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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
4
In August 1906 the Newberg Graphic urges readers to choose a side in the temperance struggle. It notes growing interest by liquor forces to spend money and employ dirty tactics to undermine local temperance gains, calling for alignment among townspeople.
City observers warn that tavern keepers are relocating from dry to wet counties leaving a north end district devoid of saloons. The shift could steer population growth, expanding Oregon city limits to include several counties within two years.
The Oregonian argues against smokers on streetcars stating no man has a right to smoke in streetcars public halls churches or theaters. It suggests smokers should confine themselves to home water closets if needed noting the burden on spouses and households.
The Columbia Register writer blasts a group of cheap street orators who mock decency, refuse revenue, linger near saloons for free drinks, and offer no town-building effort. He deems them a cancer to morality and upright conduct, suggesting they would be hung in other communities.
The Graphic urges readers to study the local option law and notes a $100 reward for information leading to conviction of violations. It frames enforcement as a business decision and warns those who sell or give alcohol that fines and imprisonment await. The temperance effort aims to uphold the law in the county.
Readers sympathetic to alcohol interests berate the Graphic editor for his role in closing Kinney's resort across the river. The paper notes continued tensions as the dispute persists.
The Junction City Times defends journalists against gibes and threats from critics, noting that reporters expect hostility from lawbreakers and detractors. It quips that a newspaper man aiming to avoid misrepresentation must consider a short life.
The Newberg Graphic expresses commitment to law enforcement and fair play, condemning mob violence and liquor brutes while urging temperance forces to act within legal means to maintain the town's good name. It acknowledges citizen apathy but calls for cool, lawful efforts and collective strength.
Marion county court offers 350 dollars yearly to support a free ferry with expectations of similar funding in Newberg. Gearin seeks 900 dollars annually, requiring 200 dollars yearly from Newberg residents. A committee will seek subscriptions to expand river trade and attract visitors from across the river, boosting local business.
A committee of responsible citizens in Newberg offers a reward of 100 dollars for evidence leading to the conviction of any person violating the local option law in Newberg or nearby. The reward is valid for one year from August 1, 1906.
Mr and Mrs Vinton spent Saturday in Portland. John McCleery sold his farm and left Monday with his family for Salem to reside for a period. Miss Evelyn Dix visited at F H Vinton’s home last Saturday. Frank Roland completed painting the district No 10 schoolhouse on Monday.
Spaulding Logging Company gains an interest in the Dallas and Falls City railroad and the timber holdings of the railroad in the mountains west of Falls City. The deal gives rail and river access for logs from Big Luckiamute camps to Willamette Valley mills and places 35,000 acres under Dallas and Falls City Railroad Company control. A surveying crew will map a line to the Coast mountains as work on a railroad extension begins.
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