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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1912
Page
8
A retrospective look at famously long words from literature and places. It cites ultradisestablishmentarianists and Llanfairpwllgyrngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, notes curious claims about antidisestablishmentarian, and mentions Scott, Rabelais, Dante, and a wager about the biggest town.
In a speech Chamberlain says many misunderstand his idea, citing a farmer who walked twenty miles to a town, borrowed an umbrella, used it in clear weather, and later complained it was more trouble than it was worth. The tale mimics perceived public obstinacy and practicality.
A dialogue shows a mother pressuring George to break off with a girl she dislikes while acknowledging his lack of housekeeping knowledge. She warns that marriage comes late and recalls their father's death from dyspepsia twenty years ago. The fragment hints at parental control, class, and domestic expectations.
A damaged text fragment mentions a severely battered man named Mr. C after a railroad wreck and a later street meeting where a woman and an ill used minister discuss a pretty girl and remarks about ladies. The passage is incomplete and reads as a stray dialogue.
A Masson essay argues prejudices invade privately, multiplying with similar biases. They linger unacknowledged, sheltering in close quarters, closing the mind to openness while striking at character and memory.
Mr Hopperdyke, slightly injured in a railway collision while away from home, rests a day or two and writes to his wife assuring her he is well. He then sends a telegram stating a letter will explain the accident, provoking his wife’s puzzled reply and his reply explaining the telegram was to prepare her.
A London Globe anecdote recalls Alexandre Dumas struggling with German in an inn in German Switzerland. After failing to communicate, he drew his order for dinner, and the waiter returned with a large open umbrella as Dumas had asked for mushrooms.
The New York American notes evidence that Europe and Arctic lands were once covered by glaciers and an arctic climate extended to the Mediterranean shores. It adds that earlier epochs show remnants of plants and animals that now exist only in equatorial regions, indicating warmer past conditions.
District Visitor writes of a letter from her son Arthur claiming a victory in a local contest. Rustic Party empathizes, recalling a pig winning a medal at a provincial show. The fragment reflects small town pride and family news.
A discussion describes five temperaments as enduring types that historically guided medical thought. It explains lymphatic or phlegmatic, nervous, gouty sanguine, bilious, and strumous types, noting characteristics, health patterns, and the idea that individuals mix traits but align with a predominant class. The piece emphasizes recognizing the five temperaments in patient assessment.
French marriages often arise from parental arrangement yet can reflect the couple’s wishes in some regions. A suitor may be test of consent at dinner with cheese grated into soup, signaling acceptance. Protective mischief and symbolic signs warn unwelcomed advances, while a blackened poker end signals rejection.
Rich and influential Chinese mourners display white silk banners with black velvet inscriptions at funerals. Hirelings in uniform carry the banners to honor the deceased, then return them to grace the family home after services.
In a crowded car a small man avoids a jam by paying another fare to reach the edge of the platform. The conductor intercedes and the man thanks the conductor, saying he found no other exit and hands over a dime.
For Rent two acre chicken ranch near town with modern house, good well, running water and barn. For Sale Poland China pigs and boars aged 2 to 8 months. contact N P Nelson, Newberg, phone 1925. Singer store moves to 213 Main Street near depot offering machines for rent or sale with parts, oil and repairs. phone Red 21.
Advertisement from White & Company selling and trading land across multiple parcels. 320 acres near railroad and school with water power potential and a good house. 220 acres valley land with river access and near railroad survey. 85 per acre with trade options for stock or hardware. residence lots in Newberg. store building on First Street. Contact 705 First Street.
Large poultry house built for business on 1% acres of River Street grounds is for sale at a low price. Interested buyers may call at First National Bank.
The Women's Auxiliary to Pacific College will hold a regular business meeting Saturday at 2 30 PM in the College dormitory. All members are requested to attend. Mrs. W E Crozer, Secretary.
W H Lindsey Oregon scout master and five boys from Portland visited Newberg on Friday evening. Our two patrols have passed Tendertreet rank and two more are expected this week. The group aims to form a troop and invites good character boys and parental support for peaceful outdoor recreation and daily good turns.
Attention farmers! One hundred seek to join the Farmers Society of Equity Chehalem Center Local with meetings on February 10 at 10 am. The group operates sixty markets east of the Rockies and three in California, with about two hundred members at Gresham Oregon and plans to expand to Portland. Members sell directly to consumers, avoiding middlemen, paying cash and earning about 40 percent more per dollar. They ship butter by the pound or by the carload, with fair treatment and no due bills. Secretary D A Honey urges participation to build a needed local market.
For rent a 42 acre cultivated farm with house barn woodshed good well and a few implements. Also cows chickens hay grain wood and some furniture for sale. Rent by cash term. Possession soon. Apply at Graphic office 15 tt al.
Registration of voters for New berg Brutscher and Spring brook precincts is conducted by Ezra Hayes at 705 1st street White's building. Attend to vote for the next president. Office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until May 1 1912.
Notice is given that Anna A Lucas and J Clemenson have been named joint executrix and executor of the will of J Lucas, deceased. Vouchers to be signed at the office of Clarence Buts in Newberg, Oregon, within six months. Dated February 19, 1912.
The executor of Lope J Skinner's last will seeks final account approval in County Court McMinnville. A hearing is set for Monday at 10 o'clock to review the final account and discharge the executor and bondman, with interested parties urged to appear and contest if any. Charles Kincaid is the executor, Clarence Butt the attorney for the estate.
Mrs. L. R. Ralston and children have been ill recently while a literary gathering Friday night delighted attendees with a pleasant program. Two weeks later another literary session is planned. Earlier, about forty youths met at Carlos Johnson's home on January 21 to celebrate with music games and a late lunch, ending an enjoyable evening.
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