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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
The notice lists the Newberg Graphic as a weekly Thursday publication with office and residence contact numbers, and notes it is entered as second class matter at the Newberg Oregon post office.
The article praises the nationwide drive to raise money for war necessities. It notes immense sums collected over two years through popular subscription and united effort, highlighting the effectiveness of the every member canvass.
The Portland Municipal Court faces bootlegging in the city with fines of 50 to 75 dollars deemed trivial by gangs. Critics urge harsher penalties and longer jail terms to deter the illegal distribution of dope and protect the public from tainted mixtures.
A Journal praise for Game Warden Tonkin for pursuing Homer Watts of Athena over a fish caught shorter than the legal length. The state has spent hundreds on the prosecution and may spend more, with the outcome urging stricter rules for precise fish measurements before release.
The Red Cross membership drive will begin Monday for seven days and is described as the last wartime fund drive. The goal is 50,000,000 members with a one dollar membership, aiming to unite dollars from across the country to support the organization’s humanitarian mission.
Under John A. Smith a road meeting is set for Saturday at Duncan's hall. The Newberg to Carlton paved road proposal envisions seven miles costing about 100000 with 12000 to 20000 raised by subscriptions. The committee aims to secure county state and federal aid and spur further road improvements.
Lawrence Wray of Eugene recounts four years in the navy with 114 60 miles of travel across Japan China and Pacific islands. He served aboard convoy ships guarding transports to France and notes a battleship bakery where bread remains untouched by hands from flour to loaf. At Hampton Roads navy yard 19 000 are fed daily by a bakery output of 20 000 loaves.
The report notes daily flour use of about four tons with four tons of bread for consumption. Sixty two bakers are on active duty ranking as officers in pay. Wray entered service at $17.16 monthly and discharged at $72. All provisions, uniforms, and cleaning are provided, with white uniforms issued daily as needed.
The piece argues that cigarette smoking among soldiers and youths rose during wartime, cites Oregonian excerpts about 90 percent of troops smoking, and questions anti cigarette measures. It notes Newberg youths smoking and reflects on social norms linking soldiers and girls, ending with a Civil War price decline analysis.
War Department statements after the armistice claimed more than a billion dollars in contracts cancelled. The Corvallis Courier notes this marked the start of Uncle Sam’s retrenchment from wartime buying and a return to peace time industrial life. The trade barometer rose well above July 1914 levels, with rough figures indicating a sharp shift in economic activity.
A couple remarks about their honeymoon location describe the area as too quiet and lacking appealing company. The exchange highlights a preference for livelier surroundings during travel.
A Washington woman notes stores opening at ten to sell fall hats during the influenza epidemic. The piece highlights women's urgency to buy new hats while men and women agree nothing compares to a pretty woman in a stylish hat.
Local shop highlights a selection of all pure linens and invites customers to view the new stock. Promotes comfort and durability as key selling points.
Advertises a selection of hose from Bairds offering silk and lisle blends in black and multiple colors, highlighting the nicest line available.
Local ad extols Bairds as a destination for groceries and shoes. It urges customers to buy shoes at Bairds to get the most value and repeats the grocery pitch.
Mrs Jones sits on a bench outside her home giving neighbors a treat when Mrs Smith comments on her appearance. Mrs Smith praises politeness then remarks on Jones hat saying she did not buy a new hat this year.
The dialogue notes that political dealings continue beyond formal sessions. Senator Sorghum jokes that the liveliest work happens outside regular meetings, implying behind the scenes influence shapes outcomes.
A playful exchange in Boston scripts imitates German dialect as two citizens debate the meaning of pews and front in a mock confusion. The dialogue reflects linguistic humor and immigrant language usage in a historical transcription.
In a terse exchange the Russian terrorist says he has announced his own funeral multiple times to cheer up people after gaining power. The remark highlights his grim sense of irony as authorities note his influence and threats persist.
In a courtroom exchange a lawyer weighs the defendant Kai or’s state of mind. The attorney doubts insanity will be the defense chosen, suggesting it may be the only viable plea. The comment signals potential mental-competence questions in the case.
A witty quip notes that despite high living costs, the cold weather remains unchanged. The winter outlook sticks to its chill, promising low temperatures as a constant reminder of the season's austerity.
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