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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
6
A crew endures a risky voyage and a fatigued night watch. The skipper vows safe passage to New York and keeps his word, guiding the ship past Sandy Hook with no losses to the crew in the harsh struggle.
The crew battles a pursuit by a nameless pirate ship under a full moon. The skipper orders damage control and launches counterattacks, killing two raiders and wounding Paolo as the yacht escapes toward Sandy Hook.
A plump woman aboard a crowded car pays the conductor with two 10 cent coins and asks for two transfers so a waiting friend at the corner can meet her. She explains she would avoid digging for her purse again as she carries many bundles. The conductor grants two transfers, noting the company loses nothing and the plan may succeed if the friend is there.
In this vicinity many stoop-shouldered men are noted by the Portrait Agent-One as a result of hard work. The Storekeeper remarks that totin an average crop or whiskers common to these parts is no sinycure.
A Philadelphia Ledger quip captures a flirtatious exchange where a woman asks about men who drive automobiles and a gallant man deflects, saying he cannot call them by such names. The short witty dialogue hints at social mores and humor of the era.
A fragment from a humorous exchange shows a man known for quotes claiming talk is cheap, while another adds a practical twist about a wife compelling a $50 gown purchase this morning. The clash highlights contrasts between rhetoric and real spending.
Dialogue fragment shows Mrs Newed asking about enduring love as years pass. Newed answers with a playful claim that affection may persist, while a side remark imagines men as strong as beetles capable of juggling enormous weights.
A copper bronze monument of the Goddess of Victory to Commodore Perry is being erected at Put-in-Bay. The ten foot statue on a twelve foot island stone pedestal will be lit by six glass globes atop graduated columns and surrounded by a stone balustrade. The project costs over 2000 dollars and features a peristyle approach with a parapet walk for 360 degree viewing.
The Journal of Fire argues modern skyscrapers pose serious fire risks for occupants, especially in upper floors. It warns fireproof design is not a guarantee of safety and emphasizes the danger to life over property in high steel frame buildings like the Singer tower.
An analysis notes that office buildings can trap occupants during a fire if exits fail. It cites fuel from desks, rugs, papers and electrical hazards as contributing factors and warns fires can spread despite low expected risk. The discussion stresses the need for vigilant safety planning.
A humorous exchange from a Philadelphia Telegraph piece recalls a mother scolding Tommy for touching jam. Tommy quips that even his mother forgets, prompting a lighthearted memory gag.
Early law established a ten hour legal workday in New Hampshire. The 1847 measure set the standard for working hours and influenced labor regulations in the region.
Early signs include loss of flesh and rapid pulse with pale lips and whitened eyes. Fresh air and generous diet are essential. sleep in open air if possible, or keep windows wide. sit by sunny window if unable to walk. Diet should be nutritious with eggs meat and milk, careful digestion, avoid fatigue when feverish.
The image portrays Queen Wilhelmina of Holland in a Frisian peasant outfit beside the childlike look seen in earlier photographs. The note references Friesland and hints at historical attire without detailing the royal pairing.
The excerpt describes Friesland as a Dutch province spanning 1 282 square miles with under half a million residents. It notes Friesland’s Low German speaking people, described as simple and hard working, who dress in old-world fashion fitting the young Queen's style.
A column in the Boston Transcript ponders appearances and trust with wry quotes on judging actors, undertakers, beliefs, and spousal trust. It weaves proverbs with playful takes on truth and deception.
The first prayer in Congress was offered in 1777 by Rev. Jacob Duche of Christchurch. He later betrayed the cause of independence. The Sunday Magazine notes that many rich men offer only poor excuses.
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