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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
2
A pale blue zephyr girlish dress features a slightly full skirt with three inch tucks above the hem and an embroidered band. The bodice shows material laid over trimming with narrow side pieces and plaited net frills on the sleeves. A tagel bat crown has frills, a wreath of roses, and a satin bow at the side.
The piece notes a no gloves trend with large rings on every finger and jeweled spider web bracelets across thumbs indices and little fingers. Gloves become impractical as hand ornaments and bracelets accumulate, contrasting with the wish to show light and jewels rather than hide them.
The article describes a spring fashion trend with light gray and purple ensembles. Women wear gray spring suits with black hats, flat feather trims, purple accents, feathered ruffles at the throat, and clusters of pastel satin flowers for a coordinated look.
The article warns brunettes against white powders that stand out on dark skin and suggests flesh or ivory shades. It advises applying cold cream first and dusting powder evenly with a cloth, extending powder to behind the ears and down the neck, then brushing brows and lashes to remove excess powder.
Simple bibs require a padded cotton underlayer to prevent moisture from seeping through. A pillow-slip with linen and embroidered blossoms makes a graceful gift. A basainette or carriage cover in French flannel can be ornate with garlands of daisies and rose buds and crochet lace medallions.
The article outlines three evening gown styles for the season the classic type with sinuous draperies and a narrow train the debu tante style with flounces and a sash and the pannier type featuring puffed drapery and a short skirt showing satin slippers or satin boots.
Fashion notes emphasize taffeta as the favorite coating for this season’s coats, with soft satins still popular. Parisian designs show whimsical one piece frocks paired with coordinating or contrasting coats, while conservative models blend coat and frock tones or echo trimming colors.
The new tailored skirts blend walking comfort with a slim appearance. Paneled designs conceal width with knife pleats that reveal themselves only when moving and return neatly into place afterward.
Prof F J Kent of the dairy department demonstrates the Babcock milk test at the Oregon Agricultural College summer session. He explains the test's use in determining fat content, the equipment involved, and common errors, and shows how it can teach arithmetic through dairy problems and benefit farm families.
Mrs. Henrietta W. Calvin, dean at Oregon Agricultural College, explains that canned fruit spoils due to microscopic wild yeast on ripening fruit. Warmth and moisture boost yeast growth after bruising, causing fermentation. true luck comes from killing microbes and sealing jars tightly.
A satirical remark on polar discovery contrasts male discovery with the assertion that future pole will be found by a woman. The line targets gender roles in science and leadership within the club setting.
A handy negligee shown that could pass as a breakfast jacket. The piece uses chalks and silks among suitable materials, with many fabrics likely acceptable for the casual design.
The excerpt riffs on British slang for kisses, contrasting a male administered kiss called dewdab with the question of a feminine term for a kiss, noting the cheeky brevity and inconsequence of the mixed kiss.
A cautious warning about fathers who strain finances to secure social status for daughters. The piece argues such effort risks ruin of financial standing and future stability by seeking grand promises from potential suitors.
Fragmentary note reports a death with angry tone about financial ruin and a furious reaction from kin. The text mentions Houston Post and a blurring of events, with unclear names or dates but conveys shock and loss.
Traces the life of Mungo Park born 1771 at Foulshiels Yarrow England a surgeon apprentice who studied in Edinburgh. He began his Niger expedition in 1795 surviving imprisonment then reaching the Niger at Sexo and returning to Gambia in 1797 after nineteen months away. He published Travels in the Interior of Africa and later died with companions drowning near Boussa on the Niger in 1805. Mrs Park received a pension until 1840.
The Crowncourt Covent garden London hall adds a portrait of Rev James Stevens D D inducted 1787. He clashed with Robert Burns over a sermon on Malachi 4 2 and inspired The Calf poem. Stevens later led Kilwinning parish and died February 15 1824. He helped found the London Missionary Society.
The 1910 census reveals a shifted Negro type across the United States. It notes darker skin in southern communities, especially New Orleans, with a velvety black tone and less pronounced African features though unmixed blood remains.
A nineteenth century descent into coal chemistry details outputs from one ton of gas coal. It lists yields of coke ammonia water tar and numerous derivatives including pitch cresote heavy oils naphthas phenol aniline toluidine anthracine toluene and saccharine, noting saccharine is 230 times sweeter than cane sugar.
Bradford, likely the only UK city earning large revenue from sewage, has installed $300,000 worth of new machinery to extract marketable products. Last year the corporation earned $150,000 from grease, with expected annual profits rising to $250,000. The pressed cake byproduct is sold as fertilizer in France and South America.
A study proposes each bee makes about 20 trips daily to the hive and sips over 600 flowers per load, totaling roughly 12 000 flowers visited per day to meet its quota. The note discusses the agriculturist's estimate of bee labor in building the hive.
The 1911 year saw India import £33,289,000 of gold, about a quarter of world output. This contrasts with £219,622,600 in 1916 and £10,068,000 in 1900, highlighting India's large share and growth in gold trade over the years.
A vintage recipe explains making pineapple sherbet with three cups sugar and two cups water boiled five minutes, then juice from one lemon and one large pineapple, pressed and mixed. Chill, fold in beaten egg white, freeze then ripen. Optional flavors include strawberry or orange.
A fragmented notice promotes Murine Eye Remedy products claiming relief for watery eyes and granule-like crusts. The ad mentions pills and solutions, with references to eye care in a period-appropriate health commerce context.
A quirky OCR fragment from the Portland Oregonian dated January 80 cites a comical misprint about Mr. Jones seen at breakfast in the Hofbran wearing a broad cloth and black necktie with coffee and cream. The Cleveland Plain Dealer mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething.
A Swedish girl prays for rain to bless her wedding day then milks the cow feeds the calf and steals a hen’s breast feather before the ceremony to secure life’s necessities and luxuries.
A brief portion recalls awe at guardian angels seen or unseen guiding us along tough paths. The narrator reflects on those who stayed by our sides and helped as much as they could, unnamed yet present in moments of support.
Affected motorists experience eye irritation after exposure to sun wind and dust. A remedy approach includes protective eyewear and rest, with recommendations to seek shade use sunglasses and keep windows closed during windy dusty conditions.
A preacher tells of Brother Williams who learned humility after finding $10 on the road. He boasted, fell into a dry well for three days, and cried for help while realizing prosperity can alter every man. The tale ends with R ed Cross Ball Blue advertisement fragment drifting in.
A reflective note on two opposing empires, Ne ceasity and Freewill, dividing human souls between light and darkness at the world’s edge. The passage frames a timeless struggle across hemispheres, suggesting existential tension shaped by opposing powers.
A witty remark on men who seek attention by foolish acts. The line suggests public exposure compounds their error, as notoriety invites further scrutiny and mockery.
A historical note urges using sweet oil and timewater on cotton to treat a burn and calls it soothing. The article claims the remedy is essential in every medicine closet.
A quirky note envisions a future invention that would stabilize objects on the floor, preventing collar buttons from rolling under any surface and thereby perfecting civilisation through a practical device.
A compact remark delays assuming saints sleep as national events take unexpected turns, signaling skepticism about predictable outcomes in governance and public affairs.
A metal bar with an incandescent lamp designed to warm a bed has been patented by an Idaho inventor. The device heats the bed by passing current through the lamp and metal bar, offering a simple portable warming solution for cold nights.
Fragmentary ad copy describes a cure for sweating and foot issues with a product named Allen's Foot-Kase. It mentions price and basic usage but lacks clear details. The readable text implies a remedy sold by a retailer likely in a historical newspaper context.
A 19th century tip suggests placing a jar in an inconspicuous spot and adding a small block of ammonia topped with cologne water to create a faint pleasant scent. The method aims for a barely conscious odor that refreshes the room without being noticeable.
Four new luxury shops associated with Chinese barber services are opening, expanding offerings in the local grooming scene. The move signals growth in specialty barbering and cultural niche services across the city.
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