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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
7
The text ranks bridges by length with the water depth given for Voda at 12 705 feet followed by the Galveston Bay Bridge at 11 197 feet. The Firth of Forth bridge near Queensferry Scotland is eighth and the Brooklyn bridge is ninth.
Mrs. Lapaling says Johnny is ailing but will not use drugs. She believes the problem lies in his bones and plans to take him to a bone specialist. The fragment references teething period and an unrelated stray line.
Mrs Gest comments on decorations and taste while Mrs Allson and Mrs Newritch host in a social scene. The group exchanges playful barbs about overdone décor and the hostess’s display. The Philadelphia Press is referenced in a lighthearted chorus.
The piece notes consuming patterns in Mexico where wheat and meat are luxury staples for many, while cattle farming is widespread and fresh meat markets depend on high freight costs. It discusses limited refrigeration adoption, pork as the poor man’s meat, lard use, and rising butter and dairy imports from the United States Spain and Denmark.
A traveler asks how to reach Cornville via central Illinois routes. The village postmaster warns against that path saying it would lead far astray. A proverb about a woolless sheep notes origins from Africa and a myth of travel to China.
Mrs. Charles N. Preston of Elkland Pennsylvania describes a dramatic recovery from fatigue low complexion thirst and sugar in urine after using Deans Kidney Pills. She reports rapid improvement weight return and overall health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A local report notes a strong rise in sales of Fodlland estate properties as Portland’s Terrace Park district attracts buyers from across the region. Many purchasers come from Eastern Oregon, led by Mr J A Ward of the Spanton Company, reflecting renewed interest in the area.
J A Warde formerly of Eastern Oregon W Shorte and Mr Richards of Arlington and Grant Wade of Olex appear among interested buyers. They note residences priced from 300 to 600 dollars with small down payments and rent terms. The Spanton Company of 270 Stark Street Portland will answer inquiries about Terrace Park and other properties.
The piece notes that several self-styled messiahs cost Jews treasure and lives. It cites Coziba of the second century who led a revolt leaving 500000 to 600000 dead, and Mordecai a German who claimed divinity in 1682 and fled when threatened, with unknown fate.
A New York Post item recalls a wet churchyard scene this week where a stray cat clung to a weather-worn headstone amid slush and flooded walks. The animal remained steady despite the cramped, slippery space, keeping dry and seemingly resigned to its odd perch.
The fragment shows a speaker lamenting high prices and the need to economize. Choices include borrowing or delaying purchases, revealing concern over affordability and budgeting. The tone suggests a personal struggle with money and value.
Dialogue fragment references Miss Nearsiie and Miss Wise in a light quip about a bonnet and family name. No clear event or named organization beyond Philadelphia Ledger implied.
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