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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
4
The November vote faces a drastic measure amending Oregon's constitution to criminalize work beyond eight hours daily or 48 weekly. Farmers warn double shifts would cripple dairy and irrigation operations and may end coastal farms.
The Bell couple of the Imperial hotel condemn a proposed eight hour workday law as unjust and harmful, urging readers to study the measure. The pamphlet credits Mrs. Jean Bennett of Portland and the Universal Eight Hour League. The piece argues the plan would force universal limits on labor and hurt the state, inviting readers to present pro and con views.
The city of Newberg Oregon invites bids by 6 00 pm September 7 1914 for grading curbs drainage and paving of Fifth Street from near Dayton avenue east to Dayton Avenue and the Main Street Fifth Street Dayton Avenue intersection. Plans are in the Recorder's office. The council reserves the right to reject any bids. Ida M Woods Recorder.
The Graphic reports that the office is not on a war footing exactly and consequently the Dairy and Food Commissioner’s report follows. The note implies adjustments in wartime governance without declaring full war measures.
W S Allan builds a garage. Mrs James Jones of Portland and her brother Thomas Herd of Chehalem Mountain visited in Red Hills on Sunday. Mrs George H Greer spent days in Monroe and Corvallis, returning with daughter Mrs D A Nichols for a week at Otterbrook. George Wilson and family of Sherwood visited William and Mrs Wilson. A Neighborhood Club meeting at the city hall library featured current events and adjournment planned for the fourth Thursday in October. The library closes in September. An ice cream social and entertainment will be at Groth Hall Friday evening.
Notice to the Tax-Payers of Yamhill County Oregon. On Monday September 14 1914 the Board of Equalization will meet at the County Assessor office to examine the 1914 assessment rolls and correct errors in valuation description or qualities of land lots or other property. All interested persons should appear at the specified time and place.
The Board of Equalization shall correct any lands or property assessed twice or under or beyond its value or not assessed. Martin Miller, Assessor of Yamhill County, McMinnville Ore. August 24, 1914.
An extended look at how London depends on imports for bread and meat. Docks receive grain from the United States Russia Canada and Argentina. Cattle pass through Islington market to Smithfield while London’s fruit and vegetable trade relies on France Italy Spain and Algiers.
Daudet endured severe pain and sleeplessness aided by chloral and fixed on death. He reportedly believed death could be a delightful sensation and imagined conversations about the hereafter with friends. He described an instinct to seek his coffin as he met new agents.
The article notes Judean bitumen rising in sheets and islets along the Dead Sea and western coast, with earthquakes helping expose deposits. It cites 1834 coastal upheaval lifting twenty tons and 1837 a widespread tremor bringing fifteen tons to the surface.
A teacher stressed daily teeth cleaning to prevent decay. The lesson notes three methods of prevention and the importance of habit, urging students to maintain oral hygiene for long term health.
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