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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1893
Page
4
A rambling collection features a Washington quote on rights and rivals, a toxicology anecdote about poisoned fruit used for jealousy, a New York Sun tally of police seizures in gaming and gambling, and mint records claiming 1804 silver dollars with most missing. Also included are notes on yellow fever bacterium, French cooks’ fortunes, and pineapple farming in the Bahamas.
The New York Herald notes shifts in polite speech as the words gentleman and lady decline in use among young ladies and their escorts. The piece contrasts old terms with new habits, citing Fifth Avenue circles, Colonial club receptions, and a move toward man and woman as standard references. It also recounts a humorous anecdote about Tennyson’s manuscript and a Turkish bird tale, illustrating language and natural history curiosities of the era.
A county infirmary figure known as Darky Sam, who posed as Fiji royalty, reappeared at the house and chose to retire to private life. His exhibitors had altered his head to look like a mule’s roached mane, a result of harsh canvas work by the group.
The Balubans of Muansanyomma district in central Africa craft iron from bog ore using clay furnaces six to ten feet high and conical bases. Their circular 16 foot forge relies on a peculiar bellows made from wood and clay with skins at the ends. Some natives also produce damascened axes inlaid with copper and other artistic metalwork.
Messrs Roberts and Collins of Cartersville Georgia may own a scarce 1860 Confederate half dollar minted in New Orleans. One of four known specimens, it features the Goddess of Liberty on one side and a Confederate coat of arms with a liberty pole on the other. An 1888 sale in New York fetched fifty dollars.
The Venetian Arsenal plans a new launch ritual replacing the champagne bottle with a gilded ring placed by the godmother to touch water first, symbolizing the sea wedding. Commentary notes ancient customs and male earrings among early nobility. A dated testimonial praises Allcock's Plasters for back relief and health, while souvenir coins are deemed valuable only if gold.
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