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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1892
Page
4
The article explains making light, flaky pie crusts using Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder without butter or with reduced butter, or with lard or shortening. It notes the crust cooks thinner by one third flour reduction and swells to desired thickness, and promotes the powder as the only one containing egg white and free from ammonia or adulterants.
In Sherman Michigan a reporter who published a forthcoming wedding was confronted by the bridegroom who drew a pistol pocketed by fear. He instead produced a five dollar Will that he gave to the reporter, saying the notice spared him the trouble of proposing.
An Irish note cites Tit-Bits on how coat now extends to female fashion, referencing Tighta as the female counterpart to jackets and describing usage among working classes where coat denotes dress item for both genders.
Lieut Pos ter of the third Parry arctic expedition reports conversing with a man across Port Bowers harbor a mile and a quarter away. It is also claimed that at Gibraltar a voice could be heard distinctly from ten miles distant.
A 13 year old boy preacher from Clem Carroll county named Jimmie Cook, living with a sick father and sister, preached at Berean church near the Elsan factory. He spoke on salvation from Hebrews 2 3, astonished listeners with his poise, and collected a small offering after a 30 minute sermon.
A severe wind in the city hid the capitol from view across the street and halted streetcar service as horses balked. Several people were blown over with one woman lifted briefly into the air on Washington Avenue at Trank Street before landing on the pavement. A curious wind effect left witnesses puzzled by the street’s center.
A New York Sun report on the Boryslaw wax field in eastern Galicia notes extensive mining by Polish Jews, dangerous shaft practices, and massive local control by mine owners. It details production, labor conditions, and the potential impact on European and American paraffin markets.
The 107 year old Mrs. Lanchester of Bildershaw near Darlington England born May 29 1783 at Gallow Hill Yorkshire remains ambulant and active sewing without glasses. She took part in the gleaning during the late harvest and travels only by train thrice in life.
In a New York Herald dispatch a giant of seven feet two inches, one of three brothers famed for their height, is described as peering from his office as reporters leave with their papers. Jim is hailed and challenged by a bystander who jokes about climbing the tower and the peril that might follow.
A young Flint, son of a bee expert in Woodbury, Tempeford, Beofordshire, captured a vast swarm that settled on a shrub and later donated the hive to a nearby laboring town. Also reported, a two foot elliptical gray stone, sent to the White House with a New Mexico governor’s letter, is believed ancient and linked to Pueblo Indians.
The note from a Washington letter observes men favoring smooth cheeks with more beards and longer hair, noting Holman shaving the upper lip but keeping a chin beard. It mentions a French style beard pointed without a mustache and comments on varying facial hair prejudice.
A long feature on notable driving whips from Vanderbilt and other prominent owners. It describes the Vanderbilt ivory handled seven foot whip with carved panels and portraits, plus other famous whips owned by Jim Fisk, Jay Gould, W. K. Vanderbilt, and more. It notes prices from 50 to 5 000, and discusses types, fashion, and global interest in fine whips.
A fragment from The Epoch and Der Ulk quotes a wife and husband exchange about gifts and generosity. The snippets reference a birthday tiger gifts and a jest about sharing those gifts with friends. The tone satirizes marital negotiation and certainty in opinions.
A young physician tows a strange purchase to a skeleton display, prompting a friend to ask if one of his patients is involved. The dialogue hints at curiosity and potential risk in a medical setting.
A fragment from Burling on Pree Press shows a dialogue about appearance and a defiant aside directed at Mr Donpees Johnny. It mentions a Bernard dog and ends with a punchy aside challenging the speaker.
An old advertising blend promote Hoatetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for nervous debility indigestion and bile irregularities, noting malaria grippe prevention and a range of pains. Ely’s Cream Balm is hailed as a cure for catarrh and cold in head with user testimonials and a price of cents. Brown’s Bronchial Traches are advertised for coughs and throat diseases with global reach claims.
An advertisement warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by FJ Cheney & Co as mercury free and blood and mucous membrane acting. It urges buyers to seek genuine products, notes Toledo distribution, and mentions price. Also references Star Plug scales, Quinny House hotel, and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's ailments with guarantees.
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