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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
4
The notice lists publication details for the Newberg Graphic issued each Thursday morning. It provides the Graphic Building address at 600 First Street and phone numbers for Office and Residence, plus post office payload and second class matter indication for Newberg Oregon.
The piece urges voters to register for the coming primary and notes a lengthy platform from Governor candidate Geo C Brownell on the second page. It also highlights blooming fruit trees and a likely good season ahead.
Voters in Newberg and Dundee precincts total 1284 with 592 Republicans 216 Democrats 403 Prohibitionists 35 Socialists 9 Progressives and 29 miscellaneous. Also notes Edith Hill Booker death after Portland hospital stay linked to WCTU work and Oregon cry campaign.
A Newberg committee met Southern Pacific officials in Portland to demand quicker service between Newberg and Portland and a one cent per mile monthly ticket rate similar to Sherwood. They also urged stops between Oswego and Portland, but SP officials claimed no time loss, a claim the citizens dispute.
The W C T U plans a meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Meyers home next Wednesday April 8. Christian Endeavorers hosted a social at S W Atkinsons with games and peanut treats. Upcoming events include a Mary Johnson home social and a visit from Portland visitors Mrs Carpenter and granddaughter. The Queen Comedy Company will perform A Family Affair Buck Heaven at Laurel Heights on Saturday April 11 to support Chehalem Center gymnasium.
The candidate, Francis L. Michelbook, outlines ties to Oregon through Yamhill and Marion counties and a farming background near McMinnville. He pledges lower taxes with semi annual payments, tax law amendments, and county road funding, opposing commissions and large salaries.
Roy Graves of Sheridan runs a state senate bid centered on improving roads, eliminating useless commissions, cutting state expenditures, shifting auto taxes to county level, and reforming tax law to require one third paid in April and two thirds in October.
W T Vinton runs as a Republican nominee in the primary for the Oregon state senate seat representing Yamhill County. He promises to serve the people, seek lower taxes paid semi annually, and abolish unnecessary commissions if elected.
Republican candidate Harry H Belt seeks the Circuit Judge post stating justice is the ultimate goal. He asks only for an opportunity to prove himself if nominated and elected.
J. B. Dodson announces candidacy for County Judge on the Republican ticket in the May primary. He has resided in Yamhill County for twenty six years and asks supporters who believe he is qualified to back his bid. 20-23 pd adv.
J W Bones of Carlton Oregon announces he will seek the Republican nomination for County Judge in the May 15 1914 primaries. He pledges full time service to the office and to the interests of Yamhill County. Pd Adv.
Sandusky Wilson of McMinnville Oregon announces his bid for county commissioner subject to May Republican primaries. He advocates economy in county affairs and good roads, urging GOP voters who favor a businesslike administration to support him.
A candidate for sheriff of Yamhi County announces entry into the race subject to Democratic primary approval. The pledge emphasizes enforcing liquor laws and state moral statutes with promptness courtesy impartiality and aggressiveness. The statement seeks support to secure the nomination and election.
Watt Henderson declares candidacy for renomination at the Republican primary on May 15. He pledges to fulfill sheriff duties to the best of his ability and seeks voter support if his past record is satisfactory. 25-Pd adv.
Dan W Feely announces his candidacy for sheriff of Yamhill county subject to Democratic voters approval at the May primaries His slogan Aggressiveness in Law Enforcement is stated.
Henry O. Miller resigns from the Oregon bar after nearly three years and declares a pledge to an economical and efficient county treasurer’s administration. He notes twenty years’ residence in Yamhill County and urges public support.
G G Shirley announces candidacy as a Republican for county treasurer of Yamhill County Oregon subject to the May primary election.
W. W. Nickell of Carlton Precinct announces his candidacy for County Recorder subject to the Republican primary on May 15. This campaign notice states his intent to seek the office through the party process.
A candidate, Mrs. C L Sherwood of McMinnville Oregon, runs as a Republican for the Yam Hill County recorder seat with May election looming and an advertisement paid.
Charles E. Fuqua runs in the Republican primary for Commissioner with support from Willamania Pdadv in a contested party race. The brief item highlights the candidate pairing and party designation without further details.
A May primary Republican campaign note from Wm. Gunning of Bellevue Oregon letters to voters. The brief notice states candidacy for County Commissioner of Yamhill County and invites support.
Grace Fleming Von Sweringen describes Turkish leisure in Constantinople. She notes kyef meaning health and pleasure, the calm of loafing, and Turks idling in cafes and on the Golden Horn. The piece highlights Tchamlidja hill views, outdoor resorts, and calque rides amid bustling Bosporus life.
In September 1793 the French convention decreed abolition of the common era for civil affairs and the new French era to begin on Sept 22, 1792. Each year would have twelve months of thirty days. ordinary years include five extra days. The system was discontinued by Napoleon in 1806.
In early northwest days the Hudson Bay Company built fortunes through fur trade. A gun paid for as many beaver skins as reached its muzzle, skins packed flat to maximize value.
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