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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
2
Newberg Graphic issue details its publication schedule and address. It lists NOTTAGE & DIMOND as editors and publishers, mentions Thursday evening release, office location at Graphic Blog on 600 Flist St, White 33, and price at $2.00 per year in advance for the August 4, 1921 edition.
The Graphic urges Newberg to pave the Wynooski street stretch to the river bridge to save cross river trade. It warns that a lousy road now will hinder travel this winter and push business to Marion county, threatening Newberg’s role as trading center. The Commercial Club is urged to back the paving effort before winter.
Speakers urge a method to fund a cross-river trade project by subscription, club action, or assessment. They express hope the plan will pass and that people across the river will know their merchants appreciate the trade and will respond with assurances to proceed.
The Telephone Register in McMinnville critiques rumors about the Newberg Berry Festival and Berrians failing to sustain interest. The letter praises Berrians for ongoing activity and urges Newberg merchants to adopt cooperative advertising to draw outside trade from McMinnville. It suggests Newberg can gain by showcasing regional cooperation and promoting the Berry Festival.
A Portlander toured three stores seeking dehydrated prunes from local production. two clerks were unaware of the term and the third offered a one pound carton at five times the usual price. The Newberg area, including Dundee and Spring Brook, is urged to rally support for its surrounding communities and agricultural sectors.
Officials note the city pool in the park draws many visitors and requires regulation. Citing examples from other cities, Newberg plans to enact and enforce rules. The piece contrasts mild local weather with hotter eastern conditions.
The river remains a popular spot with many people enjoying boat rides and swimming parties this season. Local vendors report rising attendance and festive activity along the banks.
Sheriff F B Ferguson will sell at public auction the property described in Hurley’s Subdivision in Yamhill County Oregon to satisfy a tax lien and costs. The sale is set for August 20, 1921 at 1 PM at the west door of the court house in McMinnville. R L Conner acts for the plaintiff J O Rogers. First publication July 21 1921 last publication August 18 1921.
Timetable lists electric train arrivals from Newberg to Portland with sessions at 6:06 and 9:02 a.m. and continuing through 7:04 p.m. plus a 2:50 a.m. Sunday special and a 12:45 a.m. late slot.
A distressed speaker tells a doctor that if he must die he will die contented and mentions a life insurance policy of ten thousand dollars. He hopes stimulants can keep him alive a week longer as the premium becomes due tomorrow.
The ad promises part time relief from heavy laundry, noting we cannot provide sea or mountain air but can remove washday fuss and fumes. For many bundles the average charge is about one dollar to one dollar fifty, presenting a cost efficient leisure gain.
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