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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
6
A Forward magazine essay notes a Japanese custom where a broom is inverted in a home to spur a reluctant caller to depart without offense. The practice, seen as a courtesy and superstition, mirrors a broader aim in Japanese culture to resolve issues without direct confrontation.
Geologists say diamonds could be mined widely in the United States as scattered finds suggest a parent lode. Possible sources are in the Rocky Mountains or Appalachians with early chimneys found in Arkansas and several states reporting stones up to 23 and 21K karat.
The text argues embroidery is among the earliest domestic arts used for decoration soon after sewing. It notes earliest surviving samples are fragments from Egypt likely created around 15th century B C, with preservation favored by dry sandy climates.
A dentifrice advert claims nature alone protects teeth while a traveler named Wellerburn counters with examples from three African tribes. He notes tribes using fibrous tree twigs chewed into bristles and dipped from the waist as a daily quarter hour tooth cleaning ritual.
The fervent unrestrained preacher among Carolina mountain whites urged his flock to come forward for the means of grace. He argued pride keeps them in their seats and implored them to approach the altar, citing the book of Patmos.
The piece describes South African bushmen as scarce due to famine war and colonial encroachment. It details their poison arrows and hunting practices, notes the danger of their toxins, and contrasts them with encroaching civilization. It also mentions an auction listing of old publications and a sermon by the Rev. Williams praising Virginia as a land of fruitfulness.
Newberg Lodge No 104 meets on the evenings each month with visiting brothers welcome. W H Woodworth and Curtis A Houser serve as officers. Shiloh Relief Corps No 28 meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 2:30 p m in the I O O F hall at First and Meridian. Frances Woodruff is president with Emma L Snow as secretary.
A vintage advertisement urges buyers to choose the Gary Motor Truck after evaluating ten tests. It emphasizes depreciation value, cost efficiency, simplicity for workers, balanced weight distribution, appropriate load capacity, continuous operation, established manufacturing, dependable dealers, and conservative design choices.
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