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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1893
Page
4
A column contrasts the whistling girl as a symbol of female independence with the proverb’s prejudice, noting emancipation from mockery and the future of women’s voices. It also cites Charles Dudley Warner and a Harper’s reflection on motherhood, Queen Victoria, and the British emphasis on family as national wealth.
A mixed selection of curiosities from periodical pages. An account of the Niu Ninms with tails cited by Dr. Hubsch, followed by a clever cheap art framing trick from a girl with pulp board and a red ribbon. Lighter comic dialogue about sewing, pockets and everyday mischief closes the piece.
The report describes a severe 17th or earlier famine across Mirrope’s region, Italy, and broader Europe with extreme hunger. It notes cannibalism in parts of France and England as crops fail and supplies run short, causing thousands to starve.
Carrington Lolton of New York City attempted to collect and study the phrases used to direct domestic animals. The report notes many regional terms across India and other parts of the country. The inquiry aims to catalog these terms and their uses in animal control.
The piece surveys various tea gown styles from gauze and lace to rich brocades and nuns cloth, noting trends toward diaphanous fabrics and long sleeves. It also recounts an old Scottish statute on women proposing in leap years, tracing origins to 1288 and a later act granting women a right to ask every fourth year.
A Para region ranch tale recalls a jaguar siege on a plantation. Senora Diaz and her family recount ant and snake threats, Indian braves, and a terrifying night when the beast stalked the house, forcing the narrator and Lolita into a toppled wooden chest to survive until rescue.
The postmaster general directs surveyors that future rural and provincial postmen openings be filled preferentially from reserve soldiers or those who have served. Suitable applicants should apply to depot center officers or the Guards' Employment society. Metropolis avoids this due to telegraph messengers. About 16,000 potential entrants will take the civil service exam.
A discussion notes that stringing small coins into jewelry may constitute fraud even if not offered as money. It cites potential legal risk and possible repeal. Also mentions Boulanger memorabilia in pawn shops and Brazil's bloodless revolutions with successive governments changing without violence per Forum.
A child questions heaven and moral behavior, prompting a discussion on virtue and family expectations. The dialogue reflects early 20th century tone as a mother reassures her daughter about being good to avoid loneliness of her parents.
A brief note describes a man staying at home to care for his wife during a period of waiting. He is urged to join a prayer meeting, but remains with his household.
No remedy rivals Allicock's Piastems for safety speed and suitability. They contain no deleterious drugs and are made from scientifically chosen ingredients only. They act quickly to relieve pain and restore muscle nerve and skin function. Ask for ALL cook's and avoid substitutes Branonetti's Pitts are safe and sure. The text suggests financial strain and humor about being well off.
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