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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
6
The article discusses why woodpeckers select certain trees for drilling and why they attack one side while leaving the other. It suggests that worms or ants hidden beneath the point of impact guide the birds, with hearing guiding their search.
A reflection on a woman's shift from aging in memory to recognizing that after thirty-five she can be at her best. The piece contrasts wasted frills with renewed self worth and independence, urging women to redefine beauty and value beyond youth.
A fragment quotes a sharp remark about scarcity and value comparing generosity to a drop in a bucket shop. The line reflects a wry, cynical tone characteristic of Life magazine captions.
A Goethe maxim about clever and wise people, noting that clever minds find humor in most things while wiser minds reserve laughter for the rare moments.
A quip argues that looking down on trade as vulgar is one of the silliest notions to intrude into public thinking. The remark frames commerce as a legitimate, practical pursuit deserving respect.
When cane seats loosen, invert the chair, pour boiling water, scour with hot soapsuds, and rinse in boiling water to contract the cane. A floor and furniture polish combines vinegar, linseed oil, and methylated spirits. Remove paint marks with a lime soda paste moistened with water, left thick for 24 hours then washed away.
A quip from Puck comments on autumn stressing the nation’s finances as farmers move crops and households save money for next summer. It recalls prudent men hiding cash in pockets to avoid spending now.
The text touts PreTTIT's Eye Save as the best reliable eye salve used by physicians and oculists. It emphasizes the salve itself cures, not the tube or box, and asserts a government Food and Drugs Act guarantee by Howard Bros. It warns buyers not to be misled and notes sales by druggists worldwide.
A mother sternly rebukes a boy for wanting to stand on a car seat while another child jokes about the mother being a “fraid-cat.” The adult explains she must care for her little boy and stay busy, prompting a fresh, innocent question from the other child.
Murine eye remedy promises quick relief for red weak watery eyes and irritated lids. Illustrated booklet in each package explains use and claims non patent medicine status. sold by druggists at 25 and 50 cents per bottle, Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago.
A simple treatment suggests pouring half a pint of boiling water onto pulverized camphor and inhaling the vapor for ten to fifteen minutes. The method aims to curb sneezing watery eyes and head heaviness with rapid relief.
Advertises Red Cross Ball Blue as a reliable wash day solution. Claims a solid, leak free package with no adulteration and twenty years of use. Promises snow white clothes, less leather waste, and practical economy for a large 10 cent package bought from grocers.
A reflective line notes how truth arrives from the past like gold washed from the Sierra Nevada mountains, tiny and precious yet mixed with alloy and centuries of debris.
A humorous Tit Bits snippet shows Mrs de Mover complaining about a loud neighborhood. Her maid corrects her by noting the children are her own. The exchange reveals domestic quirks and social tension with light wit.
An archival ad fragment touts a product described as bromine quinine laxative. It claims a one day cure for a cold. The signature reads E. W. Grove, with marketing language emphasizing rapid relief and a bold end-over claim.
An enigmatic quotation on time and action echoes through a modern collection. It frames today as the only certain moment and urges immediate deeds before aging and eventual death. The writer attributes the reflection to Charles Fergueon.
Advertisement promises refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding prolaposed piles in 6 to 14 days. It claims quick relief and lists a 650 cent price. This card imitates a medical ointment offer with a money back guarantee.
A quotation from London Truth asserts the soul should guide the body in life’s journey, insisting the chief error is allowing the body to direct the soul.
The article explains soil formation from simple plants like lichens to grasses, noting humus builds fertility and water retention. It covers root action, rock breakdown, carbonic acid in soil water, and the role of leguminous nodules with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. It closes with farm guidance on tillage and returning nutrients.
During the farrowing hour the sow should be kept quiet and seldom approached. She does not need human attention and is extremely nervous and irritable so all causes of excitement should be removed as much as possible.
Select the smoothest shoats for winter killing and keep them in clean quarters. Feed to produce well balanced meat with not too much fat, ensuring quality carcasses for the season.
A farmer notes an adjustable trough guard to prevent hogs from reaching the feed between side bars. Trough width matches pig size, with six inch sides for small pigs and larger for sows. Key parts C and D vary by weight, using 2 by 4 inch ridge poles and 1 by 8 or 2 by 2 inches for guards, nailed and spiked for rigidity.
The article notes kumquats served on endive with sugar and sherry, dressed with oil and vinegar, and describes alligator pears as a mystery to many housewives. It advises chilling the fruits, selecting slightly soft pears, and serving cut halves on lettuce with French dressing.
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