Famous American Bells of St Michael’s Charleston
A Charleston bell lore recounts the St Michael’s bells crossing the ocean five times from England to Charleston before the Revolutionary War, during the Civil War steeple fires, and postwar recasting from original foundry records preserved by descendants of the firm’s designers.
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Charleston
St. Michael’s
S. C
Ocean
St. Michael
England
Court of St. James
Columbia
Washing the Windows Tip From New York Sun
A reader explains a quick cleaning method for windows using a small amount of cleaning product on a cloth. The brisk rub lifts dirt, leaving windows bright in half the time and quarter the effort of traditional soap and water cleaning.
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New York Sun
Oyster Dilemma In English Inn Horse Feeds Man Wins
A traveler enters an English bar parlor on a cold day and asks for a dozen oysters to take to his horse. The horse refuses to eat the shellfish, prompting the man to offer to eat them himself. The scene draws the habitues to observe the odd episode.
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Traveler
Public remark sparks a judge’s note on propriety
A judge cites a conversation where Mr Todd criticizes a woman’s attire as surd, blaming men for poor style choices. He remarks that a woman looks ridiculous in an outrageous outfit. Since then he avoids public appearances while the defendant is identified as Mrs Todd.
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Mr. Todd
Not Yet a Job for His Fiancé
A humorous dialogue recounts a daughter and her father discussing a fiancé who plans to take a job at 25 000 dollars a year. The exchange compares this offer to a banker’s association paying 50 000 dollars to avoid forging checks, and the idea of doing the opposite for less.
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Bankers Association
Hecks
George
Puck
Trials of Artists and the Coronation Portraitorde
The article recalls Edwin A. Abbey's work on the coronation of King Edward VI and his handling of costly robes and decorations lent for accurate reproduction. It notes his patience with royal sitters and his wit about vanity, addressing varied subjects from a tearful peeress to a gruff general, highlighting Abbey’s tact and American spirit in managing studio challenges.
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Edwin A. Abbey
Edward VI
Roysiere Eee
Abbey
Manoa
Rice Perfection Ends in Domestic Quandary
The bonny young wife Griselda toiled all day in a hot kitchen trying to cook rice grain by grain to her husband’s exact taste. He questions her effort, she sighs in tears, and the courtroom tone hints at a judge’s remark on the scene.
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Griselda
Madagascar Idol Movements Awe Natives
Madagascar natives venerate a wooden silk covered idol attached to a wire. Priests perform prescribed motions making worshippers fear the god is alive. Faithful distinguish themselves with horned hairstyles held by pins, while priests dwell in wooden houses.
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Madagascar
Shows and Chorus Girls Charm and Dramatic Rhythm
A magazine note argues chorus girls cannot replace melody and dramatic situations. It praises stage managers, good music and voices as essential. It discusses creative staging like ribbon reins or living puppets but warns they cannot substitute for a beautiful melody.
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George Marion
American Magazine
Sleepwalking Tales of Nighttime Pranks and Fear
A medical expert explains sleepwalking is common among young adults and presents cases. A 20 year old wandered to a stream and swung from a tree limb nightly. He was found in bed asleep when police arrived. A musician husband sleepwalked with a chained pose while his wife watched in terror.
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Indianapolis
Deep Sea Life Reveals Eyes and Light in Dredged Sample
A flexible stem of coral polyps was dredged from 2,175 fathoms between Madeira and the Spanish coast. It emitted brilliant phosphorescence as it surfaced, suggesting deep sea creatures use light and that animals with eyes likely cluster around light sources while foraging in the gloom.
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Madeira
Per’s
New Yorker Given Vague Tip on Boston Hotel Stay
A New York man visiting Boston from South Station asked a well dressed local for a hotel tip on Summer Street. The stranger’s odd reply warned him to stop just before reaching the area, a line described as a cosmopolitan edged remark.
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New York
Boston
Summer Street
Impromptu Waltz Confusion Sparks Verbal Duel
A music dealer sent a piece titled Impromptu Waltz as Valse Impromptu to a customer who claimed little difference between the two. The patron retorted with a quip likening it to the difference between a blind Venetian and a Venetian blind.
Presence of Mind in the Face of Extreme Cold
A veteran recalls a near freezing incident when the crew nearly died but saved themselves by engaging in a heated discussion. Legaz! looks upward reflecting on their quick witted shift in mindset that kept them alive.
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Legaz
Trade cream separator for milk cow request
Person offers to swap a cream separator for a milk cow. Contact via phone 30a5, R. F. D. No.3, Box 13. Internal note indicates exchange proposal in a rural listing.
Orders for cake and pastries at Model Restaurant
Phone your orders for cake doughnuts and pies to Model Restaurant and lunch room for home baking and pickup.
Wheat farms offered by White & Company in Eastern Oregon
Prospect for a bumper crop cited as strong in Eastern Oregon. Advertisement notes White & Company as contact. Also promotes 9 volume History of the World set from Sanz offered at 30 dollars, regular 49, available at the Graphic office.
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Oregon
White & Company
Sanz
Graphic Office
Local shoppers seek holiday gifts and aluminum demo in town
A call to inquire with Mrs. Rhodes Gardner in Newberg for late Christmas presents. 12 Hourigan and Hall are in town to demonstrate Wear Ever aluminum, recently exhibited at Benson's News stand. Publication date noted as 11-14 pd.
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Hourigan & Hall
Benson
Williams Jubilee Singers to Perform January 20 at College Auditorium
The Williams World Famous Jubilee Singers perform January 20 at the College Auditorium. Tickets are available at Barcroft's and Ferguson's drug store.
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Jubilee
College Auditorium
Barcroft’s
Ferguson's Drug Store
Wanted two or three rooms for elderly couple
Elderly couple seeks light housekeeping two or three room dwelling or small house. Provide location and price. Possession January 15. Respond to Joseph Langellier Box 396 Newberg.
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Joseph Langellier
Newberg
For Sale One Poland China boar and piglets
Two eligible to record 8 month old registered Poland China boars, 14 Poland China pigs 2 months old for sale. For information call 19a25. N. P. Nelson, Newberg.
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Poland
China
N. P. Nelson, Newberg
Trade Offer for Mares and Harness Equipment
SaLte Span mares weight 1400 each offered or trade for lighter team. Also 3% Mitchell wagon and heavy harness. Henry Versteeg Route 3 Newberg 13 pd.
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Henry Versteeg
Newberg
Overland Atomobiles Price Drop Cites Quality Retention
The price of Overland Atomo biles has fallen sharply to below many 30 horse five passeng er machines while quality remains high. For details, ask L. A. Mills about the price move and remaining value.
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L. A. Mills
L T L Meeting and Local Notices
An L T L meeting is set for January 9 at 4 o clock in the Public School building with demonstrations on cake flavoring and other topics. Attend with yearly dues. Also notes dairy ranches for sale or trade by White & Company at 705 East First Street, plus listings for books or magazines from Mrs Anne Newall in Newberg and office details near Anna M Fogle.
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Anne Newall
Newberg
Anna M. Fogle
Oliver Block
Benson
Sup’t. of
L. T. L. Department
White & Company
East First Street
Annual Stockholders Meeting of Newberg Telephone Co
The annual stockholders meeting of the Newberg Telephone Co will be held in the Commercial Club rooms Monday evening January 8 1912 for the election of a board of directors and other business. If you cannot attend send written proxy. E E Goff secretary.
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The
Newberg Telephone, Co
Commercial Club
E. E. Goff
Child Labor Advertisements Mentioned in Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes mention offering boys at ordinary wages and others for roles with girls implied, suggesting a mid-century labor or domestic service listing. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places to identify a specific event.
Fruit Growers Meeting at Springbrook Cannery
The Springbrook Fruit Growers Union will meet at the can nery office in Springbrook on Friday January 12 at 2 00 p m The main business is ordering spray material for the upcoming season All growers not members are invited to join E R Gamer Secy.
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Springbrook
Farm Land Wanted for Cash Purchase
Advertises willingness to buy farm land for cash. Seeks land at bar gain price with lowest cash price, location, exact cultivation amount, timber, etc. Signed by H A Nolan General Delivery Portland. 11 pd.
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H.A. Nolan
Gen’ del
Portland
Newberg Seeks Water and Sewer Bonds in Bid Opening
Municipal bonds for Newberg Oregon invite sealed proposals by January 10 1912 at 8 p m for 20000 water 20 year 5 per cent bonds dated February 1 1912 and 2000 sewer 20 year 5 per cent bonds dated February 1 1912. A 3 per cent certified check is required and the right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
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Newberg
Ore
W. W. Nelson
City Recorder
Word of Appreciation From A Stevens
A Stevens thanks donors for the New Year gift while noting they are not destitute or in need. The message expresses gratitude and acknowledges generosity from supporters.
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A. Stevens
Wood accounts due upon delivery for Spaulding Logging Co
Beginning January 1 through January 12 all wood accounts are due immediately upon delivery. The notice from The Chas. K. Spaulding Logging Co. states payment is required at once for all wood deliveries within the period.
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Chas. K. Spaulding Logging Co
Tracts For Sale Near Newberg With Flexible Terms
Acreage in tracts of 3 to 5 acres adjoining Newberg on the east. Small cash payments with time on balance. J. T. Everest.
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Newberg
J. T. Everest
Notice to Contractors for Newberg Pumping Plant
Sealed proposals will be received at the Newberg City Recorder office until 8 p.m. January 15, 1912 for furnishing materials and constructing a pumping plant and supply main. Plans and specs available from the City Recorder or Louis C. Kelsey engineer. Personal use plans cost 10 dollars. The city reserves the right to reject any bids. Mayor N C Christenson and Recorder W W Nelson authorize.
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Newberg
Oregon
City Recorder
Louis C. Kelsey
Portland
N. C. Christenson
W. W. Nelson
W C T U to Meet Over Franchise Question in Oregon
The W C T U will meet at Mrs David Johnsons home on Wednesday January 10 with a program built around the franchise issue. A debate asks whether all women should have suffrage, noting Oregon lags on the Pacific Coast and urging action for 1912.
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David Johnson
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Beaver to Bring Down Tree in About an Hour
Be animal worker notes a beaver will fell a fair sized pine to Reon Dy in the area within about an hour.
A Flack of Lightning Brings Fearful Electric Surge
An 1873 anecdote records a fierce electric current entering a butcher shop. It followed iron bars from meat quarters to a hanging hock, tearing and contorting the skinned ox carcass as the current convulsed through the shop.
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Flamme
Rion
Notable Debate on Noblest Institution in Nation’s History
An amused narrator asks whether the presidency or the judiciary is the noblest, while Casson counters with a witty remark about pay dayolders and the state’s institutions.
Speeding Driver Meets Stranger on Road to Hinktown
A driver halts a speeding car to argue with a man in the road who insists the driver should take the matter to the magistrate in Hinktown seven miles away. The stranger, seeking fair handling, asks to settle the issue there as a witness.
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Ping
Hinktown
Xueh
nHarper
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Pittsburg
Hart’s Hardware
A.J. Buel
East City Reservoir
Filberta Poultry Yards
Dundee
C. & L. Hardware Co
C. Gettmann
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Newberg Telephone Co
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Fruit Grower's Meeting
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