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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
4
Bananas cook as fried or baked dishes, offering similar carbohydrate content to potatoes. The article notes high digestibility, suggests frying in egg and breadcrumbs or baking with sugar, cinnamon, butter, and water. It mentions lemon juice as a variation and pairing bananas with apples.
Shark meat and byproducts form a key Aden industry with fresh, dried and preserved meat. Fins and mana go to China while oil from shark liver serves ship varnish. Arabic dhow fishers operate October to March, selling small sharks at local markets for about half the price of other fish.
A drought scene in Australia features a kangaroo near a country station porch. The mother nudges her joey to drink, trembling as a foe watches from close by. After the joey drinks, she retreats, prompting the observer to vow never to shoot a kangaroo again.
An assessor visiting upgraded streets knocked on a door and asked who owned the property. A woman answered I own it, he noted her name, and then asked for the lot size. She retorted How many feet, two of course.
The New York Sun explains that bauxite is a mineral containing aluminum that an electric furnace can separate to produce metal. It notes clay also holds aluminum but the method to extract it from clay has not been achieved yet.
A flint knife unearthed at Fraserberch Aberdeenshire is said to have been used in Stone Age surgery. It closely resembles a modern operating knife used by surgeons in recent years.
A haughty lady tells a poor inventor he does not belong to the upper class. He replies that he does, because he lives in an attic. The exchange appears in the St. Louis Star.
Article notes Professor William A. Dunning traced the antique phrase Are, and of right ought to be from the Declaration to Swift, Richard Henry Lee, the Bill of Rights, Pope Boniface VIII, and King Philip IV, showing a long thread of independence language.
The Brookyn Eagle reports F Alex McDermott's study on firefly luminescence noting water oxygen are needed for light, the oxidized substance may vary, and the firefly's luminous organ has two guanine rich layers with a vast tracheal network. It suggests the photogenic process releases carbon dioxide and consumes oxygen.
Isaac F. Marcosson argues in Everybody's that the human element in the people overwhelmed the dark forces facing Russia. Bureaucracy failed to safeguard prerogative, as decades of oppression dulled the masses. The average Russian chose conscience over privilege, and the worm turned in a decisive moment.
The passage notes that Egyptians reaped grain, cut straw at ground level, and stored it. Pharaoh’s refusal to grant the longer straw to the Israelites forced them to gather the shorter straw, creating considerable difficulty due to its low height and limited usefulness.
Dialogue between a couple on marriage expectations and contentment referencing a Richmond Times Dispatch quotation about being content with what they have.
A brief exchange notes slight soreness after vaccination and a complaint that the doctor charged too much, as reported by the Louisville Courier-Journal.
A brief adage notes Demaratus replying that a fool cannot hold his tongue. The line contrasts folly with speech and reflects ancient wisdom.
A brief dialogue captures a man criticizing a play for lack of realism. The woman notes the wife repeatedly asks for money and is granted it, underscoring the play’s perceived gender and financial dynamics.
A Kansas City Journal item notes residents discuss a disturbing paint issue described as freak results. The report captures public reaction and local curiosity without sensational detail.
The dialogue shows a thief boasting of a good lawyer. The lawyer replies with assurance that he is the best. The exchange touches on legal representation and criminal fate, reflecting a courtroom or prison setting.
Proverb attributed to Plutarch suggests that the finest things require the greatest effort. It reflects a moral emphasis on perseverance and reward through challenge.
Beecher extols the American flag as a symbol of liberty and national ideals. He views its stars and stripes as morning light and beams of dawn, urging unity and steadfast resolve to honor the flag in life and death.
Traveler Harry A Franck reflects on Quito Ecuador as a peaceful city with cobbled streets and a Plaza Mayor concert scene. He notes population guesses around 75 000 and the modest pace contrasted with modern centers.
Goldwin Smith and Greville lauded Dublin for its public buildings with Greville calling the town finer than London for its size and Merrion square and Sackville street singled out. Sala also praised Sackville street among great promenades from Nevski Prospect to Piccadilly.
The piece details a fast shooting rifle with shotgun weight balance trigger pull fit and sights aimed for instant alignment. It prescribes a firm grasp with left arm forward and right back, and a trigger pulled by drawing back force through the finger. The moment the head covers the mark the bullet should be under way.
A London Punch quip praises Joe Jarvis' son for volunteering to a dangerous job and winning a military medal. Mrs Mullins claims credit, saying her own son could have earned it if he had taken the risk.
Dialogue from a Boston Tran script shows a diplomatical golfer and his caddie discussing a shot that wandered beyond expectation. The caddie explains how stones can cause the ball to rebound far, illustrating the game's unpredictable elements.
The fragment presents a humorous exchange about spouses not speaking at midnight and using many words. It references Boaston and labels the piece as a transcript.
A reflective note warns against wasting courage in rage and stubborn resolve that turns to despair. It urges steady, calm endurance and measured restraint over rash, flashy action.
A brief quotation noting that Wise books often honor only half the truths they contain as a reflection on interpretation and value attributed to literature and wisdom.
In Yamhill County Oregon Sheriff W G Henderson issues a sale notice on two mortgages. Plaintiff George W Epley vs A A Demme Benton et al directs foreclosure at McMinnville court house on July 12, with sale at 10 a m. Date line July 12 last leaves August 9.
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