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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
4
The article describes the perilous whaling harpoon work as crewmen endure exhaustion and near drowning. A Japanese harpooner fights to subdue a whale, risking death with every dive and breath as he clings to the quarry. The crew speaks of fate and prayers as the whale is haled toward the line and the fight nears its end.
A letter urges the practice of head elevation to improve posture and confidence, claiming immediate physical and mental gains. It describes a wall-pressing drill for alignment, noting better breathing, buoyant movement, and clearer thinking as crown height increases. Also advises swimmers to open eyes underwater only after submersion begins.
A fragment discusses a French scientist’s method of sizing planets against the sun using coin equivalents from twenty francs for Earth to 4 780 000 for the Sun. The quirky text also includes unrelated quips about liquid soap and a money by the bushel joke involving May Wheat.
A fragment from a London stray saying a man fails to convince a woman in an exchange. The brief anecdote captures humorous dismissiveness about argument and charm, reflecting social tone of the era.
The Washington Post recalls Colonel Mosby famed for resisting being called general, insisting I am Colonel Mosby and I never attained higher rank. He avoided Mosby reunions despite many veterans attending, joking about attendee counts as years passed.
A giant clock on the Colgate building tower on the Jersey shore is the world’s largest. Its dial spans forty feet with a twenty foot minute hand and a fifteen foot hour hand. Built in Waterbury Connecticut, the clock is visible to ferry and commuter traffic and serves as a timepiece for New York and New Jersey residents.
The piece notes a tower exceeding forty feet in diameter at the Metropolitan tower surpasses Philadelphia City Hall and rivals London’s Big Ben in fame as a landmark.
Fragmentary notes recount Andrew's by the Wardrobe in Queen Victoria Street as a royal wardrobe site linked to King’s apparel. The text mentions Sir John Beauchamp’s town origins, Edward III, and Shakespeare’s will gifting a Wardrobe property to Susannah. It notes St Andrew’s by the Wardrobe becoming a central city site after Wren.
The Manchester Guardian reports on Dr. Richter tolerating errors during rehearsals. When a musician bungled, he humorously corrected with rum tum ta tum and later blamed it on the pianist preferring his singing. The anecdote ends with a witty quip about the pianist’s taste for his voice.
Beranger is praised for punctuality as a lady notes he never makes them wait. He replies he is no longer young and that arriving on time prevents guests from debating his faults while waiting for him.
A dialogue outlines an investor questioning a new airship company about risks. The exchange notes the potential for profits if the airship project succeeds, while highlighting concern over early funding and uncertain outcomes.
The fragment reads as a fragmentary line about Tui gyai with an unclear statement and a questioning tone. No verifiable events or identifiable subjects beyond the name Tui gyai appear.
The excerpt discusses coral types red pink white blue yellow green and black with red and black as thorny group and lime or stone forms. It notes Mediterranean red corals and Atlantic Florida lime corals, then shifts to a comic scene about a boy chasing a runaway plate and a schoolroom exchange, reflecting casual daily life.
The piece argues solitude is worth cultivating and can reveal self rather than others. It suggests that withdrawing from others lets one savor wind sun and shade, talk aloud, sing, and be natural without social judgment, offering a refreshing personal experience.
The article recounts the 1801 Tripoli declaration of war on the United States after tribute disputes. It notes Commodore Richard Dale Preble and a Mediterranean squadron defending American interests through 1805, with Barbary rulers pressured to end attacks on commerce.
Newberg Lodge No 104 Ancient Free Masons announces regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Members advised to attend and bring dues notices.
Shiloh Relief Corps No. 26 holds meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the L O C, with Minnie B. Byers as president and Emma L. Snow as secretary.
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