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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
7
The Los Angeles Times notes extreme hearing exams for navy recruits with strict standards. Even past ear infections can disqualify officers from submarine service, as the requirement is that no history of ear trouble be found.
A small grey stone statue dating to 100 BCE, found 102 years ago near the Gulf of Mexico southeast of Vera Cruz, identified by the United States National Museum as the oldest dated antiquity in America. Carved in a rounded 1.5 inch high form, it shows a birdlike head and winged sides with etched feet, discovered in Mexico and authenticated by inscriptions.
A Roman woman faced strict rules around wine and social rituals. She could drink only raisin wine and must avoid strong drinks, while daily kisses to male relatives were required. A man could kill his wife for tasting wine, a crime Romulus deemed not excessive, absolving the husband.
The Nice of Austria known as Gorisia or Goritz links Ita babitues to the Franciscan relics of Charles X and Bourbons lineage. Gorizia under Austrian rule was the crown land capital of Gors Gradisca, appearing in history in the 10th century and still an archbishopric seat. Its noted industry includes Hebrew book printing for the East, per the London Spectator.
In a playful note, the London Standard cites Sir Owen Seaman for clever rhymes like Bagdad with swag dad. It contrasts Browning's bold pairing ranunculus with Tommy, and mentions a seventeenth century bard with a cryptic quip, highlighting literary audacity.
A Times readers note quotes Mrs. De Style selecting a welcome mat. A salesman touts a mat with the word Wel come woven in and suggests adding Tuesdays and Mri days to fit her needs.
A literary line asserts it is better to love and endure poverty than to be rich with an empty heart. The quote reflects romantic moral sentiment and emphasizes inner riches over material wealth.
The article describes historical gold washing in the Rhine from ancient times through the Roman era decay, noting how imperial revenue officers laxed, slavery waned, and washings declined between the fifth and tenth centuries. It cites Strasbourg yield and methods of sand washing to extract gold from river beds, with a bowl process capturing small gold flakes.
Portugal led early exploration with Henry the Navigator driving voyages that sought Africa and India. His zeal started long sea routes and discoveries, shaping colonial possessions and European diplomacy until the end of the 16th century when decline began.
Siam covers about 200000 square miles with a 1949 census population of 8 149 487. Bangkok highs reach 106 F in April May, while December and January dip to about 52 F, making the latter two months best for visitors. Siamese is spoken and written, though English is widely used in commerce.
Members of a Greek letter fraternity from a stele university toured the Library of Congress. They were struck speechless by the beauty and grandeur, exclaiming in admiration as they viewed the architecture and atmosphere.
Washington tar reports Senator Sorghum expressing deep doubt about his chances to be nominated and elected. He argues that even if nominated or elected he could not perform well or gain adequate compensation.
A compact reflection on friendship noting that haste leads to weak conclusions when bonds become mere indulgence rather than resilient human ties. It argues that true friendship aligns with moral law and natural law, demanding deeper fidelity.
A historical study notes that the wives of the president, vice president, and cabinet members wield unseen power in Washington. Since Andrew Jackson’s era this feminine influence has grown, shaping policy and Cabinet dynamics while not overtly proclaimed. The text highlights Mrs Eaton and the broader social network as factors in executive decisions.
Reader tips on extending cut flower life. Sugar in the water helps roses orchids and carnations last longer. keep stems submerged to prevent air gaps. seal stem ends quickly. wrap large blooms in waxed paper for transport. boiling stems is noted as California flower lore.
A southern England recluse gains local fame for untraceable wealth and grave manners. His own grandson’s remark after a circus visit exposes the truth: the man laughs like a clown, ending years of mystery.
A waterproof matchbox method coats matches by dipping half their length in a shellac varnish thinned with alcohol and drying them on paper. Shellac lasts longer than other coatings, resists wear, and remains nonflammable while sealing like wax, allowing matches to stay usable after prolonged water exposure.
Turkeys around the Bosporus amuse themselves with a game of pitch and catch as a group tosses raw meat to trained fish hawks. The hawks dive, snatch the meat in midair, and wheel away with it before it lands, delighting onlookers including children.
A brief fragment presents a Christmas moment where a traveler recalls Christmas day phrases and rising at sunrise to read by breakfast. The text preserves a dated tone and repetitive holiday mood without clear events or names.
The earliest almanacs originate in Arabian tradition reflecting local genius and dating to the era of Rameses the Great. A six year red text calendar in the British Museum notes religious ceremonies, fate of children, and business rules aligned to planetary influences.
The piece discusses a development story about storytelling to the elderly in cities and homes. It suggests dramatized tales to engage old audiences who cannot read well and are confined to the chimney corner. The concept offers a meaningful activity for the leisured to share childhood stories.
A noted Newport resident famed as the laziest man among them whil locks. He weeded his garden from a rocking chair, rocking forward to grab the weed and backward to uproot it. He also pulled himself from the water by hitching his old white mare to a tentog weight and yoking it to haul him from the shore.
In Ward Luck lington a lady helps a man who says he lost his wife and six children when the Titanic sank. He admits to the tale and reflects that he has become a very unlucky man unable to support a family.
A memory from the Atlanta Journal notes a church social once offered a fifteen cent supper while modern readers joke about paying fifty cents to pass through the pearly gates with the help of St Peter.
Readable text shows odd phrasing about relatives and a quote referencing Dave and a platonic relationship, but no clear event, names, or context to form a full news item. The fragment lacks concrete facts, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm a summary.
Mrs Jink and Mr Dubbley engage in a cheerful exchange about cultivating happiness and sunshine in daily life. The dialogue centers on the idea that personal disposition influences success and well being.
An unclear excerpt with fragmented phrases suggests a cryptic idea or misread text. The snippet mentions Bouston Port and a megial vision, but lacks coherent context or identifiable events or figures to confirm a reliable story.
A Philadelphia Ledger opinion surveys famous presidential lines. Washington’s war readiness, Adams’ Independence toast, Jefferson and Lincoln’s master sentiments are highlighted as enduring quips. The piece contrasts public works with other leaders whose writings show fewer standout phrases.
The article describes tanning steps using lime pits to remove fat, stretching the peltry to smooth wrinkles, paring with a circular knife, moistening and applying whiting, heating with a pumice stove, and finishing with an iron tool and pumice stone. Drying and occasional tightening follow the process.
A fragmentary notice suggests attention to a fourth hand neckwear item named Neckus. The readable text hints at user satisfaction and appeal, though details are limited and context uncertain.
Fragmentary text mentions a father improving after being accums sed for a year or two, with no clear context or identifiable entities. The readable portion provides minimal detail about health or events.
Fragmentary text recalls ancient use of steam power and Bero of Alexandria around 130 BC. It mentions a seventeenth century revival of recognizing power, with implications of early machinery and its reception.
The fragment notes the line I have a father too but be ta a dead one spoken by the clown Chispa and explains the phrase a dead one is not slang in Lonstellen's past as student context.
A humorous remark asserts that leaving a bad habit is harder than adopting a good one, attributed to the Boston Transcript. The line underlines the challenge of behavior change with wit.
A quotation from Angel emphasizes that usefulness must guide actions over personal wishes, urging focus on collective needs rather than individual cravings.
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