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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
6
A Missouri inventor proposes a portable wagon assist device using hooked arms and a lifting lever to free wheels from ruts. The system doubles as a wagon jack when placed beneath the axle, fitting any wheel size by adjusting cams.
A farming column urges farmers to plant more forest trees to protect fencing and building materials as forests dwindle. It highlights Indiana’s walnut bridge story and argues every farm should become a forestry station by growing indigenous trees, with time delivering value.
The article notes improving onion prices for several years and highlights the Southport Globe as a profitable strain in white yellow and red forms. It praises size appearance and keeping quality while noting Southport's late maturity and high yields. It also describes a method to prevent work horse shoulder galls using a sweat pad covered with white oilcloth to keep surface dry.
The 1902 world wool clip is estimated at 2 711 061 571 pounds with Europe 944 244 430 pounds and Australasia 510 000 000 pounds. South America 510 000 000, Africa 124 425 000, North America 333 342 082 pounds including the United States and British provinces.
A practical grafting wax mix uses four pounds rosin one pound beeswax and one pint linseed oil. Heat slowly in an iron kettle stir until blended pour into cold water pull by hand to a light golden mass form sticks and cool for use. The wax saves injured trees and is valuable to keep on hand.
A narrator recalls dental anesthesia, noting women respond to ether and chloroform differently. A patient under gas is described as yielding to affection for the doctor, then cursing softly after waking. A man under anesthesia reportedly displays flamboyant generosity, though he denies liquor use.
A Washington Star quotation shows a police official admitting the suspect has not been found but insisting on naming a suspect to sustain public fear. The exchange highlights ongoing pressure to pressure the guilty conscience while pursuit continues.
A brief, partially quoted exchange contrasts a smoker’s question about a cigar with Glvver noting it was bought for a pick er and guessing the brand, joking it may be named after a bum actor.
An almost eighty year old mapmaker is ill and struggles to articulate his woes. He laments not knowing the trouble, while colleagues note he was born long ago and carries a deep sense of history in his markings.
A small boy described the equator as an imaginary lion running around the earth after a teacher asked what it was. Also a dated ad notes Piso remedy for colds and consumption at druggists. A joke about a poor husband and restless wife contrasts vacation requests with expense.
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