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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
An old ad promotes Parlor Pharmacy as a quality store offering a box of chocolates and lucious creams as a gift idea for Valentine’s Day. The copy emphasizes appeal to women and the idea of a first aid to romance through luxury treats.
Rev. George Rounds delivered a Peace sermon at the Newberg church. Rev. Walter Wilson will present a thesis on A Community Church next Sunday evening. Various residents from Newberg and surrounding towns attended visits, music study, and dinner gatherings. A large refrigerator is being built for J. W. Moore to prepare dressed ducks for market. Two birthday surprise parties were held on Wednesday, one for Mrs. Deree and another for Mr. F. Castricious as he leaves for the East.
Mrs O Woodworth spent two days in Portland visiting a Seattle sister. Mr FP Harries, a Seattle poultryman, was with Moore brothers inspecting their duck ranch. Mr and Mrs George Wallace of Portland are visiting their daughter Mrs A H Dean with their small grandchild. Rev Wilson of Springbrook spoke at Rex Church on The Community Church. Mr and Mrs Oaks and daughter were present.
A humorous verse laments a failed auto purchase and unmet promises. The speaker recalls joy, then breakdowns and financial strain from the buy, pleading for help to buy another car in the future.
A nurse or physician recounts aiding opium users after a disaster on a hot treeless desert train. Injured passengers were stabilized on improvised care, with a doctor noting one death tied to collision shock and withdrawal. The account attributes response by a physician, W. E. Aughinbaugh, M. D., in Every Week.
A fragment from a Detroit Free episode shows a daughter telling her mother she will marry quickly. The mother questions the speedy plan as the daughter insists she knows the suitor, noting past failed attempts when he changed his mind after getting to know her.
The article discusses memory vagaries as a mystery and cites a case of a fevered patient speaking multiple languages. It quotes a physician tracing memory to childhood and examines the idea that memory relies on mechanical, bodily faculties likened to ships and block and tackle systems.
A speaker compares resilience to a gyroscope of business guiding a man through illness and hardship. He cites workers who falter without a sustaining routine and recalls a historical note about Charles Wesley and a landlord fine in 1739.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a man walking down a street in New York with unclear dialogue and names. The readable phrases reference Wall Street and a brief street scene before the man moves away.
The Washington Star notes ancient sculptors favored larger feet than modern ones. It argues a 1 foot 9 inch man would need about an 11.5 inch foot, and a 1 foot 3 inch woman would require about a 10 inch foot, suggesting larger ancient feet than today for comfort and proportion.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes April 23 marks the anniversary of Shakespeare and Cervantes death both recorded as 1610. A ten day calendar shift explains the discrepancy due to England still using the Julian calendar in 1616. The piece mentions Homer’s birthplace and a nearby wine shop tied to a Hecuba quotation.
The piece explains the honors of war granted to defeated garrisons, detailing how they evacuate positions under their own leaders with their colors flying, escorted by guards, and become not prisoners but beaten men hailed as heroes. It contrasts unconditional surrender with noble capitulation.
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