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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
8
A study of fashion myths shows many popular styles began as accidents or pranks. Hair shapes, panniers, beauty spots and feather boas emerged from mishaps or quick improvisations in European courts and Paris salons. The piece links chance to lasting trends and notes fashion’s capricious, evolving nature.
The article contrasts the terms tornado and cyclone, noting public use favors cyclone for large storms and tornado for narrow land strikes. It explains speed and path differences, warning that cyclones can span hundreds of miles at sea while tornadoes damage a narrow land strip.
A forged case inmate created a simple cipher by writing on narrow strips around an octagonal pencil. Wrapped around the pencil the letter fragments align to form readable sentences, revealing a new cryptographic method uncovered by a deputy in a western jail.
A Chattanooga veteran recalls a company member who left action early yet returned unharmed and unapologetic. He notes the man claimed he fled only in good order and explains his reasoning about being seen by doctors and a worried wife.
The first stone laid by the architect for St Pauls Cathedral came from the ruins of the old church and was part of a sarcophagus bearing the word Resurgam. The epitaph proved prophetic as marble artistry later rose from the fire wreckage.
An ornate diamond studded gold handle umbrella becomes the focus of a potential grand larceny case as tensions rise over who may claim it. A wary man hints at imminent legal action if the umbrella is taken.
A New York Journal reflection notes a man should be ashamed when he tells a falsehood to his wife and she believes it, yet he shows no shame and instead is encouraged by the behavior.
A concise aphorism notes that one can outsmart some rivals but cannot outwit all, attributed to La Rochefoucauld. The remark highlights limits of cunning across diverse challengers.
A reflection on the final diaries of Scott De Long and Franklin era explorers. It notes Captain Oates voluntary death, De Long's starving march with thirteen men, Franklin's lost Erebus and Terror expedition, and Livingstone's journals published after his death.
A widow and her daughter debate age for a benefit, the daughter revealing she is twenty four while claiming eighteen to gain an advantage. The widow responds that the age difference matters for the benefit, but not for her.
A reflection on maintaining dignity and proportion in all aspects of life, attributed to Marcosa Avrelipa, emphasizing measured conduct and moral restraint.
Cook books compiled by the Ladies Auxiliary to Pacific College may be purchased at Parker's store Brenson's news stand or the Graphic office. For Sale Two fine Jersey calves nine months old good stock. Dorrance saw mill 114 miles west of Newberg. W. E. Beckner.
For Sale description lists a modern eight room bungalow with seventy five foot front and two hundred thirty four foot back. Includes sewer connection and fruit trees. Inquire at Graphic office.
Lost on Newberg streets Monday morning a silver case watch with the words Deitschneider Bros son face. Finder should leave at Graphic office and receive reward.
Help wanted for the coming strawberry season. First class patch with good camp ground located 2% miles northeast of Newberg. Contact E. R. Garner R. No. 8 by phone 24a5151 for details.
An invitation to subscribe to The Graphic and Semi-Weekly Journal for two dollars a year. The notice highlights the low price and ongoing availability for readers seeking regular coverage.
G S Hoaglin lists numerous Oregon properties for sale or exchange across Marion, Crook, Washington, Benton and Yamhill counties. Listings include farms, timber, improved tracts, and house and lot opportunities with varied prices and terms. He offers full listing service and back east property exchanges through three large U.S. realty firms.
One nine horse power Alimo gasoline engine and one day press portable, to be sold to the highest bidder. Auction at the northwest corner of First and School Streets on Saturday May 10 1913 at two o'clock p m. Call at office 702 First Street. Charles Churchill.
For Exchange for Farm 5 or 6 sections 94 acres 85 in cultivation 35 in grain bottom land 2 miles from town and railroad. Good 6 room house fair barn 3 chicken houses 2 springs near house and barn abundant fruit. Price 90 per acre will take up to 5000 in exchange balance two years 6 percent. This is a fine dairy ranch owner going to locate in Newberg. G S Hoaglin Newberg.
We have bargains in Sherman county and will take small valley farms or city property as first payment. Call White & Co., 705 First Street.
The owner requests the return of a log chain taken from Van Blaricom's store. The message is signed by Vertal with a one penny tax stamp.
Good house with big barn and a well fitted with engine for pumping. Lots of fruit on the property. Rent cheap or will take labor in exchange. Call phone 19a5. H. L. Amoth. 26tf
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