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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
6
An across the line bombardment during a Hindenburg offensive blinds a sentry as two shell impacts strike near him. An unseen officer returns, asks what is wrong, and the sentry salutes, explaining he could not answer before because he was effectively knocked senseless.
A note by Edwin Tenney Brewster in St. Nicholas reports that studies by two British astronomers show the Earth now takes about three seconds longer to spin per day than a century ago, with another three seconds added by a century hence. The piece humorously contrasts historical lifespans and day lengths from Shakespeare to Julius Caesar, noting early humans would have had fewer hours in a day.
The Wright brothers began aeroplane experiments fourteen years before WWI with a 12 second Kitty Hawk flight. Glenn Curtiss built the first successful flying boat, switching from floats to a true boat hull in 1911, marking a key stride for the American navy.
Fragmentary text notes a five year gap and a congressional allocation of three million two hundred fifty thousand dollars for naval aircraft. Names appear as F. E. Evans and St Nicholas in unclear context. The passage lacks concrete events or dates.
William Brookfield recounts as school inspector being forced to test physical science with a self made paper named applied science. He recalls asking how to cure a head cold and a young lady replying she would soak her feet in hot water until sweating profusely.
The Life of Franklin notes that in December 1732 he began issuing Poor Richard's Almanac priced at fivepence. The work quickly gained popularity with three editions sold in its first month. Over twenty two years its average yearly sales reached 10,000 copies.
The Yonkers Statesman quotes a joke about a quarrel between wives ending in talk. Egbert notes a telephone dispute referenced by Bacov and his wife, suggesting domestic friction resolved by conversation.
A Kansas City Journal fragment notes a mother correcting a child as she looks through a book of views. The girl admires the Pitti palace and is chided to avoid baby talk, with the mother urging plain speech.
The Kansas City Journal notes billionaire willingness to fund experiments on poultry economics and references the New York barge canal. It highlights Waterford’s five high lift locks with a combined 160 foot lift and gates weighing as much as forty and one hundred tons. A separate item covers Dr John Ridlon of Presbyterian Hospital Chicago describing a hip replacement method for dislocated hips, noting most patients are girls and the left hip is affected.
A playful exchange highlights a preference for duets over solo singing as Patrice endorses duets and invites over to start the phonograph and parrot at once. The humorous setup underscores social fondness for shared song.
A Baltimore American quotation questions if all trades have their own ills while a dialogue asks if only carpenters suffer such ailments. The exchange frames a light moral remark on occupational stereotypes.
A playful exchange centers on Ms Gasley noted for her keen sense of rumor and lively social chatter. The brief, lighthearted dialogue highlights local gossip dynamics.
Henry Reuterdahl recounts the tale of Von Weddigen commanding U-29, a torpedo misfire, and the Iron Duke ramming U-20 in the North Sea. The dramatic account ends with the sinking of the submarine and the death of its commander.
The radiator must be kept clean to dissipate engine heat and prevent overheating. Mud and dirt clog the cells, hindering cool air flow. Use a strong water jet or a stiff brush to clear debris and maintain radiator efficiency.
The Washington Star notes the night table as a comforting bedside aid. Readers keep a clock a water carafe and a book on the table for midnight needs and late night reading.
A Century quote by David Jayne Hill extolling peace as freeing human faculties for art literature science philosophy and religion. It frames peace as culture’s spontaneous unfolding of personality’s powers in the highest form.
A Pittsburgh Press note argues elbows on the table signal indifference to etiquette. The piece suggests good form keeps hands in laps when not using knife and fork, a custom tied to grill rooms where it originated.
A Lady Exhibitor discovers she has the wrong baby at a show as a checktaker apologizes for the mix up. The exchange ends with assurances the error will not recur and the mix up being resolved.
Dialogue from Richmond Times Dispatch on dining and budget disputes. The exchange highlights unequal consultation on meals and market-based allowances. A separate note warns that unpaid debts accrue compound interest.
Loans on farm and city property secured at the lowest rates. Long time mortgages at 5 percent. Mortgages notes and contracts bought and sold. Bonds and mortgage investments made without charge. Attorney B. A. Kirks McMinnville Oregon.
W S Stull advertises a garage at Second and College streets offering tube vulcanizing oils repairs washing polishing care stored auto livery and a satisfaction guarantee with phone numbers Black 198 and Blue 186.
Daily except Sunday autos run from Imperial hotel Newberg at 6 20 a m to Portland. Return from Fourth and Washington near city L P station at 5 p m. Rates: one way 50 cents, round trip 90 cents, Saturdays 75 cents. R E Brown.
The Collard family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and help during our hour of bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings at the death and burial of our beloved father. Mrs E B Collard and family.
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