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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
The passage recalls how in Victorian England the countryside shaped daily life with nature’s presence, noting that birds and animals carried richer names such as the ben or Dame Partlet, a term once heard in rural speech and now mostly faded from modern usage.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures diseases by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces to remove the disease foundation. It offers one hundred dollars for a proven cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Pills for constipation.
A conversation about a man named Jack accompanies a photo description. Fan responds that profile view hides his bald spot, suggesting a preference for side balance over front view.
In a light exchange, Greasy Grimes jokes about diving in while Tufford Knott says he is now a fast ward floater. The Chicago Tribune captures a playful moment between the two.
The Well Informed of the World seeks a safe gentle and effective liquid laxative. California Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted remedy known for wholesome ingredients and prompt action. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
A Cleveland cartoon caption notes a young preacher described as wide-awake and tireless, delivering sermons as others rest.
A collection of religious lyric lines and poetry fragments cites The Crucifixion and John Greenleaf Whittier. Verses praise sacrifice to Christ and reflect on labor, harvest, and eternal meaning with archaic phrasing and scattered typographic errors.
An Independent article reports on a wealthy Southern man who treats poor women as sick patients. He allegedly houses them at his home and claims to restore their virtue, boasting of marrying many of his “girls” while keeping details secret and avoiding public scandal.
A solemn stage driver chats with a writer about his craft and reading habits. The driver recalls Bul Sears and Bill Sears, notes the author’s humility, and reflects on whether the writer relies solely on his books. A passenger hopeful for better days weighs in with a simple wish.
A Washington State College discussion urges higher wheat grades to boost Washington’s standing as a premier wheat producer. Emphasizes using best methods, preventing No. 3 being bought as No. 1, and branding Washington wheat as superior to command premium prices globally. Also includes a New York charity anecdote about pride and generosity.
The reader from Glenwood Idaho asks about fencing to deter angora goats and coyotes, noting height, weave, and ventilation concerns. Other letters discuss quack grass pests, fall plowing versus seeding times, and comparing feed values of carrots, hay, and wheat for livestock.
A juvenile exchange turns into a taunt as a dirty faced boy asserts kinship while a new neighbor doubts it and claims to outtalk him, escalating a tense moment in the back yard. The Chicago Tribune notes the regional tone of a street dispute in simple dialogue.
Missouri marketed 107,156,658 dozens of eggs last year earning over 16 million dollars. Including live and dressed poultry and feathers the total nears a substantial figure for poultry products in the past year.
Prof Jacques Loeb argues a heart ventricle strip placed in sodium chloride can keep beating for days, suggesting the heart is a chemical machine driven by chemical action. He notes the control problem remains unexplained and extends the idea to extirpated muscles.
Prof Key head master of a large London school was famed for kindness and jokes. While recounting Spain customs he said a man of eminence is titled don not sir. A pupil quipped that they would call him Don Key, upsetting the class for the rest of the afternoon.
A country church scene on a Sabbath as the congregation rose for the first hymn an elderly visitor arrives and asks to remain seated. She cautions worshippers not to stand though she has entered the service, introducing a moment of surprise and humor.
Peruna is described as a tonic and catarrh remedy. The formula combines Hydrastis Canadensis with Cubebs Copaiba and other tonics. It is said to strengthen circulation and nervous vigor and to act specifically on mucous membranes. Manufactured by Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co., Columbus, Ohio.
A grim exchange shows Mrs Vick Senn pondering meeting the fool killer while her husband claims to act, ordering a new addition to the house rebuilt as requested. In another scene a maid laments a declined marriage as Mr Blank’s body is found in the river, prompting neighbors to mourn a tragic ending.
Miss de Muir corrects the timing with a swift clock glance, noting the conversation refers to yesterday afternoon rather than today. The exchange clarifies when the event occurred.
A playful exchange at a wedding features a blushing bride guarding honeymoon plans from a friend who teases about travel. The punchline reveals the groom’s unusual occupation as a beekeeper, adding light humor to the reception.
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