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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
6
Kaempffert in Popular Science Monthly imagines Mars life under varied gravities. A Martian would weigh far less than on Earth, with vast muscular potential and lungs suited to thin air, while Jupiter’s immense gravity would hinder movement dramatically.
A pitcher plant secrets a candylike honey inside its green leaves to lure insects. They slip past downward hairs and a curved lid, tumble into a bottom well, and drown in the trap. The description portrays the plant as a silent, forest-dwelling killer.
The piece notes the old belief that a heron’s foot has a special oil or scent attracting fish, especially eels, making bait more effective. It states rustic anglers still think placing a heron’s foot with worms improves worm uptake.
Women calling at the door are met by the maid who says the mistress is in beauty sleep and will be up in less than half an hour. The visitors remark on her appearance and leave their cards before departing.
A humorous observation about Professor Lamp lin described as absent minded and poorly dressed. He notices his reflection in a large mirror and instinctively reaches for his purse to offer himself money. The remark is presented in a satirical tone.
Roy mocks paying income tax while his father laments taxes, and Roy asserts his father avoids tax law. The dialogue contrasts disdain for taxation with a boast about tax avoidance.
The Detroit Free Press quotes Jeb in a reflection on owing debts to contemporaries. The remark links personal finances to social obligations, suggesting that fulfilling debts may hinder wealth accumulation.
The line notes how industry pays debts as despair grows, reflecting a moral economy. It attributes the idea to Benjamin Franklin, highlighting thrift, perseverance, and financial steadiness amid hardship.
A fragment from a play discussion about Tom Taylor the dramatist and former editor of Spy. It recalls his dining habits and odd public mannerisms, noting his kindness and a humorous visit by Tennyson appearing in the pantry, amusing the household. The anecdote blends literary figures and a playful domestic scene.
The narrative recalls Johann Sebastian Bach improvising at a palace dinner for the Duke of Saxe Weimar. He plays at the harpsichord until interrupted by soup cooling, then returns, apologizes, and explains he needed the dominant seventh to resolve to the tonic like finishing a vital drink.
John Wesley recalls his struggle to quit tea in 1746 as a moral effort to model temperance for the poor. He notes initial headaches and sleepiness, but later reports better memory and health and later resumed tea. his large teapot remains as a reminder.
Edward Everett Hale recounted a childhood tale where he wore a red glove on one hand and a white glove on the other to mislead observers. He explained he held one glove before him and the other behind, imagining passersby would see white and those behind him would see red.
The text explains butterfly wing coloration as a bitter tasting pigment that deters predators. It notes frogs try to eat sulphur butterflies and reject them after tasting. The vivid colors may advertise the taste and help attract mates of the same species.
A couple recalls their long marriage as a minor quarrel exposes differing views on generosity and self. The exchange notes that past restraint kept conflicts at bay, revealing contrasting personal perspectives.
A dialogue fragment notes that wives were not expected to be allowed to make their own wills. The speaker recalls a belief that wills were prepared in advance for wives by others.
In Yonkers gossip column, residents dispute whether Filatbush works for the government now. Bensonhurst clarifies the claim, stating he has a government job. The exchange reflects local concerns about public employment.
The Albany Argus advises grouping related pictures by frame similarity and color. It suggests using a single color frame if possible, or placing all pictures in one area with dark frames on one wall, grouping watercolors separately, and hanging etchings apart. Aim for eye level and plain backgrounds.
The article explains old English verb use for blossoms with blowan as bloom opening. It notes costard traders in streets, from costard monger to costermonger, and links hawthorn to hedge thorn from haga meaning hedge.
The scene describes a dining setup with knives forks spoons and two napkins. A gas stove is lit and soup is heated in a skillet followed by vegetables and salmon. Six bread slices and pie are prepared and set at the table with salt pepper and a pitcher of water. Jobo is addressed as delivering the meal.
A Yonkers Statesman quote describes a couple moving out to dinner and confirming a friend would join them. The dialogue notes a minister’s possible involvement and questions if the plan is acceptable.
In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Yamhill County the Frilingers allege notices and claims against Alfred H Frilinger and Eva Frilinger regarding land rights and a road easement in Yamhill County Oregon. The document describes property in Township 3 South Range 2 West Willamette Meridian and references a recorded 1909 deed in Book 57.
A charitable gathering drew praise from a speaker and a guest noting the excellent performance and the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy cause. The husband expressed delight at the value of their donation and the feel of doing good.
In a clipped exchange, a firm head asks about the length of a planned wedding trip. Hawkins hesitates, replying she has not yet considered or communicated a definitive duration. The dialogue reflects tension over travel plans and personal commitments.
A Boston Transcript quote recalls a child lamenting that the teacher bans singing despite claiming to be the fastest singer in the school. The anecdote highlights a conflict between talent and classroom rules.
A quotation notes that the habit formed over a lifetime carries more power than all rational argument, attributed to Pope.
The unknown heirs of Nethan Westfall and others are summoned to answer a complaint over a land claim in Yamhill County Oregon. The suit seeks to determine adverse claims to part of the James Morris and wife D. L. C. 46 Not. 1478, describing 13.3 acres in T. 38 R. 2 W. The plaintiff seeks a decree barring all others with exceptions for Ellen R. Butler under a 1910 contract. Publication runs Feb 10 to Mar 16, 1916.
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