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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
4
Agnes Repplier argues in Atlantic Monthly that ignorance of history cripples judgment and standards. She cites Henry James on history and Polybius to show how nations’ fates reflect broader global connections, urging study of all nations to understand any one.
A poem about the scarlet tanager known as the firebird by country folk. The bird’s brilliant plumage brightens the woods though it is not a strong singer, often perching to display beauty while the gold thrush and meadow lark provide the daytime chorus.
The tana ger dons a dremon suit as September ends and travels south to a tropic birds’ gathering, telling the brilliant company of plumage about his summer trees.
A London Standard reflection on table service where a carver adjusts dishes by guest rank and status. The host calibrates portions and bread age to fit precedence, noting how the carver shapes the meal to each diner and that the art of carving was learned and practiced.
Two youths stand at a stadium gate with no money and devise schemes to gain entry. The older boy proposes walking in backward so the guard will think they are coming, reflecting a curious attempted ruse at the entrance.
Mrs Nouveau Riche Willie forbids Willie Ditto from playing with Slings by Smythe's dog after rumors of pedigreed lineage. The Globe notes the dog could sire more offspring, suggesting caution in social circles.
A boarding house conversation notes how financial columns in morning papers, including b&p market reports, can amuse travelers. The remark highlights butter being described as strong and reflects a traveling reader’s impression.
Washington report on William J. Bryan arguing against federal ownership of railroads and for state regulation while supporting competition. He favors national stock and bond regulation but says states may also act on state corporations. Details include earnings data from 1906–15 and plans for capitalization readjustment.
An American resident in China began descending from over 9000 feet on the sacred mountain Siacoutalaban after losing the trail. He slid down a near vertical slope with his paint box clanging on rocks, miraculously stopping before a precipice. He steadied himself, turned, and crawled to safety aided by a strap and protruding rock.
Collier's Weekly quotes debate on fostering music in youth. Advocates urge early musical education to shape national taste, noting current schooling overfills with varied knowledge and urging more home piano activity and small ensembles like those seen in France and Germany.
A Nevada resident who just returned from the east told the Post that Niagara Falls left him with a sense of something lacking. He could not specify what was missing but felt the sight should complete the picture, likening it to a map slipping through a barrel.
A quoted exchange from the Birmingham Age Herald notes many people lack knowledge of what is good for them while neighbors claim to know better. The dialogue features a cynical reply about neighbors offering guidance if sought.
A Louisville Courier Journal note quotes a speaker saying a ship he was interested in wrecked after a heavy tow while mentioning canal boat investments ending badly when one is wrecked. The passage frames maritime risk and financial losses in canal trade.
A Baltimore American quip contrasts a glassmaker friend’s sorrow with a pun about panes. The brief line explores irony in a local humor column.
Essay fragment contrasts good and bad manners in men from childhood discipline to adulthood. It notes bad manners aid success by provoking rivals to angry reactions, and jokes that a strong person may strike a boor with fists. Cites Kenneth L. Roberts in Life as source.
A New York Post tale describes a Mexican merchant who hides two vases with secret prices and uses a backroom deal to deliver them free of duty. He delivers them by swimming the Rio Grande with a grease-less backer to avoid tariffs.
The text argues that silent management harms workers and that praise should accompany leadership. Kindness to all yields returns, as neglect or discourtesy can cost reputations and positions. Schwab emphasizes the value of courtesy and its motivational impact in the workplace.
The Kurdistan region holds abundant antiquarian remains yet largely unexamined. Kurds are described as wild pastoral and often nomadic Muslims hostile to Christians. The area is claimed to belong to both Turkish and Persian powers, mostly the Turkish realm.
A Washington Star quote portrays a titled foreigner's visit as a test of suitability for wedding invitation, with Mr Com rox noting the purpose was to assess his host's “good form” rather than seeking consent for his daughter's marriage.
Quotes from the Houston Post and New York Sun on employment talk and wealth ethics. The pieces contrast a steward of wealth with expectations of others and caution about valuing people beyond perfection.
Dated December 7 1916 S A Mills administrator of the estate of Isaac B Ramey deceased issues final settlement notice. Fiat swe Dec 7 1916 Last neue lan 4 1997.
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