Veneration of a Lunatic Fanatic in Eastern Fables
The text profiles a religious fanatic who marched with a Turkish ghazi during the Crimean war, scholarly in Arabic and Persian literature, ever armed and reciting poetry. It also recounts a Persian dervish in Tab ris who worshipped Ali, crying his name for thirty years, gaining public reverence and wealth.
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Orient
Aes
Tabriz
Persia
Vamberg
Mohammed
Ali
Abubekr
East
Noi
Harper's
Hearing Limits and Age Effects in Sound
In England experiments claim vibrations as small as one twelve-millionth of a centimeter could affect hearing. Such sound would be too brief to be seen even enlarged 100 times. Aged people lose sensitivity to high notes while babies may hear notes inaudible to elders.
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England
Harper’s
Remarkable Bible Verses in Zephaniah and Ezra
A periodical note highlights Zephaniah 3 8 counting every Hebrew letter and Ezra 7 21 listing nearly all letters of the English alphabet. It quotes a line: And I, even, Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are and the river, that whatsoever the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of it be done speedily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephaniah
Artaxerxes
Wonders of Radium Energy Explained
The piece explains radium releases heat far beyond oxygen blowpipes and that a ton would equal 1,500,000 tons of coal, making its energy virtually endless. It notes radium would power a liner for thirty years and that a single grain would take more than thirty centuries to exhaust.
Happiness as service, not possession or praise
The quote reflects on happiness as not found in having or being served by others but in giving and serving others, contrasting material pursuit with altruistic fulfillment. It emphasizes that true joy comes from helping others rather than personal gain.
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Henry Drummond
Suits of Armor Examined in a Scribner Perspective
The article analyzes armor realities noting the weight of a suit often exceeding fifty pounds and helm components around thirty. It observes fatigue and heat, padding for shock, and that armor was tailored to fit smaller average sizes with unusually small helmets from early centuries.
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Shakespeare
Lord Dillon
Tower Armories
Scribner’s Magazine
Snow Festival Lights Andreasberg Streets With Snow Art
In Andreasberg Harz mountains residents compete in an annual snow festival. About 4 000 people enjoy the event as front yards and streets display intricate snow models. Participants say the wisest worker waits until the last moment to finish before judges arrive.
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Andreasberg
Harz
We Are All Queer A Quip On Gendered Terms
A vintage style prose piece notes mixed reactions to labels like girl woman witch and cat versus dog or cub. It argues both women and men react differently to gendered terms, showing that both sides are queer in how language affects perception and behavior.
When Saddles Were First Used
The article discusses the debated origin of saddles, suggesting a mid fourth century invention with some doubt about proof. It cites Zonaras noting Constantine the Younger died in 340 after falling from a saddle, and notes the word for saddle can also mean the horse’s back. It adds Apollinaris used a term clearly referring to the saddle tree.
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Zonaras
Constantine the Younger
Apollinaris
Cause and Effect Church Stroll Sparks Gossip
Mrs. Dobson Bridget reports seeing Mr and Mrs Hobson at church this morning prompting speculation. The note wonders whether Mr Sie suffered a heart issue or if Mrs Hobson wears a new hat.
Palace Meat Market Sale Delivers Fore Noon
Iee for sale at Palace Meat Market deliveries made in fore noon. The fact that Dr. Lowe has been coming here so long, is proof positive, he does his work well, exceedingly well.
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Palace
Lowe
Dr. Lowe
Wantep Carpet Weaving Offer From Mrs Heater
Classified note from Mrs E L Heater Newberg R 3 seeking two or four harness carpet and rug weaving work. Includes contact via phone 38a4 and location Newberg Oregon.
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E. L. Heater
Newberg, R
For Sale Fine Tomato Plants and Flowering Plants
Dee Gower on East Side Greens offers strong tomato plants and a large stack of flowering plants including Geraniums Salvias Lobelia Phlox Stocks Cosmos Petunias Dahlias Carnations and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Gower
East Side
Bert G. Mitchell to Speak at Presbyterian Men's Meeting
Bert G. Mitchell is scheduled to speak at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon during the Men's Meeting at 4 30. The event invites community members to attend and hear the speaker.
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Bert G. Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
New glasses demonstration by Dr. Lowe at Imperial Hotel
Dr. Lowe presents free demonstrations on correct glasses fitting at the Imperial Hotel Parlor on Saturday June 8 from early to 4 o clock. He touts seamless lenses, comfort, and his 20 years of experience to advise what you need for defective sight.
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Imperial Hotel
Lowe
For Sale Hens Roosters and Doves Mrs A Dickerman
About 60 hens and three roosters for sale. Hens lay about four dozen eggs daily. Also a few fine bred doves. Enquire of Mrs A Dickerman at 511 Howard Street. Phone Black 133.
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A. Dickerman
Howard St
Phone Black
Wood Bids Sought for School District 29
Sealed bids due by 7 P M on Tuesday June 4 1912 for 200 cords of old fir second growth or slab wood. 100 cords to be delivered ricked at the High School and 100 cords at the Grade building. Board may reject all bids. W W Nelson Clerk.
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Board of Directors
W. W. Nelson
Pendleton Round Up Collar Button Sale Ends Saturday
Hodson Bros states they advertised Pendleton Woolen Mills products by a lady expert under manufacturers' representation but could not fulfill all promises and failed to reach the suppliers. They emphasize public honesty and note hundreds of customers praised the bargains, with Saturday set as the final wind up for the sale.
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Pendleton Woolen Mills
Pendleton
Hodson Bros
Y W C A Bakery Sale Set For June First
The Y W C A announces a bakery sale at Crede's Meat Market on Saturday June 1 at 10 a m. Proceeds support the association's local programs.
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Crede’s
Wood For Sale Price List by Fred Werth
Dry fir and hard maple wood in small lots at 3.50 per card. Orders over five cards 3.25. Second growth fir dry and all split at 3.00 per cord. Price reduction on large orders. Send orders by postcard. Fred Werth.
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Fred Werth
Sealed bids asked for Dundee school addition 1912 Oregon
Bids for a school house addition in Dundee Oregon will be received and opened June 8 1912 at 2 p m by the Board of Directors. Bids may be rejected at the board's discretion. 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
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Dundee
Oregon
A. A. Parrett
Board Co
W. Marr T. J. Eddens
J. Parrett
YWCA Girls Plan Bakery Sale at Creed's Market
The YWCA college girls host a bakery sale at Creed's Market on Saturday June 1 starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds fund sending delegates to the YWCA Conference at Gearhart Park from June 25 to July 3.
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Creed’s
Gearhart Park
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McMinnville, Oregon
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T. H. Thorne
Try
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Plymouth Rock
E. H. Woodward
J. L. Haworth
Springbrook
Ore
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Wynocks Street
Henry Clemmens
J. W. Barcroft
Mt. Hood
Dodges
House of Quality
S. J. Wheeler
Wynooski St. i Pd
Jersey
L. T. Finnigan
Newberg
W. P. Heacock
T.J. Brown
Cora Diedericks
J. A. Kersey
Rt 2
H. A. Follett
O.I. C
B. R. Garner
Donald M. Wall
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Wood Yard
West First Street
E. Henry
Wynooski Street
Joseph Hall
Graphic Office
Friends Church
Will
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Figsen
Newberg Drug Co
P. O
Yoata Bend
South Bend
Eas
Oe Net
Ss. W. Potter Jeweler and Optician
D. A. Eldriedge
First National Bank
DR. A. M. Davis
Ferguson's
Rankin & Doolittle
Physicians and Surgeons
U. S. National Bank
Littlefield & Romig
Physicians & Surgeons
Nat’! Bank
Black
Thos. W. Hester
Dixon Building
Alice C. Bowers
Drs
H. D. Bower
Osteopathic Physicians
The
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Kirksville, Mo
E. P. Dixon
A. E. Wilson
First St
W. W. Hollingsworth & Son
Assistan Newberg
Clarence Butt
Gabe Work
Bank of Newberg
William M. Ramsey
Mcminnville
Elsia Wright Building
Third Street
Thos. Herd & Son
Chase & Linton Gravel Company
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