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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
6
The article reports that ants can make sounds intelligible to humans, with experiments by Lubbock and Landois suggesting stridulation from rubbing body surfaces. A simple ear device uses two close glass panes and a funnel to trap ants, producing buzzing and shrill noises when the ants are excited.
The text argues it is physically impossible for a man to kill himself by holding his breath. It notes variation in breath-hold duration and cites champion divers as examples. It explains that continued holding would only cause a coma and that natural respiration would resume, preventing a fatal outcome despite intent.
In Bosnia a curious pastime called the game of the sheep involves skinning a sheep or goat, inflating the skin with grease, and tossing it in a ring. Contestants leap on the greasy target with bare feet until someone pops it and wins a purse.
The excerpt describes Jonas and Bobby Graves in a schoolroom dynamic. Bobby laments Jane Peterloo for taking his apples and refusing to share. Jane allegedly mocks Bobby’s arithmetic and pencils during study. The piece illustrates frugality and spite among peers.
In Dublin a stranger asks for Grafton Street and is directed to the second turn to the right. A passerby jokes that a left handed person would need the opposite route, adding a light moment of city navigation.
The Philadelphia North American notes twenty four women in the lighthouse service many as keepers and some as assistants or in other roles. Most earn about 552 a year but live near the lights and have other support. It praises their vigilance and cites the steady operation of lights under all conditions and the rarity of neglect of duty.
An ancient Hindu legend describes how Twashtri, unable to fashion a new woman from solid materials, assembles the first woman from moonlight and elements such as serpent undulations reeds raincloud tears flower velvet petals and the qualities of many animals and things.
A Mount Washington citizen with a valuable library loans four Shakespeare volumes to a neighbor who asks for a set. The owner replies cordially, asking which volumes, and notes no preference as they plan to play bridge tonight.
In perfume production two methods are described. The grease process uses boxes with glass bottoms and fresh flowers laid on trays, with grease absorbing the fragrance. The oil process replaces grease with oil saturated cotton batting, following a similar method. The vehicle in both cases carries the essential oil and flower odor.
Dialogue narrator mocks Mrs. Tinkle and Mrs ee over mortification after learning her husband owns common stock in a railroad, highlighting social embarrassment in a satirical scene.
Harper's Weekly recounts how the houses of Parliament once relied on lantern bearing guards and mounted messengers to assure security before opening sessions. The vice chamberlain still sends a private wire message to the king, confirming no gunpowder remains stored and that it is safe for Parliament to meet.
A witness testifying to his modest assets is pressed by counsel to disclose additional holdings. After insisting and probing, the witness finally reveals a rheumatism case as his sole extra asset, prompting a wry moment in court.
Currants are small seedless grapes with thin skins and high sweetness. The name derives from Corinth, the Greek city of origin. Vines take three years to fruit, then yield small crops by year twelve. Zante currants are most esteemed. They are sun dried on the ground and packed for shipment. In parts of Greece they are also made into a sweet.
A London Tit-Bits quip notes a lady witness growing testy under questioning. The attorney urges strict fact focus, drawing a sharp reply about gentility and restraint in the exchange.
Phrase from a Philadelphia source recounts a traveler’s remark about a queen’s mummy in Beart and a friend’s facetious line on women staying silent. The odd exchange highlights period humor and gendered banter in an old clipping.
Notice is given that Anna A. Lucas and J Clemembon as executrix and executor of J C Lucas deceased have filed their final account in Yam Hill County Oregon. The hearing is set for Monday December 2 1912 at 10 o clock AM in McMinnville County Court. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and the estate settled and discharged.
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