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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
4
Advertisement promotes St Jacobs Oil and Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Claims strong popularity and effectiveness for rheumatism aches and catarrh with testimonials and money back promise. Hall's Family Pills also touted as best.
Fragmentary OCR cites a promotional claim for FITS Puemaneally Cured and Kline's Great Restorer with a 2.00 trial bottle and treatment fee. Mentions a Colonial dame and a Daughter of the Revolution, plus unrelated chatter about ships and teething syrup for children.
A brief line from a column features a street exchange about lending money and questions the propriety of bolding a two-pence loan near a public house. The wry remark captures a street-level moment and local tone.
A witty Brooklyn Life snippet features a wife asking why she married, and a retort that she married the only man she hoped to divorce. The exchange captures humorous urban domestic voice in brief dialogue.
A London Leisure Hour snippet describes Australian nicknames for colonies and residents. NSW natives are called corn stalks, Victorians gumsuckers, South Australians Crowentera or Wheatfielders, Queenslanders banana landers, Western Australians sand gophers, and others t other sliders. Tasmania is dubbed land of time or land of sleep a lot with Tassies or Jam eaters, reflecting fruit abundance and climate.
A brief humorous exchange about arranging music for a political meeting. The brass band leader notes the challenge of enduring speeches and the politician questions costs. Dated February 17 1900 at Maple Street Norwich New York.
In conversation between Edith and Julge the speaker recalls a vow of lasting love. The exchange references a long promise to be together until a distant indemnity is paid, signaling a dramatic, era specific oath tied to historical events.
Utah sheep owners sue Idaho authorities in the Third district court. Nine suits filed seeking damages totaling 34.47 dollars for losses to flocks, premature births, deaths, and wool loss after July 12 1901 action assumed possession of sheep grazing on public lands in Oneida county Idaho. One suit also for malicious prosecution and damage to character.
Reports quote Puck and Brooklyn Life to note Polehunter’s success in returning from an Arctic expedition. The items reference widespread illness with consumptive poetry about lung balm from Chattanooga and musings on fishing as a lazy occupation.
A London Leisure Hour snippet lists Australian regional nicknames for residents. Victorians are called gumeuckers or crow-eaters. Wheatfielders live in the east. Western Australians are “sand gophers” or “gropers.” Tasmanians are “Tassies” and called jam eaters.
Local shop advertises affordable deals on buggies flows boilers engines windmills pumps and general machinery inviting customers to visit before purchasing for best value.
Poem asking for wisdom and strength for a newly standing president. It contrasts the silent past leader with the fresh, precarious ascent of the new chief and prays for swift keen wisdom to restore yesterday. Dillon, Georgia.
In a Philadelphia Press dialogue Browne suggests Spender’s case hinged on faith, noting the doctor and druggist both trusted him while discussing the possible faith cure interpretation.
A Washington Star quip notes that a man says Mr Brimmins knows little about horse racing because he is willing to bet on them. The exchange uses a faded, seasoned tone to highlight skepticism about expertise versus risk.
In a Philadelphia Press item a prospective tenant complains the yard is too small for a single flower bed then a reply suggests folding beds. A Glasgow Times quip has a servant and mistress exchange about a lady who knew the speaker was out.
A brief dialogue scene shows a child asking a mother if she will allow going out at night. The mother responds with concern and reassurance about safety, while the boy asserts he can stay alone with courage.
Mrs B objects to sitting with thirteen at table while Mr B jokes about superstition. They note they only have twelve pied plates, highlighting a light domestic quarrel in a Philadelphia Evening Bulletin item.
A humorous report notes He-How employing a new cook who faced an early dismissal of his wife twice this morning yet has since settled into moderate progress.
A playful exchange about a new gown reveals gendered style banter from a past fashion moment. The dialogue contrasts curiosity and enthusiasm with a teasing reminder of trends two years earlier.
A dialogue questions an engagement to a suitor with no social position yet claims of wealth. The mother counters that despite a supposed million, society entry will take time, reflecting class pressures in Life magazine tone.
A buyer and dealer banter over a small horse with potential. The dealer offers the animal at a low price while the buyer seeks guidance based on judgment of merit and talent. The exchange hints at value beyond money and the buyer’s uncertainty.
A humorous exchange shows Teddy bargaining with his mother over his first party. The child defines a greedy boy as one who wants everything his mother wants, illustrating playful domestic dialogue from Tit-Bits.
In a Glasgow Evening item a 4 year old girl finds a baby with a door key in its mouth and jokes that the child could get lockjaw. The playful remark highlights a domestic scene and light humor from a family home.
An old gentleman uses a ruler to test two boys standing back to back in a street game. The ruler catches one or the other as he turns it to measure going and coming. The scene ends with Chicago losing the contest.
A Philadelphia Record captioned exchange shows Willie at a party saying he had enough but not too much, reflecting a childlike miscommunication over enjoyment and restraint.
A football player catalogs trophies and facial features in a humorous lineup, claiming ownership of each item by players Jimmy Billy Tom Rusher and others while admitting one unknown finger cannot be identified.
In a light moment Punch notes Effie’s misery over missing a donkey ride and asks Mr Green to give her a pick-a-back. The quote captures a playful scene between children and adults in a domestic setting.
In a fragment from the Atlanta Constitution a man asks his spouse to ensure his cremation if he dies first, while noting the possibility that coal could rise to six dollars a ton. The dialogue reflects era concerns over mortality and energy costs.
Fragmentary schedule lists arrivals at multiple cities including Sacramento San Francisco Ogden Denver Kansas City Chicago Los Angeles Fort Worth New Orleans Washington New York with times 642 A M and 12 10 P M. G H MARKHAM Portland Oregon signs off as G P A.
The Bailey Gatzert has been placed on the Portland Dalles route as an excursion boat for daylight trips. Sailings depart Portland at 7 AM daily except Monday, reach Cascade Locks at noon, stop at Hood River and White Salmon, arrive The Dalles 3 PM, return 4 PM and reach Portland 10 PM. One way fare 2 cents, round trip 2.50, meals superb, landing foot of Alder Street with Main 351 phones.
A theatre patron asks who is the hero of the piece. The manager answers that the hero is the man who is funding the production. Washington Star notes the financier as the central figure behind the show.
Miss Olive of St. Louis praises pure milk in St. Louis while Miss Wabash of Chicago notes one benefit of country living: every family can keep a cow.
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