Hollands Hill and the artificial peak in Gropigan
An American visitor learns of a hill in Holland seen from a distant plain. Locals describe an artificial 15 foot summit called a mountain though it sits hidden by bushes. The companion notes the hill is a corporate project and the town takes pride in its engineered landmark.
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Holland
Gropigan
Plantangeé
Po Hill
Terra
Nevis
Seaman
Yortones
Steestert
Mozart Birth House and Monument Highlight Salzburg Tour
Bayard Taylor notes Salzburg’s dual river setting and Alpine fortress. He describes narrow streets, open squares, and varied costumes, especially the Salzburger infants in unique dress. The visit centers on Mozart’s birthplace and a newly erected monument to the composer.
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Salzburg
Salzach
Aalt
Mozart
Bayard Taylor
Silly Idea Rebuked by Count des Lesseps Family
The Countess fears a Dresden tea set curse after two cups break at breakfast. The Count questions the superstition, then breaks two more cups to prove the dread unfounded, ending the belief and calming the children.
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Count Des Lesseps
Dresden
Executor Named in J B Mendenhall Smith Estate
Ward W. Silver is appointed executor of the will of Mrs. J B Mendenhall Smith deceased by Yamhill County Court Oregon. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to the executor in Newberg within six months from the notice date August 14 1919. Clarence Butt is attorney for the estate. First issue August 14 Last issue September 11.
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Ward W. Silver
J. B. Mendenhall Smith
Yamhill County
Oregon
Jane B. Smith
Jane B. Mendenhall
Newberg
Clarence Butt
Notice to Creditors of Mary A Williams Estate
Administrators with the will annexed of Mary A Williams deceased notify all creditors to present verified claims within six months. Claims must be mailed or delivered to the administrators at their Newberg Oregon residence. Dated August 7 1919. Clarissa A Williams Lavinia C Williams administrators with will annexed of said estate. First Issue August 7 Last Issue September 4.
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Newberg
Oregon
Clarissa A. Williams
Lavinia C. Williams
Shiloh Relief Corps and Newberg Lodge Meeting Details
Shiloh Relief Corps No 28 meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2 30 pm in I C O F hall at First and Meridian Frances Woodruff is president Emma L Snow secretary Newberg Lodge No 164 A F A M holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday evenings Visiting brothers are welcome By order W H Woodworth WM Curtis A Houser secretary
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I. C. O. F. Hall
First
Newberg Lodge
W. H. Woodworth
W.M. Curtis A. Houser
Little Dorothy Recites School Quotation Mystery
Eight year old Dorothy acts as platform speaker at home and school, reciting a quotation that confounds elders until revealed as Enthusiasm begets enthusiasm. The tale combines child mischief with a teacher’s lesson about quotes and memory.
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Little
Dorothy
Chase
Susie Adam
Adam
Susie
Trips Made by Mayflower
The Eliot letters reveal that the Mayflower made repeated trips to America, showing descendants and Americans alike that the vessel remained active in the shipping trade with New England for decades after the Pilgrim landing. The letters imply a hidden passenger link not listed in Covennor Bradstreet's list and note continued merchandise transport to New England.
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John Eliot
Joseph Hanmer
Barnstaple
England
America
Covennor Bradstreet
Eliot
New England
Christian Science Monitor
Graphic Subscription Ad Encourages Reader Engagement
A compact notice urges readers to subscribe to the Graphic and stay connected with local happenings. It emphasizes ongoing access to news and signals continued engagement with the paper and community.
Yamanaka Sets Up Girls High School to Boost Buddhism
The leader Yamanaka promoted a modern girls high school to rival Christian schools. He built facilities, hired capable teachers, and adopted Western curriculum practices while preserving Buddhism as a core element. The institution used updated methods and even retitled hymns with Buddhe in place of Christ.
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Yamanaka
Christ
The
Christian Herald
Eyes as Lions Bold in Human Glance
A vivid reflection on eyes as universal messengers linking souls across space. The author notes eyes speak every language without introduction and reveal thoughts in a single glance. The gaze transcends age class wealth and power, forming a natural magic between strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ware
Dressed in Spanish Style Bird Noted by Forestry Association
The yellow throated bird with black on the forehead is praised by the American Forestry association of Washington for its striking markings and Spanish grandeur. Its song varies widely resembling phrases like What-a pity and Witchery, and it favors thickets beside running water. Bring your job work to the Graphic office.
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American Forestry Association of Washington
Barr v Barr divorce summons in Yamhill County Oregon
Susie Harriett Barr sues George Marshall Barr for divorce in Circuit Court of Oregon Yamhill County The summons orders George Barr to answer within six weeks and notes custody of minor Merrill Grage Barr and relief as the court deems fair The notice runs weekly in the Newberg Graphic from July 17 to August 21.
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State of
Oregon
County of
Yamhill
Susie Harriett Barr
George Barr
Merrill Grage Barr
George Marshall Barr
Newberg Graphic
Yamhill County
C. F. Daniels
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Llkering
Ore
Chase, & Linton Gravel Company
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S. P. _Timberleke
Hudson’s
Fanneea
J. C. Porter
Ry Ewing
Devore
Holland's Hill
Peter the Great
Goethe - Napoleun
Eor
Mary A. Williams
Shiloh
Lee la du
Hazelwood Co
W. A. Vincent
Kesson
Mayflower
Graphic Office
Arthur I. Moulton
Lewis Building
Portland
Yamhilt County
H. Gibson
Mgr
Yambitt County
EZRA. HAYES NOTARY PUBLICAND _ FIRE INSURANCE Office
Third St
Hone White
N.P. Nelson
Parlor Pharmacy
John Gower Mentert
E. L. Evans
1St St
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
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