29 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
2
The program presents nightly motion pictures and feature performances with an illustrated song by W. H. S. Foster. Music by Mrs. Mabel Foster, a Trinity College of Music graduate, London, on piano, and W. H. Foster on drums.
Eva Hovlin born May 6 1899 in Linn County Oregon died August 12 1912 in Berkeley California aged 13 years 3 months 6 days She was a writer of stories and poetry and penned a farewell verse to her dolls before death. The city council of Pullman considers hard surfacing streets and decides unanimously for bitulithic as best and cheapest long term.
An essay extols sunlight and ventilation as modern health improvements. It contrasts past practices such as nailed windows and closed chimneys with today’s openness to fresh air and warmth. The text links sunshine to growth, disease reduction, and household efficiency through better living conditions.
Pullman Washington announces it has awarded a contract advancing progress and showcasing enterprising citizens in a public notice of the city's latest development.
Vancouver city government awards the paving contract to bitulithic paving after a lengthy investigation. The deal covers about a dozen streets and totals roughly 100000 yards, seen as a major win for taxpayers amid a fight among paving interests.
Series of land conveyances listing buyers and sellers such as Nettie Abbott to Charles Corby for 83 percent of Section 31 in Township 2 South Range 2 West, and numerous parcels in Willamina, Sheridan, McMinnville, Newberg, and other towns. Amounts range from $1 to $7,000 with multiple tracts described in Fairview and other additions, including subdivisions and associations like Eola Hills Walnut Association and Sam Gilmore area deeds.
The Pacific Fruit Express Company plans to deliver 1000 new refrigerator cars with collapsible 14 000 pound ice tanks to boost capacity by ten percent. First units ship west within a month and enter service immediately, bringing total cars to about 11 000.
County Supt. S. S. Duncan announces a five day teachers meeting at the courthouse from September 2 to 6 focusing on beginners and inexperienced teachers. Efforts will be made to design a helpful program and attendees are urged to bring someone who could benefit. An eighth grade examination is scheduled for September 5 and 6 with questions sent to the office.
Mr and Mrs R W Swink moved to a new home in Dundee. Mrs Clark Smith visits Montana to care for her ill mother. Miss Louisa Allan returns from Portland. Rev Moore conducts Dundee church services. Bertha Reed and Eleanor Harris return from Salem trip. Mrs W A Graeper hosts birthday dinner for Bickell family. Noble and Wood visit Red Hills. Replogle to teach at McMinnville College. Ladies Aid social at Groth Hall features program and games. Mrs J P Hodgins of Tacoma visits daughter Mrs Elwin S Greer.
Legal notice advises readers of available loan funds and directs interested parties to contact attorney B A Kirks in McMinnville Oregon for arrangements. The brief item implies financial services linked to legal representation.
A local ad touts shingles and lumber as top quality and cost effective. It promises durable roofs when properly installed and highlights Newberg Oregon address 306 North Main Street for purchases.
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