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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
8
A Scientific American study explains why black on white signs are easier to read. It describes retinal nerve response at visual edges, noting white letters appear wider while black letters seem thinner at the limit of vision. A shark tale accompanies the page with a Mauritius catch and contents found inside.
A bright diamond found by a Dutch farmer in 1867 among Boer children spurred the discovery of South Africa's diamond fields. The stone traveled to Cape Town for tests, later featured at the Paris exhibition, where it sold for 2500 dollars.
The Danish scientist M Hannover presented a metallic sponge to the French Academy of Sciences. It varies in size and is noted for absorbing oils resins and similar substances.
Agnes Repplier collects instances of condescension in borrowers from Leigh Hunt and William Godwin. The essay notes Hunt received large loans from friends like Shelley and Byron and later faced criticism for withdrawals. Godwin refused Shelley's £1000 unless payable to a third party, and Crabb Robinson set up meetings where each man sought a £50 loan.
Classified ads list a litter of pigs six weeks old and Runner duck eggs, Indian Runner duck eggs at Filberta Poultry Uds. in Dundee and a litter of eggs for hatching. Also listed are a six room bungalow for sale, cedar fence posts at 10 cents, home goods and a window sale by W C T U, a 3 acre rental with a 6 room house, and glasses by James Smith at the Imperial Hotel parlor. Also dog tax notice and various goods for rent or trade with contact details and prices.
Tron and Brass Wanted are urged to bring scrap iron and brass to Newberg Iron Works to exchange for cash. The notice promotes turning old metal into money at the local shop.
Real estate offer from W H Bond for a quarter block containing a house and barn and some fruit trees. Price two thousand dollars with terms if desired. Corner Edwards and Hancock streets. 25tt
House with 5 rooms, pantry and closets, 282 ft. on Sheridan Street includes barn, wood-house, abundant fruit, city water, no street assessment. Priced at $1200 with easy terms. It will pay you to see this property. No better buy in Newberg. See G. S. Hoaglin.
Plans and specifications for the Newberg City Hall are available at the city recorder and at E. E. McClaran Architect 525 Lumber Exchange Portland. Figures for bids due at noon April 21 at either office following viewing on April 11 1913.
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