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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes the Yamhill County Poultry Show opens December 16 to 19. Advertisers are urged to submit copy early for holiday trade. The paper confirms the show will be a fine event and reminds readers of the December 4 1913 publication date.
The State Tax Commission at Salem announces a 5 mill state levy for the coming year, 3.55 mills higher than last year, signaling increased local taxation.
A Thirty Years In Oregon club was formed at Amity with a large feast and an engaging program. In time those now eligible for such clubs will become the pioneers of Oregon.
The Aurora Observer notes an $85,000 bridge at New berg connects the Polk and Marion county banks of the Willamette. Local Polk County neighbors will likely welcome improved river access and commerce.
Former Indiana residents near Newberg urged to enroll on the Hoosier register at the office. Come in, line up, and help create a comprehensive list of those not yet enrolled.
The Oregon commission plans shipping Oregon soil to San Francisco to resurface the grounds around the Oregon building where native flowers and shrubs will be planted. Yamhill soil will be chosen to ensure high quality grown in the state.
The article notes growing use of private water systems in farms and rural homes outside towns, enabling water access to any part of the residence. It highlights eased labor for women and overall household convenience as a major improvement over a few years ago.
Managers of the Newberg poultry show note officials sacrifice time and spend substantial funds to stage the annual exhibit. Limited paid admissions indicate waning local interest, though the poultry industry remains a valuable asset and the shows aim to stimulate it.
Local business men of New berg are urged to support the poultry show by attending regularly and inviting patrons to view the different fowl breeds. The effort is said to help and costs little.
The Salem city election saw the charter amendment to ban saloon licensing pass by about 900 votes, roughly 500 more than the previous dry vote, signaling a swing against saloon interests after court challenges.
A Sabetha Herald article shared by Miss Mary Williams praises the commission form of government after six months in Sabetha population 1766. The new system centralized records with a card index for utilities and thorough city bookkeeping, yielding orderly operations and regular published reports.
Years ago wheat dominated the Willamette valley but soil fatigue and low profits spurred change. Farmers now seek varied lines such as prune, apple, cherry, poultry, and mixed farming, emphasizing crop rotation and feeding produce to stock for profitable markets. Individual success hinges on choosing a suitable line and soil, avoiding crowd influence, with room for many farmers in Western Oregon.
A report from a W. C. T. U. meeting notes a prayer service for the health of the state president and a Portland delegates conference decision on a 1914 Oregon dry campaign. Public appeal urges thoughtful Christmas gift themes honoring Christ, with next meeting set for December 10 at 717 Sheridan Street. Also mentions Mrs. Fred Barrell Sr. visiting Dayton and Oswego for substation construction work.
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