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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
7
Three thousand Jews join Mashbir to curb living costs by buying in bulk. Formed three years ago by 450 workers, the cooperative doubled as a source of income, though Turks’ looting hit profits in year two. The group seeks 120000 francs credit and trips to Egypt for purchases while stressing cooperation as the remedy.
Soldiers are tormented by rats in No Man's Land as the rodents raid rations disturb rest ruin harness and inflict wounds. They steal ear lobes bite socks and even knock down candles, leaving sleep disrupted and troops on edge in ruined billets.
A surgeon states a method to detect true pain by observing pulse tension and pupil contraction. He notes a difference between right and left arm pulses reveals vitality versus illness, and that matching strong pulses in both wrists indicates near recovery. Prominent physicians are testing this century defining discovery in practice.
Policeman Phillips of the wartime police squad investigated a house suspected of harboring a blind pig. He found a suspicious opening to a war necoting and searched for contraband, when a rat bit him during the raid.
The piece links the Roscommon pig tale to ancient echoes of sacred pigs in Crete and Eleusinian rites. It traces a thread from sacrificial swine in myth to the Great Mother and celestial forces, noting how the pig embodies fate and the black pig symbolizes evil tied to obscuring clouds.
A Buffalo inventor introduces a machine that plucks ordinary fowl naked in under five minutes without feather scattering. The device uses a small electric motor, a hollow roller with slite vents, and a hooded top with a rubber roller to grip and shear feathers, then blows them to a tank.
The Yukon shifts focus from gold to silver mining with active prospecting along the upper watershed and Twelve Mile Creek. Silver was found years ago but not developed. government moves to foster silver industry in this region near Dawson City.
Birds act as weather barometers, with nests on riverbanks or floating reeds indicating upcoming rain. Swan nests a foot above water signal rain in the coming weeks, suggesting natural cues from birds predict weather.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes critics claim the government sees war profits as excessive. The exchange highlights concerns about wartime economics and the old debate over law, taxes, and limits on earnings during conflict.
A quoted exchange questions whether filial obedience proves goodness and intelligence and notes it does not apply to Crown Prince Willy. The remark contrasts general expectations with Willy's situation, suggesting a divergence in royal behavior expectations.
A lighthearted exchange jokes about the letter R being favorable to the oyster. One quip notes R is the end of its “aw reer,” prompting a playful pun about the creature’s career and reception.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a caption noting songs or protests during wartime ethics. The readable words imply a dispute over nerve to picket and moral stance, with reference to a group or event labeled as "ksi." Further context remains unclear from the fragment.
Helen Calbreath is executrix of Mianda Smith deceased under Yam Hill County Oregon, claims must be presented verified to executrix at 860 Belmont Street Portland within six months from first publication December 6 1918. Dated December 1918. J A Smith attorney for estate. First issue December 5 1918. Last issue January 12 1919.
The Pacific Building and Loan Association obtained a judgment for 954.14 with interest, 75.00 attorneys fees, and 18.20 costs against S. D. Richardson. A sale of the Newberg property will be held January 4, 1919 at 10 a.m. at the McMinnville courthouse to satisfy the writ. Sheriff W G Henderson will conduct the auction with First Seattle as attorney for the plaintiff.
An article notes gases used in European battle zones can be swallowed after inhalation. Swallowed chlorine gas may trigger digestive disturbances and even appendicitis, with rapid onset and variable symptoms depending on gas amount.
W Wallace Colby appointed executor by Yamhill County Court and qualified. All persons having claims against Mary L Colby deceased must present with vouchers to the executor at his residence near Newberg in Yamhill County within six months from this notice. Dated November 27 1918. Clarence Butt attorney for estate. First issue November 28 Last issue December 26.
Undersigned named by county court of Oregon appoints L. F. Hall as Administrator of the estate of Mrs. R. J. Sallee. Creditors must present claims verified by law at the Administrator's office 103 Main Street Newberg Yamhill County within six months from first publication. First published November 21 1918. Last publication December 19 1918.
In Yamhill County Oregon the executrix Mary E Bass requests final account approval for the estate of B R Bags deceased. The court has set a hearing for January 3 1919 at 10 am in McMinnville Oregon to show cause why the final account should not be allowed and the estate closed with the executrix discharged and bondmen exonerated.
Administrator of the estate of Jacob H Ingle offers Lot 2 in Block 2 City Park Addition Ne Yamhill County Oregon for sale after January 6 1919. Sale may be public or private per County Court order dated December 3 1918. H R Morris administrator. C R Chapin.
Henry W. Kramer as executor filed the final account in Yamhill County Oregon. The court set Monday December 16 1918 at 11 00 a m for objections and settlement. Interested parties must appear at the County Court room in McMinnville to show cause why the account should not be settled and approved. First published November 14 1918. Last published December 12 1918.
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