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Newspaper
Monmouth Herald
Location
Monmouth, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
7
Senator Hoar recalled a Nat England joke about white beans fed to horses. The Southerner says Bostonians boil the beans with molasses and other ingredients, bake them, and then eat them, highlighting regional culinary brag.
The Louis Ville Courier Journal notes a trend toward a uniform speaking voice in sou brette performances, criticizing a standardized style across performers and suggesting diminishing individuality in delivery.
The University of Oregon at Eugene celebrated its 40th anniversary on Monday June 5. Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur of Leland Stanford addressed the graduating class of about 100 and the cornerstone was laid for a new Education building. The school’s founding story highlights Lane county pioneers who raised 50000 to locate the university and fund Deady hall. Many graduates will pursue further study or enter professions and teaching.
Albany S Spencer of Eugene was elected grand high priest of Oregon Royal Arch Masons at the 56th annual convention. James F. Robinson of Portland was reelected grand secretary for a 26th term and David P. Mason of Albany chosen grand treasurer for a 25th term. Other officers include Silas M. Yoran, Eugene. Max Bollack, Oregon City. James H. Richmond, Portland. and several regional officers as listed. The session adjourned Wednesday with no next convention site chosen.
Baker County Court members met with the State Highway Commission to urge consideration of state aid in road construction as the next year's fund apportionment is set. The proposal covers about 70 miles from North Powder Union County to Huntington Baker County, with the road already graded and county funds spent.
The Gaston water system is operational with abundant mountain water piped from Sain creek by North Coast Power. It serves Hillsboro Beaverton and Correllus and is managed by Dennis Construction. The system adds nine fire hydrants 800 feet of hose a hosecart and enhanced fire protection as officials test the water pressure.
Oregon will hold examinations for state teaching certificates in every county on June 29 30 and July 1 under an announcement by J A Churchill State Superintendent. Notices were sent to all county school superintendents.
Portland area and Northwest markets show farm prices for grains vegetables fruits and livestock. Readable figures include timothy hay 21 to 24.50 per ton, potatoes Oregon 1.50, eggs 28 cents per dozen, hogs 7.36 to 8.90 per cwt, cattle and sheep prices, and assorted fruit and vegetable quotes across Oregon and California markets.
Local fruit and produce are plentiful with strawberries at 2.25 a basket, cantaloupes and apples near season end, and Oregon berries arriving in small lots. Green peas rise to 10 cents, hothouse tomatoes and cucumbers demand improves, meat prices expected to ease mid month as grass-fed cattle and sheep enter the market. Halibut remains scarce while eggs butter and cheese stay firm.
May 18 advices from England say weather favors crops and hopyards look promising and labor issues are resolved. House of Commons on May 29 passed a second reading of a beer output cut by 80 percent of 1919 14 or 15 percent of 1914 15. Government may ban hop imports unless home-grown supply is insufficient and licenses would be granted.
A farming note warns hog growers against using force or haste in handling hogs. Bruised or crippled animals lower prices and harm future shipments. Advice includes not driving too fast, not loading in a rush, avoiding water on hot backs, and sprinkling pen floors to reduce overheating while promoting humane treatment.
Fragmentary text references Allan and Olmsted with garbled phrases. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible.
A London Saturday Journal snippet quotes a married man arguing bachelors spend more on personal needs than a married man does on his family. The exchange ends with a terse reply about value and worth. An ad for Anuric claims to cure rheumatism and offers a 10 cent trial package from Buffalo, N Y.
A Boston Transcript excerpt captures a rapid exchange after a leap year proposal. One person exclaims surprise while another rebukes the timing, noting four years of presumed awareness.
A Kansasa City Journal quirk notes a wife praised for house keeping and humor during a conversation about domestic skills. The line about heating coffee with an electric curling iron highlights playful modern kitchen inelegance in a light local anecdote.
In a thin afternoon exchange, the famous Prof Saduka is described as tiresome by Miss Keon, while Bowton Transcript and Life offer witty lines on a date night scenario. Dyer questions if a play is suitable for a girl, and answers it is not the kind you can keep her away from.
A clipped, humorous quote depicts Uncle Peter as a person whose generous impulses remain fully under control, framed in a wry, euphemistic voice. The excerpt plays on social restraint and self‑presentation with understated irony.
An advertisement urges people to consult Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for anuric to cleanse kidneys and dissolve uric acid. It claims anuric strengthens health, prevents dropsy, and aids those consuming meat or depositing lime salts, with mail order and 60 cent packages offered. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are also marketed.
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