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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
2
Oscar Hammerstein faced a persistent deadhead at the Manhattan opera house. After months of courtesy, the man demanded seats as the box office ran out. Hammerstein phoned the treasurer, announcing the pest had "expired suddenly" and the man reacted by insisting on two gallery tickets.
A New York Irish landlord, Mr Murphy, faces a tenant from the Jewish district who complains about rats in his flat. The tenant threatens to leave, citing eight rats killed the previous day, prompting Murphy to retort that the problem is not rats but the rent and hunting privileges at eight dollars a month.
Biggs and Wiggs discuss parental guidance and training for children in modern times. They stress warnings about cigarette smoking and the influence of fathers’ warnings on both boys and girls.
Mrs Flatte says she visited the doctor who asked about her tongue. Mr Flatte recalls questions about cold feet and back pains. The doctor finally asked about her income in a joke about fortune.
A terse exchange contrasts the idea that every man has a price with a politician who bristles at the notion. The dialogue hints at influence, compromise, and public trust in political life.
A humorous exchange explains a druggist’s pricing method. The clerk selects a price card from a hat after preparing the prescription, with cards ranging from 25 cents to a dollar and a half, determining the charge by draw.
Readers laugh at a clipped exchange about bald facts in business revealing the sillier side of hair restoration ventures and the wary skepticism of customers.
M Dubadout reports a decline in female chatter across America Europe and Asia as women pursue business politics and careers. He cites observations in restaurants receptions and public settings where men lead conversations and women engage less, linking the trend to greater self focus and outside interests.
A farmer resists applying phosphate and lime to boost fertility. The reply argues that individual action can profit now, even if others delay, and warns against deferring improvements to avoid lower future prices.
Senator Overman recalls a tale of a gameside couple at the Nationals park. A young woman wore a long plume that bobbed with every move of her companion. When a three base hit seemed likely the plume hid the view, and the fan laughed at the unfolding moment until the decoration was removed.
The text recounts dream inspired insights by an early Christian disciple and by 19th century Assyriologist Herr Hilprecht. A sleeping guide reportedly revealed that two agate fragments from Babylon belonged to a single inscribed votive cylinder.
Women seek more dignified hairdos to match the new small hat designs. Three styles rise above the past season: high on the head, low crown, and Psyche knot, each with a curled fringe and tiny neck curls. The result aims to captivate as well as complement fashion.
Fall shirtwaists emphasize washable fabrics with no starch. Chiffon waists may be washed using a stronger gum water mix. Plain waists in linen duck and gingham feature extremely simple cuts and elongated shoulder lines.
The Washington Star notes the transparent cotton net waist as a leading fashion, sold in hundreds with a long shoulder seam, loose sleeve, and two lace box pleatings. A net lining trimmed at the top edges, ribbon bands, and a large flat bow appear, paired with a chiffon corset cover.
The article explains an easy method to craft flowered ornamental hatpins. A plain hatpin is wrapped in wadding then covered with silk or satin and beaded to form a flower center. Petals are created with ribbon pieces, with poppies, daisies, and roses highlighted for a colorful effect.
Huge decorative muffs made of artificial flowers feature roses Parma violets and orchids. Some designs include hanging branches of blossoms. The pieces originated in Paris where they were crafted for evening fetes and gay dinners.
Ladies seeking novelty in fashion find hosiery with striped lace or silk effects. The delicate patterns range from eighth inch to fine hairline, crafted to add elegance to the ankle and enhance otherwise ungainly looks.
Violet Jennie, a foundling from a foundling asylum, visits Frances on her birthday. Aged etiquette and class assumptions surface as Violet contrasts being born with being “founded,” highlighting social snobbery in a brief Cleveland Plain Dealer vignette.
A terse note implies a rivalry turn with a doctor, his wife, and an iceman calling about a boy. The message ends with a plan to settle scores at a specified location. The exchange hints at a domestic dispute translated into a confrontational social snub.
Bridget the longtime cook of the Morse household admits she misplaced four large red apples brought by the delivery man. Mrs. Morse wonders about their disappearance while Bridget blames the hidden gingerbread loaf as the likely hiding place, hinting at the boy’s poor endurance.
In a rural exchange, talk of a market garden by Swedish immigrants triggers a local government reaction. The selectmen pass an anti alien act and Peleg Brown seeks guidance from Guy Johnson in California. Citizens wonder if Sweden will declare war.
A farmer greets summer boarders with rural charm and a hint of stage dialect. He explains his accent came from teaching an actor to imitate it, sparking amusement as visitors question authenticity.
A father complains to a teacher that his son spends too much time with dime novels which mislead him, while the teacher jokes about detectives always uncovering truths. The brief, humorous exchange from Puck magazine reflects early 20th century attitudes toward popular fiction.
A dialogue excerpt centers on how many scientific terms end with ology and what matters most in naming fields. T'yva and Mr Growcher discuss which 'ology' is most important, ending with the quirky term Phraseologay.
A local gag about a coach or figure nicknamed Wombat who once built imaginary castles but now markets nonexistent property in a town that does not exist. The quip pokes fun at overhyped real estate schemes and speculative deals.
Unclear remarks hint at Jim investing in a stock company while a pun on hogs or hams echoes in the chatter. The fragment suggests financial speculation and naming of a livestock based enterprise without specifics.
The article argues that widespread sprays and proper pest control are essential as the San Jose scale and other pests threaten fruit and ornamental trees. It notes the rapid spread of the scale, the role of legislation, and urges early removal of infested birch limbs to curb damage.
When farmers realize exclusive pork growing as a specialized branch of animal industry it will attract business farmers. Well bred hog herds will become common in many localities where few good hogs are seen today.
The piece warns that placing hogs in yards with weak fences leads to frequent escapes. Breaking them of the habit is difficult once they sense a way out, resulting in repeated chases.
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