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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
2
A montage of brief observations and anecdotes on social trends and quirky cases. Notes on locusts due again, patience, comet tails, Alabama longevity, railroad wage changes, a fast marriage on a moving train, money’s soullessness, wheat pits, Georgia convicts, a bar gain rush death, a Milwaukee heir error, ciphers and grandchild fortunes, Belgian hare craze, and cigars kept alight artifacts.
A Brooklyn chauffeur received six months in jail after running down and killing a citizen. The judge noted that burglary of the same victim’s home might carry ten years, illustrating perceived value differences in life and property under the law.
A judge recently ruled that a husband who withholds money from his wife allows her to search his pockets and even have her brother restrain him. Sufragists protest that such law discriminates against women.
The worm has turned as a young college woman challenges the idea that well dressed girls bear the blame for national evils. She argues that snobbery in young men drives attention, not the best dressed girls, and that the accused woman will stand steady to deny the charges.
A writer’s survey finds twenty eight statues and public memorials to women in the United States more than any other country. The monuments honor Indian heroines, nurses, writers, teachers, scientists, and other women who served the race, showing America’s recognition of women’s contributions, though many worthy figures have no public monuments.
The text argues that equal suffrage aims like a quality over quantity motto for mothers are unfounded. It cites large families as not necessarily indicative of quality, noting Washington and Jefferson as examples from big families and suggesting small families are not inherently superior.
The article argues that modern leadership favors young, energetic rulers while venerating older wisdom. It cites King George V, Taft, the Kaiser, and the Russian Czar as examples, noting their ages and temperaments. It warns against rashness and stresses cooperation among these leaders to sustain world peace and advance civilization.
An anecdote from the London Sunday Times recounted by F L Wellman shows actor Tom Cooke explaining musical accent during a piracy suit. Cooke defines accent as stress on a note, likening it to stressing a word to aid understanding, provoking court laughter.
A fragmented quote exchange emphasizes love and parental talks with humor about money and saving. The city paper tone hints at domestic scenes and thrift mindset. The exchange reflects casual commentary rather than a formal news item.
Diverse notes report veneer production exceeding 1.1 billion square feet, agricultural tests with Japanese grasses for matting, and a $1.5 million model power plant near Washington. Other items recount mercury vapor lamp patents, Swiss telegraph lines, Kansas City vacant-lot cultivation, Benedict Arnold in a Union-era context, and a Japanes e trial by ordeal.
The article links criminals who wrote or influenced literature with past misdeeds. It discusses Herr May, Charles Peace, Thomas Wainewright, Miss Abercromby’s case, and George Barrington, noting their crime histories and brief rehabilitations.
A Virginia inventor creates a seesaw adjustable for weight imbalance. An upright base supports a pivoting two part bar with end seats and grips. Length adjustment lets a long end bear more weight, providing safety rests and a firm grip for private or public playgrounds.
Mrs. Dobbs warns that pie for breakfast is excessive while she enjoys pie for dinner and pie supper as proper daily ends. The exchange reveals her new boarder’s likes and dislikes and her growing satisfaction with him.
A young woman is shown crying after being laid off from her job. The incident highlights the emotional impact of sudden unemployment and broader concerns about job security.
The device is shaped like a W with an inverted V base forming three slots. A rope arranged over the upper slot, down the lower, and up over the other arm locks firmly, preventing slip as if tied. A spring hook at the apex lets it attach to projections, useful on sailboats or for hanging clothes.
A vintage recipe with two eggs sour cream sugar raisins vanilla and salt. Beat yolks with salt add sour cream sugar and raisins then vanilla and fill an open crust. Whip egg whites with sugar and spread on top bake in a moderate oven.
Mix flour and sugar, add mashed chestnut kernels and milk, cook briefly. Fold in beaten egg whites, fill ramekins, bake in hot water until set, then serve with whipped cream or lemon sauce.
A simple dish uses chopped English walnuts or blanched almonds layered with grated cheese and bread crumbs in a small pan. Alternate layers, season with butter salt and pepper, moisten with boiling water and bake twenty minutes. Serve with toast, crackers, and hot coffee.
Dry cheese can be grated into powder for soups and macaroni or added to scallops. Remaining cheese can be beaten soft with mustard or cayenne and vinegar to form a paste for spreading on crackers or using in sandwiches.
Wet one and a half cups of powdered sugar with a little cream to dampen it. Beat two egg whites stiff and fold in the moistened sugar and two cups grated cocoanut. Drop teaspoonfuls on buttered paper and bake quickly until light brown.
Peel ripe oranges and segment them. Slice each lobe into three pieces if large or into two pieces if small. Chill on ice, arrange on crisp lettuce leaves, and serve with a mayonnaise dressing.
A snapshot of practical home tips on using umbrella ribs for plant tying. Advice on lamp chimneys cleaning with alcohol. Guidance to serve boiled potatoes immediately and dry them by air draft. Glue tips include glycerin to improve adhesiveness and elasticity with a one to three ratio.
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