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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1889
Page
4
Clara Mor win in Ohio Farmer explains a eight inch corn husk doll crafted entirely from husks. The guide covers body construction from corn cob foundations to layered husks for skirts and arms, head shaping, facial features, and detailed dress accents with pink dye, ribbons, and veined drapery. It notes future variations allow whole families and varied characters with color work.
The piece argues that major discoveries arise from a chain of deliberate steps, not luck. It cites Newton, Watt, Edison, Morse, and Edison's telegraph, noting each breakthrough follows persistent effort and generations of refinement rather than random accidents. It also condemns vanity and asserts true nobility comes from virtue, not birth.
Practical tips for home care and cooking from a past issue. Stresses clear cellars, stain removal with molasses, and homemade mucilage. Provides recipes for Brown Steamed Pudding Almond Custard Codfish Cakes Scrambled Oysters with step by step instructions and measurements.
The piece outlines changing winter attire from autumn trends, noting long princesse coats, empire gowns, and versatile bodices. It describes coats and sleeves, draped fronts, and the Mar guerite polonaise back, with comments on structure and new decorative details.
A Washington baker argues hand shaped pretzels are sweeter with a delicate skin and preferment over machine made products. He demonstrates making a pretzel by hand and contrasts with machine production and lye boiling. Pennsylvania leads U S pretzel trade with German workers and beer pairing stories. Bottesini's death omen follows a concert in Parma where rosin and bow tone faltered, signaling his final illness.
A dramatic scene shows Mr Buffer and Miss Flip parts after heated alusions about love and ego. He declares he will seek a higher wife while she reveals his recent promotion and her own social setback. The piece ends with a blunt note on a railway career change and a county fair prize.
A German physicist’s simple electric spark apparatus uses tin foil rings on a lamp chimney and a silk wrapped brush. Brushing inside the chimney produces a bright spark across the foil each withdrawal, with many other experiments possible. The note ends with a quotation about the value of self control.
Patient testimonials praise Dr Darrin for electric treatments curing liver kidney neuralgia catarrh bronchitis and weak lungs. Ad promotes free consultations at the Washington building Portland and lists office hours and home treatment options. It guarantees cures of private diseases and asks readers to mention the paper.
A physician from Bloomington Timels extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a superior preparation for blood purification and alternative tonic use. The blotter cites excellent results in indigestion and other cases and warns against inferior preparations.
The Sierra Chemical Company markets the Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure as a herbal remedy claimed to come from Plute Indians. The ad cites testimonials to prove effectiveness and urges purchase at 224 Mission Street in San Francisco. Claims of natural medicine and limited alternatives are emphasized.
An appeal notes many women die from female weakness and asserts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Dr Pierce’s Pellets offer relief. The ad claims a money back guarantee and satisfaction from manufacturers, describing the medicines as effective and widely available.
Dramatic claim of a universal cure for piles with promises of relief within minutes. Kirk's German Pile Ointment advertised as a sole treatment for piles and itching of private parts, with a one dollar price per box and J. J. Mack & Co. as wholesale agents in San Francisco. Vintage ad tone emphasizes urgency and exclusivity.
A mail offer promotes a large collection of novelty cards and Oleographic Fleming Bros. items from Pittsburgh Pa. Buyers are urged to purchase Dr Melane's Liver Pills at 25 cents, mail the outer wrapper and 4 cents to receive the list and a package, noting the advice to avoid overreliance on others opinions.
Dr William’s Indian Pile Ointment touted as the sole sure cure for blind bleeding or itching piles. Testimonials from Judge Coffinbury of Cleveland report immediate relief and successful results. sold by multiple drug firms in Portland and elsewhere. Also mentions Brown’s Bronchial Troches for throat symptoms linked to colds and fatigue.
A pithy assertion explores how truth can fuel hatred and contempt among peers, while success invites envy. The line suggests social dynamics where honesty provokes backlash and achievement stirs resentment.
A sick man describes a fourteen day decline from stomach and liver trouble. He credits Dr. Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy from Rondout with saving his life after a doctor advised a three day trial. The notice promotes remedies including Kennedy’s and a soap product, ending with a Dr Isaac Thompson eye water promotion.
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