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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
2
A satirical tale follows a Society for Promoting Scotch Merchandise chief after a bizarre balloon voyage. He endures delirious misadventures, a mock funeral, and a crash course in sobriety and mock morality, ending as a quiet, isolated figure amid Cribbage games and apples.
A historical text examines the challenges faced by a former offender seeking reintegration. The work explores social stigma, legal barriers, and personal obstacles shaping the exile from crime.
The article describes a cement waterproofing mix used by U.S. engineers: one part cement, two parts sand, three quarters pounds of dry powdered alum per cubic foot of sand. Mix dry, add water containing three quarters pound of dissolved soap per gallon. It equals strong standard cement and resists water and florescence. For wash uses a solution of one pound lye and two pounds alum in two gallons water.
Leo Delaney is legally qualified to practice in New York but pursued acting after Manhattan College and NYU Law. He spent six years with the Kirk La Shelle company and appeared with stars in New York stage shows before joining the early motion picture era. His fame grew quickly with fans at the New York exposition and frequent autograph requests.
In New York Ed Coxen, eager to return to the West, fled a Broadway hotel lobby scene. He vented about the East’s sordid city before boarding the Transcontinental Express to California within minutes, a burst of impetuous energy that colors his film persona.
Henry McRae and company return from weeks in Hawaii with new films including The Island of Abandoned Hope Cast Adrift in the South Seas Lehula of the South Seas and Tribal War in the South Seas. The pictures showcase authentic Hawaiian backgrounds and insightful depictions of local manners customs and beliefs.
A German inventor professes to have synchronized film and talking machine enabling spoken words in a play or opera. Past experiments were only partly successful and perfection had seemed unattainable, making this claim newsworthy though still rumor.
Margaret Gibson won first prize in the Bathing Girls Automobile parade at Ocean Park California before about 50 000 spectators. She received a 60 dollar prize check and a gold and silver loving cup as the top award from five judging panels.
A new portable motion picture machine lets traveling salesmen show films anywhere. Previously managers had to visit a studio or theater to view demonstrations.
Actress Leah Baird returns to the studio of her screen debut and has already acted in a photoplay with the new company to be released soon.
Alan Dwan stage manager for Famous Players presents Wild Flowers a Mary Germaine Marguerite Clark play supported by Harold Lockwood in this film production.
A tested English luncheon idea yields enough for three with a mixed grill of three lamb chops sausages kidneys and vegetables and a rich Devonshire cream. The method includes grilling and careful cooking of vegetables and milk based cream, plus practical notes on keeping dairy and using leftovers.
When a large cake of ice is on hand and a small piece is needed for a glass, use an ordinary pinstead instead of an ice pick. Press the pin into the ice, work it back and forth to split, then relocate and repeat to break off pieces of any size.
A recipe instructs cutting two pounds of round steak into one inch cubes and browning in suet. Add flour, then one pint water with beef extract, one teaspoon salt, and three quarters teaspoon white pepper. Simmer for 1½ hours.
Instructions say to stiffen curtains by mixing flour with cold water to form a thick paste. Apply one tablespoon per curtain, then rinse with boiling water for a fresher appearance.
A method for serving smoked chicken bits involves dicing into small cubes, mixing with seasoned gelatin until firm, chilling, unmolding, and cutting into squares. Dust with chopped celery and serve as a salad with French dressing or stiff mayonnaise.
A historic home remedy suggests kerosene cleans hands after blocing a range. The method: pour kerosene in water, wash hands, rinse with tepid water, wash with soap and a stiff nail brush in hot water, then rub with lemon juice, rose water or glycerin.
Simple recipe notes describe cutting bread for a gay sandwich with a thin slice of cheese, salt and cayenne. Toast until cheese is melted and bread holds together. Goes well with salads and without mayonnaise.
A Boston pastor asks Mrs Adams for the source of her lifelong strength. The elderly pillar replies simply "Victuals" in a moment of quiet humor, illustrating a simple sustaining truth.
A dialogue fragment questions accidental harm and blame for a chest wound after a lid on the eye is noted as missing, reflecting fatalism about nature and error. The exchange probes blame and perception of human error in a life endangering incident.
A witty exchange contrasts devotion with money as a Mrs Smith laments constant husbandly attention when absent, while someone quips they would prefer a husband who pays attention in cash. The remark highlights a humorous take on marital dynamics and financial independence.
A joke exchanges a punchline about kissing a fat girl and her expected resistance. The exchange plays on wordplay and social norms for light amusement.
A patient attributes a hacking cough to a hatchet-faced nurse. The exchange reveals a sharp, tense moment as the patient seeks a cause. The cartoonish line underscores the local color and fraught bedside manner.
AnException quotes a wry remark about universal affection ending with a joke about a baseball umpire, illustrating humorous banter on a troublesome world.
The report describes Blobson's visit to a health resort where he failed to gain benefit. The dialogue hints the cause lay beyond altitude, but implies the real issue was insufficient returns or value from the stay.
The new arrival Mrs. Brewster is noted for entertaining at her home. Neighbors report being entertained as she settles in.
In a humorous snippet a speaker asks someone to call long distance. The reply humorously cites being too short as the reason, creating a light exchange about telephone calls and excuses.
A quoted exchange questions whether a baby will resemble his father and notes the father never leaves anything behind for others to take. The fragment suggests a debate over lineage and legacy.
Bystander quips about the fall of a painter who toppled from a scaffold while remarking on the painter’s joke that he descended with flying colors. The exchange captures a lighthearted moment amid an accident scene.
In a staged moment Miss Oldgirl vows belief while Miss Pert reacts with irony as a packed conservatory audience witnesses a surprising onstage exchange. The exchange underscores the play’s wit and character dynamics.
The dialogue notes differing expressions of opinion with humor and irony. It cites examples like describing a man as loose when he drinks, highlighting language shifts around behavior and self control.
To bake potatoes faster place a small pan of water in the oven. The added moisture and heat help potatoes cook more quickly and evenly.
A note mentions a sewing for men course to be included in the curriculum at the Minnesota School of Agriculture. The exchange also jokes about a strike at the nail industry.
Two youths recuperating in the country try to harness a horse. They argue whether to start at the tail or head and end up chasing the animal’s yawning moment, causing comic confusion as the farmer returns to his turnip fields.
Queen Elizabeth remarks on the burdens of monarchy while Sir Walter Raleigh is referenced in a historical setting reflecting on royal power and public life.
A Puck excerpt notes a housewife’s instinct and an election inspectress remark about three spoiled ballots. The conversation reflects comic commentary on ballot handling and remade votes.
A nostalgic line defines a nickel by its common uses as a beer, a trolley ride, or a movie ticket. The excerpt reframes everyday value through simple, tangible items, hinting at cultural attitudes toward money and leisure.
Dialogue exchange reveals a misperception about a friend’s profession. Gabe identifies the friend as an artist while Steve corrects him, stating the friend works as a dentist. The brief humor centers on a mistaken career label.
A brief literary exchange frames a character named Alexia declaring she writes letters to her father as a core living. The fragment hints at personal storytelling and creative vocation within a reflective dialogue.
A man recounts telling Uncle Simon he was too old to run the business. The uncle reacted by throwing him out of the office, illustrating a bitter family power struggle and a sharp confrontation over control.
The speaker notes that Batan not only finds work for idle hands but also induces busy hands to radically change the type of work they undertake.
A dialogue shows a husband and wife arguing over a missing letter while a judge speaks, revealing frustration over miscommunication and assumed actions. The pair question why no one has met them, suspecting the letter may have gone astray, while the wife recalls writing it.
The narrator asks why a man is puffing and creating smoke while hiding from a debt collector. A judge is present, implying a courtroom or legal setting. The fragment hints at a debt dispute and avoidance before a judgment.
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