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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
3
Charles P. Norcross, then a Washington correspondent, recalls finding in court a man named William Burns fined ten dollars for stealing a martingale from James Jones. The wife kept the melodious cage item in her parlor, and the piece provided comfort after long days, making the theft appear especially cruel.
Scientists urge caution about cats after Dr. Caroline A. Osborne reports cats can carry diseases such as diphtheria whooping cough tuberculosis eczema and ring worm even when not ill. State Ornithologist E H Forbush cites about fifty bird deaths yearly due to cats, plus wildlife suffering.
A housekeeper enters an Italian bakery where the fresh cream puffs are priced at fifteen cents a dozen, surprising her as she hears the proprietor explain the health office closure and his need to shut the shop due to measles.
The article recalls Julius Kahn of San Francisco rushing to Washington as the earthquake and fire struck. He feared for his wife and infant children, endured two days of telegram attempts, then rode out to join them by train. After confirming his family’s safety he spent about a week in the ruined city while a constituent’s letter arrived eight days after the shock.
A minister's wife Sew me a friendly chat with a neighbor turns humorous as buttons from the church contribution box are humorously repurposed. The neighbor recalls a similar button from her late husband's coat while the minister's wife explains the stash.
The article profiles Commodore McDonough and Capt. Henley along with Lt. Commandant Stephen Cassin for their actions in the Lake Champlain battle. Cassin’s daring attack and prior imprisonment are noted as earning Congress praise and a medal for bravery. It also details social excesses of a high society woman and her ornate carriage outfits anchored by wealth and fashion.
Miss Giulia Morosini, daughter of a New York millinaire banker, spends about $100,000 yearly on wardrobe expenses. The amount reflects the heiress lifestyle and the scale of her fashion outlays.
A newspaper interview at Riverdale reveals Miss Morosini spends large sums on attire and accessories. Gowns reportedly cost 4000 to 8000 dollars each, lingerie about 5000 yearly, and she owns the most costly stables run by a woman, with road driving a noted hobby.
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle summary notes Amherst College now requires all students to bathe and learn to swim, using its new swimming facilities. The piece argues swimming should be a common college skill, cites safety advantages, and promotes swimming as healthy recreation for youth, urging broad encouragement even if not compulsory.
A streetcar at a busy corner slows as a shrill voice cries to wait while a small boy with a laundry basket tries to board. Passengers crane their necks at the scene and the conductor signals to start.
A Boston Transcript quote reports Morris being blackballed at a golf club for his persistent approach. The item notes readers question why the club barred him and portrays him as a man who never lets grass grow under his feet.
The piece recounts anecdotes about figures from law politics and theater. William Evarts, William H Crane, John Sharp Williams, and General Carr share humorous or bold moments from youth or wartime. The tales mix wit and courage with quick retorts and dramaticasides.
A Chicago bank official argues in the New York business section that money should be earned honestly. He says 20 to 25 years of study precede a few decades of work to build a competence, and that integrity outperforms dishonest shortcuts in business success.
The article defends continuing Latin in prescriptions against English only rules. It warns that replacing Latin with English drug names could cause dangerous misidentifications among herbs and remedies due to multiple plants sharing common names. It cites examples like geranium robertianum and redshanks to illustrate potential errors.
The record notes that while some matches are arranged individually, the match trust conducts the majority of heavyweight bets, shaping outcomes and ensuring standard procedures across events.
Cartoon caption cites Dora and Cora debating secrecy and honesty as Flora reveals her age, reflecting social norms and gossip in Cleveland.
Our engagement must be temporarily suspended the summer girl said calmly. The young man replied it will have to be as my husband writes that he is coming down for a week. The note appears in the Louisville Courier Journal.
Olmsted Le Roy New York invites readers to send for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease a cure for sweating hot swollen feet and bunions and a aid to fitting shoes. All druggists sell it and readers are advised not to accept any substitute.
The speaker recalls Miss Millicent's piano talent and a family legacy in music. Grandfather Greevius affirms the family tradition, mentioning past performances of songs like Ole Dan Tucker and Ole Bob Ridley from his youth.
The advertisement claims catarrh is a curable constitutional disease and that Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars if it fails, with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills are promoted as the best accompanying product.
The old Closeman Ganner and rival Guyer-Close engage in a price dispute over a February desk calendar. He argues the month’s shorter count warrants a lower price, citing fewer days than other months.
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press where Willie asks about a comatose state and his father replies that there is none, noting the union is bustling and prosperous. The quote captures a playful take on geography and civic vitality.
D Danaghtrey a Suffolk Va music publisher reports years of kidney trouble with gravel and sandy sediment passing. Since using Doan’s Kidney Pills three years ago he has not passed a stone. He once passed 14 gravel stones and describes relief from agony and other kidney symptoms. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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