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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
8
An article from Harper's discusses pillow design for better rest. It advises medium texture filling, correct pillow height to align the head with the spine, and avoiding neck strain to prevent sleep disruption. The piece notes pillow choice affects nerve and blood flow and overall sleep quality.
Late night delivery to Miss Matilda the cook stirs trouble when a colored bearer brings a large bundled offering to the kitchen. The doctor retrieves the package and places it in water. The cook later curses the prank and vows retaliation over a hat hidden in the dishpan.
A Frenchwoman explains sympathy as shared experience. She notes that those who suffer learn to understand others in trouble and seek companionship with someone who has endured the same trial. The passage emphasizes the human longing to be known and understood.
Archie Sanderson presents credentials to Mr. Sheruhtet with confidence as McTavish reviews the paper and seeks a weekday reference before hiring. The exchange stresses Archie being a Scots lad and the need for a familiar recommendation prior to work.
A Philadelphia Record quotation discusses sales etiquette, noting how a salesman should respond when a lady asks to see false hair and emphasizing tactful communication in a retail setting.
The article extols the Danube as a multinational river rising in Baden and crossing Germany, Austria Hungary, and many borders to form a bridge between the orient and occident. It notes the river’s political and economic influence for Austria Hungary, its delta channels, and its role in connecting diverse peoples and languages.
Plants of the mesembryanthemum genus grow on stony ground and resemble pebbles or weathered stone. Some forms show brownish gray surfaces with green tinge and others produce bright yellow flowers briefly. One variety even resembles quartz pebbles among which it grows.
A six or seven year old boy whispers to his aunt during a long prayer that he would stand and do dumbbell and Indian club motions because he is tired of sitting still. The note frames constant physical activity as a healthy need for children.
A reflective snippet notes how balance in life fails with slovenliness frivolity stinginess and extravagance. It cites the Browns as an example of ostentatious style contrasted with delayed creditors in a Boston Transcript quotation.
Auction style listing of sale items and events. Includes SaALE-Zinc bath tub offered for 12 dollars with 5 dollars taken, Beaver State Merchants Mutual insurance suggestion, Jersey cow for September, Chalks Jewel tomato plants, Model Restaurant promotion, Friday dinner invite, college glee club cantata on June 18, public music recital on June 3, West Chehalem union church concert May 24, McMinnville College quartett with Mr Mason, 25 cent admission, and John Gower East Side Greenhouses selling tomato and flowering plants.
Sealed bids for a Dundee Oregon school house addition to be built start May 16 1912. Bids opened June 8 1912 at 2 p.m. by the Board of Directors who may reject any bid. Plans at A A Parrett's store. Attest A A Parrett Chairman District No 3 C W Marr T J Eddens J Parrett District Clerk.
A specialist instructs a patient to begin lifting ten pounds, gradually increasing to fifty as strength builds, then return for assessment. The patient protests he misunderstands, explaining he is the trunk carrier who loads baggage, not a trainee. The Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt preserves a humorous misunderstanding.
Louisville Courier-Journal reports a quirky note about training a Christmas tree to sprout its own presents prompting Bur bank to investigate. The item blends humor with unusual science as a local curiosity captures readers.
Sale or Exchange. A Portland tobacco and cigar store valued at $1090 is offered for a small farm. Also seeking a five to six mile move to farm country with 15 acres near Cornelius and 160 acres near The Dalles for exchange. Additional properties include 20 acres in orchard and 640 to 1980 acres of wheat farms near R R for valley property. Contact 7065 First street with J. M. Dunahoo W. E. White & Co.
Dry fir and hard maple wood offered in small lots at 3.50 per cord. Orders over five cords priced at 3.25. Second growth fir dry and split at 3.00 per cord. Reduction in price on large orders. Orders by postcard.
Hobson Bros launches heavy reductions on men s wear boys and children apparel with deep discounts across stock. Shoppers find drastic price cuts on spring and fall garments and coats as the store clears inventory.
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