Local notes and upcoming events in town
Additional Locals show H C Atwell visiting as Newbery guest on Thursday and Mrs Frank Deach taking a vacation from Miller Mercantile duties. Mrs J F Pettingill and Katharine with Miss June Whitlock plan a coast trip. Al May travels to Portland this week. Farmers asked about wild carrot crop. road gravelling on mountain side near completion awaiting settlement. Pacific German Methodist conference meets in Portland at First German M E Church this week with Rev P J Sehnert and August Schaad attending. Bishop W O Sheppard to preside. Conference runs Thursday through Sunday night.
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Pacific German Methodist Episcopal Conference
M. E
Portland
15Th
Hoyt Streets
P. J. Sehnert
August Schaad
W. O. Sheppard
Vacation Time For Local Postmaster Fred Hutchens
Fred Hutchens begins his annual vacation from the local post office lasting fifteen days starting last Thursday. He plans visits to Scholls McMinnville Portland and nearby places. L M Gilbert superintendent of the state industrial school at Salem visited the M P Elliott home with four students from the school who sang for the Friends congregation. John Stovall accompanied the singers on piano.
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Fred Hutchens
Scholls
McMinnville
Portland
L. M. Gilbert
State Industrial Schoo
Salem
M. P. Elliott
Portland Naval Reservists Reach Juneau on Cruise
The Tingey destroyer with Portland naval reservists anchored in Hanus Bay at Juneau Alaska Aug 24. Lt Upshaw and Ensign Sellick reported a good trout catch while fishing and hiking. The ship sails for Portland Aug 30 with Earl Pinney of Newberg aboard.
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Juneau
Alaska
Tingey
Portland
Hanus Bay
Upshaw
Ensign Sellick
Portland Journal
Earl Pinney
Newberg
Citizens seek curb and sidewalk relief from vehicle damage
A resident pleads with the city council of Newberg to prevent curb and sidewalk destruction caused by wagons and heavy loads. The letter notes crossings near city hall and on Dayton Avenue where wood loads have broken edges.
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Council of the City of
Newberg
City Hall
Dayton Avenue
Destruction of Walks Draws Complaint From W E White
W E White complains that walks are being damaged while people try to get over curbs. He awaits a remedy to stop the destruction and repair the damage.
LON S. HILL SUSTAINS INJURIES IN CALIFORNIA CRASH
S son S Hill renowned in Oregon for Brown Lumber ties was seriously hurt in a car crash near San Francisco He suffered a crushed hip and internal injuries and is hospitalized for months His ties include Bohemia Lumber Corona and Dunsmuir California with J S Magladry as president of Corona mill interests.
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Cottage Grove
S. Hill
Oregon
Brown Lumber Company
San Francisco
Basic kitchen measurements and equivalents
A historic conversion list explains how sixteen tablespoonfuls dry ingredients equal one cupful, two tablespoonfuls salt to one ounce, two tablespoons sugar to one ounce, two tablespoons butter to one ounce, four tablespoons flour to one ounce, six tablespoons baking flour to one ounce, one tablespoon liquid to one-half ounce, three teaspoonfuls to one tablespoonful, one tablespoon equals 60 drops, four tablespoons make one-quarter cup or one-half gill.
Children’s underskirts can be lengthened by seam insertion
A sewing tip explains that underskirts for children can be extended by opening the shoulder seams and inserting an extra piece. The method emphasizes simple adjustments to increase coverage without changing overall design.
Milk Essential for Stock and Calves Growth
A Missouri farmer stresses milk as essential for growth in calves and other livestock. He cites USDA findings on causes of runtiness, including starvation, improper feeding, and poor trough hygiene, and notes no substitute for fresh milk even with good pasture. He recalls pioneer Iowa life and the impact of milk on physical development.
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Missouri
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Kerosene Tips for Cleaning and Care
Practical hints on using kerosene to remove marks from stamped goods and lettering from flour sacks. Instructions cover ironing cloths, removing paint from hands, and whitening clock streaks with a kerosene bath. Ends with a note to try a Graphic Classified.
Quotes On Health And Growth Of Young Animals
A speaker notes his normal weight about 125 pounds and says his health improved after getting the shakes. He stresses continuing to keep young animals growing and healthy.
For Sale and Rent Notices from Newberg Oregon
Property listings advertise a new timber property with house and outbuildings for 790 dollars and a spring wheat straw bale sale. A 145 acre farm to rent offers 95 cultivated and 50 pasture acres with option to trade for a house and lot. Contacts: Jones Scott 903 East First St Newberg, Ore and W. E. White & Co. 4701.
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Newberg
Jones & Scott
East First St
Ore
J. E. Collins
W. E. White & Co
School Board Seeks Bids for Additions in Dayton
Sealed bids due by 6 PM August 22 1921 for building two additional rooms to the existing Dayton Oregon school. Work must be completed by September 24 1921. Plans and specs available at the clerk’s office. Board may reject any or all bids. W T H Tucker Clerk. August 15.
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School Board of School District No
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. C. Atwell
Newbery
Frank Deach
Miller Mercantile Co
Bert Miller
S. M. Calkin
J. F. Pettingill
Katharine
June Whitlock
al May
W. E. White
Lon S. Hill
Premcsurd Gol- Dean Am
Nellie
Charlie
White House
Qulbransen
Gulbransen
U. S
Newberg, Oregon
New Serges
Tricoletts
Piret
Lafayette Mineral Springs
Cordwood Proposition
W. T. H. Tucker
Dayton
Oberg & Paulson
Pure Food Grocery
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