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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
6
The article explains that substances called plaques form in the brain's frontal region, thickening brain cells and impairing nimbleness and thought. Plaques mainly affect the brain's surface, sometimes causing senile dementia, with varying effects on both bright and dull individuals.
The Sunday Star promotes protecting birds as farmers allies and urges snakes be protected too. Prof H D Bailey of Muhlenberg College notes king snakes and bull snakes are harmless and destroy pests, urging expansion of harmless snakes to aid farmers across several states.
The Kansas City Journal notes a Montana bishop’s upcoming duties across Montana Idaho and the Dakotas after a Methodist Episcopal meeting in Minneapolis. A Montana man humorously explains winter temps from 30 below to pleasant noons, while the bishop learns about climate and gardening opportunities.
In a dialogue between a man and Miss Gladys, the man says he has converted but must make restitution for wrongs. The minister requires him to return what was taken, including a kiss, prompting Miss Gladys to agree that he should follow the minister’s instruction.
One of the first official acts of the Chinese government sought to map and reform education. The move aimed to establish modern educational work on a Tian form basis and set groundwork for future schooling initiatives.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a claimed world record elevator or incline device with a purported 605 foot measurement. The readable text mentions New York and a sensational claim about a long rope or lift. Details are unclear and no verifiable events or names emerge.
Frank Johnson a 64 year old Swedish born inmate at Stillwater has served longer than any other lifer since 1876 when he killed a friend in Minneapolis. He declines discharge offering to die in prison saying he will not leave. Authorities deem him a man of good impulses yet intellect declined by incarceration. He has saved funds over time and rejected a Graceville offer to live with a friend.
A bizarre tale from Hillsboro California reports a live sea lion allegedly arrived from the ocean to a Crocker estate gateway at Charles Templeton Crocker’s Hillsboro residence. Skepticism remains though motorists avoid the gate believing a water fog device is installed.
Camden report details Hugh Washburn aged 49 who dislocated his neck while turning his head to dodge falling timber at the New York shipyards in Camden. He was hospitalized at Cooper Hospital in agony but expected to recover. This marks his second neck injury in two years, the prior incident occurring at a Baltimore shipyard.
Report states John Filling fell from a terminal bridge into the Missouri River during a bet with friends in the business district. He climbed to the rail and jumped after hesitation, drowning before aid could reach him. Local authorities investigate the incident as a fatal accident.
The July Strand quotes M Calle advising how to tailor hairstyles to face shapes. He stresses study over accident in hair arrangement, noting long faces suit side fullness, round faces need restrained fullness, and oval faces should preserve their shape with careful styling. He argues facial form determines artistry more than innate talent.
The passage describes millinery trending toward a sharpened upward brim shape. It notes a deliberate shift from a centered arc to a sideward, extended front projection. The style is presented as a purposeful construction rather than a casual modification.
A recent bride received an unusual wedding gift a basket of assorted jellies in white crepe wrapping. The container bore white enamel paint and tied handles with a white ribbon, featuring a small spray of artificial orange blossoms.
Textile observers predict corded weaves will gain popularity in autumn. Lighter tibbed fabrics promise wearability for dresses and accessories while heavier versions suit outer wraps and trimmings.
A vintage description praises a pink taffeta parasol as a season’s premier accessory. It features scalloped edges and petal-like gathers, presenting a refined rose motif for stylish outings.
The piece extols light travel frocks that fold flat without creasing and pack easily. It notes fabrics from calico to linen and zephyr, with Shantung lingerie robes and embroidered muslin styles, and describes striped checks and Ottoman effects as stylish options.
An early fashion description details a pintucked blouse with a shateline fit and crochet buttons down the front. An Irish lace collar finishes the neck and straps with cross Val insertions and pintucking on the sleeves.
Paleontologists report the discovery of a seven foot four inch giant skeleton at a buried mound near the Salvador Pacheco ranch. The remains showed worn molars and a square massive under jaw, with pestles and charm stones nearby indicating pottery beginnings and a superior ancient Indian race predating the Digger. The curator William Altmann plans further excavations to recover more relics for private exhibition and study.
The article outlines a beauty regime focusing on facial massage to firm muscles and reduce wrinkles. It recommends hot water, soap, and a thorough cleansing, followed by massage with oils or creams, then completing with cold water, creams, and astringents to tighten pores. It adds cautions about soap and emphasizes targeted massage of cheeks, temples, and around the mouth to smooth furrows and crow's feet.
William Neugebauer and William Davidson, inmates in Altoona Pennsylvania, were involved in a jail break attempt after Davidson was jailed for disorderly conduct on a train to Tyrone. Neugebauer allegedly picked the lock, freed Davidson, and the two escaped for several hours before police intervened. Davidson fled on vacation as Neugebauer faced arraignment and awaiting court.
Louis businessman John M. Frey, born in Switzerland and christened there, traveled from St. Louis to New Orleans but never crossed the Mississippi River in sixty eight years, until a bridge era finally ended the vow.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentioning New York, Bean, Philip Walsh, Beaton and City Hall Park. Indicates a tale of homesickness within two days and a Policeman Campbell reference, with scattered quoted phrases and no clear event or context.
A fragment describes arranging an outdoor veranda to be enclosed and suitable for breakfast luncheon tea and dinner. It notes avoiding crowding and ensuring screens fully enclose the porch space in a vicinity with mosquitos and files swarming.
Observers note fashion shifts in footwear with paler slipper shades fading from favor in Paris. Dark tones such as deep red blue and violet are paired with gold and gallier for richer looks.
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