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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
7
A local ad extols EXAMINE OUR LUMBER to prove superiority and economic benefits of using their timber. It urges customers to follow examples of other buyers and profit as patrons of the business run by M. H. Pinney at 206 N. Main St.
A George BE Walsh piece in Leslie's explains simple water safety aids. A high silk hat or derby can trap air to keep a person afloat if held upright. Umbrellas and even a bicycle tire can serve as makeshift life preservers, with proper air entrapment and grip.
Guidance on safe medicine use including choosing non metallic vessels for dosing avoiding spills on labels shaking bottles before use using water with pills and avoiding doses in the dark. Warns against heating liniments near flames and stresses brushing teeth after taking medicine and keeping effervescent products cool.
A Houston Post passage recounts Algy who courted a girl at a glove counter by buying gloves daily. She counters with pegs and manicure remarks. He is jilted as she gains employment with a dentist.
The article challenges the tale of Goldsmith’s public funeral at Westminster Abbey, noting debts and legal fears as unfounded. It explains he was quietly buried in Temple Church by his lawyer friends, with a marble plaque later marking the site. The piece emphasizes the poet’s ties to his legal circle and the simplicity of his final resting place.
Mansfield rose to fame after a small part as Baron Chevrial when his death scene from paralysis stunned the audience. He had hired a physician to coach his portrayal of paralysis effects, illustrating why Mansfield found success on stage.
Farmers note meadow larks provide valuable insect control. The birds eat beetles like bol lyeril and alfalfa weeril, plus many caterpillars cutworms grasshoppers and army worms, making them beneficial beyond sport.
A father tells his daughter Mabel about a young man named Wigley who will make a big impression unexpectedly. She recalls hearing Wigley eating soup in a restaurant as a clue to his burgeoning promise.
A Philadelphia Ledger report notes the cashier stole $17 and the bank president says the case shows they did not trust him implicitly.
A Washington Star fragment describes a tired woman guarding a husband dozing on the back porch and a neighbor's reassurance that he stays put. The scene alludes to a household struggle and mentions an "apple" invention tied to using up weekly palace crusts.
Architecture students may wonder why Paris Notre Dame’s two towers differ. The cathedral was built for a suffragan bishop not entitled to two tall towers, and Paris remained subordinate to the bishopric of Sens for centuries.
A fragmented notice describes a burglar crawling toward a residence as residents react with alarm. The brief mentions Mr Tanks and a confused scene where a missing person’s identity is questioned amidst the commotion.
A survey of 177 Oregon mayors shows 60 dry 26 wet 2 undecided with 88 responding. The Committee of One Hundred promotes the dry position, while Samuel Gompers calls for a divorce between saloon interests and labor.
A fragmentary table lists per county payroll and expenditure figures related to the Oregon dry measure. Counties such as Jackson, Multnomah, Marion and others show varied amounts, with some entries indicating zero or minimal values and others showing small to moderate sums. The text references merchants and daily expenditures under the dry measure regime.
About 40,000 Oregon voters have signed petitions supporting a dry amendment to be on the ballot in 1916. The filing at Salem by the Committee of One Hundred drew 35,036 signatures, with 400 more added since, showing broad voluntary support across counties and temperance groups. If approved, Oregon would become dry next November with strong business expectations.
John D. Lennon, treasurer of the American Federation of Labor, states a firm opposition to the saloon with no exceptions, aligning with union views. The remark signals a broad pro reform stance amid ongoing labor debates.
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