The Grumbler Who Feared The Papers
A Sacramento period piece portrays a grim citizen whose heart is as hard as granite. He loathes kindness, harms family, and envies the press only to avoid scandal, fearing the papers would expose him.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
6
Resort Guest Praises Summer Spa Stay Noted
A guest praises a summer bathing resort for cool airy rooms and good meals, saying the vacation was the best yet. The proprietor thanks the guest and hopes for a return visit next summer, while the guest declines and jokes about winter discomfort.
Gald 1 to Father Adam poem fragment
A fragmentary poem addresses Father Adam aboard the Styx in a mythic land. The speaker boasts of modern tricks, inventions, tools of trade and warfare, and improvements in sin, disease, and dissension, claiming to have left him in the shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gald
Father Adam
Shade
A Woman's Way in a Bedlam of a Page
A balance of humor and friction as a woman warns of appendicitis while a man remains absorbed in the sports page. The exchange highlights gender roles and familiar domestic tension captured in a Chicago Record-Herald snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Chicago Record-Herald
Daphne in the Garden and the Golf Niblick Incident
A playful poem by Lendon Punch contrasts Daphne’s beauty with a golfing mishap. The speaker admires her innocence yet warns against trust after she grounded her niblick in sand near the second green, hinting at a light domestic moment in a garden and golf course setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Lendon
Fragmentary witness quote about two men at a bar
A National Corporation Reporter quote recounts a witness describing two gents standing at a bar with elbows on the counter in a heated exchange. The witness recalls only that the men addressed each other by their known labels, without recalling the conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Corporation
Valley Man Seeks Hope as Hills Rally in Song
The reader in Atlanta shares a poetic piece about a man in the valley seeking hope, while forces rally in the hills. The fragment hints at ascent and a tumble back to the valley, conveyed in a lyric style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Atlanta
Untitled dialogue on playmates and parental control
A brief excerpt shows two speakers, a child asking about maternal selectivity in playmates and the mother limiting companions to those she approves. The exchange hints at social norms and parental authority in choosing friends.
Oxford Bibles Use Vast Animal Skins and Gold Leaf
The article notes that Oxford Bibles require skins from 100000 animals annually for covers and about 400000 sheets of gold for gilt lettering. This illustrates the scale of Oxford University Press Bible production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Bibles
Oxford University Press
Oxford
Cape Cod Shipping Lanes See 22 Million Tons Pass Annual
The article notes heavy maritime traffic around Cape Cod with about twenty two million tons of shipping traversing the area each year, highlighting the busy maritime corridor and its economic significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Chain of Fame and the Hudson River Iron Chain
The article recounts Washingtons plan to block the Hudson with a heavy iron chain from Fort Montgomery to Anthony’s Nose, its partial success, salvage efforts, and the fate of the chain. It notes Sterling Iron Works at Sterling, Lord Sterling, Peter Townsend, and Arnold’s treachery, with remnants at West Point and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
West Point
Washington
Hudson
Canada
St. Lawrence
Lake Champlain
Sterlingtan Works
Tuxedo Park
Lord Sterling
Revolutionary Army
Abel Noble
Peter Townsend
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Windsor
Constitution Island
Arnold
Major Andre
Sir Henry Clinton
Burgoyne
Hewitt
New York
Sterling Properties
Boston Herald
Censorship in Turkey Halts Book Over Turk Named Dog
Reports note confiscation of a tale in Turkey over a dog named Turk in the story Sanford and Merton. The action highlights censorship concerns and objections to language and naming choices in literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Sanford and Merton
Shakespeare’s Early Stage Echoes of Modern Clock and Gun Creation
The excerpt notes references by Shakespeare to clocks and firearms in plays from the 16th century, suggesting anticipation of later technological developments. It highlights mentions of clocks in Julius Caesar, cannon sounds in King John, and a pistol in Henry V, underscoring dramatic innovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Julius Caesar
John
Australia designates kangaroo as official emblem
The article notes Australia has chosen the kangaroo to serve as the nation's official emblem. It highlights the symbol's national significance and its use in government and cultural contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Pencil Making Described In Old Industry Process
The article outlines pencil construction from graphite column in a slit to cover with wood and glue. It notes machinery trims the wooden covers to the correct pencil size and finishes with painting or varnishing.
When Sugar Was Costly
A historical note recalls scarce sugar in royal times and a missing “comfort box” that led to the Guise figure’s doom amid costly supplies and court enticements.
Newfoundland Herrings Spill Through Ice Across Seasons
Newfoundland's west coast bays yield herring in spring, autumn, and winter. The winter fishery operates through the ice, sustaining local crews year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Newfoundland West Coast
Indian buffaloes surpass cows in butterfat production
Eastern experts report Indian buffaloes as superior butterfat producers. Analyses show buffalo milk with unusually high butter fat percentages, commonly 7 to 8 percent and in one instance approaching 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Luminous Bait Used by Portuguese Fishermen
In Portugal a fluid secreted by certain fish is used to make bait glow. Fishermen apply the luminous secretion to their lures to attract prey. The practice highlights a natural adaptation turned into a practical aid for coastal fishing communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Left Handed Lions Noted By Livingstone
Historical note states that nearly all lions are left handed with Livingstone observing lions favor the left paw to strike a forcible blow during hunting and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstone
What Fishes Know
A concise note on fish intelligence and behavior. It claims fish recognize feeder voices and gather where food is regularly offered. It mentions fish dividing large morsels on a sharp stone, illustrating problem solving.
Goats Hair Cloth Woven in Germany Sold to Few Makers
Cloths made with warp and wool from goats hair are woven in Germany and sold to a limited number of old manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Ceylon Pearl Oysters A Mussel Not True Oysters
The Ceylon pearl oyster is not an oyster but a mussel. It belongs to the same variety as the Persian gulf and Japanese pearl oysters, yet it differs from the true pearl oysters of Australia and Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Persian Gulf
Japanese
Australia
Burma
The Capitol at Washington Size Measured
The National Capitol reports the Washington capitol covers 113112 square feet of area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capitol
Capitol
Washington
Chinese use early incubators for hatching hens eggs
The Chinese have long understood incubation and were among the first to use incubators for hatching hens eggs well before such machines were developed in other countries.
Deep Wells In China Reach Deep Rock Layers
Report from China notes wells drilled through solid rock exceed two thousand feet in depth. Workers used the most primitive tools to bore through hard strata, uncovering water and salt wells beneath the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Fireworks in Italy Spark Local Festive Displays
Pyrotechnic performances in southern Italy frequently occur for fairs and holidays as municipalities order fireworks. Citizens enjoy colorful displays during local events, with celebrations tied to regional customs and seasonal calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rainfall Stats Across Latitudes
The text states that average rainfall south of the equator is twenty six inches while north of the line it is thirty seven and a half inches. This contrasts regional precipitation patterns by latitude.
Multinational Wars and Communication Through Written Chinese
The article notes that written Chinese characters are uniform across China Japan and Korea, while speech diverges. It suggests businessmen can communicate via letters, and during the China Japanese war Japanese forces used scratched characters in snow or sand with bayonets to convey needs to Chinese locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Korea
Blind but Clever Six blind men run Missouri broom factory
In St Louis a group of six blind men and one blind boy operate a broom factory unique in Missouri and among the few such institutions worldwide. The project highlights ingenuity and independence within the blind community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
No Primaries For Her Suffragette Quip
A witty exchange from Harpers Weekly shows a suffragette wife dismissing primaries as beneath her after two years in postgraduate courses in poladence. The husband asks if she will attend the primaries tonight and she answers firmly she will not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelinda
Harper’s Weekly
Two Failures in a Witty Exchange on Marriage
A humorous exchange centers on marriage motives. one man boasts of marrying for beauty, another recalls a friend who married for money but failed to obtain it, prompting sarcastic laughter at the folly of expectations.
Doomed to a living death in Cayenne prison
Charlies Wellington Furlong describes the penal system of French Guiana at Cayenne. Convicts live under brutal, oppressive conditions with locked dormitories, armed guards, feuding gangs, and brutal nightly violence, where hope is scarce and rebellion can be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayenne
Bell
Equatorial
South Ameria
Bere
French Guiana
Bipa
Rome
Charlies Wellington Furlong
Harper’s Magazine
Varicose Veins Causes Effects and Treatment
Varicose veins are enlarged twisted leg veins caused by stagnation and poor venous flow. Standing long hours, tight clothing, and weak heart contribute. symptoms include leg weight and dull ache. Mild cases rest and elevation help. serious ones risk thrombosis or inflammation. severe cases may require surgery.
Pronunciation Debate Traced From Valet to Varlet
The London Chronicle cites the roots of valet, varlet, and varlet from a boy term. It notes how the shift from boy meaning to servant created a scornful sense and compares it with knive from knabe. The discussion argues language drift due to ancestral usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Knive
Knabe
Family Bible clue sparks question about marriage
A child asks his father if he had another wife, citing a Bible entry that lists Anne Domini, 1892, as the wife. The father denies, explaining the discrepancy with the mother’s name. The exchange appears in the Chicago Record-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Fred
Anne Domini
Mother
Mary Parsons
Chicago Record-Herald
Not Too Pushing And The Lawn Mower Baby Carriage
A Baltimore American humorous exchange remarks on a pushing husband. The wife notes George does well with the lawn mower but jokes about the baby carriage causing friction in domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Baltimore
Talking and Eating Reflections from New Orleans Pleaynpe
A fragmented reminiscence notes excess chatter and appetite with lines about eating and talking. The text suggests a lively conversation motif from a New Orleans setting, though details are incomplete.
Disnak Peabody Manor Leader Clarified
A peculiar name appears in local records as a figure connected to the Disnak Peabody manor. The brief note underscores the role of a chief administrator or caretaker within that property.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Butt
Newberg
Oregon
Orince
Bank of Newberg
C. R. Chapin
DR. C. A. Eldriedge
First National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Ferguson's
J. C. Price
U. S. Natl
E. P. Dixon
John 8. Rankin
Physicians and Surgeons
U. S. National Bank
Littlefield & Romig
First Nat’l Bank
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon Building
F. H. Wilson
Office Biosk
Res
Newberg, Ore
Mueller the Tailor
G. E. Stuart
A. E. Wilson
First St
W. W. Hollingsworth & Son Funeral Directors & Embalmers
Sacramento
Bea
Chain OF Fame
Birrier Washington
Luminous Bait
Varilet and Valet
Edoentett
Manter
Disnak, Peabody
C.A. Morris
NEWBERG WOOD _ YARD
Dawson House
West Hancock St
E. P. Hamilton
the Ice Man
J. L. van Blaricom
Iron Works
Blaine Sts
Marne Desians
Rita
Jim Culation
Pamela Laren
Oh & Co
York
A. M. Dunlap Motor Transfer No
Black
Ebenos Ellis
Olmes Business College
Postland
Iouina
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