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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
4
The Jamestown Exposition managers push a stronger display than other expositions, aiming to outshine the local Jimtown side show. The issue notes a Thursday morning publication and lists Woodward, W.C. as publishers with a yearly advance rate of $3.50.
H. G. Guild, once a noted county editor and proprietor of the Sheridan Sun, has purchased an interest in the Hillsboro Argus, expanding his newspaper holdings in the region.
A humorous note touts the practical benefit of the two by four church hat. Slyly it claims worshippers sleep under its shade during long sermons without the pastor noticing.
Fragmentary note lists thriving western towns with Newberg as a notable name among travelers. The passage hints at rail and river travel chatter about growing communities on the west side.
The article urges every Chehalem valley citizen to join in backing the Lopp Peters milk condensing plant saying it is one of the best propositions offered to Newberg and must not be missed.
Neighboring towns expect our effort to secure the project to earn respect. Citizens are urged to participate actively in supporting and growing the bond proposal rather than remaining on the sidelines.
The notice jokes that adding more two story bricks on First street would also look good. It quips that there are more rooms than needed and invites readers to enter and "show us."
In current law the hop price structure drives growers near Newberg to plant more fruits and berries and raise more cows. The hop crop has high uncertainty in profit and loss, making diversification a likely future gain rather than a loss.
The Graphic backs a milk condensing plant as a top proposition for Newberg residents and ranchers. It calls for united town and country effort, arguing both communities need the project and that supporters are confident of victory.
The Eugene Register notes the Willamette Valley offers unmatched prospects and profitability now. It praises forward minded citizens in cities with tens of thousands of people and urges broad support for timely development efforts.
Newberg officials praise local manufacturing plants and announce united town and country efforts to meet the Lopp Peters company's requirements, aiming for success through collaborative action.
The piece argues that Seattle banks would not let Oregon Trust and Savings Bank fail and recalls the 1890s solidarity that kept Seattle banks from failing. It praises Portland for embracing the Seattle spirit to support regional stability.
A Newberg based energy venture expands into Sheridan Willamina with clay pits above Willamina, a river railroad from Sheridan up to Willamina, and a large brick plant. The note praises Newberg's ambition and local backing while confirming developments in the county and plans to can goods locally.
Prof Irving Kelsey brother of Prof R W Kelsey and known to Newberg residents has been chosen acting president of Pacific College for the coming year. He is a Haverford and Chicago Divinity School graduate currently in Mexico on missionary work. He plans to visit Berkeley to confer with his brother about the endowment fund and may go East for the Five Years Meeting in Richmond Indiana to aid fundraising.
The college board feels fortunate to have secured him and expects his arrival by the latter part of next week. It notes that Mrs. Kelsey and Mrs. J C Hodson are sisters.
Louisa Deitzman aged 45 to Jede Gaa and Netti E to Samuel aged 20, and F S Casey aged 26 to another partner are recorded as marriage licenses in the local notice.
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