This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic is a weekly newspaper issued every Thursday morning from the Graphic Building at 600 First Street Newberg Oregon. Office and residence contacts listed with post office mailing details and annual subscription price of $1.50 in advance.
The New York Morning Telegraph notes Henry Ford has started a campaign to discourage wasteful spending, aiming to save millions yearly. It argues reducing waste on groceries frees money for necessities like gasoline, reflecting early 20th century concerns about frugality and cost of living.
Wires report both Germany and Russia are strained by war finances, a condition likely to hasten peace. The prospect is presented as good news in the current dispatches.
A Telegram correspondent cites a Siletz fair by Indians as likely the first in the United States, but this is incorrect as Indian fairs have been held in the Dakotas for several years.
The article notes films reduce saloon visits for some men but warns many pictures are horrid enough to drive men to drink. It argues that moving pictures, while curbing leisure drink use, may also provoke excess from disturbing content.
The Graphic office has maintained a help desk for strangers arriving in New berg to locate friends. No sign is posted but it appears in pioneering class terms that staff know where most people live. Those expecting visitors should provide their street numbers to help.
The speaker contrasts wartime attitudes with General Grant's view that a path to avert war always exists. He notes Grant once said despite formal military training and battles, there was always a way to prevent drawing the sword. This reflects on responsibility for provoking conflict in Europe.
The Polk County Observer clip highlights Carey Hayter merging ideas like a blacksmith to forge a joke about Pete Finseth, reflecting Hayter’s familiar humorous style.
A 35 cent grind session in front of the Finseth mercantile emporium drew a small crowd as a musician played for an hour with one drink and one stretch allowed. Pete sought a reason for the harmony but relaxed when Carey explained the aim was to educate taste.
Citizens debate the oversized silver dollar, calling it token money and suggesting it could be made of cheaper metal such as aluminum. The big question weighs on how to obtain the dollar, eclipsing the issue of its size.
Newport residents heeded a Review call to boost the resort by scattering about 8000 agates along the seashore to entertain visitors. A scramble for choice specimens ensued as beachgoers searched for the prized rocks.
In Twin Falls Idaho Mr and Mrs John Tooth left their five children aged 2 to 8 locked in a house while they went to a party in Churchill three miles away. The home caught fire soon after and all the children were burned to death. The tragedy stirred readers who questioned how any parent could abandon children to such danger.
A Globe Democrat critique portrays William Allen White as an iconoclast destroying cherished institutions and, in its climax, demolishing the lemon pie. The piece defends national identity as symbolized by pie, crust, and harvest imagery amid calls for restraint.
John Walker of Calgary renews old acquaintances in war era. Grace Hopkins and Miss Hopkins visit sister Mrs B P Yergemy. Mr and Mrs M D Ebb return from Eugene with L B Wa. Carlton Yamhill visitors include Frank Hill and Southern Washington friends. Joanna Davis entertains A M Davis on birthday with Berlin Davis family and others. Miss Long of Maine and Miss Brownell of Massachusetts tour with E G Fendall and teach in Brockton. Etta J McCoy of Ottawa visits Seeley. J T Carter and children depart for the coast by wagon heading to Woods.
A critical, philosophic piece laments treason as a crime beyond words and seeks explanation for violent acts. It speculates on hyperacidity of intellect and contemplates forgiveness vs lasting memory of Mr. W's alleged affliction.
Rev. Geo Round will preach at the church next Sunday. The Christian Endeavor plans an ice cream social at the church grove next Friday evening to raise funds, asking attendees to bring five and ten cent pieces. Miss Nita Savage of Portland visits Miss Lila Hodges, and other locals include Mr and Mrs Carl Dempsy and family at Soail with several Smail and Meyer relatives mentioned.
The column lists residents and visitors: Louie Remelard and Coast travelers returning home. Mrs A V Hendrickson and Hilma visiting relatives in Portland. Rosa Hendrickson on return. Mrs Carpenter, Mrs Wm Hall and child visiting the Meyers. Mrs Clara Kidd from Minnesota visiting EB Yarns. Mrs Wilcox visiting McMinnville. E Yarns in ill health. R Hess and Alvin and Will Graves on a hunting trip near Warren. C G Jacobson traveling to Canada. WCTU meeting August 11 hosted by Mrs Lizzie Everest with 17 ladies present. dues paid and pledges for county and state work. plan lawn social at Emmitt Newhouse on September 15.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.