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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
4
A fragmented 1910s ad text from The Brunswick Balke Collender Co claims a superior tire and cost based care approach. It mentions Portland headquarters and positions quality against competitors with vague references to knowledge and skill.
Portland clergymen and University of Oregon President Campbell urged a May 21 vote on a one and two mill elementary school tax measure. They argued Oregon is behind in education, calling for statewide tax uniformity to fund schools and improve teacher ratios.
A statewide appeal urges voting Yes on the 2 mill Elementary School bill known as the Children’s Bill to boost teacher salaries and curb unfair practices. It argues home talent should be protected from the spoils system to end teacher shortages.
Dr Abbott of the Smithsonian argues cold Mars climate would not prove life impossible. He cites polar bears at low temps and tropical animals adapting to cold, noting reptiles and monkeys’ resilience. The piece questions life’s limits across extreme temperatures and cites examples from Africa and Baghdad.
A historical note examines how presidents sworn in on March 4 handled inaugurations when the date fell on a Sunday. It references Adams Monroe Jefferson Taylor and Wilson, noting adjustments and the Marshall court guidance on immediate oath and duties even with a Sunday start.
A diverse group of rare Bibles enriches Mount Holyoke College library. The set includes ancient Hebrew and Greek Scriptures with a miniature Sefer Torah, Syriac, Septuagint, and Latin Vulgate editions. One 1568 Latin Vulgate bears Luther’s portrait with a Latin inscription urging readers to judge the man by the book.
A brief reflection on the proverb Insult to Injury tracing its roots to an Aesop fable. A baldheaded man tries to swat a fly and ends up slapping his own bald pate, prompting the fly to taunt that he has added insult to injury.
An excerpt argues that English capitalizes the pronoun I while we remains lowercase, noting the habit appears across Americans Canadians Australians and New Zealanders. Henry Van Dyke comments on language, ego and solipsism reflecting cultural variation within a shared tongue.
Fragmentary timetable notes show departures and times for Portland routes. The text lists various times such as 11:00, 1:06, 4:16, 6:30 and references weekends and limited service notes.
A fragment lists train numbers and times from Portland to Newberg and McMinnville with notes of limited service. It mentions trains 355 368 operating between Newberg and McMinnville and several departure times throughout the day and a Sunday restriction.
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