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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic of August 16 1908 notes a cigarette trend and a common concern about odors and stomach upset. It mentions lemon juice as preferable to fat medicines and offers a lighthearted, nontechnical remark about a boy in distress during hot dog days.
The Willamette Valley enjoys a strong crop season with widespread work at good wages. Sawmills and factories hum as calamity talk fades. This Wednesday marks opening day for big game hunting, with reports urging caution of a hunter who mistook a person for a deer and repeatedly fired.
The fair, held the first week in September, is well advertised and aimed at a successful event. A strong crop year provides ample exhibits to boost the agricultural department.
People confess they would not subscribe yet walk miles in heat to borrow a neighbor's copy to read the Graphic. The note praises the value of good family journalism and suggests it helps overcome prejudices over time.
A Forest Grove Times note laments editors faced with hostile response to a single misread or disagreeable point, explaining that despite years of decent work and many kind words, private or public abuse follows one grievance and overshadows the praise.
Carl L. Albrecht and Peter Loggie of North Bend visit cities in Oregon as Chamber of Commerce representatives to gather support for a liberal federal appropriation to deepen Coos Bay harbor. They target endorsements from boards of trade bankers and business leaders to back their memorial to Congress. They argue Coos Bay already benefits from a fine harbor and Congress should fund deeper water to improve the bar.
Survivors of a beach event begin their return as organizers confirm attendance and safety checks. Local officials coordinate with transport services to bring participants back to town.
The writer notes sweltering heat after returning from the sea breeze and cold mornings. Birds molt while Bob White night whistles persist for farmers and a few church members keep singing hymns. Honors remain even, and the faithful are promised a crown.
A column argues a minority seeks liberty to curse and undermine church influence, while condemning efforts to raise moral standards. It warns that allowing such behavior would lead to Sunday laxity, alcohol, and profanity, and questions if critics realize the consequences of loosening the line between virtue and vice.
The town of Newberg enforces two sections prohibiting public intoxication in streets and private premises without consent. Offenders face fines from five to twenty dollars, and intoxicated arrestees are jailed until sober and brought before the recorder's court for lawful action.
Real estate transfers show C L Johnson and wife to Mary A Wills for 20 acres in John Welch District 13. Transfer valued at $1. Geo L Williams to Winifred C Boguets 123 4 block 1 Rhodes addition to McMinnville valued at $500.
Transfer notices show Martha Lindingham to M E Linlingham for parcels in block 45 section 3 12 with $2000. J H Flora and wife to J T Rhoton for lots 5 and 6 block 14 Hurley and Larges addition to Newberg $450. Frank Purvine and wife to A Hunsaker lot 2 block 5 Court addition to McMinnville $300. Frederick Cane and wife to W R Morris 150 acres in section 2 township 3 range 15 west for $2000.
A note of gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during a misfortune. Walter and Flora Brunton express sincere thanks and blessings to all who offered aid.
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