Flags of Ireland Before Then It Was Blue
The piece traces Ireland’s flag history from ancient symbols to modern colors. It argues green appeared around 1704 with uprisings, notes a blue field harp flag under Parliament, and mentions the 1801 union red saltire on white from Trinity’s arms. The tricolor with green white and orange is linked to Irish nationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Erin
Emerald Isle
Greeniag
Moses
Fionn MacCumhailil
Alll
Henry Grattan
England
Trinity
Dublin
James T. Doyle
Baltimore
American Trapped by Passports in Petrograd Hotel
An American guest at Petrograd's principal hotel attempts to move to a smaller nearby hotel but is told by the manager that he cannot leave or register elsewhere until the police issue his passport, a process expected to take a day and night.
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Russia
Petrograd
Gallieni Epigrams and Cabbage Quips Noted
The Westminster Gazette recalls General Gallieni famed for blunt maxims. It cites quotes praising practical action and restraint, including use brains or plant cabbages and to set things going yet keep them going.
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Gallieni
General Gallieni
Westminster Gazette
Noted New York Opinion Voice Reflects Personal Outlook
A concise sketch from a New York publication captures an individual's habitual thinking and general feelings toward various topics. The piece highlights personal inclinations and attitudes shaping his public persona and opinions.
Glory is Never Where Virtue Is Not Le Frape
A fragment quotes Le Frape on glory and virtue, implying that true praise follows moral conduct. The line presents a philosophical view rather than a reportable event or person.
The Evolution of the U S Flag Through Wars
The piece traces star counts in major wars from thirteen to forty five in 19th and 20th century conflicts. It notes garrison flag use circa 1787 to 1834 and shifting rights for artillery infantry cavalry to display stars and stripes by 1887 under War Department regulations.
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Artillery
War Department
Infantry
Cavalry
Fanatics in the Orient Revered as Saints in Peculiar Cult
An Exchange summary describes religious maniacs in Pereia revered rather than punished. One man, dubbed the craziest by Mr. Fetter, shouts the name of a god for twenty years, receives gifts from rich locals, rides a horse, interrupts gatherings, and is prophesied to have a monumental shrine after death.
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Mr. Fetter
Fetter
How Abide With Me Was Written
Lyte, aged fifty four, faced lung disease and death while seeking to finish his task for God. On his last evening in Brixham after a farewell sermon he penned the hymn as the sun set over the harbor ships. The London Telegraph notes the moment months later.
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Lyte
Dean
Brixham
London Telegraph
It Was All Over. Molly The New Girl Breaks Things
In a domestic scene a new girl Molly is blamed for a constant clumsiness. Her mistress confronts her after a loud crash of glassware and Molly responds that she has not been doing anything just that it is already done.
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Molly
Mollie
Domestic Fineses in a Baltimore Market Note
A Baltimore American excerpt notes a shopper describing cigars as unusually fine and well suited for her husband. The commentary implies a social tone about domestic choices and tastes in a market setting, reflecting period attitudes.
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Baltimore American
Shoe clerks measure feet with exact size twice noted
An archival Louisville Courier Journal snippet notes how shoe clerks and customers reveal sizes. The brief exchange observes that both parties tell their sizes openly and that feet are measured consistently.
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Biss
Hhe
Louisville Courier-Journal
Uninvited Rent Threat Cited In New York World
The New York World reports a tense exchange as a landlord demanded rent this morning. A neighbor questions if a prior invitation was extended, noting the landlord threatened to eat again, implying intimidation.
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New York World
Dairy and fruit canning ads seek buyers and deliveries
Lone Fir Dairy announces delivery of milk products including sweet and sour milk buttermilk skim milk and cream with morning deliveries. H S Gile & Co advertises dried prunes black caps loganberries and green prunes. Valley Canning Co urges waiting for ripe Silver Prunes.
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Lone Fir Dairy
H. S. Gile & Co
5.70 Acres Timber Land for Sale near Newberg Oregon
5.70 acres of land with fine second growth timber could yield about 600 cords of wood. Portland dealers could buy at a profit around 60 cents per cord. Located 2.5 miles west of Newberg on the county road, adjoining Mr Paxson on the west. Price 550 cash. For details contact E R Horton 1021 East 18th St Portland Oregon.
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Portland
Newberg
Newberg notices list drug orders and farm sales
An old newspaper item lists Nyal cord remover Figsen and face cream arriving at Newberg Drug Company next to the Post Office. It advertises peaches for sale Crawford and Riberta varieties and cash prices for Bartlett and Clapp's Favorite pears to Valley Canning Co. Also noted are livestock services and hardware store camping gear tips.
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Nyal
Newberg Drug Company
P. O
Bartlett
Clapp
The
Valley Canning Co
Wool and Mohair Wanted by Chebalem Valley Mills
Chebalem Valley Mills seeks wool and mohair. Call for current prices and terms.
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Chebalem Valley
Esra Hayes Offers Pension Claims Help In Newberg
Esra Hayes with 24 years of practice focuses on pension business and Indian war claims. The office is next door east of the Electric Light office on First Street in Newberg. Pile your claims now.
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Esra Hayes
Electric Light
First Street
Newberg
Bids Wanted for Fir Wood by District No 9 Clerk
Carrie M. Johnson, Clerk of District No 9 invites bids for ten cards of old fir or good second growth fir wood. Bids due by August 30, 1916, in Newberg Oregon route 1 box 14.
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Carrie M. Johnson
Newberg
Oregon
Fragmentary land transfer notes in Yamhill county
Incomplete OCR describes property boundaries and tract references in Yamhill county including Darct No 10 Baker tract Bean claim and school district 9. Content is garbled with names and directions, limiting precise reconstruction of the transfer.
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Ymy
Bape
Yeni Cosy
County
Darct No
Y Wa
Yamhill
Baker Tract
Bean Claim
Court notice in Yamhill County case
In the Circuit Court of Oregon County of Yamhill plaintiff Samantha O Haren sues defendant Desidl G Husen. The notice addresses Daniel G Heron as defendant and cites dates 1916 and related court actions.
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State of
Oregon
Yamhill
Samantha O. Haren
Plains
Desidl G. Husen
Daniel G. Heron
For Sale Five Room Bungalow Bargain Nearing Quick Sale
Modern five room bungalow newly painted in good repair on three 50 by 100 lots. Valued at 2000, asking 1650 for quick sale. Terms 600 cash balance over 3 years at 7 percent. Mrs A J Dickerman 611 Howard Newberg. Also a note about Green Gage plains and children picking pounds.
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A. J. Dickerman
Howard
Newberg
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Onty
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Treepe
Gattic
Pereia
Cummins
Harry
Eggs
Ding Logging Co
E Gon Holwe
Imp. Co
McCoy Broa
J. P. Ranzeau
Phone Red
Canning
Hamnett Bros. Bai
Clarence Butt
Evergreen Black Ries
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C. P. Lundstrom
Valley Camning Co
Nash
First St. Siti
H. Schutte
C. W
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Newberg, Newberg Drug Co
P.O
White
H. G. Crocker
C. J. Clemenson
EB. L
Larkie Prince Hardware Co
Oregon Home. & Imp. Co
Larkin-Prince Hardware Co
Boride
B. A. Kirks
McMinnville
Oregon Hardware & Implement Company
R. W. Stanley
Carnage
McCoy Bros
Turner
Lowe & Turner
Imperial Hotel
White & Co
H. Anderson
Route
Poland
China Boat
Lincoln Bucks
G. W. Dayton
Spaulding’s Mill
Big
Yamhill County
Plaimeiff
Hollingsworth & Som Funeral
Howard Aewberg
Ore
Undertakers
Hodson & Elliott
Somat
Red
Clarence See
Esl
Parare Phewter
OC. R. Chapin
H. C. Dixon
P. F. Hawkins
First National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Fergusen
U. S
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon
Pheasts
White 22
Res
John 8. Rankin
U. S. National Bank
Littlefield & Romig
Physicians and Surgeons
Sarah E. Smith
E. E. Daniels
Ailler
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