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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
8
In Hawkins Falls a visiting minister struggles to be heard by Ehud Leffingwell who is hard of hearing. The preacher announces a June wedding between Ed Stoutenboro and Mehitable Dodsworth at the couple’s home, prompting Ehud to remark on Mehitable’s eyes and limp.
A Chicago Record-Herald quotation traces a life through the decades from twenty-three to eighty, detailing shifting self doubts and perceived handicaps. The speaker evaluates fate ambition and opportunity while reflecting on aging and missed chances.
Sweet Mary Jane sits fourteen days refusing to rise despite efforts of her parents and police. The tale frames Mary Jane as wise beyond men, insisting on staying seated until she has her set, for she is a hen, as reported by the St. Louis Republic.
The text notes that simple life forms adapt quickly to changing surroundings. It cites Stah!s observation that a certain creature flees salt but can be trained to tolerate it if salt is gradually added to the medium. It asserts purposeful action in plants and both single and multicellular animals.
Boil six eggs hard and prepare a white sauce by melting butter then mixing flour, milk, and cooking until smooth. Chop eggs fine, pour sauce over, add cracker crumbs and salt, mold into egg shapes, roll in cracker crumbs and butter.
A London Express reprint argues women hate corrective men and weak decision making. It urges men to support rather than belittle women, noting women wish men to be decisive, attentive, and respectful of marriage, family, and personal happiness.
A quoted tale contrasts philosophers stubbornness with Carlyle’s sharp dismissal after a two hour dialogue. Mallock disputes Carlyle’s views, and Carlyle ends the encounter by saying he will not see Mallock again, remarking he knew Mallock’s mother.
A public school recitation features a boy’s witty answer to when Rome was built. The student replies that Rome was built at night, explaining his reason by saying he’s heard his father say Rome wasn’t built in a day. The tale amuses the teacher and echoes a familiar proverb.
A teacher prompts Curtis with a puzzle about dividing two squash pies into twelve parts and compares cutting Stelae into twelve. The odd exercise yields a playful, puzzling classroom moment about fractions and creative thinking.
Mrs. Peabody in a panic fills tubs and kettles as the water is cut off at 3. She alerts neighbors including Mrs Mantell who must rush home from Lyric hall to prevent a dry flat. The scene unfolds through hallways and a drugstore telephone call.
A Cleveland man recalls a fire in an east side home where curtains lit and neighborly aid was slow. The cook explains she delayed bringing water and argues she avoided worsening the blaze with hot water while others pulled down curtains and trampled the Sante.
A London Telegraph reader notes a raid on gambling venues and seized gambling paraphernalia. He praises police action and mentions a personal gain from mining stocks, adding optimism about a new dress for his wife.
A local sale offers artichokes praised as winter hog feed with one acre sustaining 30 hogs, four sack lots F O B Dayton at 1.00 per sack. Also offered is one horse with harness and top buggy at a low price. Contact F A Crawford Dundee P O.
Real estate ad touts 40 acres 14 miles out with 25 acres cultivated at 150 dollars per acre. A second lot of 20 acres two miles out with improvements and all personal property included for 4000 dollars. Sellers invite buyers and promise to find a buyer for sellers.
A real estate office opens at 207 First Street Newberg Oregon linked with J E Smith office 513 Chamber of Commerce Portland Oregon. Seeks farmers in Yam Hill County wishing to sell and invites inquiries and visits in Newberg.
A note asks readers if they hold a deed to property and promotes a 150 page booklet titled Sixteen Years in Oregon by H. D. Winters. It details dealings and a deed set aside by Multnomah County Circuit Court with an appeal to Oregon Supreme Court.
The Tax Payers League of Yamhill County will meet at the court house in McMinnville on Saturday February 24 at 10 o clock a m. The gathering aims to discuss important legislation of public interest to taxpayers. By order of the Executive Board W W Nickell secretary.
The executor of the last will and testament of Pen J. Skinner files his final account in Yamb County Court. A hearing is set for February 19, 1912 at 10 oclock A M in McMinnville to show cause why the account should not be approved and the estate settled.
A Columbia professor urged students to notice all details. At dusk he left a house and stepped into a puddle, only to confront a student who said he observed the very puddle as he entered. The tale, from New York Press, highlights practical observation.
A missionary recalls early days in Hankow when he struggled to tell people apart. He tells a Mandarin that locals looked alike, prompting the line about two peas and a witty reply about saying no questions.
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