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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic issue from Thursday April 1 1900 notes owners of small tracts reconsidering property prices amid a crop that never fails. The text references the era in Woodward county and local buyers facing valuation pressures as spring prompts renewed attention to land values.
Carey Hayter who leased the Polk County Observer a year ago to rest plans to resume duties around early July. He aims to rejoin the paper as its driving force after his respite.
The passage notes that lawmakers must protect constituents while readjusting tariffs, acknowledging the vastness of the country and varied industries. It warns that any tariff cuts will likely hit some interests hard, likening it to goring a fellow's ox.
The passage notes water seeks its level and that newcomers in a new community quickly find peers like themselves, making it easier to judge character based on limited familiarity.
The Oregon Electric announces a $1,000,000 stake to extend lines in Oregon prompting Newberg to await details on which line or lines will be built this year. The Newberg extension is under consideration and locals hope for a decision this season.
Southern Pacific officials in Newberg are urged to repair a damaged station walk. Rainy days reveal gravel worn away leaving a soil bed that is marketable as real estate but unsatisfactory as a pedestrian path. Residents request a better surface for walkers.
Eastern and New England manufacturers express hesitation over tariff questions and delay, while President Tait urges Congress to act and reach an agreed tariff adjustment promptly.
Louisa Pricilla Clark Richardson born in Bristol England April 9 1848 lived in Boston and Washington Missouri before settling in Dundee. She married J B Richardson on October 24 1867 and had thirteen children nine survive. She died March 26 1909 at her Dundee home after lifelong faith in the M E church.
Narrow Portland streets already congested on busy days and the fate of conditions as population doubles or triples remains uncertain. Cities face ongoing difficulties opening streets that should have been set aside in town plats, showing a pattern of foresight lacking and short sighted policy by those seeking quick real estate gains.
The column argues against city operation of the lighting plant and in favor of municipal ownership, warning against granting franchises and urging readers to oppose further bonds while noting Newberg’s gravity water system as well run. It cites McMinnville’s bond debt and the need for a capable manager for any lighting system and cautions against turning utilities over to private franchises.
The Bryan family Tom F. M. Bryan and daughter acknowledge sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
The imported Percheron stallion Minos, once a stock company horse, now owned by F Werth, will start the season at Sheldon and Armstrong's Feed Place opposite the Steam Laundry. The mare care and flood of work are under the present owner, Fred Werth.
A limited number of eggs for hatching will be available from Quaker City Poultry Yard operated by Co. F. Butler in Newberg Oregon.
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