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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic lists its publishing routine as issued each Thursday morning from its offices at 600 First Street Newberg Oregon with public and residence phone lines and post office designation noted as a second class matter.
The Graphic announces early press for next week with guidance to correspondents and advertisers. The Bull Moosers have chartered a steamboat for convention week at Chicago as preparations begin for an early Salt Creek startup.
Two Washington county newspaper men who sought legislative honors were turned down as too brainy for the average voter to appreciate. The remark suggests a belief that intellect might hinder electoral appeal among typical voters.
A recent amendment to the Postal Savings Act allows depositors to hold up to $1000 in an account, up from the previous $500 maximum. Under the old law, a depositor could not deposit more than $100 in any calendar month.
A weathering city scene notes three options for women when winds rise and finds no option acceptable beyond policing. The casual dismissal suggests social constraints and possible enforcement by authorities.
The Democratic press shows unity in favor of Hughes remaining on the bench. With Hughes as the presidential nominee and a united party behind him, he is seen as a formidable candidate.
In the recent primary George C Brownell received the Republican nomination as a legislative candidate for Clackamas County and was endorsed by the Democrats. He is known for a hand shake that wins over Clackamas voters.
A Newberg resident visiting the county seat saw signed alcohol purchase applications in the County Clerk’s office and warned of an apparent epidemic of sore leg among drugstore patrons. The malady reportedly began after the new law took effect and has reached contagious levels in the area.
A Lebanon Criterion clipping recalls remarks from local bankers about John Skelton Williams as comptroller of the currency and his habit of inventing new questions for national banks to answer. The remark hints at ongoing scrutiny of federal banking administration.
The speaker criticizes the idea of forcing banks to keep clerks overtime to assemble information and suggests a long vacation for clerks as a method to check books. He notes Williams' fatherly stance and questions how the country built its banking system without his help.
The Journal notes a person from The Graphic confessed to aiding Charles B. Moores in his bid for secretary of state. The piece laments wasted space used by the once nonpartisan paper while aiming to constrain state Republican papers.
Historical note traces cockfighting in English schools from the twelfth century through the early nineteenth century. It cites Lomdoners and Shrove tide gatherings where boys brought cocks to witness fights, with revenue noted for Applecross schoolmasters and an annual Manchester grammar school exhibition lasting until at least 1815.
An odd fragment shows someone asking if a gesture is a studied insult and mentions a card with lines like Sweets to the sweet and a crude remark. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or identifiable people or places.
An article examines the phrase fade away used in England and America, tracing origins from slang and possibly from Latin vade mecum. It notes Cornwall usage where fade also means depart, and mentions a six century fade dance tradition. It cites St Louis Globe Democrat on health investigations and sickness prevention.
The Russell Sage Foundation study in New York findings show sickness leads to dependency. Over 35 percent of aid cases stem from illness, with most sufferers from lower labor sectors. Past illnesses correlated with real or mental deterioration and reduced labor quality.
On Edward I's coronation day a spectacular gift was 500 richly caparisoned horses used by royal figures in the procession. After the banquet in Westminster Hall the horses were released into the mob and the catcher claimed the horse and its fittings for London Globe.
In Bolivia’s high La Paz the lama is valued for long travel with minimal food. It can carry up to 150 pounds, kneels to load, and will not bear more than that even if weight is unevenly distributed. The llama’s load limits and camel like loading are noted for pack use.
A Washington Star quip quotes Mr. Cumro on daughters' studies music painting and literature. He quips they have learned enough and only need to learn not to bother others. The remark frames a humorous critique of societal expectations.
A humorous Louis Post Dispatch note recalls a new maid who arrived two months ago unable to understand the household language and now refuses to translate or respond, highlighting changing domestic dynamics.
The dialogue mentions glass suitable for studying the stars and asks for astronomical or theatrical glass. The snippet references the New York Times style and tone, implying a consideration of用途 in educational or performance contexts.
The famous hymn God moves in a mysterious way was born when poet William Cowper, plagued by melancholia, attempted suicide by river. A cabman detained him near his home, prompting Cowper to enter and write the lyric within moments, recognizing that God moves in a mysterious way.
The Louvre dates to Dagobert I in 628 and served as a prison in 1204. It became a library in 1304, with a new building begun by Francis I in 1528 and expanded by kings including Louis XIV. Napoleon I transformed it into a world renowned museum, with new palaces begun by him and completed by Napoleon III around 1857.
A playful profile of a man who constantly asks for the date and time beside a wall clock, never wins a match, borrows pens, and seeks answers only at others’ busiest moments. The piece sketches a humorous city character with persistent but harmless quirks.
A fragment evokes wind and flowing brooks with reeds that awaken the spirit to a breathless rapture. The vivid, lyrical line places nature as a catalyst for inner emotion and musical mood.
A Detroit Free Press quotation highlights a worker who insists he was fired, not quit, and is urged to return to work. The exchange defends honesty and reassures the value of dependable labor.
A historical price entry notes a one year subscription period priced at two dollars. The fragment records the offer in a period newspaper context without additional terms or dates. It reflects a lower circulation era pricing strategy and marketing phrasing.
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