Palmerland: First Discovery of the Antarctic by a Yankee Sailor
The article recounts Nathaniel Palmer, an eighteen year old captain of a small sloop named Hero, who in 1821 sighted the Antarctic coast near the sixtieth meridian west. His discovery precedes Bellingshausen’s Russian voyage, and the land is later named Palmerland in his honor.
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South Pole
Nathaniel Palmer
New England
Young Palmer
South Atlantic
Capcorn
South Shetland Islands
Newland
Ftout
Palmer
Nat
Hero
Antarctic Circle
Sixtieth Meridian
Greenwich
Sessble
Bellingshausen
Russias
Getting Even With Justice at the Police Court
A prisoner grows angry in court and challenges contempt charges. The exchange reveals tension between the defendant and the judge as proper trial integrity is implied. The fragment hints at disputes over authority and fairness in the proceedings.
Judge Flabbergasted as Prisoner Sits Down
In a tense courtroom moment the prisoner sits after remarks, leaving the judge stunned and speechless as the scene unfolds in the courtroom.
Talebearing, peppermint theft and a roadside mud dispute
The piece mixes a household tale of Katherine and Howard allegedly eating peppermints with a mother’s rebuke and a comic judge’s remark about mud damage from a car. It weaves in a brief mock trial moment about restoring mud at a cost and a quip on justice.
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Solomon
Harper’s
The Praying Mantis as a Looming Natural Threat
The article portrays the praying mantis as a dangerous ambush predator. It describes its lethal fore limbs with spines and blades, hidden beneath a deceptive praying pose, capable of seizing and crushing prey in moments.
No cricket or spider can escape the crook of that elbow
A Harper's Weekly piece on the biting grip of a vise and a boy’s remorseful kindness to an old ram. The boy explains his gentleness stems from a prior clash, revealing a sobering moment of affection after punishment.
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Harper’s Weekly
Bagpipes Attract Scotland Inn in Desperate Stand
In a dilapidated Scottish inn an old piper begs passersby to help him move on. A bystander named Sandy asks why not tune the bagpipes to earn payment, but the innkeeper insists a good tune would fail to secure funds.
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Scotland
Aniper
Jericho
Sandy
Shuts Off the Black Looks
A Brooklyn Times item describes a man giving his wife flowers to place at the center of the dining table during a tiff. The flowers are meant to be a pleasant, quiet signal between them, allowing both to avoid direct eye contact while they eat.
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Brooklyn Times
A Pointer On a Pointer and The First Waltz
A cryptic exchange explains misdirection on village routes and a guidepost. The article notes the waltz’s rise to popularity from late 18th century Vienna with the opera Una Cosa Rara and the dance Langaus evolving into a fashionable ballroom staple.
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Vinzenz Martius
Vienna
Langaus
Insurance Promises Big Payout After Injury
A quirky dialogue shows Pat negotiating with an insurance agent who promises a $1,000 payout if a hand is lost. Pat then mentions consulting his brother Mike, a contractor, who jokes about frequent hand injuries.
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Mike
Cramping the Bank Cartoon Scene in London Punch
A London Punch cartoon shows a cashier asking a lady to choose between gold or notes for a £15 cashing. The lady requests all gold if available, highlighting currency preference and a humorous banking exchange.
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London
For Sale and Trade Listings in Oregon Notices
For Sale or Trade equity in house and lot. If you have trading stock call 112 Morton St after 5 p.m. For Exchange two 160 acre ranches in Colorado for land around Newberg. See G. S. Hoaglin, mest of Newberg. For Rent eleven point seven one acres of Chas. Clough tract near Heacock’s, about one mile, for $5 per acre. P. D. Newell, Jennings Lodge. 30-31 Silica Paste for sale by the Ladies Auxiliary to the college at Parker's store. Cleans any thing and everything except the conscience. The cook books compiled by the Ladies Auxiliary to Pacific college may be purchased at Parker's store, Benson's news stand or the Graphic office. For Sale Team of mares weight about 2000 pounds sound and true, one 3 inch Mitchell wagon and light team harness and one buggy, $250. Seen at F. E. Baker's place on Chehalem Mountain. C. E. Skelton, Black Rock, Ore. Treating eyestrain by glasses is not simple. Dr. Lowe offers 21 years experience, with eye physiology and lens work. Consult him Tuesday May 20 to 4 o'clock.
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Pacific College
Parker’s
Benson’s
Graphic Office
F. E. Baker
Chehalem Mountain
C. E. Skelton
Black Rock
Ore
Lowe
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items
For Sale vacuum cleaner near new at half price. Inquire at Graphic office. For Sale modern eight room bungalow with 75 ft front and 234 ft back. All kinds of fruit and sewer connection. RESIS at Graphic office. Horses for sale three geldings ages five six seven years weights 1500 to 1600 lbs. Phone 6a16 Peter Duranceau. WANTED twelve strawberry pickers for coming season first class patch good campground two and a half miles northeast Newberg phone 2445151 E R Garner R No 3. Underlying certain symptoms of eye trouble may be grave disturbances of general health. A searching examination reveals causes. Glasses may not be needed or may relieve headaches eye and nerve strain. Dr Lowe 21 years experience eye specialist. He will be in Imperial hotel Tuesday May 20 till 4 oclock. Remember the day date and time limit.
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RESIS
Newberg
E. R. Garner
Lowe
Imperial Hotel
Western Sherman County Land Bargains Offered by White & Co
Eastern Oregon deals in Sherman county offer small valley farms or city property as first payment. Prospective buyers urged to call White & Co at 705 First Street for details.
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Sherman County
White & Co
First Street
School district seeks 5000 loan under Oregon law
Notice announces that Yamhill County District No 56 Oregon will borrow 5000 with 1000 installments yearly for five years at 6 percent interest. Citizens may apply to the district clerk for all or part of the sum up to 50 minimum by May 27, 1913, under Lord's Oregon Laws.
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Yamhill County
State of
Oregon
C. E. Burke
Said
J. H. Rees
Public Sale at Washington and Sheridan corners Newberg Oregon
Sale announced for Saturday May 17 at 1 30 PM to dispose of household goods including piano buffet brass beds bedsteads mattresses tables chairs rugs and more. Owner consigns items for public sale with a special invitation to ladies to attend.
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Washington and
Sheridan Sts
Newberg
Oregon
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Newberg Auto Co
C. F. Moore
Katherine
Howard
New York Times
Newbery Lodge
W. M
R. H. C. Bennett
I. A. Hanning
James Hammett and Son
Baby Chicks
C. H. Nichols
Phone Black
Clarence Butt
Atty
B. A. Kirks
McMinnville, Oregon
J. O. Lyon
10Th and
Pacific Streets
Wood Yard
Houdans
George C. Ritchey
Third St
Justin L. Haworth
John Kutchanek
Excelsior
Newberg Auto Garage
James Smith
George W. Hash
Willamette Street
J. E. Holladay
R. R
Morton St
Colorado
G. S. Hoaglin
Chas. Clough
Heacocks
P. D. Newell
Jennings Lodge
Peter Duranceau
City of
College Street
Hancock Street
North Street
Recorder of
W. W. Nelson
Cc. A. Morris
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