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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
8
A sundew leaf traps and slowly kills insects, showing the plant can sense nearby prey. Dodder, a parasitic vine, rapidly attaches once close. Climbers bend toward supports when stakes are near, suggesting plants may detect nourishment and distance. Exchange notes debate on plant perception.
A quoted exchange shows Miss Sharp calling someone a fool and Dawson replying that the person does not look like a fool. The dialogue reflects a casual street conversation recorded in the Boston Transcript.
A veteran named Walter J Travers delivers a dramatic comeback at Garden course, matching a precise, uphill 28 foot putt that ends with the ball dropping squarely into the cup. Jerome D. Travers narrates the tense finish as Wilder of Boston trails with four down to go and Travis clings to a slim hope.
Notice to taxpayers that on Monday September 14 1914 the Yamhill County Board of Equalization will meet at the County Assessor office to review the 1914 assessment rolls and correct errors in valuation description or quality of land or property. If property is double assessed or misvalued the board shall make corrections. Martin Miller Assessor McMinnville Oregon August 24 1914.
The city of Newberg Oregon will accept bids until 6 pm September 7 1914 for 500 feet of two and one half inch fire hose. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Ida M Woods Recorder. Dated September 1 1914.
The text compares endless fighting among creatures to hedgehogs that kill and even devour their rivals. It describes relentless clashes where opponents hold on, bite fiercely, and if defeated are often eaten.
A visitor signs the hotel register and asks for no room, stating she is “just spending that day” at the hotel. The amused clerk notes that some guests spend more than that with them. The anecdote appears in the New York Times.
A London Chronicle excerpt notes a lawyer’s bill filled with curious charges. A businessman friend, anxious to settle, was billed for attending the telephone to answer a query, marked as 38.6a, illustrating the meticulous, sometimes excessive detail in professional invoicing.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript shows Bobby pondering what he prays for. He wonders if his father might discover his secret actions, hinting at concealed activities and family tension.
A quoted Atlanta Constitution remark discusses zeal in keeping a fire of moral discipline bright. It suggests Satan is kept busy to prevent sinners from straying from their path and implies a broader moral oversight by religious authorities.
Mrs. Cora Diedericks offers Nu Bone corset World Star Hosiery and underwear hair switches and Mrs T J Browns Hair Tonic from a building west of the mission on First Street. She promises "eae treatments" and makes switches from combings. Hours exclude Saturday mornings.
The ad touts a highly equipped auto truck for passenger service with trips to the State Fair. It urges readers to see A. M. Dunlap for prices and travel dates.
J. C. Gregory, agent in Newberg, Oregon asserts White Bronze made from refined zinc will never moss grow deface or lettering grow dim promising durable bright finish for signs and letters.
The Transfer Co offers daily trips to The State Fair with departures from Newberg at 7 a.m. and evening return after entertainment. Registration required the day of travel. Round trip cost is $1.00. Call Black 100 to book.
A 2am street scene from the Philadelphia Bulletin shows a detective questioning a burglar near a front door while a couple jokes about sleep. Frost and Snow's banter reflects satirical edge on ennobling influence of the automobile and rising social conditions.
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