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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1911
Page
7
A former salesman recalls in vivid detail how bakers fill cream puffs and eclairs with custard. He describes a needle-spout pump, the shell-first baking process, and the theater of production in large bakeries.
A fable from Mohammedan lore tells how fate cannot be escaped. A vizier urges immediate travel to Smyrna after seeing the angel of death in the court crowd. The tale ends with death pursuing the vizier despite his attempt to flee.
The London Chronicle notes extreme food waste on ocean liners with three passenger classes. It says second class protests unequal menus and steerage passengers demand equal fare, leading to ships throwing good food overboard.
An American resident helps a promising young girl meet Constant Coquelin of the Comedie Francaise. After hearing her recite he placed his hand on her head in benediction and urged her to marry soon, offering brief encouragement before parting.
A professor notes Miss Araminta shows interest in literature during a reception. The exchange reveals curiosity about her preferred field as she blushes and confirms the literary inclination.
A vivid account describes the enormous Union Jack flying above Westminster Victoria Tower. The flag spans 45 feet and would hide 3,000 people if spread flat. The mast stands as tall as the Duke of York’s column, with a 350 foot ascent inside the tower to reach the summit.
A London audience roared as a conjurer performed a trick from an empty bag and attempted to reveal a second act. A confederate took over while the performer fled to the dressing room after a staged bird routine provoked wild laughter.
Admiral Dewey in command of the Asiatic squadron bought a large quantity of coal without approval from the Navy Department. The action created friction with Captain Bradford, head of the Bureau of Equipment, illustrating Dewey's independent streak. Navy Department, Washington. Dewey.
An anxious suitor tells a father his daughter prefers him and offers alimony if the marriage fails. The father replies dryly, noting the suitor's timing and the potential costs of the match.
A World Wide Magazine excerpt describes the servant culture in British East Africa, Nairobi and Mombasa. It notes the typical bachelor household with four servants including a head boy and cook. The piece highlights unreliable baruas and the misrepresentation common among native applicants, with an anecdote of a fake barua accusing a bearer of theft and the absurd reactions of white hosts.
A gigantic twelve foot Japanese spider crab, likely the largest crustacean. Its body rivals a half bushel, with arms capable of encircling a person and reaching atop a four story building. It can disguise itself by attaching seaweed and sponges.
The passage sketches a chaotic breakfast scene where each family member has a strict preference. Mother must juggle fathers fact that breakfast food must be creamless while Johnny demands both cream and sugar Susie needs a substitute and Mary requires grapefruit. The clan conflicts threaten the mother's nerves.
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