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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
8
The text cites diverse historical figures like Cuvier and Burritt who maximized spare moments to research and plan. It notes their habit of reading and thinking during travel and long hours, highlighting disciplined routines as a key to scholarly and practical achievements.
The text cites People versus Hanrahan to define hard labor, noting it is not inherently infamous but becomes degrading when imposed involuntarily. It discusses rope, cow tethering, and a court decision framing hard labor as a penal but foundational element for moral development.
The fragment reflects on extreme environments beneath Earths surface and in space, noting a red heat miles below and near zero temperatures miles above, illustrating life constrained by narrow temperature zones in both depths and astral space.
A Philadelphia Ledger item records a millinery bill of fifty dollars. The note shows a conversational exchange about a spouse and time, reflecting social typeset in early 20th century urban news.
A reminiscence from the Boston Post notes a classroom exchange where a seven year old explains music theory. The dialogue mentions measures and notes with a teacher asking about a number five.
A Manchester Guardian report discusses romantic eras and invisible writing. It explains toast heating to reveal milk based ink, water writing with coal dust, and other inks that react to heat or steam. It lists copper sulfate, lead salts, tannic acids, and iron baths as revealing or altering invisible writings.
A comparison notes a forty ton gun with 8000 feet per second muzzle velocity and up to fifteen mile range. A 63 ton bowttser would yield 1100 feet per second. The 6.3 inch howitzer fires to 65 degrees elevation with 10900 yard max range and carries a 700 pound shell containing 114 pounds of high explosive.
The New York World explains several fuse and tube methods for gunpowder devices. It notes soaking cords in lead acetate, chromate impregnation of cotton cords, Bickford fuse in three thread envelopes, and tubes formed by black powder streams into hemp envelopes with pitch or rubber bindings. The described tubes burn about one centimeter per second.
Edgar Lucien Larkin in New York American discusses the long history of attempts to square the circle and achieve perpetual motion. The article notes that the exact relation between circle area and diameter remains unknown and mentions the first eleven figures of the area series.
A London Spectator excerpt notes Austria tarred a cornet as a costume piece for a disreputable woman, while Napoleon cautioned Dr. Corvisart that such attire signals frivolity and kingly menace. Louis XVIII and Charles X opposed it, once vibrantly Venusian, Niobean styles now reduced to wasps as the revolution subdued the garment.
A farmer witnessed pigeons take flight then hear a gunshot. The male returned alone that evening to feed the young while the wounded hen remained kept alive by its mate. The cock tended the injured bird as it made its way back to the nest, per London Field.
A small town tale centers on a veteran nicknamed Colonel Bingie whose war anecdotes win the admiration of a martial minded young boy. The New York Times describes the Colonel’s storied life and the boy’s hero worship.
Clara declines conventional marriage with Mr. Gushington while pledging to wed someone. Percy, a Brooklyn citizen, voices a bold agreement to marry. The dialogue frames a quirky romance with consent and social expectations.
A terse exchange turns on the question of a son's-in-law standing as a spouse. Graut P. Smith notes the new relation with a grim tone, while the judge questions the appropriateness of the man’s status.
In 1864 Colonel Daniels of the Seventh Rhode Island led part of his command as a riot spread over a bed company wise or he heard of threats to shoot him. Atop a parade ground he challenged them, and though any man could have shot him with little risk of being found out none did. The regiment had no further such threats.
A Yorkshire paper reports a merchant’s London to London journey completed in eight days. He left Saturday and returned Monday, claiming the feat may be surpassed soon and noting rapid transit’s promise.
In ancient Rome theatergoers showed stricter etiquette with applause than today. They clapped by striking flat palms together, a ritual that marked performance moments and audience approval in contrast to modern habits.
Fragmentary text notes water and reach of a river leading a party away from shore. Details are unclear but imply an incident involving a river route. No names, dates, or locations are readable.
A garbled Yonkers Statesman clipping mentions butterflies and a personal note about marriage. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear event or person details for a fuller summary.
A terse dialogue from Williams Purple Cow raises a grave social joke about Sunday school offerings and consequences, hinting at mischief and moral accountability through a sharp exchange about where neglected funds might end up.
For Sale a set of Black cap raspberry plants from W S Morton located in Spring Brook. quantity listed as 28 pounds.
Sealed bids to be received by the County Clerk of Yambin County by noon Monday for the Holdridge Macy Rees and Reid and Fletcher bridges. Plans on file. bidders supply hardware and labor while the county provides lumber. Bonds 50 percent, liability insurance required, and a 3 percent certified check. Bids per bridge must be submitted separately. The Court may reject any or all bids.
To Newberg Citizens Now is the time to spray apples and pears to prevent wormy fruit. Their spray does not get the codlin moth. We use the mixture recom mended by the C. A. C. The time is short, so please give us your work when we pass along your street. We may not be able to go your way a second time. Heacock & Langworthy.
Notice: sealed bids due by 7:30 p m on Tuesday May 4 1915 for 150 cords of 4 foot wood including old fir second growth and slabwood. Right reserved to reject any and all bids. W W Nelson 28th Clerk School Dist No 29.
The leading article on sleeplessness, written by health writer R. R. Daniels, is recommended for all sufferers. Readers are urged to obtain The Hygienist Magazine from newsdealers or send ten cents to The Hygienist Publishing Co. in Denver, Colorado.
A brief reflection on self denial for others. It notes that those who give up comfort or safety may face inner conflict yet cannot show unhappiness, implying resilience in service and sacrifice.
Refined zinc alloy called White Bronze is advertised as durable and resistant to moss growth defacement or fading lettering. J C Gregory agent based in Newberg Oregon promotes the product.
A terse telephone notice instructs updating or installing changes at a location so the correct numbers can be added to the upcoming directory before press. The message emphasizes immediate action to ensure accurate listings and prompt publication.
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