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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1914
Page
7
The passage argues that humane bullets designed to wound or disable were ineffective against combatants. It notes British India testing at Dum Dum and cites the 1889 Hague Conference decision banning expanding bullets in war, highlighting international efforts to restrict their use.
A reflective passage contrasts war with the fate of soldiers and their families. It frames conflict as deadly and wasteful, noting young men destined to die, while their parents endure hardship and concern. The piece quotes Guy de Maupassant on the emotional cost of war.
Broad Street employer of a stenographer, a man of sense and kindness, quietly supports a female worker’s success. In his private talk he gives fatherly guidance, while a coworker complains of a harsh memorandum he handed her, likening it to a slab of liver.
The article notes Damascus produces nearly all required goods for its residents and has a surplus to feed a wide area including pilgrims and visitors with food and clothing. It highlights the city as a self sufficient hub with at least twenty thousand industrious workers contributing to its economy.
A brief discussion defines the doldrums as a calm air belt near the equator with little wind and a hot sky. It notes that this region is interrupted by sudden squalls and stirs in the atmosphere, influencing sailing and navigation.
A plane tree in Wood Street, London, is described as perhaps the most expensive tree in the world. It occupies space valued at a rental of 61,250 per year and would be capitalized accordingly, illustrating immense value attributed to the tree’s location and presence.
The quote reflects on poverty of memory and loss, suggesting those who forget are poorer than those who lose things yet still remember. It contrasts forgetting with the burden of unremembered experiences and names no specific person or event.
A Cotten aphorism notes that wealth can trap the self and serves as a lure to others, framing material gain as a moral trial and cautionary insight.
A fragment from Tribune quotes a company official discussing tasting duties and the fatigue of sampling treats. The speaker describes snacking between duties and losing appetite after long hours, noting the challenge of meals at home.
A fragment notes a meteorological connection between southwestern monsoon activity of central and southern Japan and the barometric conditions over the north China region. The text is terse and references the western coast in relation to these pressures.
The readable fragment suggests a discussion of a peculiar reptile form like ichthyosaurus or related species, mentioning a goeth goi or pot walloper label and questions about classification. The text is incomplete, leaving identification and context unclear.
John Duncombe writes a playful 1765 piece on rouge whist and beds ty, noting the vigile card table has a face and that people have grown as homely as a lone dog on a spade.
A fragmentary note recalls a touching scene from Adlai E. Stevenson’s volume Something of Men I Have Known. An aged member rose to address the audience for the first time, and the tribute through a chosen poem moved the representatives of all parties and sections.
For many years iy turers were found a me chine for out a billiard ball. The fragment hints at a device or workers developing a billiard ball distribution or shooting mechanism, reflecting industrial experimentation.
A prisoner admits to theft to an old lady who questions his motive and gravity of the act. The exchange reveals tension as the woman probes the seriousness of his crime and character. The dialogue hints at social dynamics and consequences of the wrongdoing.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript quotes a line about being confined in a lunatic asylum with the remark that 10 marks have no effect, suggesting a critique of punitive measures or mental health care.
The magistrate questions a defendant who admits entering the rear door of a prosecuting witness’s home at 2 a.m. He says he believed it was his own house and later claims he thought it was his wife. The exchange highlights the defendant’s mistaken identity defense in the nighttime intrusion.
A veteran engineer recalls a peaceful veranda afternoon at Puning Town Hotel when a gun was sighted from across the yard. He describes the tense moments before deciding not to act, the shot ringing out, and the emotional aftermath of the close call.
In Bismarck a speaker recalls a perilous moment where attempting a rescue would have caused the rescuer to die by their own action. The exchange underscores the grim calculus of heroism and the choice to retreat to preserve life.
The article notes the moon’s mean distance from Earth and perigee and apogee values, estimates the moon’s diameter at about 2,153 miles, and states its volume is about one forty ninth and mass about one eightieth that of Earth, explaining lower gravity accordingly.
A transit official acknowledges rising rider demand while a conductor named Webster comments on the crowd as trains carry more passengers. The exchange occurs during waiting periods on the system.
A tailor answers with a cryptic smile about the meaning of a sign, suggesting the clothing business has been tied to an apple in a quirky exchange. The fragment hints at a fable like moment without full context.
A cryptic line hints at a dramatic vow and a lover's scorn. The speaker laments a failed plea and the cold dismissal from a beloved heart, suggesting unresolved passion and approval withheld.
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