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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
4
In Newberg the town plans a high school site vote next Wednesday amid apathy claims and political talk. The piece notes Taft Teddy boomlet debates, street fashion shifts, and calls for parental responsibility in curfew enforcement as the civic focus tightens.
In Newberg a woman whistled to a man across the street last week, drawing notice. The author notes Detroit plans a female whistling club and suggests concern that the fad may spread, while some hope it won’t gain popularity.
On Friday of next week the Portland business men will spend an hour in Newberg from 2 35 to 3 35 in the afternoon. These representative men will tour towns on the West Side to observe and meet the people and assess conditions. Newberg is urged to present a welcoming reception.
The Eugene Register quotes a writer condemning census officials for labeling housewives as having no occupation. The piece argues that wives and mothers handle extensive housework and child care, and the author suggests the official's view shows ignorance of women's duties. The rhetoric likens the official to Othello, calling for reconsideration of the occupation label.
C Johnson buys a fine estate from The Misses Elsie and Anna Tangen. Edna Everest and Mrs. John Crater are on the sick list. F A Hayes sells his farm, the Hayes family has lived on their mountain home for some time. Local residents attend a lecture in Dundee by Mrs Shepherd, noted W C T U lecturer.
Last Saturday the school superintendent held a spelling contest in McMinnville with representatives Miss Elsie Tangen Miss Florence McGuire Miss Alice Green and Master Lawrence Baker. Another country district won the medals. Miss Barber accompanied them. Neighbors of Mr and Mrs Howie hosted a gathering with women cooking lunches and men aiding farm work. Robert Howie, ill all winter and spring, reportedly went to a Portland hospital last Monday. The W C T U met at Mrs Mary Palmer Johnson's home with twelve ladies. Miss Mabel Paulsen gave the scripture and prayers were offered by Mrs M J Johnson and others. Mrs Carrie Johnson Mrs Everest and Mrs M J Johnson shared tips on child management, followed by Miss Edna Everest reciting poetry about The Little Mother. Meeting adjourned to May at Mrs S W Newhouse’s. A social hour followed with refreshments. Sunday May 1st’s lesson noted, Two Sabbath Incidents Matt 12 1.
A Sunday school lesson on real estate transfers blends moral inquiry with biblical text from Matthew passages. The document lists numerous property deeds and transfers in McMinnville Willamina Newberg and surrounding areas, detailing grantors grantees and parcel sizes with prices.
A poem urging citizens to be community boosters and support local projects. It promotes active backing of neighbors efforts, warns against naysayers, and envisions mutual return for civic help. The piece inspires proactive involvement to keep town growth moving forward.
Collie Clark and wife grant two 1 acre tracts in Samuel Cozine district to T W Andrews and husband wife trust for $500. Mary B Cummins and husband grant to Wesley Bayes and wife Ramsey Hill Cemetery property with exception of lots previously sold for $10. Byron F Dammon and wife grant 5 acres in J B Ger's district to Mary O'Brien for $2400. Awy Duel and husband grant Lot 11 in Block Bibee's addition Sheridan to C V Paul for $550.
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