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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
3
A Paraguay tree frog builds a nest in a hanging bush over a pond. Leaves are bound with empty egg capsules to shield eggs from sun and air. After hatching the bottom plug releases and tadpoles drop into the water.
An assortment of patent remedies including Petits Eye Salve and Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets is advertised alongside a note on waste paper value in Toronto. The waste paper section cites 10,000 tons collected annually yielding about $100,000, with $10 per ton for ordinary and up to $40 for higher grade papers.
Advertises Munyon’s Cold Remedy promising immediate relief for head and throat symptoms, fevers, nasal discharges, aches from colds, and cures for grip and stubborn coughs, with medical advice offered from Prof. Munyon at 53rd and Jefferson, Philadelphia.
An American in Tampico finds a method to extract fiber from banana plants. The banana fiber absorbs more machine oil than cotton waste and offers a cheaper alternative.
Advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, gentle laxative for women and kids, noting its cleansing effects and relief from indigestion and colds. Warns buyers about imitations and urges purchase of genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product sold by leading druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
Washington Experiment Station at Pullman provides practical instructions on packing eggs with water glass and preserving them, controlling wigglers with kerosene, making kerosene emulsion for aphids, and improving cauliflower cultivation. It also covers wire worm management, flea beetle control, and dormant sprays using sulfur lime to reduce pests and canker on fruit trees.
Practical guidance on deterring ants and grasshoppers from fruit trees. Suggests tying a fluffy cotton band around trunks to stop ants and using sprays or mixtures like Bordeaux spray with bluestone and lime to suffocate or deter grasshoppers. Includes preparation steps and safety test for the spray.
An advertised remedy claims milk strippings from rich cows cure consumption. A quart twice daily after milking is said to absorb quickly and boost fat and vitality, reducing illness time. Start with small amounts, adjust for taste, and keep the liquid warm after milking to prevent cooling.
A dialogue reveals a writer clarifying a metaphor about Henderson's heart sounding a call to arms as Mabel enters, with Scribbley explaining the line was meant to invite reader inference rather than literal meaning.
A sixteenth century bell tower in Montauban France known as the bel fry of Lautier collapsed after a vibration toppled the massive structure. Town mourns the loss of a historic landmark once renowned for its great bell and civic events.
The passage extols the best method for any task as the Happy Way and urges boiled eggs as an example. It claims manners are the happy methods of doing things, enrich daily life, and become habitual and communicable among people.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure hot sweaty aching feet corns ingrown nails and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample mailed to Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Mary Twain honors his wife in Optimistic Vein as a beacon of cheer and resilience. He recalls nine years of poverty in which she calmed despair with her calm reasoning and refused to utter regret, teaching and inspiring her children to draw fortitude from her steadfast example.
A 40 year old woman from Rocky, Arkansas testifies that Swamp Root cured her long standing kidney and bladder hemorrhage. She bought a 50 cent bottle after a sample, then three more bottles. over two to three years relapses occurred but one bottle again stopped them. She praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root and offers to provide details on request. Letter dated August 31 1909 sworn by J P Purvis J P.
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