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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
7
A brief essay traces calcio from ancient Rome where football-like play involved foot kicking and rough style. It notes the term calcium fading after the empire and reappearing in Florentine times, with Giovanni de Bardi describing calcio as a public, foot-to-ball game between two groups for honor, not armed.
The passage highlights Catalonia's long seaward focus and naval prowess, noting Moorish expulsion from Barcelona in the ninth century, Barcelona’s rise as a maritime power, and its rivalry with Italian maritime republics. It contrasts Catalonia’s pride in naval achievement with Columbus and Castile’s American enterprise.
The article surveys ancient shaving, noting Romans valued beards until Alexander the Great popularized smooth faces. It cites reasons soldiers shaved to prevent enemy grips and helmet designs influencing facial hair. It traces barber shop origins in Rome, mentioning debates on Sicily as the earliest barber hub around 300 B.C.
A Sydney New South Wales butcher named Winch kissed a female customer she protested and he was fined by the magistrates. The case attracted press notices and a Sydney law firm, as trustees of a distant relative’s estate, learned of Winch’s identity and later found he had inherited a fortune.
A description of Stirling Castle’s panoramic vantage at paneer crag above the sea. The text praises the views of the Forth links and Forth Bridge, noting rich history surrounding Stirling and nearby towns, with light playing on the river and distant haze.
The administrator of the estate of A. J. Palmer, deceased, asks the county court to settle his final account. Hearing is set for Monday May 26 1919 at 12 o clock a m at the County Court room McMinnville Oregon. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be settled and the administrator discharged. Dated April 24 1919. D. L. Parrett administrator Clarence Butt attorney First Issue April 24 Last Issue May 22
E L McCleery administrator of May Lillian McCleery deceased seeks to sell an undivided one fifth interest in a 3612 acre parcel in Yamhill County Oregon. Sale at McMinnville courthouse April 28 1919 at 10 am subject to confirmation by Marion County Court. Published in Newberg Graphic from March 27 1919 to April 24 1919.
By order of the County Court of Union County Oregon the administratrix of the estate of Chas E Smith deceased will sell after May 6 1919 at private cash sale described property in Newberg Yamhill County Oregon. Reserved right to reject bids. Dorothy L Smith Administratrix April 3 1919. H. Attorney for Administratrix. First Issue April 3 Last Issue May 1
E L McCleery guardian to sell at private sale the undivided four fifths of minors in 35.12 acres in Yamhill County Oregon. Sale at the county courthouse Newberg at 10 o clock a m April 28 1919 cash on hand with court confirmation by Marion County Court Newberg Graphic published notice.
The Undersigned petitions the County Court of Yamhill Oregon to approve the final account of administration for George P Skelton. A hearing is set for Wednesday May 7 1919 at 10 oclock AM in McMinnville Oregon. Objections may be presented at that time by interested parties. Carl B Skelton Administrator with will annexed Ramsey Lange Natt Attorneys for the Estate. First Issue April 3 1919 Last Issue May 1 1919.
B F Allumbaugh named administrator of the estate of Isaiah Shell deceased by the Yam Hill County Oregon Court. He has qualified and all persons with claims must present them verified within six months from first publication in the Newberg Graphic dated April 10 1919.
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