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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes holiday goods dealers urge early shopping and warns chicken thieves are active in Newberg Oregon. It comments on old shotguns cleaned for defense and observes local youths smoking and not visiting the public library for books.
The Bull Moosers hold a small love feast in Chicago this week with limited front page notice. Cold weather across the east and midwest sets a frosty tone as winter stretches ahead. The speaker notes it is good to be here despite the modest publicity.
The article notes that Virginia has produced eight presidents, naming Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe William Henry Harrison Tyler and Zachary Taylor and stating Woodrow Wilson is the eighth.
C B Montague, noted for a separate death notice, delivered an engaging college lecture recalling his time in Sitka Alaska as a U S Army officer when Russia formally transferred Alaska to the United States.
Railroads announce a special tourist fare of 30 dollars one way from Missouri River points to the coast with sale dates March 15 through April 15, matching last spring. A round trip rate of 72 dollars and 50 cents is also offered for the season to boost travel and commerce and promote Coast Country development.
The Woman's Auxiliary to Pacific College releases a new cookbook with recipes from the ladies of Newberg and vicinity. Priced at 75 cents per copy with discounts on multiple purchases. A practical household help and ideal Christmas gift.
A petition with 500000 California school children calls for sending the Liberty Bell from Independence Hall to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The piece argues the bell belongs to the people and should not be permanently moved.
Residents fret over ongoing street work on North Meridian as dirt banks remain and temporary crossings are urged for winter. A Johnson County group burned a suffrage article in Olathe, while editorial notes urge giving others space to speak and reflect on meaningful gifts.
The Independent reports five boys in Hillsboro county jail this week, all young in appearance but charged with deliberate burglary. Two broke into a Sherwood area house and three entered local Hillsboro businesses. None seemed aware of the gravity of their deeds or ashamed of their surroundings, prompting questions about home training and parental supervision.
A London man explains saving through frugal meals and small expenses to buy a ten shilling watch and eventually his own house. The anecdote underscores patient budgeting and steady savings leading to a major personal milestone.
In a humorous exchange a Campbell questions the clan McLean’s antiquity and existence since the world began. The McLean retorts that his clan predated the flood and quips that no McLean entered Noah’s ark without a boat of his own.
A Continental force captured Hessian musicians at Trenton last December were compelled to perform all day in the public square for Independence Day celebrations. They had to rehearse for three weeks beforehand to avoid excuses.
In London Stray Stories, Mrs. Muggins laments her husband's excessive gentleness as he refrains from scolding or punishing, while Mrs. Buggins notes his inability to even beat the carpet, illustrating a comic obsession with tenderness.
Community ad from G. S. Hoaglin of Dundee seeking 60 Jersey cows aged 3 to 6 years, fresh or due to fresh soon. Cows must produce at least four gallons per day when fresh.
The Graphic and Semi-Weekly Journal combination is priced at $2.00 per year and the Portland Evening Telegram and Graphic bundle is available for $4.50 through January 1 1914.
Advertises shipping veal hogs poultry and eggs to Voge Produce Co Portland for top market prices. Mentions return mail payment and market reports plus shipping tags on request. Gives contact Marshall 3259 and references Lumberman’s National Bank. Shipping tags at Graphic office. 8 11.
The note lists Mondays as the teaching day for a violin class at Kienle's with contact O. R. Janovsky.
Notice states that the Kinder garten will hold a small program next week to show work but space is limited and asks interested patrons to send names. It regrets that the kindergarten is being closed due to insufficient pupils unless more enrollments occur.
A Newberg resident warns newcomers about circulating falsehoods from a long peaked nosed upstart of a piano tuner with a solicitor out. The notice urges hiring reputable tuners, aiming to protect newcomers and old residents from misleading claims.
All purchasers of wire fence at our respective places of business will be furnished stretchers for a period of ten days only, after which a rental of 25 cents per day will be charged. Larkin-Prince Hdw. Co. Newberg Hdw. & Plumbing Co.
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