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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
8
A story from General John B. Gordon recalls a farmer near Appomattox who refused to hire any generals. He hired Lee’s privates for work, noting they were fine workers, while reserving judgment on higher ranks from the Confederate army.
In a Quixotic exchange Judkins laments belief in charms while Mrs. Judkins recalls ruined trousers torn by a lawn mower. He mentions a hare's foot worn for rheumatism, calling the superstition childish and imbecile, in a London Tit-Bits snippet.
The passage describes Geneva as a tiny four mile square canton with mills, a street of penthouses, wooden bridges, stone houses on a hill, and a community of pious busy residents. It portrays the town as a hub for religious and social thought and for physical beauty attracting Europeans. John Ruskin.
An old gentleman, fond of a drink, sat on a village hotel veranda as the dinner bell rang. A passing dog howled at the bell, spurring the man to quip that the dog need not worry about meals there.
A domestic quarrel erupts when Mr Meekins vents spleen about his bossy partner. Mrs M warns of consequences if he loses his wife. He replies with a sharp retort that he would use her for a few hours, revealing tainted tension in the household. The exchange captures marital strain and workplace dynamics within a single domestic firm.
A Harper's article argues the pillow shapes sleep by spine alignment. It stresses medium fill, correct thickness matching shoulder width, and keeping the neck straight to prevent nerve pressure and wakefulness.
In a late night incident a doctor answers a bell and receives a large floral package from a colored man. He delivers it to Matilda the cook in the kitchen and later overhears her accusing someone, threatening to scald them for mishandling her new hat.
A Frenchwoman notes sympathy grows from shared suffering. Those who have endured hardship learn languages of feeling and can both understand and be understood by others. People seek others with similar experiences in trouble or grief, driven by an old human longing to be seen.
An 19th century geographer notes the Danube’s cross border span through Austria Hungary Romania and Bulgaria. It highlights multilingual shores and national interests guiding deepening channels and rapids removal while praising its scenic variety and strategic importance to Austro Hungarian power.
In South Africa a mesembryanthemum plant growing on ebony ground mimics a pebble, often mistaken for a stone. A related species on hills near the Sire bears two large leaves and a brownish green weathered stone surface. These plants resemble stones but briefly bloom bright yellow flowers, while another variety looks like quartz pebbles amid its growth.
Archie Sanderson sues his credentials to Mr McTavish as he seeks an assistant post. McTavish reads the paper and questions Archie, praising his Sunday school endorsements but requesting weekday references before hiring him.
Classified lines note a WANTED ad for a team of heavy mares with a colt for driving, prefer geldings, addressed to White & Co. and Henry Clemmens at Glen Gardens Wynooski street. Also mentions sewing work for ladies and children, carpet weaving, and a horse harness item, with location Newberg RF 3 and phone.
Thief took a brown four year old horse about 1100 pounds with white hind feet a white facial strip and a nearly new brown open buggy with red gear on April 17 1912 from BE W Frazier’s barn in McMinnville Oregon A $25 reward is offered for return or information leading to recovery Contact Sheriff W G Henderson at McMinnville Or. Also contains an advertisement for firewood prices.
A Portland trader offers a tobacco and cigar shop in exchange for a small farm. Lists include 15 acres near Cornelius, 160 acre farm with orchard near The Dalles, and 640 to 1980 acre wheat farms near rail lines. Seeks valley property or greenhouse near Newberg. Contact 705 First Street to meet J M Dunahoo and W E White & Co.
For Sale A 4 year old horse and one 8 year old mare weight about 1400 each Would trade for smaller team L W Nordyke Springbrook 30 For Sale Fine strong tomato plants I also have a fine stock of flowering plants Geraniums Salvias Lobeha Phlox Stocks Cosmos Petunias Dahlias Carnations and many other plants John Gower East Side Green houses
A Philadelphia Record excerpt portrays a merchant advising salesmen to show tact with customers, illustrated by a jokey exchange about helping a lady choose false hair and a playful line about naming her own salary.
A moral note on balance in living, warning that slovenliness, frivolity, misvaluing small pleasures, and extravagance skew character. It argues proportion guides daily choices and self restraint governs the use of money.
A peculiar quip notes the Browns face heavy creditor pressure and delays. The line from a Boston observer hints at financial strain and mounting debts overshadowing events.
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