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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
3
In Darjeeling India the tree fern flourishes amid tropical jungles where grasses reach 15 feet and canes rise 50 to 60 feet. The fern's feathery fronds shelter wildlife and hint at its prominence in wildlife belts near tiger and rhinoceros habitats.
The article extols the black throated green warbler for its brilliant coloring and nesting behavior, noting its nervousness near nests and tendency to build multiple nests. It also describes the pine warbler as pine grove dwelling, quiet, and creeping among branches with greenish yellow plumage and white wing bars.
The text explains how spring and summer growth gives way to dor mancy before cold weather. If plants stay artificially warm during dormancy the period persists. Exposure to cold restores growth. enzymes or membrane permeability changes may release sugars from stored starches.
The article describes Native California fishing rites for salmon, including spring dances to entice the fish, a wise man crafting a swimming image placed in the water, and the belief that silence by Japanese fishermen aids catches. It notes Alnus customs where the first fish is brought through a window to avoid being seen by others.
A cruel drought era custom in South China collects brass locks each with a character. An iron lock is added and slips given to men. The man whose slip matches the iron lock faces a throat slit and must wear the lock until rain comes. Blood poison often ends the victim before relief.
Emma Simler of Dayton to Emmett Booth of McMinnville. Alice N Shrader of Newberg to Clyde Stanton of Newberg. Marjorie Hazel Hubbard of Newberg to William Raleigh Morris of Newberg.
In a brief Washington Star item, Uncle Bill Bottletop dismisses the weta as having no chance in the community while noting some residents were distracted and gave three cheers when news spread that a thrown pump had gone dry.
A Madison Kansas field diary notes hoeing weeds in corn and working late under dense stalks. The writer Bill Horst describes using a lantern from 2:30 until quitting time as darkness settles beneath the corn grew heavy with growth.
Mary Remellard administratrix of A K Remellard deceased files final account in Yamhill County Oregon. Court sets hearing for September 20 1920 at 11:00 AM at McMinnville Court House to resolve objections and approve final settlement. Written notice dated August 19 1920.
A McMinnville girl and Newberg boy share their tale of a shy start at Mrs Blank's reception. They recall meeting among a push toward the punch bowl crowd and confessing love with a playful debate over a first kiss.
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