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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
4
A scattered collection of curiosities and reflections on clowns and melancholy. It recalls famous jesters like Seal Grimaldi and George Fox and ponders why the merry profession may breed morbid mood. Also mentions thistles, strawberry fumes from Brittany, and Leigh Hunt's grave as brief digressions.
The text blends names and phrases from a court or political discussion. It mentions Mrs Wayupp, Bryle, an uncle and money borrowing, a wage figure of about 520 per month, a possible marriage plan and a divorce aim, a conjurer and a boy in the audience, and references to London Telegraph and the Equal Rights party. It appears as a jumbled historical fragment with unclear context and several proper nouns.
The piece argues rail workers may tie up commerce to push a wage demand of a 100 million dollar increase for freight and yard staff. It claims 75 percent earners fall in this group and criticizes railroads for pushing costs onto the public without a public tribunal.
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