John Muir Clock Aids Study And Morning Routines
The clock made for John Muir during Wisconsin days woke him at 5 am and dumped him from bed. It fired a spark to start fires and even opened books in sequence, with a pine bed and a heavy stone trigger. The device, once used in a country school, is now housed in a Madison museum.
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John Muir
Wisconsin State Local Society
Madison
Wisconsin Alumni Association of Northern California
Milwaukee Journal
Muir
Wisconsin University
John
Word Origins and Medieval Fairs Referencing Saint Audré
The passage discusses etymology for stigmatize and prevent and notes Shakespearean usage and a claim about a farmer and his sheep. It adds a note that St Audréy traces origin to St Audrey and mentions early medieval fairs in France and England held on St Audréy’s day with gaudy toys sold at them.
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France
Pittsburgh
Wise Saying About Men and Self Denial Abroad
This remark on marriage and self denial extends beyond France, applying to men in other countries who expect to curb expenses yet lack funds for indulgence and blame their wives for the resulting hardship.
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Thiers
France
Why She Suffers Exchange Joke
A short humorous exchange features a fat man and a thin man discussing his wife’s illness. The wife has a cold and is hoarse, but the men downplay the severity while noting her inability to talk. The punchline hinges on misdirection about pneumonia versus hoarseness.
Winter Health Donts From Hygienist Magazine
Do not go to bed with cold feet or wear heavy underwear indoors. Do not try to wear out a cold and avoid fried foods. Rest and restrict eating for half a day or more. Eat fats like butter meat and olive oil to stay warm but avoid hard to digest combos. Skip tea and coffee as they lower heat. Bathe skin daily with dry rubbing after tepid sponge.
Arrival and Departure of Passenger Trains Notices
Newberg lodge announces regular meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays with visiting brothers welcome. Shiloh Relief Corps meets on the second and fourth Thursdays at 2 30 PM in the IOOF Hall with Minnie B Byers as president and Emma Langworthy as secretary.
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Newberg Lodge
Frank A. Collard
W. M
R. H. C. Bennett
Shiloh Relief Corps No
Minnie B. Byers
Emma Langworthy
Special Sale on Cut Glass in Window Display
Lynn B. Ferguson Prescription Druggist Rexall Store advertises a special sale with cut glass priced at 98 cents. Window display invites shoppers to see the selections and visit the Rexall store.
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Lynn B. Ferguson
Rexall
Kirks v Schultz and Martha in Yamhill Court
In the Oregon Yamhill Circuit Court Louise B. Kirks sues Fred Schultz and Martha for property interests. The notice references publication dates and restoration for plaintiff with first issue December 16 1915 and January 20 1916.
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Circuit Court of the
State of
Oregon
Yamhill
Louise B. Kirks
Fred Schultz
Martha
Ees Epee
Nis
Fred
Schultz
Wadds
Local Advertisements and Notices Mix in Newberg Area
A Jersey Bull near Newberg on Portland road is listed by Walter Wilson. Green's Candy Store advertises homemade candies at 802 First Street. The Pair Store plans extended evening hours from Lat. eve the 18th through Christmas. For Sale Berkshire brood sow with 9 pigs price 30 dollars listed by Dr A N Logan Newberg Ore. Du Pont Stamping Powder promoted by Larkin Prince as exclusive agents for Newberg.
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Portland Road
Newberg
Walter Wilson
Tfr
Green
First Street
Berkshire
A. N. Logan
Ore
du Pont
Larkin— Prince
For Sale Thoroughbred Boar and Cream Separator
8 month old Thoroughbred boar for sale at $10. Also an American cream separator in good running order for $12. Contact A. E. Moore. phone 9a4. tf.
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A. E. Moore
Christmas Tree at the Big Home Store Draws Customers
The Big Home Store promotes a Christmas tree promotion offering a free present with every dollar spent. Store officials report many happy customers this week as the program continues.
Potatoes For Sale In Newberg Area
Local seller W B Reed advertises first and second grade and seed potatoes for sale from Route 1 Newberg. Contact by phone 6a4 for timely purchase.
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W.B. Reed
Newberg
Holiday Specials From Larkin Prince Store
A Christmas sales note urges shoppers to buy wisely as Larkin Prince advertises a well selected stock of holiday specialties. The message highlights value and suggests street bargains for festive gifts.
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Larkin - Prince
Street Car Motto Cited as Reversion Example
An example of reversion cites the street car motto "Precaution is the mother of wisdom" as a guiding phrase. The note links caution to prudence in aging transit norms.
Wanted Dairy Cows For Sale
Wanted good dairy cows big milkers eight years or younger. Prefer Holstein Durham or Ayrshire. Provide description and lowest cash price to B C care Graphic. 10 tf Willis K Clash.
Jersey Bull For Service From Ladds 15000 Bull
Jersey bull for service. Was fired by Ladds 15000 bull and out of imported cow testing seven per cent. Price two dollars in advance. G W Dayton half mile east of Spauldings Mill Phone Red 148.
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Jersey
Ladds
G. W. Dayton
Spauldings Mill
Local ad touts buying over renting with cost breakdown
A Whittier California notice invites readers to buy a home or store room for less than the improvements cost. It lists C. F. Moore as the contact and frames renting as wasteful compared with the brick and material value.
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C. F. Moore
Whittier
California
Budget Meeting Notice for Yamhill County Tax Budget
The annual tax budget meeting for Yamhill County will be held at the Court House in McMinnville on December 24 1915 at 10 a.m. All taxpayers in the county are urged to be present. Chas B Wilson County Clerk.
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Yamhill County
Court House
McMinnville
Chas .B. Wilson
Boyes Market to Open After Fire Damages Repairs
Boyes Meat Market resumes business after a several week closure caused by a fire. The rebuilt storefront is ready for customers this Saturday with the same courteous service and fair prices promised to old patrons and new shoppers alike.
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Boyes
Food Combinations Digestibility Guide in Hygienist Magazine
The December Hygienist Magazine leads with Dr. R. R. Daniels explaining how to combine foods for easier digestion. Readers are urged to obtain the issue from news dealers or order by sending 10 cents to the Hygienist Publishing Co. in Denver Colorado.
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R. R. Daniels
Hygenist Publishing Co
Majestic Bldg
Denver
Colo
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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Rerre
J. L. van Blaricom
College Street
Green’s
B.a.kirks
Hdw
Imp. Co
Springbrook
Lone Fir Dairy
Oregon Hardware & Implement Co
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