Plight of a Steeplejack Amid a Mad Helper
A steeplejack recalls a life threatening climb atop a church spire in Cincinnati where his maddened partner Dan O'Brien laughed, threatened a fall, and a monkey wrench struck him saving both men. O'Brien later spent years in an asylum while the narrator faced ongoing danger from his former ally.
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Cleveland
Moffett
Mr. Moffett
Merrill
Dan O'Brien
Cincinnati
Sixth Street
Vine
O’brien
O'Brien
Dan
Tracts Not Placed Due to System Notice from Loodon Ti
In a brief message Loodon Ti notes tracts cannot be placed as New Jerusaem is set on their system. The note underscores a naming or placement constraint affecting distribution.
They All Do Then. Bus Endings and Last Minute Supper Calls
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press quotes a tense exchange about family dinner plans. The husband’s habit of calling at the last minute to say he won’t be home for supper is highlighted as a source of strain.
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Detroit Free
Barter Proverb Appears in 19th Century Almanac
A proverb notes that 45 ounces of mirth are worth a pound of sorrow, illustrating a humorous barter theme from an old almanac. The saying links happiness to value, suggesting merriment outweighs grief in barter terms.
Famous Bridges The Highest Largest And Most Ornate Structures
London Chronicle notes the Forth bridge as the world's biggest and compares it with great spans such as the Tay bridge across Scotland and the St Lawrence railway bridge at Montreal. It hails Tower Bridge as perhaps the most ornate and beautiful, a hybrid of girder and suspension design costing £1,500,000, about half the Forth bridge price.
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Forth Bridge
Livingstone
Zambesl
Niagara
St Paul's
Tay
Scotland
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Tower Bridge
Thames
London Chronicle
Inflation Defense: Puffers Inflate to Fend Enemies
A Youth's Companion note explains how puffers inflate to protect themselves. In a New York Zoo exhibit, scup attacked puffers that instantly inflated and rolled along the sand, dying and drying in sun and wind. The Japanese use dried inflated puffers for lanterns, their stretched skin likened to oiled paper.
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New York Zoological Society
Locating Icebergs by Propeller Clues in Cold Seas
Seafarers note captains learn of approaching icebergs from engine room sounds. In colder water near ice, a ship’s propeller often speeds up, a natural effect explained by engineers and sea captains who confirm the phenomenon observed over miles around iceberg areas.
Crime in Japan Hard to Hide Murders
The Dundee Advertiser notes in Tokyo that crime is mostly theft and street violence. It says murders are unlikely because paper and bamboo houses reveal any noise, drawing neighbor attention at once.
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Europe
Tokyo
Dundee Advertiser
No Hope For Them In Georgia Philosopher Quotation
An Atlanta Constitution quote from a Georgia philosopher argues some people remain alienated from the world. He says if the world listened to their complaints it would tire of them and that no heaven can please them.
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Georgia
Heaven
Taken at His Word
Dialogue centers on marriage and money as a bride admits she has no fortune and has been feared for marrying for wealth while the groom counters that happiness does not require money, highlighting the couple’s financial worries and mutual assurances.
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She- Yan
Bread Maker Keeps Friends Away During Kneading Work
A Baltimore American note humorously observes a cook focused on bread making avoids inviting friends to her kneading hours claiming she does not want company during that task.
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Baltimore
Good actions enpobd ble us and we are the sons of our deeds
Quote attributed to Cervantes about actions defining character, noting the moral consequence of deeds and their reflection on people.
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Cervantes
For Rent and Pasture Listings Near Newberg
For Rent 12 acres under cultivation 1% miles from Newberg contact Joseph Stephens. Pasture 35 37: 3% miles north of Newberg with water and grass inquire of L E Holt, phone Black 145. Also a note from Oregon Hardware offering 10 percent discount on auto tires tubes and supplies. Wanted 10 head of calves or yearlings to pasture season at 50 cents per calf and 75 cents per yearling per month by G W Ramey.
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Newberg
Joseph Stephens
L. E. Holt
Oregon Hardware & Implement Company
G. W. Ramey
Wanted Second-hand Store Fixtures and Fronts in Oregon
Classified note seeks used counters shelving show cases and two seven by seven foot window fronts for a small store. Respond with full particulars and cash offer to C C Loucks Sherwood Oregon route 2. 367
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Ietter
C.C. Loucks
Sherwood
Oregon
Farm loan with long term prepayment privileges
Farm loans only offer long terms and low rates with prepayment privileges. Call or write H. E. Morton at 209 U. S. National Bank Building Salem Oregon. 36tt
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H. E. Morton
U. S. National Bank
Salem
Oregon
Dog license due. impoundment rule after July 15 1916
Notice to residents that dog licenses are now due at the city recorder's office. Any dog found running at large without a license after July 15, 1916 will be impounded by the peace officer. Dated June 15 1916. Ida M. Woods, Recorder of the City of Newberg.
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City Recorder
Ida M. Woods
City of
Newberg
Ladies Notice From Cora E Diedericks Corsetiere
Cora E Diedericks announces home availability at 205 S Center one percent blocks from the mission on Mondays and forenoon hours with no Saturday business. Appointments by phone White 200. Nu Bone Corsetiere.
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S. Center
White
Cora E. Diedericks
Nu Bone Corsetiere
Insurance ad urges fire protection for dry season
An insurance pitch warns that the dry season heightens fire risk and urges readers to carry adequate fire insurance. It quotes Sheldon A. Stubbs promoting coverage from “Million Dollar Companies” and emphasizes preparedness over regret.
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Sheldon A. Stubbs
Berry Pickers Wanted for Dundee Loganberry Company
Fifty pickers are wanted to furnish their own camping outfits for one month of picking at an average price of 1 cent per pound. Wood is furnished free to campers and all conveniences are provided. Apply at once by writing to Dundee Loganberry Company in Dundee, Oregon.
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Dundee Loganberry Company
Dundee
Oregon
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Sickness and Death
We thank friends who aided us during illness and after our mother’s death. Gratitude to those who sent flowers, provided cars for the funeral, the singers, and all others showing sympathy.
Old Reliable Coach Horse Heads Into Season Show Circuit
J. W. Henry arrives with his renowned coach horse for the season, inviting interested parties to view the animal as negotiations and demonstrations proceed at the fairgrounds.
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Old Reliable
J. W. Henry
Seay
The Hygienist magazine offer from Denver publisher
Read The Hygienist for health guidance and energy. Dr R R Daniels edits the monthly, with a special six back issues offer for twenty five cents from The Hygienist Publishing Co Majestic Building Denver Colorado.
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The
Hygienist
R. R. Daniels
Hygienist Publishing Co
Majestic Bidg
Denver
Colo
Pension Business by Ezra Hayes in Newberg Ad
Ezra Hayes offers specialized pension claims service with 24 years of experience. Indian war claims highlighted. File your claims now at the office next door east of the Electric Light office on First Street in Newberg.
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Ezra Hayes
Electric Light
First Street
Newberg
Words of Appreciation for Loss of Mother and Wife
The Illig family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and funeral of their mother and wife. John Illig and Family.
Wool and Mohair Wanted by Chehalem Valley Mills
Chehalem Valley Mills advertises for wool and mohair and invites sellers to call for current prices. The notice hints at prompt purchases and market quotes.
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Chehalem Valley Mills
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