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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1921
Page
3
The Newberg Graphic weekly edition dated Thursday April 7, 1921 published by NOTTAGE & DIMOND Editors and Publishers. Office listed as Graphic Building 600 First Street Oregon. Entry notes second class mail and annual subscription price.
The new owners of the Graphic announce their arrival in Newberg and outline plans to maintain high moral standards, build a lively representative paper, and seek broad cooperation from residents and businesses. They introduce W. J. Nottage and Chester A. Dimond, with long printing careers, and honor former editor Woodward’s thirty years at the paper. They urge readers to share news and support to make the paper a community asset.
The text argues that duplication lets bureaus evade responsibility and frustrates citizens seeking government help. It contends eliminating duplications would save taxpayers money and restore public trust, criticizing inter-bureau referrals as a common user frustration in Washington.
Oregon stands second to Nevada in divorces granted relative to marriages and loses to Washington or California when couples cross for nuptial matters. Yet in divorce population, Oregon falls to fourth place, with sister states ahead.
The speaker asserts fifteen billion plus is needed in the next twenty seven months to pay war debts and cover government running expenses. He questions where President Harding will find time for a visit to Oregon amid the railroad tariff and other diversions demanding attention.
The Newberg Commercial Club is highlighted as a model organization that consistently achieves objectives. Members are urged to engage, as joining places individuals in a stronger position to assist community development and growth.
Readers are urged to shed winter and welcome spring warmth as daily life shifts toward brighter skies and outdoor activities. Parks reopen, local events ramp up, and shops promote seasonal fashions to boost mood and community contact.
The text argues taxes are due all the time and warns that adopting direct taxation by Congress would intensify the issue. It notes boosters can outweigh critics, but a single knocker may do more harm than a crowd of boosters can counter.
The remark identifies a class of noncontributing individuals in a community terming them as among the most despicable slackers. It contrasts general civic apathy with wartime duties.
The city sets an example by transforming an eyesore into a park at the old gulch under the highway bridge, showcasing initiative and community improvement.
Comment on Newberg's extensive street paving program suggests it will yield improved streets for the city, signaling progress and public benefits. No further details provided about dates or contractors.
A call to residents to contribute to the community by constructing a new home this summer aims to improve Newberg's housing condition and alleviate unemployment. The appeal links derogatory comments about the town to hindering local progress and invites participation.
Prices are dropping and most people can afford eggs for breakfast easing budgets for households seeking affordable protein. The shift is welcomed by shoppers and consumer advocates alike as food costs moderate.
Spring signals a wave of local baseball reorganization as small towns update team rosters and pool resources. Officials anticipate renewed rivalries and community support as schedules form and lineups take shape.
The account cites Matarin M. Ballou’s estimate of Australia’s giant mountain ash trees in Victoria. The trees reach 400 feet or more, with girths of 50 to 60 feet, and rise without lateral branches for about a hundred feet. A trip from Melbourne to Sale in Gippsland showcases these giants amid scenic mountain scenery.
Portland Portland Newberg schedule effective August 15 1919 lists routes with Saturday and Sunday service only 11 00 p m and 8 00 p m times for Portland to Newberg and return. Reservations for theatre parties or special trips available by calling Portland Main 3314 or Newberg Black 120.
City officials call for a cleanup in Newberg to remove winter debris and spruce up the town. Residents encouraged to join in as crews mobilize for streets and public spaces beautification.
Despite a delayed spring, residents expect to soon harvest home grown produce. Local farmers note slower warmth yet anticipate earlier crops, with gardens and allotments ready for planting schedule adjustments.
An analysis argues tourism fuels prosperity, citing Switzerland as a case study. It notes US tourist spending surpasses 760 million dollars annually with regional shares, and compares Switzerland’s 959 hotels and St Moritz beds to Oregon’s modest gains. Cities like San Francisco Seattle and New Orleans are cited as examples raising funds for promotion.
A Wimbledon match is described in Mrs Lambert Chambers' new tennis book with an amusing anecdote. An unnamed player, after several faultless first serves, misses the net once, prompting an amused comment from an old spectator about his numerous previous tries.
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