chicago, Mrs. Caller mocks refined neighbors who never borrow, contrasting with Mrs. Nextdoor’s wry reply about silver and cut glass, capturing a domestic skit of social pretensions.
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