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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
4
Newberg Graphic issues Friday morning December 18 1903 with B H Woodward editor and publisher and W C Woodward associate editor price one dollar in advance standard local newspaper format and imprint indicating second class mailing
A homespun child’s verse by Eugenie Field reveals a boy named Bill who loves green apples, sledding, and Sport the dog, while teasing about belting and mischief. The piece contrasts boyish mischief with a Christmas virtuous peak and hints at family hopes for a missionary path. The writer also notes West Side desires for an electric line and local civic ambition.
The town thanks its rising number of volunteers as many residents step forward to assist community projects and improve local welfare.
A hundred thousand feet capacity sawmill along with pressed brick, furniture, electric light, ice and cold storage, and handle manufacturing plants are positioned on the switch, creating a robust industrial scene and promising economic activity.
In his annual message to the city council the mayor says McMinnville faces debt over thirty thousand dollars with an average annual increase above two thousand dollars. He warns that unless the debt rise is halted soon the city will face worsening financial strain.
The council debates licensing additional saloons while noting Newberg manages on a business basis without one of these tax paying institutions as ruin looms potential.
The Graphic urges readers to help expand circulation by asking neighbors to call for a free sample copy. The note emphasizes dedicating effort to make the paper the valley’s best local paper and invites community involvement.
The Newberg area adds an ice factory and cold storage facility to its growing industrial base alongside a pressed brick plant tile factory common brick maker handle factory two flouring mills a large saw mill furniture works prune processing and more.
Dr Withycombe of the State Agricultural College expresses gratification at farming improvements in the neighborhood over the last two years. He credits dairying and better farming methods for the notable positive change.
The Pendleton Guide urges stopping profanity in public and especially around women and children. It condemns ill bred men who talk indecently as ignorant cowards who deserve chastisement.
The piece argues for building an electric transmission network from Portland to boost Willamette valley resources. It urges Newberg and West Side towns to unite, push plans, and begin a sustained agitation for funding, stressing timely action and direct advocacy to attract investors.
Prof Cordley of Corvallis spoke at a farmers institute here last week advocating rural district consolidation and proposing introducing agriculture into public schools. The Graphic expresses limited agreement with the latter idea while supporting consolidation as a progressive measure.
The author argues that children spend time on many tasks and neglect spelling and writing. He criticizes the lack of proficiency in the three Rs and notes that many students cannot publish readable paragraphs. A call for foundational language work before introducing agriculture in schools.
The National Live Stock Association will meet in Portland starting January 12 for four days. Secretary Charles F. Martin notes that livestock values have fallen by more than 750 million dollars due to price manipulation by powerful market centers and other causes. The letter urges stockmen to attend the convention to devise remedies and press for decisive action.
A brief poetic urging to observe Sunday as a day of rest for all. It contrasts the benefits of keeping one day free with the costs of constant labor, citing Eugene Register and Elbert Hubbard as authorities. The piece emphasizes upright, helpful living across the week.
Thieves stole jewelry valued at two thousand dollars from Sigmund Frank at the Meier & Frank residence in Portland early this week. The incident may boost “bargain” counter activity for several days.
Ashburnham Ontario April 18 1903 letter praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing a severe cold and cough in time to preach three Easter sermons. Rector A Langfeldt of St Luke's Church reports rapid relief after three doses and notes the medicine is sold by C F Moore & Co.
On the Sabbath a drunken man meets a clergyman racing a runaway dog. The clergyman asks Tammas to whistle for the dog, but Tammas replies that he may drink whisky but will not whistle for any dog on the Lord's day.
An advertisement touts good oak chairs at Porter and Larkin with a free offer. The copy emphasizes quality furniture and a no cost provision to attract customers.
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