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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Enterprise

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1910

Page

2

Cost of living and prices spark reform talk

Topics of the Times suggests reforms beyond college football. It jokes Dr. Cook may join only the church and notes Halley’s Comet is an overlooked factor in high prices. It also hints the 1910 digits sum to 11, implying ice prices may rise next spring.

Times change as a century passes, Rockefeller fades

An editorial reflection argues that society evolves with time and that in a future era readers may read newspapers with no references to Rockefeller, highlighting the shifting focus away from past industrial powerhouses.

Mathematical boy aids in cutting high prices

A youth with strong math skills helps simplify a vast number of price causes. He narrows 999 999 999 issues to 57 clear varieties, aiming to reduce confusion and expensive outcomes.

Arctic club repels Dr Cook in renewed row

Dr Cook’s own Arctic club has bounced him in a repeat of the old stern tale of the serpent’s tooth and the ungrateful child, signaling renewed conflict within the organization.

Dr. Cook

New York Playwright’s Insanity Follows Vaudeville Sketch

A New York playwright descended into madness after completing a vaudeville sketch. The case stands out for the onset of insanity following the act.

New York

Managers debate theater saturation in national scene

A New York manager argues there are too many theaters nationwide while a one night stand actor contends the venues are too spread out, reflecting tensions over regional accessibility and stage breadth in the industry.

New York Atick

Congressmen Face Needed Impassioned Addresses on Cost of Living

Before Congress can act on the cost of living most members must deliver compelling speeches for constituents. These addresses aim to rally public support and pressure lawmakers to advance reform measures.

Congress

Morse Declares Brutal Sentence Makes Him Martyr

Mr Morse denounces his punishment as the most brutal sentence from a civilized country, calling himself a martyr and urging pity from readers as he sighs over the verdict.

Mr. Morse

Census Highlights Large Family Sizes in Finance Country

The census reveals thirty five thousand families with ten or more children and over one and a quarter million families with at least five children, underscoring Finance as a country with large households.

Wells Fargo Shares Rally After Dividend Boost

Both Mrs Wells and Mrs Fargo will wear new gowns at once. The Wells Fargo company stock rose from 619 to 560 in the market after a dividend distribution. The dividend showed a profit of 800 percent on 16 million dollars of capital, some of which is actually invested.

Mrs. Wells Mrs. Fargo Wells-Fargo Company

Union Leaflet in Ten Languages Highlights Multicultural Shirt Trades

A clothing-makers' union has authorized a leaflet in ten different languages to inform members about current trade conditions and the benefits of organization. The move underscores the diverse makeup of the American workforce and the union as a unifying force across language and culture.

Chicago Girl Aids Burglar After Capturing Him

A Chicago woman overpowered a burglar in her home and, moved by his hunger plea, gave him a meal and freed him. The incident highlights sympathy and mercy over strict punishment in a surprising turn of events.

Chicago

Cleveland Pupils Aiming For National Spelling Crown

Cleveland school children study two new words daily and ten per week. Every eight weeks they face a spelling bee and most spell all words correctly. The method mirrors the line Every little bit added to what you've got makes a little bit more.

Cleveland

Poets and the Rhyming Dictionary Debate

The article argues Swinburne's use of a rhyming dictionary produced a renowned poet while lamenting a modern shortage of genuine poetry. It notes abundant rhyming and dull verse with few poets like Whitman able to sustain unrhymed meter as a vehicle for expression.

Walt Whitman

A Poet for an Age of New Morality and Unity

The speaker argues that a great modern poet could match classical figures in shaping a new civilization. He envisions poetry to express a universal human rights morality born from industrial, economic, and sociological change and the abolition of systemic slavery.

Tennyson

Leopold II King of Belgium Dies at 74

Leopold II, second Belgian king, dies at age 74. He led Congo Free State expansion and later ceded control to Belgium in 1908. Known for colonial abuses, he was also a constitutional ruler at home and promoted trade with Belgian capitalists. He is succeeded by his nephew Albert, admired for moral qualities.

Leopold II Belgium Netherlands Prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Leopold New York Stanley Gladstone England Congo Basin Explorer Congo Congo Free State Africa Europe Lfe Albert

Own Your Own Mind

A Life magazine excerpt extols owning one’s own mind over renting opinions. It argues ownership yields personal interest and value growth, prevents external control, and motivates careful internal upkeep and pride in one’s thoughts.

Jobbins Faces Grim Year in Business Outlook

The Baltimore American notes Jobbins plans a comeback despite a grave business outlook. A reporter asks if he is in trouble and learns he is labeled a wondertaker shaping a unique approach for the year.

Baltimore American

Quiet Household Dispatch Inspires Timed Focus

A reflective note on how men and children invite guests to supper, while a businessman shaded by domestic interruptions learns to prioritize core duties over trivial matters. The piece emphasizes disciplined time use and concentration on essential tasks.

Doing Away With Stains In Home Garment Care

The article warns against DIY stain removal on colored fabrics noting color loss risks and advising professional cleaning for non white textiles. It suggests ammonia solution for stubborn stains, emphasizes avoiding fire during the process, and states that pros may be cheaper than repeated home attempts.

New Idea in Baking Bread

Recipe describes making four medium loaves using yeast, blood-warm liquid, sugar, galt, lard, and milk with specific mixing and rising steps. It suggests a paint paddle as a mixing tool and includes detailed temperatures and timings.

Chicago Tribune

Apple Cinnamon Bread Rose to Dawn

A historical recipe details Appie Kitchen style bread with 1 quart flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup raisins 1 lemon rind and juice 2 eggs warm milk yeast cake mix rise overnight. Shape into 5 pieces roll and bake with apples cinnamon sugar and butter brush. Top with powdered sugar after baking.

Appie

Peas in Caces A Simple Reheated Dish

Reheat peas then remove half the liquor. Stir in flour and two tablespoons butter rubbed to paste. Add to peas and simmer a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Beat yolk of one egg with cream and fold in. Serve hot in small cases with parsley or mint.

White Floating Soap Recipe Instructions

Four quarts of fat and two ten cent cans of lye are mixed with ten quarts of water. Boil slowly for three hours until the fat separates and the liquid clears. Skim into a muslin lined box, drain twelve hours, then cut into twelve large bars of hard white soap.

Baked Cauliflower Caper Sauce Recipe

Boil cauliflower until tender, drain and mash. Mix with one cup thick white sauce, five egg yolks beaten well, salt pepper and nutmeg. Bake in buttered dish ten minutes. Rest briefly, unmold onto platter, top with caper sauce and paprika.

Feather fashion stirs a growing anti cruelty movement

The article argues women should discriminate in plumage choices to avoid cruelty and species extinction. It notes most worn feathers come from domestic birds or ethically sourced trimmings, while many birds are killed or starved for fashion. Laws in several states restrict ownership of protected birds’ plumage.

Dainty Costume Pattern and Growing Girls Dilemma

A dainty costume pattern for a growing girl with blue sephyr and lawn cuffs is described along with a plea about how society treats teen girls. The excerpt discusses parental and adult attitudes, urging respect and allowing teens to feel “one of the family” while navigating age and behavior expectations.

Garters for Short Socks Adopt Unusual Rubber Material

A quirky note describes garters for short socks used by a child dying, made from hat rubber instead of standard garter rubber. The piece notes they are usually white but can be painted red or blue to match sock colors.

Easy Way to Clean Lace Yokes and Cuffs

A district newspaper note says rub lace yokes with starch then brush thoroughly to restore appearance instead of removing lace from dresses for washing. The method promises lace to look like new with simple starching and brushing.

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