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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
4
The issue notes publication details for Newberg Graphic with Office and publisher, and contains a wartime era quip about returning soldiers and war relics. It urges readers to renew subscriptions to avoid missing issues.
A poem titled Be Sorry for the Boys a Bit by Billa Wheeler Wilcox is featured this week and recommended for careful reading by mothers.
After the armistice, Portland reports typical crime activity resuming with burglaries and housebreakings appearing in city papers, signaling a return to prewar conditions and routines.
The text notes that despite confident claims of a six to ten year war, those with supposed inside information proved to be the poorest guesses, suggesting the conflict ended sooner than expected.
A Newberg couple plans a marriage ceremony in a cemetery, citing a Jewish tradition that a wedding may be the only effective remedy for a plague. The proposal, described as cheery, targets the Miu area.
The article notes that many colleagues have pursued advanced work in Germany and are proving successful, reflecting a long held belief that education is not complete without time spent abroad.
The local publisher cheerfully concedes when asked to praise a late esteemed citizen. The same man had persistently refused to acknowledge his delinquent subscription account, even as health allowed him to avoid payment.
The text contrasts German policy with that of another country when newspaper paper rose to six cents a pound. Germany allotted print paper to publishers and subsidized price increases, while the other country raised newspaper page counts and sought more free publicity as costs climbed to six and three quarters cents.
The Federal Reserve Board places total war costs through January 1, 1919 at about 200 billion dollars. European starvation deaths reach 4,750,000 since the war began, versus 4,250,000 killed in battle. Longterm maiming numbers are unavailable.
A proposed highway encircling Mount Hood would connect with the Columbia Highway 1 to create a scenic loop. The plan argues such a road would give easy access for visitors to view Mount Hood from close range and honor Oregon soldiers.
A Chicago resident asked for another Major Clark letter copy after reading one in the Graphic. A woman requested extra copies to send to Cannes and Scotland. A yearly subscription costs a couple of dollars, making a fine holiday gift as the issue circulates abroad.
Analysis contrasts small present pleasure lasting briefly with a larger favor offering longer satisfaction. The statement implies enduring value depends on intent and significance, not money alone.
A columnist ponders whether influenza targets by chance or avoids the cheerful and fearless. The scene describes a June day with dense fog and a well developed girl in a silk dress boarding a train, illustrating mood and symptoms without graphic detail.
Verse by Joyce Kilmer ends in his death in France on August 1 as war ravages enemies and friends alike. The poem lines are quoted praising nature and a tree while noting Kilmer fell in battle.
Lyceum numbers for upcoming seasons stay unsettled as flu sweeps the country and disrupts public gatherings. Ellison-White furnishes lodging for many travelers in Portland, incurring heavy costs and eroding expected profits. Ellison, sent to Australia to supervise Chautauqua and lyceum work, is delayed in quarantine for weeks due to the flu.
A Vancouver soldier in the Oregonian columns recalls quitting smoking after enlistment. He notes fellow soldiers regret starting and that many regret not starting earlier. He cites a university president urging tobacco buyers to fund their own habit.
The article argues that most soldiers will be absorbed into postwar work as business returns to normal. Farmers will return to farms, others to familiar jobs, and students may resume studies. Federal land projects and red tape are seen as insufficient for employment, yet the nation expects smooth absorption.
The Dayton Tribune comments on paving the Newberg to junction road near the North Dayton SP railroad and says locals want the Dayton to McMinnville link completed soon. It notes County Commissioner Allan says the junction to McMinnville route has not yet been chosen.
Citizens of LaFayette await paving with interest and expect framt new road extensions. Barnett Y Roe once opposed a six million dollar bond now praises the Columbia Highway and urges all to ride the route with visiting friends.
Senator Vinton proposes a one cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund road building. Advocates say drivers incur wear from heavy use and those with access to paved routes will benefit most. The column argues road projects require money and public willingness to pay for better highways.
The Spokesman-Review notes Ambassador Bernstorff paid dearly for knowledge that any informed American editor could provide. It argues newspapers cannot hide their policy, as public scrutiny reveals allegiance. A press tied to railroads or breweries soon shows its true master.
The La Grande passenger train arrives daily after long waits causing annoyance to patrons. Travelers listen for the engine whistle and hurry to the platform, only to see the train appear after an often lengthy delay, sparking jokes and speculation among riders. A man at the station observed the slow timetable.
A quotation from the Enterprise Chieftain urges raising the whistle and installing a bigger engine. The speaker argues the whistle is adequate but the current engine cannot handle it, calling for practical mechanical improvements.
Notice to members states the epidemic prompted rescheduling of the annual meeting from January 1 to January 31. Issued by committee and signed by E. L. Evans, president.
The Ochsenfurt Bavarian Journal reports a cow killed by contagious disease was burned in a local gas works retort. The process yielded about 79 cubic metres of gas, showing no waste in principle.
The Newberé Graphic promotes subscribing to its service to obtain timely results and updates. The brief emphasizes action by readers to join and receive forthcoming outcomes.
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