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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
6
A fragment from the Washington Star recounts a jail escape during the French Revolution. A man named Schlaberndorf, noted for his boots, narrowly avoids execution as a new jailer replaces the old one and the planned dispatches proceed without him.
An 1859 dispatch from London to Charles Eliot Norton notes attempts to lure George Eliot to publish in the Atlantic Monthly. Norton mentions the would be handsome terms and the nascent fame of Adam Bede, with Eliot's true identity not yet fully known.
A veterinary notes that in Guayaquil Ecuador near the equator insects are so thick that horses and donkeys suffer unless their legs are clad in cloth. He jokes about equine sunbonnets and pantaloons to ease the pain from biting flies and heat.
The text notes the black bear reaches maturity around six years, may live about twenty, and is described as a rest climber who does not pursue humans up trees. It emphasizes the bear’s meat preference as tainted and bits about its behavior.
The article notes chestnuts have high carbohydrates and low protein, with beech nuts very low in starch. It highlights chestnut flour as a staple in southern Europe, used to make cakes porridge fritters and pancakes and described as nutritious and easy to digest.
In Friends and Memories Miss Maude Valerie White recalls Phil May brightening the Broadway artistic scene where Mme. de Tewin, Mise Anderson, was a notable favorite. White called Broadway home for five years and recounts a hazy incident involving a horse and a gate during a farm trip.
The text traces lace development from simple linen thread work to a medieval pattern style around the late fifteenth century. It notes later examples dated near 1550 and 1620, indicating evolving techniques and designs in lace making.
The passage recalls Alexandre Dumas saying envy would bore him and notes his habit of giving two francs to beggars. In a fragmented moment, he encounters a beggar with eight sous, reflecting the light anecdotal tone of his generosity.
A fragment discusses humane hunting practices in Indiana, urging protection of female animals during breeding season and condemning sport killing when pelts are not involved. It stresses restraint and ethical considerations in hunting.
A cryptic fragment mentions a dentist and a friend named Pardon thes moments. The text hints at a social clash or event but lacks clear details or outcomes.
A dialog reveals Wellington never laid eyes on Napoleon and recalls a battle moment when the crowd shouted Napoleon’s presence but smoke and confusion prevented the Duke from confirming the sight. The exchange highlights misidentification and humility in veteran leaders.
A fragment cites C. J. Morrison from Engineering Magazine noting rail crews use bath facilities at depots to clean hands and faces before going home. The piece highlights hygiene as tied to self respect for workers and mentions limited road access and the cost of baths.
Mr. Griffin hurries home after a tense afternoon as his wife rests uneasy on the couch. He asks about her health and what the doctor said, seeking news on her condition. The couple exchanges anxious, clipped remarks as he awaits the doctor's response.
A fragmentary exchange discusses an evening outfit and a moral theme for a civic club gathering. The dialogue hints at attire choices and social expectations within a community event. The readable text is sparse but centers on attire and civic duty in a social setting.
The text hints at basic biology topics including botany zoology and the distribution and evolution of life forms from generalized types. It mentions learning rudiments and concepts related to ovipet animals and free thought in the context of life’s development.
A fragmented report notes a gathering titled Payroll of Civilization with references to Maxine and agriculture. The readable text hints at discussions or actions related to governance and economic policy without clear outcomes.
The text argues that every purchase, from plows to processed goods, depends on a vast payroll across railroads, manufacturers, mining, banks, and merchants. It estimates rural yearly output at about 22 million dollars and cites major payrolls in railroads, manufacturing, mining, and related sectors, noting farmers must cover these costs through wages and taxes.
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