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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
6
The text asks whether educated readers prefer the phrase a unique example or an unique ex ample following a rule about using a or an before words starting with a vowel sound. It examines pronunciation and standard usage guidance.
A New York Post anecdote recalls Belen at her first party as she refuses a second ice cream serving saying No thank you. Her wistful look tempts the hostess to urge more while the girl recalls her mother’s instruction to decline.
A clipped fragment shows a speaker venting frustration over the endless hunt for employment as reported in the Louisville Courier Journal. The brief item underscores labor strain and public sentiment without detailing the individual's identity or exact date.
Earl Alford spends vacation at Salem while Miss Cornelia J. Spencer stays at Otterbrook. Frances Eddens visits her brother in Rainier. Dwight Alderman returns from harvest leave. Leona Hess visits daughter in Portland. C A Cosgrove and Minneapolis visitors with Dearborns. Ora Palmer visits Charles Robertson family. Morse and Gardner hunting near Carlton. Laura Eaton of Portland speaks on India at Dundee Woman's Club meeting followed by social hour hosted by E J Shannahan with Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Eddens assisting.
Mrs. R N Morrison spends a few days in Portland. Mrs. John Tonkin of McMinnville visits Rex Sunday. Mrs. B Sanpolis at her parents home with a severe tonsillitis attack.
Mrs. N. L. Wiley hosted a traditional quilting bee on Thursday. Neighbors from the town and nearby areas gathered to help assemble two quilts, enjoy loganberry sherbet and cake, and share a hearty noon dinner amid cheerful hospitality.
B F Yergen and family returned from Wilbut Springs last Friday. Mrs Tilda Hesgard went to Portland to visit Thelma and sister Mrs Charley Cortell, recently back from Wisconsin and Minnesota. Rev F C Stannard preached at church Sunday morning and was well received.
A cautious customer asks if eggs cost extra for special preparation. The waiter confirms no extra charge. The customer suggests cooking eggs on top of a slice of ham, relieved by the possibility of the unusual method.
A reading class discussion over the meaning of furlough leads a child to cite a home. Miss Jones challenges the definition, and the pupil returns with a book showing a soldier and a caption about going home on furlough, illustrating a simple literacy moment.
For Sale Two Jersey cows and registered calf eight months old listed by H. G. Crocker with contact phone 1762. Also wanted exchange property near Sheridan street by Wm. Sargeant. Crude carbolic acid sheep dips creosote and related supplies from Oregon Home and Imp. Co. C. J. Clemenson tinsmith and sheet metal worker at 501 First St. Money to loan two $1000 loans and small loans offered by White & Co. Peach sale announced by H. Anderson Route 1 Newberg with Crawfords and Bilbertas varieties. Thoroughbred Jersey bull service $2, and Lincoln ducks for sale. Larkin-Prince HardwareCo offers stone jars and kegs 5 to 50 gallons. Wanted 200 hop pickers and supplies. Sanderott Hop Farm contact Red 162.
For sale a five room bungalow freshly painted with good repair. Three 60 by 100 lots valued at 2000 dollars, offering 1650 dollars for quick sale. Terms 500 dollars cash and balance in three years at 7 percent. Mrs A J Dickerman 511 Howard Newberg.
Prominent doctor Turner, formerly of Lowe and Turner, eye specialist of Portland, offers eye exams for children at the Imperial hotel Monday August 28. If eye trouble exists he will correct it. if not he will advise frankly. Headaches relieved and cross eyes straightened with satisfaction guaranteed. Dr. Turner will attend Lowe's patients during his absence.
5.70 acres of second growth timber land two miles west of Newberg on a county road joins Mr Paxson to the west. Estimated 600 cords of wood to be sold to Portland dealers with about 60 cents profit per cord. Price 550 cash. In formation address E R Horton 1021 East 18th St North Portland Oregon.
The Chehalem Valley Mills invites growers to call for current prices on wool and mohair. Producers urged to contact for quotes and market rates.
Ezra Hayes announces a pension claims drive at the Indian war office feature. Pile your claims now at the office next door east of the Electric Light office on First Street in Newberg.
Bids due by August 30 1916 for ten cards of fir or good second growth fir wood. Carrie M Johnson Clerk of District No 9 Newberg Oregon route 1 box 14. 46
In District 10 of Oregon a county court will hear a petition concerning the line and boundaries of property owned by J. R. Bess and Ema V. Baker. The case involves a tract near the center of a line and extends along the west boundary to the Baker tract, with precise chain measurements referenced.
Harshly garbled legal notice fragment referencing defendant Denis G. Huron and misread court names. The readable bits mention weekly updates and a judge H Bek with a Youth court context, but no coherent actions, dates, or parties.
Brief OCR fragment hints at a highway trip note or local contact. Mentions Blue 196 and names Newberg W Stull with scattered numbers. Further readable details are not present to determine a concrete event or outcome.
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