A Dangerous Variety Says Truth Can Be Worst Form
A Washington column quotes a sharp exchange about gossip and truth. A woman with thin lips notes she may gossip while Miss Cayenne argues truth is often the worst form ever imaginable.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
7
A Washington column quotes a sharp exchange about gossip and truth. A woman with thin lips notes she may gossip while Miss Cayenne argues truth is often the worst form ever imaginable.
A 1720 French academy record describes a boy who grew to 6 feet 6 inches by age six. By age five his roles changed and at six he had a beard and appeared thirty. He weighed 200 pounds and showed signs of aging then declined rapidly. At eight his hair gray, at ten he tottered, at twelve he died with signs of extreme old age.
A New York forist displays a dark-red variant that can resemble black velvet in certain lighting, highlighting color perception and fabric finish details. The description notes the shade's depth and potential misread as darker textiles.
The piece highlights the ascent of two U S senators linked to immigrant roots. One, the son of an immigrant who arrived in steerage, has won a Senate seat from a Western state. The other senator, also an immigrant arrival in steerage, has climbed to influence and power within the chamber.
Tommy asks what a financier is and Pa explains that a financier is a man who understands the art of getting other people's money, as in a Somerville Journal item.
Mrs Lenora Bodenhamer of Kernersville North Carolina writes she suffered long with indigestion and stomach trouble until taking Peruna and following Dr Hartman’s advice. She states she now feels as well as ever and that Peruna has cured her. Countless similar letters support Peruna’s effectiveness.
A Brooklyn dinner features a famous mountaineer who says difficulty is the secret of mountain climbing. A playful marital exchange follows with philosophical remarks about facing each other and adapting to life, translated from Transatlantic Tales.
At a railroad crossing near Four Mile Kentucky B J Goodwin on horseback drove several head of cattle to his farm when a fast freight train struck one steer. The animal flew into the air and struck Goodwin, throwing him and his horse into Cannon Creek which was swollen from rain. Both rider and horse were swept away or injured.
The Chicago Tribune notes Aunt Jerusha Ann returning art and locals discussing a sphinx on a beach with a nose missing and ears described as three cornered slabs. A neighbor asks about seeing the sphinx and a comparison to a local figure named Phip Van Arwedall is included.
In Mexico all vehicles must carry a light at night and poor burro and mule carts use a dipped candle wrapped in newspaper held in the left hand. The glow highlights the driver’s face against the dark scene as they return home after work.
A courtroom scene captures a reporter seeking details from an expert as the trial proceeds. The dignified party insists on ignorance while claiming expertise. The brief exchange highlights tension over evidence and public interest in the case.
A family exchange centers on a new girl in the kitchen, described as eagerly spoken of and compared to a cuckoo. Mrs. Ferguson remarks the guest cannot cook, while Mr. Ferguson notes her regular presence.
British circles await a forthcoming memoir edition containing late Duke of Bridgwater correspondence while a diary of Emperor Frederick is retained in England for potential publication. The release is seen as likely to solve several historical enigmas and satisfy researchers and enthusiasts alike.
A brief fragment notes a man mentioning buying a horse from a friend in the business, prompting a quip about seeing the horse and the confidence of the source. The Philadelphia Press and a stray line about Henares Burton and a chemist specimen are referenced in fragmented form.
An archival note from the Boston Transcript contrasts romantic preferences with fixed hair color, calling Cousin Belle-And a steadfast sweetheart and Cousin Tom-Maud a decided blonde while critiquing changing hair trends.
French government operates state tobacco factories employing 17,148 people, the vast majority women, with production values around 17 million dollars and sales totaling about 18 million dollars. The figures highlight the female dominance in the labor force within these factories.
Chinese claim to be originators of sugar-making, noting 3000 year usage and sugar manufacture under the Taín dynasty, at least 200 years before the Christian era, with Chinese ingenuity described as ahead of other cultures.
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