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Newberg Graphic

Location

Newberg, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1917

Page

3

Oregon News Notes of General Interest

The Jackson county fair opens September 18 at the natatorium in Medford. Walter E. Keyes and Miss Ida Heise wed in Salem. Sheltered by federal funds, Oregon highways and forests receive upgrades and trials. A mix of accidents, births, appointments, and state affairs fills the brief recap.

Oregon News Natatorium Medford Walter E. Keyes Salem Ida Heise E. F. Martin Eugene Portland Douglas County Jackson County Lithia Park Ashland Beal Gaither Bade Toledo Martha Bechen Hood River Wasco Sherman Lenis G. Krook Fort Stevens Southern Pacific Company Public Service Commission Oregon Olcott J. C. Hurd Withycombe State Highway Commission John Day Valley Long Creek Oregon Field Trial Club Cascade National Forest Clyde B. Seitz Lena Hayes Robert Hayes Walterville Eugene Municipal Power Plant United States Geological Survey Representative McArthur Brown Iit Lincoln County Oregon City Congress Fort Rock C. J. Buck Benham Falls Bend Alfalfa Powell Butte Crook Deschutes Admiral Capps Senator Chamberlain Shipping Board Robert A Miller F. M. Brooks Silverton M. B. Marcellus State Board of Health Marcellus Pendleton Cornelia Marvin State Board of Control Wilson Senate Will Moore United States George F. Alexander W. E. Finzer Oregon National Guard United States Army Camp Lewis American Lake National Army D. V. Kuykendall Falls F. A. Hyde W. J. Kerr Oregon Agricultural Colege Lloyd D. Yates Milton Charles A. Fertig Head River Fremont W. Walton William V. Clarke Cyril L Churchill Siskiyou Mountain Pacific Highway McMinnville-Tillamook Sheridan

Naval Heavyweights and the Battle for a Fan

A 1904 Army and Navy Journal anecdote recalls a destroyer flotilla sailing to the Philippines. The commanding officer weighed about 230 pounds with several crew members similarly large. When a request for an electric fan was denied for added weight, the captain proposed transferring heavy crew and acquiring lighter men. approval followed and the fans were provided without transfers.

F. H. Roberts Army and Navy Journal Atlantic Philippines Mediterranean Suez Canal Washington

Sea Smoke Phenomena Across Arctic Regions

Observers describe sea smoke as steam rising from frigid water when temperatures reach 15 degrees below zero and claim at 40 degrees the air fills with icy particles from snow and bodies. They report tree trunks bursting, rocks cracking, smoking water gushing from earth fissures, knives splitting butter, and cigars going out when touching ice on beards.

Arctic

Lamps Guide to Heaven Lanterns on River Banks

Popular Mechanics notes China uses tall riverbank poles with lanterns placed by relatives of drowned persons. The lamps sway by day and emit eerie light at night, believed to guide the departed toward heaven.

Heaven China

Sheridan’s Retort at Brighton Theater Visit

Sheridan tours a Brighton theater with Fox the manager who boasts of building boxes and painting scenes. Sheridan replies that he would not have known Fox was a Fox by his brush, delivering a witty remark about Fox’s talents.

Sheridan Brighton Fox

English Fish Lawes In Parliament History

The article discusses how fish decomposes quickly and has a special act of parliament. Since 1698 an act restricted selling mackerel on Sundays except during divine service hours, and the act has never been repealed.

How Embarrassment and Anger Trigger Blushing

The text explains that blushing occurs when strong emotions raise blood flow to the face. Embarrassment and anger increase facial redness, though extreme anger can stop the heart briefly, causing pale or cooled skin instead.

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United States National Bank Ansco Sticidola E. Peta Ees Fair Grounds John M. Scott Southern Pacific Lines THE University OF Oregon Thee University E. L. Evans 1St St Newberg Naval Heavyweights Newberg Lodge A. P A. M Shiloh Relief Corps NO LO. O. F. Hall Elizabeth Clemmens Emma L. Snow V. A. Vincent Q. M. Keeling Wyneeshi St Chase & Linton Gravel Company J. H. Gibson Mgr Yamhill County Yamhill County Abstract Co McMinnville Onzeom C. W. Kienle Ore W. R. Morris House White 76 Oregon Agricultural College Houe Western Department U. S. War Department U.S Overvallis
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