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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
7
In the Saturday Evening Post Dilnot portrays a weariness among public men in New York similar to that seen in Washington and several Midwestern cities. The essay discusses a general malaise affecting leaders and civic work across these urban centers.
An article notes rabbits devastate pasture, potentially depriving the country of feed for 35 000 sheep worth about 127 746 dollars annually. It reports millions slaughtered and skins sent abroad, with many rabbits stored for shipment to Europe and large U S demand in the past year.
A Scientific American review notes that US built motor-driven submarine chasers proved ideal for French convoys in Atlantic waters. It highlights the aviso type as a French equivalent to the British sloop with strong armament and sea-keeping for anti-U-boat work.
The Sengite explosive, engineered to address a shortage of something, is described as highly shock resistant and safe when struck by steel tools. Developed by a factory through experiments, it is claimed to prevent accidental detonations during drilling in mining. The name derives from a mix of “petritite” and “dynamite.”
A historical overview tracing the spread of democracy from 1870 onward. The piece notes the fall of Napoleon III after Sedan, the emergence of republics globally, and speculative remarks on future historians labeling Sedan as a turning point for both France and Germany. It cites the Brooklyn Eagle on the timeline starting September 1870 and lists various monarchs and rulers affected by these shifts.
The device aims to insure proper meter reading by aligning film exposure with shutter timing and placing front lamps on the camera. It describes checks to prevent wasting an exposure and to stop shutter operation when the correct film surface is not in position to receive exposure.
A Mount Vernon crewman recalls a fireman blown through a curved ventilator onto the deck during a torpedo attack off the French coast. Seaman says 37 men were killed instantly and the escape through the tight opening proved extraordinary.
Two citizens clash over the war in a lively exchange about furnaces. One argues his model is superior while the other defends a different make, revealing a humorous dispute rather than a serious political confrontation.
The Birmingham Age-Herald speculates that as airplanes become common a man with a tag might face trouble yet notes that affordable aerial limousines would still require a skilled aviator. The discussion frames trust and access in early air travel.
A fragmented wartime column hints at a young boy’s reckless ambition. An airman critiques schemes and a scene in Mack’s back yard features a boy urging bricks dropped on someone. The piece presents cautionary tones about youthful bravado during conflict.
A rookie at Camp Zachary Taylor mistakes a captain for a general. The captain corrects him and identifies himself as a colonel while the rookie jokes about looks and status, adding a touch of comic confusion to the encounter.
A manager dismisses a boy’s showroom feat saying a riveter cannot buy a $7,000 limousine. The boy proves them wrong by selling the luxury car to the shipyard worker, despite the manager’s snobbery. The anecdote highlights class bias in auto sales.
A fragmentary report notes Mr Meekton Kagame asking about meals while Henri cites scarce supplies focused on birds fish food and dog biscuits. The text hints at household shortages and comic or tense exchange within a public notice or column.
Fragmentary text discusses why people say nobody loves a fat man and notes a lingering suspicion that overweight individuals are valued less or more than they deserve in current attitudes. The excerpt hints at social bias without clear concluding point.
A garbled dialogue fragment mentions arranging a list of teas in alphabetical order and notes that most items are ex kings. No clear event, date, or subjects beyond the dialogue.
Wry quip frames mountain climbers as doomed to fail uphill, reflecting a humorous take on risky sport.
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