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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
3
A wry reflection on social class and mobility aboard transport links a family doctor image to Cuba Porto Rico and the floating population. The narrator notes that status matters little when shared spaces like sleeping cars and berths bring diverse people together.
The article notes Kermit’s standout shot described as the biggest hon of the hunt and questions remain about his dealings with Bwana Tumbo in the event.
The text urges constructive effort over destruction and notes suffragettes among those who press for rapid demand. It emphasizes using tools to aid progress rather than ruin.
A reflection notes that many men delay thoughts of the afterlife until facing death, when such concerns occupy their minds fully. The statement suggests mortality concentrates attention on ultimate fate at life’s end.
A race horse shows little enthusiasm for racing choosing to stay home and ponder oats instead. The quirky behavior highlights a comical mindset as the animal prefers domestic life over competing on the track.
A brief note praises a man who stops to kick a banana peel off a sidewalk, framing the small act as a benefit to the human race and a model of everyday kindness.
A vintage note on American nurses who advance their field and, at times, advance medical circles by marrying prominent doctors. The piece hints at social networks shaping professional influence in medicine.
A Chicago woman declares man as history’s first gossip and notes how swiftly males are outpaced despite their supposed handicap, reflecting on social dynamics and gender roles.
A Philadelphia beggar was discovered to possess fourteen thousand dollars in a bank account. The incident sparked notes on how prosperity can reappear in unlikely places.
A Michigan boy begins a perilous journey seeking the devil as he travels in search of a rumored encounter. No matter which direction he travels, the pursuit continues until the search yields a fateful result or discovery.
Article suggests keeping one umbrella at home and another at the office. A practical plan is to store a compact, reliable umbrella in a labeled desk drawer or tote, ready for sudden rain. Maintain a spare dry area, rotate umbrellas seasonally, and ensure handles are comfortable for quick access.
Special interest follows two youths from the West Point graduating class who return home to play a role in strengthening China’s army, becoming a lightening rod for attention on their future influence.
The Spokane police judge doubts the term cigarette in a smoking ban statute is definite enough to rule on cases. His stance suggests he may hold specific views about cigarettes beyond the statute’s plain wording.
In Atlanta three boys aged 8 6 visited a cheap moving picture show and watched an execution by hanging. Returning home they attempted to reenact the scene with the youngest as the victim and were found just in time to prevent harm, highlighting the need for supervision of cheap pictures and viewers.
The 1912 Olympic Games in Sweden will be run by an international board of judges rather than a host nation majority. The shift aims to prevent past resentment from 1908 and ensure fair play and goodwill in all decisions.
The piece argues population growth stems from workers on daily wages who save modestly, while many young people marry with limited means and hazy prospects. It advises the man to marry after saving and solid prospects and the woman to marry only if prepared to live well.
The article notes medical opinion on Koch’s view of tuberculosis differing between humans and cattle. An autopsy at Bethesda, Maryland, revealed TB in children's neck and intestinal glands. Milk from cows deemed healthy tested positive for the same disease, suggesting transmission via milk.
A study of 3800 Smith and Radcliffe graduates up to 1907 shows about 25 percent married. Radcliffe and Smith alumni include 800 and 180 marriages respectively with many teachers and some with no occupation. The article discusses coeducation, West practices, class news, and the social value of friendships formed during college years.
Henry M. Hyde recalls the awkward drama of new ambassadors presenting credentials and backing away from the royal presence. European diplomats excel at precise genuflections and neat backing, while American diplomats often offended with boorish missteps and blunt bearing, turning the republic into a laughing stock in European drawing rooms.
Cynicus doubts the farce’s legitimacy while Bubbler cheers its loud scream. The Baltimore American quotes a wry line on a man’s worth versus his insurance.
Marine records show 6000 vessels wrecked on the inland seas between 1878 and 1898, with cargo losses totaling 8 million dollars. Tales of sunken ships like the William H. Stevens and Pewabic spark treasure hunts, divers, and fatal risks across Lake Erie and Lake Huron, as crews pursue copper, whisky, coal, and fur cargoes.
A Benjamin Rush letter dated April 15 1782 to Major General Nathanael Greene highlights fears a too quick peace with Britain would harm the United States. Rush urges a prolonged union and warns against British recognition of independence. The letter praised France and noted later peace events. it sold for $50.
An American traveler recalls an Utrecht street phonograph exhibit where a military tune blares then halts. A passerby asks who interrupted the concert. The operator calmly explains the shouting voice was Napoleon Bonaparte giving the Battle of Waterloo order.
A Chicago Inter Ocean conversation contrasts suburban schemes to rent country homes for summer to fund Europe trips. City dwellers claim country living shines in fall and spring with chrysanthemums, salads, and wildflowers, while some argue country life is best year round.
A quarrel over an Easter hat turns comic as a wife insists the cost is her own sin to bear. The argument features sharp wit about vanity and then ends with a wry remark on fate and propriety.
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