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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
4
The notice lists the Thursday issue of the Newberg Graphic dated August 1 1912 with publishing office at the Graphic Building First Street Newberg Oregon and a yearly subscription price of 1 50 in advance. It notes mailing details and post office second class matter designation for the paper.
The article corrects a previous geographic error about a river saloon above Newberg not located on the island owned by Barcroft. It extols Willamette Valley prospects including railroads, agriculture like loganberry, and regional prosperity, and highlights Sophie Wright's pioneering work aiding crippled and poor residents in New Orleans.
When leaving for a trip long enough to be away, tell the Graphic and arrange to have the paper mailed to your address. It will keep you informed about what is happening at home during your absence.
The Graphic man is invited to help organize a Wilson club locally but declines citing insufficient volunteers to make it interesting. The note expresses neighborly intent while requesting to be excused this time.
President Taft has entered his prize cow Pauline Wayne for the Pennsylvania State Cattle association show in Devon, Pennsylvania, starting September 19. The note mentions that Theodore Roosevelt has secured a nearby stall for a Bull Moose.
Dr H W Coe designated to lead the Bull Moose campaign management in Oregon. He is noted for interest in a Portland institution caring for people who are a little off in the head.
The article argues that shipping ice cream cans between Newberg and Portland suggests a local opportunity. A home factory could keep money in town and earn a fair profit, highlighting that small industries build a progressive community.
Local optimism forecasts a wonderful future for the Willamette Valley as regional prospects improve and economic potential grows, with leaders stressing growth, development, and community resilience.
A reflection on capable men who fail to succeed due to fate and conditions. It notes that such individuals exist across all walks of life and often blame external factors while still attempting to cope. The piece hints at broader examples of people who have faced setbacks beyond their control.
The subject for the next sabbath morning is Always Ready to Give an Answer. Epworth League convenes at 7 P M. There will be no evening preaching at the church due to a union meeting at the Friends church.
The Presbyterian Church announces next Sunday's sermon titled Pastor and People. A union meeting will be held at 8 o clock P M at the Friends church.
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors for assisting in our sad bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. V. E. Way and family.
An excerpt explains lightning as electric discharge between oppositely charged masses, with sparks leaping through the air and bolts striking from cloud to earth. It notes rapid oscillations in a stroke and a flash lasting a fraction of a second, citing Professor Henry.
A fragment discusses the saying T. turvy and explains its meaning. It notes that ground heath is pared, turned downward, and left to dry before removal, with the earth's surface left to dry prior to carrying away.
A patient recovering after a trolley car accident asks what has happened. The nurse explains the right hand must be amputated, and he sobs while the nurse tries to comfort him. He laments not the limb but the broader impact of the injury.
The piece describes incredible mirages seen on frozen plains where lakes and vegetation appear on snow. It notes grassy mounds, stumps, trees, and logs forming fantastic shapes, sometimes distorted into animals. Ice and mist driven by wind elevate these images, creating striking northern illusionary scenes.
An atmospheric fragment describes vapors and mists offshore reflecting images of vast forms. Figures on horseback, giant creatures, and serpents chase across twilight fogs as they drift toward distant, mountainous islands many miles out to sea.
A battered citizen demands damages after a clashes with his athletic rival. His friend offers a wry remark suggesting self-blame upon inspection, implying the damages may be self-inflicted.
The Ifugaos are described as very friendly and continually offer gifts of chickens and eggs. A strong drink called tapui is commonly served at all occasions, and guests are expected to drink. The travelogue notes Neesiaan dre Mpo as the most disagreeable path through their country.
A schoolmaster challenged a boy to five minutes on How to Overcome Habit. A nine year old answered that habit is hard to overcome and used a wordplay riddle about removing letters to show you must throw off the habit entirely. The boy won the prize.
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