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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
4
In a 1917 Newberg Graphic item Mrs. John Gilbert and her daughter Mrs. Binford reveal a frugal bread method using common squash. The piece notes several ways to beat rising food prices and highlights home baking as a viable option during April.
The piece warns against planting on poor ground and stresses thorough soil pulverizing and working before planting. It notes Portland boxing is halted by Chief John Clark and that athletic meets require special permits. It cautions that improper ground and late cultivation will harm potato yields.
Business leaders suggest skipping a Fourth of July celebration this year. They note two recent celebrations and a July 8 chautauqua beginning, deeming it inadvisable to host an event this season.
The Graphic notes the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Piper at their home 1371 East Eighth Street North Portland. It lauds Mr. Piper as a long time mail clerk on the Newberg route and greets a broad readership with local congratulatory sentiment.
Court House McMinnville reports Gottfried Trachsel and son from Sheridan declare intent to become citizens. Marriage licenses issued to Ray Lester Cady Ruth Marguerite Ford Willamina Bert Tucker Susie Johnson McMinnville Edward Beal Teressa Motschenbacher Newberg Albert Krieger Margaret Eigner McMinnville. Estate of R O Talbert Amity filed for probate with Ralph G Marvin administrator value $2000. Gottlieb Schmid sues Sim Denning Richard Denning Lloyd Lady Sheridan for $4500. Heider Marks Sheridan attorney. Eureka Manufacturing & Improvement Co files articles of incorporation to log, mill, and produce lumber. Anna Good- (text cut).
The text argues that conditions for concentrating forces rely on poverty when both options seem equally likely. It suggests a future millennium of wiser action is distant and uncertain.
The article urges patience for farmers and gardeners in Oregon. It cautions against rushing to plant on soil not yet prepared, advising a ten day to two week wait to improve conditions and claiming that in the Willamette Valley most cultivation should occur before planting.
Letters praise a public speaker and discuss farming life in Mississippi and Virginia. Correspondents include D. M. Dockery Jr and Chas. H. Cocke. They reference John Sharp Williams, Mr Norris, and reaction to anti La Follette sentiment with strong pro war stances.
Judge H. H. Belt presided from Dallas on Tuesday in department No. 2. Divorces granted include Gladys Idaline Williams versus Lovell J. Williams Eva Juanita Knox versus Emmons Virgil Knox and Minnie A. Campbell versus R. A. Campbell. Capital stock listed as $3,000. Principal office and place of business in Newberg. Parties mentioned include Win H. L. Goodwin and Fred W. Brown.
The M E church posts Essentials of Church Unity sermon Sunday morning and a union meeting at the rink Sunday night. Presbyterian holds Bible school at 9:45 and morning sermon at 11 The day ends with a union revival at the rink. Nazarene reports 9:45 Sunday school and 11 oclock morning service with a union service at night.
Edward Benjamin Davidson pioneer of 1875 dies Tuesday at his son Wm E Davidson’s residence northwest of Newberg at age 77. Born September 15, 1840 in Richmond Virginia he lived 38 years in Albany and four years with his son here. Funeral services were held at Hodson Elliott chapel led by Rev S H Upton. The dispatch notes local legal and social affairs including Bend land deal between Frank Baughman and Grant Conway, Sentinel word of schools, and multiple Portland examinations and court actions involving Newberg residents.
Practical tips to save money and reduce waste at home. Track expenditures for food and clothing, plan meals ahead, substitute cheaper nutritious foods, keep a continuously productive garden, and can surplus produce and meat. Seek guidance from state agricultural college or county agent. Join the army of home guards to conserve foods.
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