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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic edited by Not tage and Dimond publishes weekly on Thursday mornings from the Graphic Blog office at 600 First St Newberg Oregon. Subscriptions are $2.00 per year in advance. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Newberg post office.
The article credits Newberg's Commercial Club with driving major local advances such as the Portland Newberg highway the Willamette river bridge Canyon park and roads like Springbrook and Oakley. It argues cooperation across groups is essential and laments the drift from home life toward films and external activities.
A concise reflection on how home environment shapes character, recalling memories of parental guidance and daily examples more influential than external lessons. Emphasizes enduring impact of home in forming conduct and values.
March bulletin of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress shows a proposed $28,271,850 appropriation for river and harbor improvements with only $1,350,150 for Oregon Washington and California. The Pacific coast condemns the skewed allocation favoring the Southeast, noting Puget Sound receives as little as $25,000 while other harbors gain hundreds of thousands. The piece warns sectional prejudice endangers lives and livelihoods.
The passage argues Newberg could build a strong reputation if more people joined boosters. It notes San Francisco’s failure to win the pennant is unlikely due to McCredie's squad, which defeated the Seals 1000 in the opening series.
A description celebrates the Willamette valley during blossom time urging a tour through the Newberg orchard districts to showcase beauty and appeal to visitors.
The note suggests a friend wandering about may just be escaping spring house cleaning. A grouchy exterior could hide indigestion or a bad breakfast, while a sunny smile is genuine.
The baseball season starts in Port land next week with local businessmen already looking for reasons to travel to Portland for the opener.
The week’s spring showers provide relief to farmers after soil grew too dry. Farmers note improved ground conditions and moisture levels, aiding upcoming planting efforts and crop prospects.
Ordinance 169 sections authorize the fire warden to order removal of moss from building roofs for safety. It also bans open fires in streets from April to November within 20 feet of buildings, unless permitted by the fire warden.
Irving National Bank of New York notes a 32 percent jump in February building expenditures from January, despite high material costs. Lumber remains the standout by dropping up to 50 percent, making it the cheapest building material today and suggesting a recovery in construction activity could reduce unemployment.
The First Methodist church will build a new $100,000 structure on Monroe street between Eleventh and Twelfth, to be funded with $50,000 from the church and $50,000 from outside interests. The official board met Tuesday night approving the campaign led by A. A. Schramm, H. T. Vance and A. G. Dubach.
Walter J Wood of this place has been awarded the Carnegie Hero medal for rescuing Freda Johnson and Violet Groves from drowning on May 10 1917. He left for New Haven Conn to enter Lake Placid school with a scholarship, an Adirondack mountain institute preparing him for college. His brothers Howard and Leonard attend eastern colleges. He is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs W E Taylor and spent much of his life in this community. He visited his mother before departing for the east.
The Southern Pacific Co reports February 1921 net railway operating income of 1,872 dollars, up 2,148,522.28 from February 1920 which had a deficit of 265,479.74 dollars. January and February combined show the total net railway op.
The document lists electric train arrival times at the Newberg city ticket office for travel to Portland. Times include 6:06 a.m. 9:02 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 11:32 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 4:06 p.m. 6:36 p.m. 7:04 p.m. 6:56 p.m. 2:50 a.m. and Sunday service at 12:45 a.m.
Motor bus service between Portland and Newberg starts August 15 1919 with weekend only trips. Evening departures include 11:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations for theatre parties or special trips available by calling Portland Main 3314 or Newberg Black 120.
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