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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
6
The Fiesta del Arbol in Madrid, started in 1896 by King Alfonso, copied from the United States Arbor Day practice where children plant trees and study forest conservation. The article notes Franco American and colonial ties and contrasts national observance in the U S with Spain’s state-linked observance.
In the Kaap Valley Jamestown district of Transvaal a Verdue mine yields verdite or lucky greenstone, a rare green silicate used in jewelry. The hill exposes three talc varieties green white and black. The stone’s unique globetrotting origin sparks curiosity.
A coach leading a roadwork team near Broken Hill encounters a bullock named Beelzebub. The teamster, about to swear at a moment of crisis, spots a clerical hat and restrains himself. He politely coughs and orders the team forward saying Proceed.
A humorous look at the first year of marriage explaining why it is hardest. The piece notes she learns he is not the sole breadwinner and he discovers his wife may have a temper, causing friction as both adjust to new roles.
In a browed aside the Birmingham Age-Herald notes two packages as symbols of memory and loss. A bundle of old love letters tied with a faded pink ribbon stirs tears while a second package of canceled checks carries pathos and regret.
A humorous kitchen exchange from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch features a lady of the house and a cook debating a sponge cake. The cook explains the sponge's hardness before soaking, prompting witty commentary on tea preparation.
A husband and wife recall a perfect birthday gift a box of cigars. The exchange highlights affection and appreciation as they reminisce about a memorable present.
A Baltimore American quote cautions that public life may not suit their child being too outspoken. The remark frames political success as unlikely for someone seen as a squealer.
Fragmentary line from a dialogue shows a hesitant romance dynamic between Darling and Geer with a stray Baltt misquoting. No clear event or full attribution available.
A cryptic fragment from a historical page notes sorrow and evil with many feet, invoking Rimonides as a perhaps ominous figure or entity within the scene. The brief item suggests a somber or menacing motif without detailed context.
The text outlines that guests will be charged for meals and items if not communicated in advance to the manager. It states no one else can speak for the guest, and charges apply per hotel rates. It adds no fines will be deducted and no refunds or deductions allowed.
The article traces the senate as an ancient body older than the House of Representatives, with elders serving as advisers. It explains the term senator from senes meaning old, and notes that early councils preserved reverence as civilization and seated government formed.
Mrs Hough Fraser recounts historian Prescott's odd habit in Rome described in A Diplomatist's Wife In Lands He reportedly nibbled a cake of soap at his writing table and argued that people should be clean inside as well as out when confronted about the behavior.
A Baltimore American excerpt notes Georgie’s remarkable memory as his teacher praises his flawless recall. The child reportedly could recite the names of all vice presidents, with a surprising ability to run through details without error.
A ship captain used a curious expedient to improve his yellow frigate’s appearance amid tight paint allowances. The account notes pilots sometimes paid high sums to keep ships looking respectable before steel hulls. Sir John Phillimore sought kindness from the navy board to ease the shortage.
The incident describes Sir John using up the black paint to print large letters saying No More Paint on the opposite page. The navy board objected and signed Your affectionate friends. Sir John replied he could not obliterate the letters without more paint and signed himself Your affectionate friend John Phillimore. Navy authorities then restored his original yellow and punished his insolence.
The London Times and Manchester Guardian critique modern performances as over theatrical arguing that earlier audiences preferred stark villainy in Richard III. The London Observer notes King James era favored its pure villainy unlike Macbeth with moral ambiguity.
Wanted dried prunes black caps loganberries and green prunes. Also for sale two registered Jersey cows and a registered bull calf eight months old. Plymouth binder promoted by Larkin Prince exclusive agents. Contact H G Crocker phone 17a62.
Le Holt advertises an all day car tour along the Columbia River Highway in a six passenger Hudson car. Departure is morning with lunch box provided. parties may be taken to all points of interest and return by evening. Reservations by calling Red 181.
Property offers 5.70 acres of second growth timber capable of about 600 cords. Estimated profit around 60 cents per cord for Portland buyers. Located 2.5 miles west of Newberg on county road next to Paxson property. Asking price 550 cash. Mail inquiries to E R Horton 1021 East 18th Street North Portland Oregon.
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