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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
7
A New York American excerpt argues tropical sunlight acts as both life giver and death dealer. It warns heat can harm health yet claims sun sterilizes disease bacteria and vermin, dries filth, and arrests malaria and tuberculosis, aiding natives by disinfecting hard to bathe skins.
The article recounts that the crowning honor for the Duke of Wellington was becoming warden of the Cinque Ports Dover Hythe Hastings Sandwich and Romney. It notes these five towns provided England’s coast defense and housed many marines amid periodic clashes with French forces, with Wellington dying at Walmer Castle in Kent.
An English painter and James McNeill Whistler argued about Velazquez during a Paris studio tea. Whistler mocked the other's view and quipped that people rarely see themselves as others do, admitting he might become conceited if seen that way.
The article lists ten heavenly animals in Muslim belief. They include the calf offered by Abraham, the ox of Moses, the whale of Jonah, the ass of Balaam, the ram of Ishmael, the ant of Solomon, the camel of Saleh, the cuckoo of Balkis, the dog of the seven sleepers, and A Borak the beast that bore Mohammed to heaven.
A compact chronicle notes the 1488 Bannockburn flight death of James III, Mary Stuart beheaded in 1588, James II deposed in 1688, Charles Edward dying in 1788, and the later legend of Robert II dying in 1888. The piece label cites the New York Run as source.
The dialogue shows Ella rebuked for reading novels while her mother defends past tastes. A playful clash over age appropriate reading and memories of a parent’s favorite works, referenced from Munich Fitegende Blaetter.
Article recounts the history of a smoke dried Brazilian Indian head brought to New York in the 19th century. Ernest Morris was captured by Tapajos tribes and escaped with trophy heads, later selling some to Dr. C. Merriam and the American Museum of Natural History for funds. The tale covers tattooing, peril, and museum trade.
The article argues that immigrants prefer hearth bread with crust all over, while Americans buy pan loaf with crust only on top. It claims immigrants have better teeth due to bread choices and eating habits, noting they keep bread longer and have learned that bread fresh from the oven is unfit to eat.
In a witty letter to Henry James, Robert Louis Stevenson mocks the use of grand adjectives like immense and tremendous in Roderick Hudson. He suggests revising sheets to improve cadence and pace, joking that James’s room will be swept and garnished.
A humorous quip from Professor Pate on life stages youth manhood and age, with a Judge’s framing that youth is a rising sun, manhood a noon peak, and age a setting sun lamenting past glory. The line mocks self importance across life's phases.
A terse Philadelphia Ledger item records a remark about a possible marriage match. The exchange centers on a sister and her younger sibling with a focus on family commentary and social expectation. The note preserves naming and tone without sensational detail.
A witty exchange in the Washington Star features Mr Groweher denying a four flush claim while hinting at a possible four flush connection involving a bans mee pete fe. The fragment captures a playful card game banter style.
The Naval Consulting Board appoints 250 state directors from Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical engineering societies to survey American industry. Directors will work under W. Gifford, chief statistician, forming a nonpolitical, paidless national network guided by professional expertise.
The article recalls the 1844 Baltimore to Washington telegraph, noting public doubt and curiosity. Farmers gathered to view the strange device, joking that wires could not carry words or travel on a thread. Locals predicted rust and toppled poles before completion.
Napoleon notes that true moral courage appears rarely at 2 AM in moments of the unexpected. He says such courage preserves judgment and decisiveness despite unforeseen events.
Fit District. C Hawley is listed in second district with N J Seamott in The Dalles third district CN McAnder noted for Portland County officers.
Executrix notice announces claims against the estate of Anna Christopherson deceased. Creditors must present proper vouchers to executors Charles Chilli and Clarence Buli At the provided address by a stated deadline. First issue dated March 30, 1916.
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