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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
2
The item reflects a Newberg Oregon page from August 3 1916 noting ideal weather for crops and mourning by the Democratic party over the death of the late Bull Moose. It mentions editing and publishing offices and post office details.
Weather and moisture help the second clover crop recover. Farmers expect a large potato harvest addition to the tally, influencing overall farm yields and accounting.
The piece surveys the enduring challenge of maintaining the extensive mountain road along the Columbia River Highway. It notes how ongoing upkeep, weather, and terrain affect travel conditions and the pace of repair for future generations.
The public resists further taxation noting current levies strain counties and that the proposed sum is only a starter for likely future demands. Citizens argue the present budget is already overburdened and resist expanding the financial load.
Dundee reporter notes road cleanliness along the Columbia River Highway and suggests curb appeal improvements. He mentions hope Newberg residents read and act on tips, citing lingering evidence of a Fourth of July celebration remnants from a month ago.
The Hillsboro Independent cites a Graphic piece arguing river gravel makes better roads than crushed rock, while noting scarce river gravel counties must improvise until hard surfacing becomes feasible. The era's auto boom and WWI trade shifts loom over a fragile economy and futures trade policy.
The article urges landowners to consider selling portions of holdings to fund hard surfacing on Rex-Tigard road. It argues river gravel offers a longer lasting grade than macadam and warns that without upkeep a good road becomes a poor makeshift for auto travel. It also notes shifts in wartime production and fluctuating fortunes of speculators as a boom ends.
The Graphic notes weeds and grass on Hancock street between First and Center have prospered despite city promises to cut them at owner expense. It laments passengers gazing down the neglected street and questions returning to cow pasture days.
E H Anderson returned to Salem Saturday D P Shaw and family were Sunday guests at the La Amoth home Mrs Amanda Newby is visiting with her niece B F Yergen and family The stork left a fine baby boy at the Wesley Patten home last week A missionary program was given at the Ladies Aid meeting Sunday Mr and Mrs Sherwood and children and Miss Kerr visited the Bakers Sunday Pres Pennington preached at West Chehalem Union church The ministerial committee has not secured a permanent pastor yet.
The piece traces infare dinners once common in rural Indiana and their ceremonial meaning for newlyweds. It notes a historical link to a bride’s acceptance into the groom’s family and contrasts regional practices in Scotland and the Midwest.
The article notes many Japanese dogs are native, distinct from Western breeds, and smaller in size like Japan's horses. It describes their ferocity and tenacity of grip and underscores Japan's agricultural heritage as a backdrop to hunting dogs.
The article notes the Japanese dog as a domestic animal with no special breeding focus until shoguns showed interest. It describes a varied history of gifts from daimyos, emperors owning thousands at Kamakura, and a breed with wolfish, bold traits. A toe dog killing a tiger is cited as proof of ferocity.
An anecdote from Byron’s conversations recounts his aversion to women eating. At Piccadilly, Lady Byron is present during luncheon when Byron, in disgust, overturns a tray of veal cutlets and exits the room after calling a German dising beast. The tale is relayed by painter Haydon.
A Singlish weaver, after years in America, visits the old mill to reconnect with former workmates. A friend jokes about constant hustle, and the visitor quips that he left spelling “ewe” as “Mer,” saying he hasn’t time to dot the fal.
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