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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
2
Commentary notes germs and social behavior. It contrasts wealthy hands free from panic with the hog market's volatility where the animal bears the brunt of any win or loss. The piece critiques class influence and economic stress.
A duel in France results in the death of a wrenchman. The event underscores that accidents can occur in such confrontations. The authorship of Mark Twain’s works remains unproven by any party at this time.
A Harvard senior survives on a dollar weekly crediting limited funds while noting the need for his brain food to be worthwhile. The text also mentions affluent Americans returning from Europe passing through New York customs without incident or controversy.
The remark that an unusually bright boy cannot live is challenged as nearly all such youths not only survive but outgrow early fears. The statement frames societal expectations about gifted children and their futures.
A demented Russian hurled an uncooked bean can at the German crown prince. Boston readers will see this as a waste of valuable material.
Financial report notes London aims to acquire New York gold reserves amid a projected annual migration decline. Analysts warn the shift could alter market flows if demand dips further.
A report notes large shipments of counterfeit looking artworks entering the country from Europe and argues the United States is capable of producing sufficient authentic art domestically to suppress the need for imports and fake artifacts.
The critic Sir Conan Doyle opines that George V is the biggest and strongest mental figure to ascend the English throne. He jokes that Doyle might prefer a baron title over a baronet.
An expert claimed oysters stay edible in cold storage for ten years. We found oysters stored for a decade that did not support the expert’s theory, as they appeared not to remain good.
The natural gas well once bearing the strongest pressure in the United States has been abandoned, along with several nearby wells. The note serves as a reminder that America’s supposedly inexhaustible resources are gradually diminishing.
A defender of an endangered style ridicules revisions and suggests disqualifying any player who scowls at the opposing team. He argues this would make the game more pleasant for players and spectators, noting a scowl is not always a sign of good temper.
The Agricultural Department plants two thousand cork-oak seedlings nine hundred in two national forests in southern California. The aim is to test Spanish climate compatibility and potential harvest, with substantial growth already reported. If successful, cork-oak could become a new revenue source for the country.
The state monopoly in tobacco and matches provokes public ire as prices rise and box contents shrink. Officials claim moisture loss as the reason, but price hikes fuel street unrest and fear of wider revolt if absinthe becomes clearer.
The text explains how ancient democracies allowed direct candidate nomination and direct lawmaking by qualified voters. It notes population growth and territorial expansion fostering representative government and that over twenty five States have adopted direct nomination systems replacing party conventions.
The piece outlines support and opposition to replacing nominating conventions with a direct system. Proponents argue it curbs machine politics and boosts voter control, while opponents cite past convention results and warn against unintended consequences. Discontent grows as lawmakers debate reforms and vigilance in government.
The piece argues that industrial urban life dulls boyhood and that farming villages nurture the urge for authentic boyhood. It cites Tom Sawyer and William Allen White, notes urban smog harms youth, and tells of Jay Gould’s grandson fleeing Pomfret for adventure then returning after brief misadventure on a NY route.
An elderly man in black on a New York car greets police and workers as he proclaims his joy at coming to America. He jokes about his career rise from street sweeper to road repairman, saying he will publish in the newspapers how well he has done since arriving.
A young woman sits at her needle with her husband nearby. She laments the tailor’s careless work as she fumbles yet again to reattach a button on her husband’s coat. The scene captures domestic humor and ordinary life.
A saying notes that after marriage a man can cast a bait farther than any single man who ever lived, implying enhanced patience or shared effort improving outcomes.
A Utah inventor debuts a kitchen pea sheller that converts a peck of peas as fast as a cook shells a dozen by hand. The device clamps to a table, uses roller teeth to open pods, and drops peas into a bowl while shells exit the sides.
A flat detachable step is mounted on ladder rungs to form a makeshift scaffold. Two V shaped irons fit over the rungs and hold a top angle with bolt holes for quick height changes. The device lets a painter stand securely at any rung to reach surfaces.
Milo can replace corn for dairy cow rations and yield about twice as much grain per acre in dry regions. In extreme droughts where corn fails, milo often produces fifteen bushels per acre or more. Heads can be fed directly to cows, ground with stems for better digestion, or ground after threshing for efficient feeding.
Growing chicks need greens and shade. Provide grass or an equivalent like lettuce, cabbage, clover, or alfalfa. Ensure cool air flow in warm weather and offer shelter even if only a temporary board roof is available.
The article advises placing milk cans in cold water to keep milk sweet and preserve cream quality. It notes the box should be near the pumy and ice house for efficient cooling and handling.
A Field and Farm reflection notes that while U S farmers produced 8 760 000 000 in 1909 the average farmer did not gain a fair share. It argues many claim farmers are wealthy but the typical farmer struggles with mortgage interest and debt even after years of work.
The article explains how the U S corn crop of 1908 totaling 2 666 000 000 bushels was used. It lists 241 000 000 bushels for flour and grist mills 8 000 000 for starch 9 000 000 for malt liquors 17 000 000 for distilled liquors 40 000 000 for glucose 190 000 000 for export and 13 000 000 for seed, totaling 518 000 000 bushels or 19 3 percent. The rest 2 118 000 000 bushels or 80 7 percent were mainly fed to animals.
The article explains white diarrhea as a widespread killer of young chicks. It cites varied theories from breeders, including weak breeding stock vitality, improper feeding, poor ventilation, lack of sunlight, and sanitation. It advises animal protein in the diet and regular feeding to prevent extreme hunger.
A ventilator uses hinged doors kept closed on the windward side with a connecting board pressing open the opposite door. A cord and pulley lift the board to the dotted line, keeping both doors closed.
A new self powered harvesting machine is unveiled in Nebraska. It is followed by a truck carrying a gasoline engine that drives the harvesting mechanism. The device aids work in wet fields where the harvester alone lacks traction.
A collage of vintage jokes and quips ranging from possible immortality to petty domestic quirks. Citizens spar over aging and cement houses while workers heckle politicians. A parade of one liners features puns about fools, footprints, footprints, and social pretensions with quick witticisms.
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