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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
6
A writer notes that despite abolition of stocks pil lory and ducking-stool some medieval punishments persist in England especially in the army and navy. Keel hauling in the navy could amount to drowning while in the army running the gauntlet was a popular method to discipline troublesome soldiers.
The Omaha Bee lauds Yankee soldiers for buoyant humor amid devastation. Signs of hope rise on ruined fields as troops toil to restore civilization, their laughter masking danger. The piece portrays humor as a mark of resolve and courage, melding bravado with tenderness.
General Korniloff showed gratitude to private Mranak who aided his escape from Austrians. In Bohemia the Russian commander’s order placed Mranak in Company A, First Regiment, Czecho-Slovak Brigade. At roll call Mranak’s name was read with the note he was shot by a Hungarian court martial at Pressburg for saving Korniloff from death.
After Rome fell learning nearly vanished in Europe as invaders ravaged arts and science. The Arabs preserved culture and later Moors inspired Western Europe seeking knowledge in astrology arithmetic medicine and alchemy. Alchemy dominated natural studies for centuries as the era of inquiry resumed.
The London Chronicle notes Mr. Balfour praised Irish troops for bravery and endurance in a eulogy, citing an ancestor of Robert Cecil, first Earl of Salisbury, in 1594. A 1594 recruiting letter from Captain Dawtry praised Irish soldiers as seasoned, able to endure any fortune, and maintaining health under extremity.
In a scattered excerpt, Casey ponders the muddled slang and nicknames among British privates, reflecting on misnaming and the common use of "Tommy Atkins" as a generic soldier tag in wartime speech.
The osage orange tree furnishes a light yellow dye for khaki and olive drab fabrics. Scientists note its potential to rival aniline dyes long monopolized by Germany, as it adapts to multiple shades. The tree, used as windbreaks and hedges, aids rural defense and hedging needs.
A light exchange lauds Bill Crow as brave for never showing a white feather. The cartoonish remark frames him as steadfast and bold in a humorous exchange.
Countess Panin, a genuine Russian liberal, supported workers yet faced backlash as voters branded her bourgeois. The term, defined by a Petrograd cabman, reflects those who enjoyed old regime privileges, a charge used against zemstvo workers who aided the revolution yet prospered under the prior order.
Edsell Ford son of Henry Ford punctures Kaiser Hindenburg and crown prince rhetoric saying German leaders blame others to justify war. He contrasts their defense talk to a preacher spoofing infant baptism with a four headed sermon ending at infant baptism.
A London Globe writer notes RAF slang. Airmen call flying machines buses and pilots taxi driving for learner cadets. They mock the danger with humor while awaiting missions and reading novels during quiet intervals.
Los Angeles traveler G. W. Meredith reports that the Hagenbeck Brothers zoo at Hamburg was emptied as the German government fed thousands of lions tigers leopards rhinoceros and hippos to soldiers to save feed costs. The collection included diverse jungle animals and reptiles.
A bystander credited as T pulled a man from a speeding car just as danger loomed. The rescuer awaited thanks but the victim focused on berating the driver, leaving gratitude for the gesture unsaid.
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls Ethel and Dora quarreling with the grandmother noting their bond. The niece answers that they are “fine, we don’t speak,” highlighting a humorous miscommunication about getting along.
In a Boston transcript Mrs Eve informs a caller that neighbors Mrs Schmidt has a new baby, another girl. Dottie remarks that Mrs Schmidt does not speak well English and that the angels could not understand what she wanted.
A brief scene shows a morning greeting between Jim and a senator with a light jab about voting patterns and a mention of a pretty girl seeking votes, highlighting campaign fronting and social interaction.
The Boston Transcript quotes optimism about airplanes becoming common like cars while cautioning that broad adoption should await further experimentation by others.
A food expert notes roasted peanuts are nearly a complete ration for humans. Peanut oil becomes a reliable vegetable fat, aiding shortages of animal fats. Cottonseed oil rises in use as shortening, and olive oil is often peanut derived.
In a witty exchange two women discuss courtroom tension. The attorney's wife notes her husband is unusually cross tonight and a passerby suggests a witness may have double crossed him, sparking speculation.
A humorous exchange from Everybody's Magazine notes a dealer stating eggs at 40 cents per dozen, sparking a complaint that equals over 3 cents per egg, followed by a retort that a single egg equals a hen’s full day’s work.
A Philadelphia Ledger note suggests public dinners may be dropped to save costs, easing the long felt pangs of indigestion and tired after-dinner speeches. The remark frames frugal dining as relief for diners and speakers alike.
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