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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
3
An 19th century advertisement urges Hood's Sarsaparilla to correct nervousness despondency and unrefreshing sleep by toning the kidneys or reins. It emphasizes restorative effects and claims the formula contains effective constituents without precise details.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mrs. Greene questions why an alarm clock remains in a wound up state and Mrs. Gray recalls the sharp, loud criticisms her husband voiced when his alarm sounded.
Fragmentary notes describe a claimed permanent cure and mentions Philadelphia with unclear references to nerve relief and health claims. The garbled text lists scattered terms without readable dates or names, making precise summary difficult.
An old superstition says a maiden shelling peas should place a pod containing nine peas over the house door. The first man to enter through the door after placement will marry her.
A satirical back-and-forth quotes a principled man claiming money taints politics while Senator Sorghum counters that without funds political influence vanishes. The exchange, framed as a clash of ideals, highlights money’s role in shaping policy and power in government.
Electric lighted trains with unequalled service. Rates to Chicago Dubuque Des Moines Kansas City and the Southeast. For information write J P Lee G P A Chicago.
A remark contrasts Italy and England noting educated Italians are physically inferior to peasants while in England the learned classes are physically superior to laborers. The statement draws a curious link between education and physique across societies.
Frank J. Cheney and J. Cheney & Co claim a cure for catarrh and offer $100 for any case not cured. The notice from Toledo lists internal use and testimonials and is signed by A. W. Oumascl, Notary Public.
The parents express relief after the elopera are found at Niagara Falls and plan to telegraph home for forgiveness. The father credits relief and joy while the mother confirms the discovery and awaiting telegraph news.
A comic exchange shows Von Parker pressing for an ante-nuptial agreement while Lord Grafter resists, fearing loss of self respect and dependence after marriage. The dialogue hints at social expectations and gender roles within a stratified relationship.
People take pride in heirlooms and estates though ill fortunes spark rivalry. The passage notes traveling invalids as especially proud and jealous. Queen Mothers are urged to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants during the season.
A fragmentary reminiscence quotes Bre’r Jasper on the cheerful giver and a gospel line about charity. It mentions Bre’r Jenkins giving fifty cents for church whitewashing and a pastor’s fence, with a note of someone being taken “home to glory today.”
A fragment from Chicago News features a lively grand stand exchange. A beautiful girl teases an escort about a man with a bird cage on his face while a witty reply notes both of the nines being picked in a game.
A terse exchange reveals a man admitting guilt for shirking a February snow job. He confirms he promised to clear the back yard and admits his conscience compelled him to travel in the heat to complete the task.
A Georgia physician reportedly finished a fifty days fast to treat severe dyspepsia. He continued patient duties and took daily walks during the fast. The longest recorded fast is said to be sixty three days.
A dialogue exchange from the Chicago News notes a traveler returning abroad claims to be a changed man. She praises his improvement and anticipates friends’ welcome. He affirms a transformation since the trip.
Mandie and her mother discuss a pair of shoes with Mandie claiming comfort despite a tight fit. The dialogue hints at tension over footwear and a wish for honesty about how her feet feel.
The article profiles Wilhelm Wagner as a reformer of music and opera arguing he rejected French and Italian schools, urged poetic themes from romance and myths, and sought humane conviction in music. It notes his 1876 Bayreuth premiere and his grand march for America's centennial, with limited acceptance outside Germany.
The piece argues there are two valid approaches to advertising both equally right. It stresses consistency to remain visible year round, since people forget quickly, and that ads should run during dull periods and peak seasons to sustain demand. It notes price and attractiveness influence effectiveness, and that some goods can be forced while others cannot. Saginaw News notes this local view.
The article notes a steady rise in Italian emigration since 1880 with 120000 leaving the peninsula in the 1880s and over 600000 in 1902. It records that about 252000 of last year’s emigrants reached the United States, marking a new peak in transatlantic movement.
During the last fiscal year one in every forty railway employes was killed and one in every twenty four injured.
Patient writes that following Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and medical advice expelled a tumor and restored strength. Testimonial claims walking distances improved and praises Mrs Hayes for handling illness inquiries.
The exchange presents a bull terrier whose countenance seems to speak. He states that the dog’s face tells him plainly to beware of the dog, illustrating a vivid, humorous anthropomorphic moment.
The exchange notes a neighborly scene where Dee questions the scene while Dora and Dick describe the neighbors having a lively time without leaving home. The humor centers on an entertaining but private gathering.
A fragment from Stray Stories features a dialogue where a character named Jenkins is teased about having elements of success while another insists he has no money and would gladly take it if available. The excerpt hints at themes of honor and aspiration in dialogue.
A behind the scenes scene features a nervous visitor and an attendant discussing a chained female figure described as a human skeleton. The attendant calls her a strong performer, citing her act with a 750 ed See cell.
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