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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
7
At an English fair guests in gas attire watched a captain pilot perform vertical turns and acrobatics. A misjudged landing caused the craft to strike the ground hard, narrowly avoiding a fence, provoking laughter from fellow pilots and a cheer from a fat gushing lady who thanked him for the wonderful exhibition.
A quoted piece stresses the Serbian home as life’s shrine led by women and mothers. It argues education of children is vital, framing the child as state property and the center of national sacrifice for Serbia’s future.
A public appeal urges immediate ratification of the League of Nations Covenant by the United States. The author warns that amendments would weaken the Magna Charta and destabilize world peace, calling on all citizens to pressure Senators in Washington to approve the peace treaty.
The tale from the Indianapolis News recounts Coe visiting a Richmond shop for a shave and haircut by a local expert. In Chicago he sought another shave and was asked if he wanted a haircut, to which he replied he had just had one. The barber quipped it looked like an Indiana haircut prompting a puzzled exchange and a retelling of the incident.
American scientific agriculturists complete a survey of Crete soil in the style that mapped the Greek mainland. G Hopkins of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station and Lieut. G J Bow educated instructors at Michigan State College contribute to the effort.
A garbled report notes discussions around a sinking fund and chancellor capacity. It mentions Austen Gnaneberta and Tomas Hage Gart in a campus governance context with unclear details and dates.
The piece critiques Senator Knox's Senate remarks describing the Monroe Doctrine as an unlimited tool of US will. It argues the statement mirrors aggressive German policy and could provoke continental friction. The writer contrasts conciliation urged by the League of Nations with Knox's insistence on unrestrained enforcement.
Citizens urged U S senators to approve the peace treaty amid public calls for swift ratification. Organizers distributed letters and held forums to pressure lawmakers to back the accord, arguing it would stabilize postwar relations and bolster national security.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes American soldiers in Paris during wartime, noting drinking culture and the perception of drunken soldiers. It contrasts American bravado with French irritation, and recalls Paris as a hub of military activity despite official restrictions.
Former president Taft notes two anecdotes of soldiers returning from France who faced unexpected tests in civilian life. One ex GIs hotel clerk turned applicant was offered head chambermaid after recalling French domestic work, while another man pondered learning to live with a partner, prompting questions about adapting to peacetime life.
Susie Harriett Barr seeks a divorce from George Marshall Barr in circuit court of Oregon Yamhill County. The suit requests custody of their minor Merrill Gragg Barr and other equitable relief. The summons requires George Barr to answer within six weeks of first publication in the Newberg Graphic July 17 1919.
The County Court of Yamhill County Oregon appoints Clarissa A Williams and Lavinia C Williams as administrators with the will annexed of Mary A Williams deceased and requires creditors to present verified claims within six months at their Newberg Oregon residence. First issue August 7 last issue September 4 1919.
Shiloh Relief Corps No 28 holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 2 30 pm in the I O F hall corner of First and Meridian streets Frances Woodriff aunt Emma L Snow Newberg Lodge No 104 AF and AM regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays evenings of each month Visiting brothers welcome By order W H Woodworth W M Curtis A Houser Secretary
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