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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
Local note lists contact numbers for theatre party reservations in Portland and travel inquiries in Newberg. Call Portland for party bookings and Newberg for trip arrangements.
The article recalls early American practice of making sugar from maple sap and watermelon pulp. It notes Dr. Benjamin Rush urging maple sugar use in 1791, U S sugar imports rising dramatically, and a Philadelphia experiment yielding melon syrup from a 14 pound fruit with an acre valued at 143 dollars in 1801.
An army anti aircraft artillery officer, once seen as a math prodigy, is now aided by a mechanical plotting device. A terrain board displays a moving object representing the hostile plane, with cords to friendly batteries and searchlights feeding registering drums that show ranges. Each gun and searchlight station has a vertical quadrant for quick elevation reading.
After twenty years at sea the four master Alejandrina docked in New York with a wool cargo from Patagonia valued at a substantial sum. The vessel had spent a score of years stranded on a reef near the southern tip of South America but remains seaworthy and able to sail on.
The vessel endured exposure to all elements yet emerged in near perfect condition after a 92 day voyage from the graveyard to New York. Dry dock inspection found her practically undamaged though tall masts would not allow passage under the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Robert G. Seymour, a floating church, sails Puget Sound carrying religion to remote regions. For four years it has averaged 3,000 miles annually, visits 11 ports and many logging camps, and even includes fashion books in its hymnals. A mother of nine thanked the captain for a sermon she had not heard in a decade.
New York hosts a Booklovers' tavern reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer where soft drinks and literature are dispensed at a brass rail. Patrons may pay premium prices for literary highballs, raising questions about demand and wartime alcohol limits.
The candidate pledges courteous public consideration and vigorous, impartial law enforcement at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers. A veteran of World War II and five years in law practice, including three as Sheridan city attorney, the native of Yamhill county outlines career and service.
After a Portland meeting John L. Etheridge begins county committee formation for a May 1 to May 10 Rescue Week. The drive aims to raise 284000 dollars to support poverty relief and welfare work across the state, with broad participation and a focus on assisting the vulnerable and marginalized.
The text reports extreme cold in the Adirondacks at fifty nine degrees below zero and Sweden's 70.6 below zero, with Alaska recording unusable thermometers and fuels freezing solid in midwinter. It notes alcohol and kerosene freezing in interior Alaska.
Freshman issue notes a Friday evening gathering at Wood-Mar Hall on April 16. Professor and Mrs. Weesner chaperoned as girls and boys competed in towel races and quickfire Q A games then danced in groups before a final “flash” finale.
Many students at the school will benefit from a new tennis court laid out by the athletic trainer. The improved facilities promise snappy interclass matches. Manager Kaufman has arranged a May Day tennis meet with McMinnville.
The class of 1923 at Pacific has begun work on presenting a Freshman Gift as part of the time honored college tradition. The effort reflects student involvement and commemorates the incoming cohort with a project tied to the school’s history.
Larkin Prince Hardware Co plans a tall flag pole on the campus north side aligned with the sun dial on the south. A concrete base will ensure durability and a high quality flag will complete the gift. Dedication is expected during commencement week.
The baseball squad has practiced every evening, guided by Captain Elliott and Coach Lewis. With four lettermen unavailable, the team is largely new, yet many newcomers show skill and a winning season is hoped for.
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