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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1919
Page
8
Edwin S. Whitaker of Irvington recounts Battery E of the 150th field artillery finding a German officer’s shelter with a kitchen and pancake flour during a retreat. After three days an officer discovered the stash and the soldiers moved on leaving the shelter intact.
A note from a host lamenting that after hosting 75 guests last season, none have returned the courtesy by inviting them to theater or dinner, marking social expectations in a small community.
Walter H. Graves, appointed by Secretary Lane as engineer of the reclamation service, will study 11 million acres of cut over timber land to assess its suitability for soldiers after the war. Clearing would remove logs and brush, with potential farm wealth gain of about 2 billion dollars for Pacific states.
The piece highlights Georges Clemenceau known as the tiger of France. In L Homme Libre he is quoted for epigrammatic wit stating It is easier to go down a hill than up but the view is from the top.
A shopper questions an egg price of 80 cents a dozen while a calm dealer confirms the figure, highlighting the surprise over paying a premium for a basic staple. The exchange captures tensions over rising costs and consumer affordability.
A Toronto Telegram quip contrasts medical prudence with patient worry about expenses. The doctor jokes that patients should enjoy some healthy anxiety over paying his fees, highlighting the humor in financial concerns within care.
A playful dialogue from the Buffalo Express features Xanthippe complimenting Socrates on style while he teases about the hemlock. The exchange showcases sharp humor and classical references in a modern newspaper strip tone.
Chemical treated cotton cloth is tested as a silk substitute for artillery bagging. If workable it saves 25 to 35 million dollars and eases silk shortages while ensuring no fabric residue remains after firing to prevent accidental explosions. The piece also reviews A Book of the Criminals by H. B. and notes crimes in England France and America with Holmes Harvard professor Webster and Charles Price as prominent examples.
English newspapers debate Raleigh burial location for the 300th anniversary. Records suggest Raleigh buried at Bedding ton Surrey by his widow in a red leather bag until her death, with the head later placed in a church at West Horsley Surrey.
Wayne and Payne contemplate a journey to the North Pole. They muse that the trip would be restful, a place where no one cares if the snow is cleared. The exchange hints at a desire for solitude and escape from daily concerns.
A major beet sugar company expands waste reuse turning beet pulp into cattle feed, generating enough revenue to cover preferred stock dividends. A $123000 plant now extracts potash and ammonia from process water, with expectations it will repay its cost in the first year.
An oblique Kansas City Star excerpt mocks a tale of sacrifice with a wife�s gift to her husband to aid the war effort. Aunt Miasma retorts as the narrator hints at possibly more gifts such as a son or brother in the future.
Mike Schwartz and his wife sought a canary from Paul Kajpust’s home after delivering goods. Mrs Kajpust filed suit when no wood arrived and the canary disappeared after being eaten. Judge Cummings awarded Mrs Kajpust ten dollars in damages.
A man recounts an encounter with a bold individual who asked intrusive questions about his private affairs. The speaker notes this person had worked with a draft board helping resigants complete questionnaires, implying persistence but questionable boundaries.
A Birmingham Age-Herald item notes Ari zona Bill, the gunman, collided with a movie director and suffered a broken spirit. The gag hints at a darker joke about a man who sought a film career and met his match. The brief reflects a tabloid style remark rather than a reporting of events.
A facetious man declares no food shortage and reveals a foot long abridged spaghetti piece, waving it in triumph during lunch. The comic display underscores a sarcastic take on supply rumors rather than reporting actual shortages.
The conversation notes a planned aviation unit for New York police. The idea suggests appointing flying officers to form the "fly cops" segment, highlighting a novel approach to law enforcement.
A brief dialogue notes that women’s voting rights varied by state with a hint that some states denied the ballot to married women, reflecting historical limits on suffrage.
Chronic Ailer explains he tried a new physician who relieved him of 26 dollars on the first visit, after the old family doctor went to war.
Readable fragments show a dialogue with repeated insistence and irony. The garbled text hints at forgiveness and enduring struggle echoed by the speakers.
A rapid diner scene shows a new arrival greeting Jim and noting a grease spot on today’s bill of fare. The brief exchange captures everyday restaurant chatter in a Boston Evening Transcript fragment.
Lena V Groth administratrix of the estate of Fred A West deceased has filed her final account with the Yam hill county Oregon court. A hearing on the account and any objections is set for Saturday February 1 1918 at 10 o clock in the forenoon in the county court room McMinnville Oregon. First published January 2 1919 last published January 30 1919.
A buyer seeks 30 to 60 acres of level mostly cleared land on a County road with stock and farm tools. Will pay $6600 cash. If the land is larger, he will buy the improved portion and rent the balance. Write full particulars to Ralph Ackley 306 Corbett Bldg Portland Oregon. 18-14
Freight carrier Daily trips between McMinnville and Portland with commercial barn headquarters for Newberg. Contact Black 112. Rates reasonable.
Weasley Boyes lists fat cat tle muttom lambs veal and goats requesting contact via R F D No 2 and phone Blue 148.
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