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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
8
Harriet Monroe describes a Chinese home built around a series of courtyards and narrow passageways. The one story rooms surround central halls and gardens while family life centers on ancestral tablets and reverence for rituals.
An American traveler inspired by Southey sails to visit Lodore. After days of fruitless search he rests on a hillside bed and asks a guide for the cataract. The native replies that they are sitting on it, revealing a humorous misperception of the natural feature.
John Marshall once argued before a Kentucky judge whose rulings favored the plaintiff. Marshall humorously paid a non existent fine, explaining his “ungodly contempt for the whole shebang” and offering to pay the penalty.
A western librarian receives an unsolicited letter from a woman in a country town asking him to prepare an article on a well known author. She plans to read it at a woman's club meeting, cites her sick children as a reason for delays, and implies he would work gratis due to the congenial nature of the task.
A political contest in a west country constituency featured a large cabbage tossed at a candidate. The speaker failed to land the gag as the cabbage was handled and hurled back into the crowd, illustrating a flawed repartee in the campaign.
Harper's Magazine recounts Sam Clemens as Tom Sawyer defying school rules at Cross’s school near Hannibal. It notes his antics include a slate joke about Cross, earning a punishment and later medals for spelling and amiability, framing a romantic rogue awaiting freedom.
A boy in a grocery asks for sugar and mocks the grocer by asking for a lump of sugar. The grocer asks about his mother's preference and learns she favors granulated sugar. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding about sugar forms.
The article notes irrigation as a very ancient practice with water storage and distribution in Egypt around 2000 B C. It mentions Persia, China, Peru and Mexico. remnants in Arizona imply desert areas were cultivated by humans many centuries ago, turning barren lands to bloom.
A dialog from London Opinion quotes a young man who says he never enjoys such entertainments and feels foolish. A companion replies that everyone thinks the same, highlighting social selfconsciousness in private chats.
A Tarring letter to the Times Democrat describes how the Scilly Isles shifted from poverty by potato farming to a thriving flower export trade. Trevelick foresaw bulbs thriving in island gardens, sent early consignments to Covent Garden, and gradually built a well organized industry that provides work for island residents.
In a family exchange Alfred questions the meaning of base on balls while Papa and Mamma discuss lessons and outings. The dialogue centers on defining the baseball term and clarifying a planned phone call message in a light domestic setting.
The article notes a rare practice where the bridegroom is flogged by relatives on the wedding day. It cites three regions: northeast Siberia, Borneo, and some Nubian desert Arab tribes. The act is seen as proving the groom can endure physical pain without flinching.
A weary woman answers a joke about counting children at supper time. Willie is fishing Tommy breaks in a colt Georgie borrows his father’s horse Esmeralda thinks of eloping and the speaker admits she never knows the exact headcount until supper. Washington Star style. Coats of Arms origin explained. Knights wore armor and silk surcoat to show armorial bearings. surcoat became coat of arms and spread to horse trappings and household items.
The Presbyterian church holds Sunday morning sermon on Uniform for Christians. A men's meeting is set for 4 30 P M with an evening service at 8 P M on Higher Education. A special welcome is extended to strangers.
Sealed bids for an addition to the Dundee school house in Oregon will be received and opened June 8 1912 at 2 p m by the Board of Directors. Plans and specs available at A A Parrett's store. Attest A A Parrett Chairman District No 3 W Marr T J Eddens J Parrett District Clerk.
Dr. Clarence Price announces a new dental office in Union Block offering consultations and promises kindest treatment. Contact Black 171 for appointments.
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