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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
8
The author describes observed tiger kills of buffalo and bull, noting neck breaks from a leap onto the shoulder. Marks on noses and shoulders, repeated with streamed evidence from Malays, suggest a consistent killing method. He argues tigers attack from the flank, carry portions of prey, and ignore lamps when feeding.
A sultan asks for a census of the empire when the vizier unveils a long list. He places the king at the top after noting the ruler’s recent betrayal of large sums of money to two strangers. The vizier threatens to erase the sultan and crown the strangers if they return.
A professor mocks a student for failing to answer a simple question. The student suggests he would reply by saying the same phrase look it up if faced with a pupil asking it. The exchange turns on teaching method and humility in questioning.
In Harper's Weekly a tale shows Wiggles challenging Iker about late night car escapades. Barker recounts curing the boy by forcing early 2am runs with a car for months until the odor of gasoline repelled him.
The Ripon mayor's horn tradition ranks among the realm's oldest customs. Once signaling the watch, it now features three evening blasts at 9 o clock by the mayor's hornblower and three additional at the market cross, preserving a quaint civic ritual.
The article recounts how Mme Sardou, wife of dramatist Victorien Sardou, secretly propelled his first success. She obtained access to a manager and actress, arranged a reading, and presented a hat as a curtain raiser card, declaring her own artistry. Her bold move led to the play’s acceptance and immediate production.
Massachusetts painter of governors William Willard amuses visitors with oddities about purchases. A New York woman sought a colonial mirror and rare clock near Sturbridge. Willard agreed to sell but quips packing will wait until after his own funeral.
A reflection on Spanish beggars noting a calm dignity and distinctive behavior. The piece contrasts typical panhandlers and shows a beggar at a rail station asking in Spanish for a small alms while offering a blessing for the traveler.
A man pleads for one more, his voice rising in a still night. An open window answers with a mother's insistence that it is near midnight and he should leave.
A cheeky snippet shows Charles pressing Ethel for a decision about him while hinting he will be at Mabel Hicks’ unit at ten o’clock. If no word arrives by ten he plans to ask her directly. The playful exchange captures light social intrigue.
The article describes an experiment with piano strings where placing music sheets on the wires alters the tone to resemble a banjo. It explains pressing a key silently while stroking strings with a feather to create distant, soft tones and outlines how overtones arise from held notes and damped vibrations. Philadelphia
A quote advises choosing the manageable angle when a brother harms you. It recommends not dwelling on aggravating details but extenuating the fault by considering kinship, long friendship, and duties of kindness to keep peace rather than sever ties.
Lady St Helier, once Lady Jeune, hosted a famed London salon drawing the era’s prominent figures. Her gatherings were a popular meeting place for diverse talents and wit. A famed wit once joked about attending a murder trial at her home, reflecting the salon’s legendary social pull.
The first Western Australian place of worship rose in bulrushes. Built soon after 1829 by arriving soldiers, the remarkable Perth structure served Sundays for worship, occasionally hosted amateur theatre, and functioned as a barracks throughout.
In a Chicago Tribune note the editor questions a village poet about mimicking the music of the cider press. The poet suggests a juice harp as a playful solution.
For Sale three hogs 75 to 100 pounds each from J Watson Baker Fair Maple Fruit Farm contact White 161. For Sale Chalks Jewel and Quarter Century tomato plants at Glen Gardens Wynooski street by Henry Clemmens. Wanted sewing work for ladies and children reasonable Mrs Bankgon 515 S Meridian St. 32 City Transfer hauls including piano moving T H Thorne residence White 46 or Black 4. 320 acre dairy ranch head of Salmon river bay Lincoln Co features 11 room house 23 layed out lots 50 milk cows 21 hogs 300 lb weights 80 acres leased Indian land cheese factory ships to Portland, pasture for 569 cattle plus 50 milk cows TM miles to school. $16,800. See W E White & Co Newberg.
The city council of Newberg Oregon proposes to grade curb and drain Main Street from First Street to a line 160 feet south of Fourth Street and pave with gravel bitulithic pavement. Plans filed July 15 1912 estimate cost 6655.00 to be assessed on abutting property. A public hearing will be held August 5 1912 at 8 p m to hear objections. Dated July 18 1912. W W Nelson Recorder.
City council order requires all property owners to cut grass and weeds to the middle of the street in front of their property. J. H. Wilson, Street Commissioner signs the notice.
Dry fir and hard maple offered in small lots at 3.50 per cord. Orders over five cords reduce to 3.25. Second growth fir, dry and split, 3.00 per cord. Reduction for large orders. Send orders by postcard to Fred Werth.
Water use limited to 5 30 to 7 30 pm for lawns and gardens. Hose must be hand held or used with sprinkler and not left running.
The Presbyterian Church will host a Sunday morning sermon titled Faith in the Future. An evening union temperance rally will be held at the Friends church with shared participation.
The Oregon Agricultural College announces its fall term begins September 2b with courses across agriculture, engineering, sciences, arts, and professions. The catalogue offers extensive programs from agronomy to veterinary science and modern languages, with free mailed literature upon request to the registrar in Corvallis, Oregon.
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