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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
7
Nathaniel Pfeffer explains in World Outlook that China’s many local money systems create vast confusion for traders. He notes the use of varied coins and the Mexican dollar as a de facto standard, hindering uniform national commerce and deterring foreign capital due to currency risk.
A highly guarded scrap book sits hidden in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Only top officials have seen it, and its plain exterior belies the plates used for paper money captured by the government.
An Exchange report describes the tontobane of South Africa building a cotton nest on a tree. The female works inside while the male constructs a sentinel box outside and issues warnings when predators approach.
A brief comic exchange from the St. Paul Pioneer Press notes a neighbor claiming a skate fish story. The dialog hints at humor about slang and a wife’s reaction to her husband’s tale.
A Buddhist shrine in Rangoon stands as a great pagoda rising 368 feet above its platform of one foot. The solid brick stupa is gilded with gold leaf and contains a relic chamber. the platform serves as a place of worship, while the pagoda itself has no interior.
The text debates which tree is named in Hebrew as ape, likely quince or citron. It notes orange trees exist in Palestine now, but evidence for their presence in earlier times is unclear for ancient inhabitants.
A Yonkers Statesman quip features Mr Styles inviting Mrs Styles to the mint and a pun about money talking. The banter plays on the mint being too noisy and money being noisy until shut up.
Several local residents and visitors are listed in a social roundup including Miss Mabel Rush, A R Mills, Mr. and Mrs M A Burgoyne of Portland, Mrs M B Slipp and daughter Helen, and others. The note mentions missionary day in Sunday school and sermons, with Dr Dennis Mills leading the endeavor on Little Things That Make or Mar and Christ. Mr Montgomery is recovering after a bad fall and loss of blood.
Miss Kennedy visits her aunt Mrs. Fairbanks while Thelma Hesgard spends a week in Portland. Pem Patton visits Patton farm and Tilda Hesgard with children enjoy Portland Sunday. Omar Fendall family visits E G Fendall. Bernice Benson tours Portland. Charley Yergen visits brother B F Yergen. Red Cross team led by N P Nelson raises 510. Mrs N C Maris visits Portland. Charley Seeley family from Aurora hosts Archie Seeley. Walter Russel and family from Myrtle Creek visit Frank Russel. Children's Day program next Sunday at 10 30 with invitation. Ladies Aid social at church last Friday. George Bush entertaining H G Crocker family and Logan. B F Yergen and family motor to Ernest Yergen across river, return Tuesday. Mrs Katie Barclay of Oregon City and Mrs Emma Pinchot of Portland visit Wm Carter and E G Fendall’s family. Lois visits Corvallis trip. D P Shaw and others report Columbia highway trip Sunday.
Mrs W W Hollingsworth and Mrs Orange Elliot with daughters Gertrude and Esther Hollingsworth and Florence Elliot traveled from Newberg to visit the S M Calkins home on Sunday afternoon.
J. D. Crater and family drive a new Ford. Mrs. C. L. Johnson returns to Newberg after a country visit. Maude McGuire greets old friends in Chehalem Center. Mr. and Mrs. Smail depart for Omro Wisconsin and plan Canada trip. Mrs. Hodges cares for Robi Hodges son while Margaret recovers. The Hall family from Hood River visit Christiansons. Sunday callers include Elmer Vivian Delmer Hall and others. Twenty sixth anniversary celebrated with a Columbia Highway picnic and social gathering at the Christiansons.
In William Terriss biography by Arthur J. Smythe the actor rejects betting on horse races. When asked which horse he backs he quips about a filly named Common Sense ridden by Tommy Let It Alone, claiming he has never won yet never lost a penny.
Administratrix of the estate of Virginia H. Cox, deceased, filed a Final Account in Yamhill County Court Oregon. Objections to the Final Account must be filed by 1 A.M. on set date. Notice to interested parties warns against allowances and states the estate and bondsmen. Dated June 21, 1917. Clarence Butt, Attorney for the estate. Fire issue 6-21-1917. Last issue 7-19-1917.
Public notice states an administrator sale in Yamhill County near Newberg. The notice specifies six months from the date, dated June 4 1917, with first issue June 14 1917 and last issue July 12 1917.
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