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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes Thursday morning publication by Woodward Co publishers at 1.50 per year in advance. A printed motto urges readers to avoid mean remarks about others and instead reflect on oneself to keep statements truthful.
A reflective aphorism notes human bias as people easily spot others faults while overlooking their own. The saying emphasizes self examination over judgment of others.
The excerpt contrasts extreme heat in some areas with deaths in Kansas City and elsewhere, while the Willamette Valley is described as a summer resort. It reflects a mix of climate concerns and leisure impressions in the region.
The weather forecast nudges the shade temperature to 88 degrees for a day or two this week, inviting valley residents to enjoy seaside plans.
President Taft will spend two days in Portland during his tour the latter part of September. He will be a prominent figure of interest for local residents and children alike.
A trespasser visited the office on Wednesday asking if the heat was enough. The thermometer had not yet hit 90, but hotter weather is forecast for the intruder.
The Rural Spirit publisher M. D. Wilson, renowned North West horseman, is nearing death after two months of heart trouble. Doctors say his recovery is not expected.
Seattle hosts expect Taft to spend most of his stay with the golf club elite while other factions push to use him for show events. The smart set favors the club circle and the city’s punchy showmanship mindset is at work.
The state acknowledges J J Hill as an interested party in the Deschutes railroad project, signaling the long hoped for invasion by the famed railroad builder. Oregonians rejoice as Hill’s involvement appears to satisfy a cherished regional ambition.
In the Hoosier state, corn plowing and hot weather in creek bottoms prompted locals to say they would go another round and then turn out. A large number of Newberg people have been turning toward sea coast points, as the local page shows.
The Hurley brothers from Polk county publish a twenty four page Oregon Oriano at Yale in Malheur county. The edition highlights Vale business interests with many illustrations. The district should buy extra copies and send them to friends as a wise expenditure.
A quip notes newspaper men sell space and subscriptions much like grocers sell goods. It suggests editors offer lines in their pages as a scarce, sought commodity.
At the State Fair from September 13 to 18 the dairy department will be supervised by Paul V. Maris, deputy to the state dairy commissioner. He will feature an unprecedented display of dairy and creamery products and a large exhibit of dairy utensils from Pacific Northwest supply houses.
A Newberg resident notes many travelers due to low rail rates by the A V P bringing thousands to the Northwest. The piece asserts Oregon and Washington have room and will welcome newcomers who may settle there.
Those accustomed to camping at the State Fair will be glad to know Albert Tozier is again the grounds superintendent. His return guarantees the friendly welcome and the familiar warm reception he extends to all visitors, including the many fair Oregon maidens who attend each year.
President Taft signs a proclamation naming the Oregon Caves a National Monument within Siskiyou National Forest south of Grants Pass. Discovered in 1874 by Eliza Davidson while bear hunting, the caves have been explored beyond two miles with many passages and rooms still unopened awaiting guided tours.
In the Oregonian from December 10 1864 reports Henry County residents affected by the draft Wm Jackson six miles north of Raysville has nine sons six draft liable all drew blue Jas Wilburn near Ogden has six sons three in army and three at home draft sent all three to front Jas Wagner Raysville has three strong sons who preferred home but drawn Wm Mills Knights town had five brothers in service and one at home last one drafted On road from Coffin s Station to Spiceland two and a half miles every able bodied man except one drafted This copied from a Lewisville paper.
On a Wednesday afternoon the Graphic editor listened to Thomas Prince discussing orchard work near Newberg two miles northwest. Prince and his fellow horticulturist share practical, modest insights on growing trees and exchanging ideas, making the talk interesting and profitable for horticulture enthusiasts.
The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Live Stock Show expects at least two thousand head of horses cattle swine and sheep with over one thousand entries by August first. Prizes total 63500 dollars plus poultry and pigeon awards and judging by a list of named regional judges including William Stone house George Holden Sharp Butterfield F H Shellabarger W C Ellison Henry Berrar S T Campbell and Chas Keeler.
At a Tuesday night city council session Surveyor Maloney presented a survey of the Dayton road leading from First Street with a grade unchanged. F. A. Elliott resigned as Second ward councilman and C. C. Ferguson was elected to fill the vacancy. Dr. R. W. Harrold returned from Whitman county with a 255 acre grain farm bought for 14000 dollars near an Spokane electric line and a Northern Pacific shipping branch within three quarters of a mile. Ralph and Stanley plan to farm and enter the wheat market.
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