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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1890
Page
4
A London Illustrated News account describes a bath of tadpoles watched on a window-stool. A brown rat appears, eats tadpoles and bread crumbles, rapidly harvesting prey while the tadpoles vanish mysteriously. The rat later falls victim to a trap set by the pond’s keepers.
An observer explains a jar trap used in Burma to catch rats. A deep jar with paddy inside is buried and sealed, luring rats to a hole then trapping them as they attempt to escape. The report notes varying success over three nights and cautions on trap design to prevent footholds.
A New York article describes Chinese boarding houses where economy dominates. Rooms are shared with bunks and a central table while private spaces are few. Meals center on rice with pork fish and vegetables, ritual chopstick dining, and strong hospitality backed by sociable evenings and dominoes or cards.
The Philadelphia Times profiles Nihilist Stepniak, exiled in London with his wife, a prolific writer and researcher. He spends long hours at the British Museum, writes fluently in English, but progress on his Russian question remains slow. Despite a high work ethic and strong circle of friends, he may struggle to gain American audience for lectures.
A Brooklyn household mystery ends when the servant Moses is found to have hidden boots and rubbers filled with potatoes and apples. The elderly worker’s caretaking and a second story window observation led to the confession that both clog-and-boot storage areas were full of produce.
Detroit Free Press recounts a Chicago hotel breakfast where a waiter quietly endures rude orders and mistakes. A guest presses for milk and misdirected items, but the waiter remains impassive, correcting errors with professional restraint as a breakfast ends in disappointment.
Tradesmen seek signs that look aged to imply long service. A sign painter notes many firms favor authentic looking wear, using cheap materials to create an aged appearance. He predicts a growing market for convincing old signs, despite higher costs and the rise of imitators.
Boston and New York medics study Jonathan Buss Muss laap man aged about sixty five who has slowly petrified into a solid frame for forty five years. His body now resembles bone with only slight flesh and he remains unable to move or eat normally as physicians deem it a remarkable freak unseen in medical history.
A dense collection of testimonials and notices touts various patent medicines and remedies. Claims include The Great Sierra Kidney and Liver Cure and other products, with endorsements from readers and merchants. The items also promote travel aids and personal wellness tonics, reflecting widespread 19th century medical advertising.
A Seattle letter from Mrs Purvis extols Histogenetic medicines given by Dr J Eugene Jordan. It claims eight years of invalidism cured, with the patient now eating freely and enjoying improved health. The note mentions a sister’s interest in medical study and promotes the sole local agency and free consultation.
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