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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
9
A robbery at Hafner's business ends with Hafner pursuing two thieves after they grab his wallet and a revolver, but he restrains himself when his mother pleads not to shoot. He returns the pistol to the robber and reflects the loss of money is minor compared to a life.
In Los Angeles a young woman on a motorcycle uses a cheerful smile to lure motorists into speeding. Prosecutors note eight motorcycle officers employ such decoys, but the women rarely appear in court and are not officially assigned as bait. The tactic has reportedly led about 100 autoists to speed, inflating county fines and treasury receipts.
Sixteen year old Albert Vreeland pleads guilty in Paterson court to seven counts of burglary after a spree that included breaking into homes and stealing valuables. He mused about serving time and expressed a belief he would be released at age 79, vowing violence toward two police detectives upon release. His mother blames his strict, devout father for much of the boy’s troubles and notes a ring valued at 350 dollars given to a girl.
Mrs Kilhane performed ragtime songs at 2961 South Union Avenue, attracting police after a night of music ends with a missing singer. She faced a Municipal Court hearing before Judge Berther and was fined one and a half dollars in costs.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt preserves an aged family recipe for ginger cakes with notes on ingredients such as dark molasses New Orleans syrup and butter or dripping. It contrasts molasses quality and explains baking steps, eggs sifted flour and spice, and emphasizes using the proper syrup for best results.
The readable portions mention a scene in Columbia and discuss a fire or fireworks with aggravated religious language. References include colored churches, pastors, and a discussion of a celebration with a sense of judgment and fear of brimstone. No clear event date or verifiable details emerge.
A vintage recipe describes soaking powdered gelatine in milk with sugar, then whisking eggs and tempering with milk. Return to heat until thick, strain and add vanilla and whipped cream before folding in. Pour into a mold and chill, serving with stewed fruit.
A historical salad recipe describes dissolving one lemon set in boiling water, mixing with stuffed olives, walnut meats, and chopped celery. The mixture is molded, chilled until stiff, and served with salad or cream dressing.
A fragmented recipe describes creaming butter with sugar and baking elements, shaping dough into small pieces, placing them in pans five inches apart, and baking in a hot oven. If the dough falls, add more flour to adjust texture.
A short note advises keeping a glass of warm water handy while turning a hem of linen. Dipping fingers into the water frequently helps the stiff linen yield more quickly and smoothly, making the task easier and more efficient.
A confusing fragment lists ingredients and measurements for a cake. It mentions flour sugar and powder with unclear quantities and several garbled terms. The readable items point to a standard cake recipe format but lack coherent instructions.
A detainee worn in tattered overalls faced a court appearance in New York. Detectives Considine and Conrardine comment on the incident, noting the prisoner was provided fresh garments after arrest. The court and penitentiary transfer followed amid modesty concerns.
Italian experts warn that the cathedrals of Como and Milan face deterioration and require immediate restoration to preserve their nineteenth century façades and structural elements damaged by past events and aging. Concerns focus on outward walls, upper tiers, and surrounding monuments, with calls for careful conservation.
The piece notes politicians rising on the Capitol platform in summer heat. It contrasts dignified dress and unbuttoned sleeves, imagining a congressman in shirt sleeves and a neckerchief. Observers wonder if leaders will adjourn early in August as the heat drives attire and mood.
A man named Fronesack boasted his infant was the finest in the world. An invited visitor disputed the claim, leading to a confrontation on the porch. Police intervened and both men were taken to the station. the visitor was hospitalized and unable to identify himself.
A reported joke by Senator Coke about Private John Allen from Mississippi strained relations with Texas officials and others. The gag involved a beard growing stunt during Congress and a reveal to Senator Berry of Arkansas who introduced the impostor as Mr Beeman from Mississippi, highlighting tense interrelations among lawmakers.
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