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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
8
The artist Meissonier used veteran soldiers as models for long demanding poses in battle scenes. Models fainted and required doctors. cavalry tableaux proved hardest to sustain. One veteran boasted of his injury toll while another recalled posing for The Brawl, claiming his arm and leg were immortalized in art.
In London a spelling contest over Frank Miller’s child name ends with the parish clerk and two men debating Lawrence versus Laurence. Hutton and Barrett argue, Millet urges a "Spell it with a v" correction, and the child becomes Lawrence Millet by law.
Quote from the Chicago Record-Herald about laughing at others misfortunes and a harelip Englishman who criticized Americans for talking through their noses. The remark absolves nature for deformities while noting the Englishman’s critique.
In a light domestic scene Mrs Gray praises her husband’s generous spirit to a parishioner. The hostess teases that such an altruist may be a bass, implying a misreading of tone vs voice. The exchange blends affection with witty wordplay.
An old London Traph item notes a red man asking a joking question to a boy about what people would do before many events. The boy answers simply that he would keep quiet, reflecting a humorous exchange and a playful tone.
A humorous tale recalls Alexandre Dumas hosting a late supper with Theophile Gautier and others. Seeking a meal, Dumas dons chef attire and leads a kitchen raid to prepare hare, declaring literature and cooking twin arts and praising culinary genius alongside writing.
A Bohemian monk Prokop a is credited with constructing the first lightning rod not by Franklin. It was assembled in Seut tenberg during the summer and set up in Pren Moravia on June 15. The device drew attention and controversy, with opponents blaming it for droughts in 1757 to 1759 before Vienna removed it.
Ants are described as terrible fighters with powerful jaws that grip and hold on even after bodies are injured. They bite one another, often clinging with six to eight ants in a death grip, some losing legs or half their bodies. The jaw grip persists even when bodies are damaged or missing.
The Kansas City Star explains smoke as finely divided solid matter from burning tobacco. It notes combustion quality affects smoke production with hotter fires burning more completely and warns inhaling smoke injures lungs over time.
The London Mail recounts Dr Fuller outstanding memory ability. He could repeat a sermon after one hearing and recall 500 words in an unfamiliar language after two hearings. He once walked from Temple Bar to Cheap Side and back repeating every sign along the route in order, with ease.
For Sate Chalks Jewel and Quarter Century tomato plants at Glen Gardens Wynooski street by Henry Clemmens. City Transfer does all kinds of hauling including piano moving. For Sale One Polan China Boar and three Polan China Sows bred one new clover Cutter. Dr Lowe’s glasses offer eye safety and value. consult at Imperial Hotel Parlor on Saturday July 6 until 4 o’clock.
Henry T. Hesse of Scholls Oregon offers a two-year old colt sired by General Jones and a one-year old colt from the same sire. Both are in good condition and travel ready. Also a black two-year old Percheron horse capable of 1600 pounds. Address Sherwood Route 4 37.
Glasses correctly fitted cure defective sight while medicine cannot help. Dr Lowe guides you to what you need with over twenty years of experience and top school education. Saturday July 6 until 4 pm at Imperial Hotel Parlor.
Wood for sale including dry fir and hard maple in small lots at 3.50 per cord. Orders over five cords reduce to 3.25. Second growth fir dry and split at 3.00 per cord. Large orders receive price reduction. Send orders by postcard. Fred Werth.
H. L. Hagey offers 160 acres upland and river bottom for sale in five to ten acre tracts or whole. 40 acres river bottom cleared. Located within a quarter mile of Newberg city limits with road access from the county road. Inquire of H. L. Hagey, Dundee.
The City of Newberg Oregon plans street drainage and resurfacing on First street from Main street to Center street. A 9 foot 7 inch wide strip along the center line is excluded from the project.
The Oregon and California Railroad Company secures a 9 foot 7 inch wide strip along First street and a parallel strip along the railroad tract for improvements under its franchise. The Oregon Electric Railway Company will occupy adjoining south side strip. Estimated cost is 20820 dollars to be assessed on abutting property. City Council will hear objections July 1, 1912. Dated June 13, 1912 by W. W. Nelson, Recorder.
An American girl in Leamington reviews a public library book return. A brief encounter with a young English man leads to playful banter about manners and carriage of books, contrasting American and British social expectations.
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