Prohibition Talk Highlights School Prize Night
At the Friends Church in Newberg Oregon students earned cash prizes for a public school review of Mrs Armor's lecture on October 19. Irene Adams led high school winners with 3.00, Gladys True 2.00. in grades Hester Ramage Ione Ellis and Hope Purdy won 1.00 each as The Graphic provides space for the first place production.
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Friends Church
Mrs. Armor
Irene Adams
Gladys True
Hester Ramage
Ione Ellis
Hope Purdy
Oregon
Red Cross Seals Reach Record Christmas Sales
Reports from American Red Cross headquarters show Christmas Seals sales rapidly advancing. By year’s end sales exceed 50 million, with nearly 15 million sold this week alone, surpassing all of 1909. An army of 100000 volunteers aids statewide efforts, with broad club and institution support and heavy advertising to boost purchases.
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American Red Cross
Ifths
Bies
Idaho
Montana
Red Cross
Rath Charged With Forgery in Newberg Case
Portland detectives seek Wm Rath a High School building worker tied to forgery. He allegedly passed checks in the name of contractor E C Anderson for 38 50 at Chas Morris jewelry store Miller Mercantile and Laurel Cottage. Anderson is east on a trip. Rath remains at large.
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Wm. Rath
Newberg
Rath
Chas. Morris
United States National Bank
E. C. Anderson
Morris
Spokane Census Sparks Outcry Over Durands Ruling
E Dana Durand the Spokane census director faces sharp criticism from Seattle groups after his refusal to release certain population figures and his sweeping rule on floating population. Protesters demand accuracy and call for action affecting Seattle and Los Angeles while Tri County Push Club pushes for a new bridge and river ferries relief.
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Spokane
The
Times
Washington
Durand
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Butteville Pledges Bridge Across Willamette
A citizen proclaims support for a Willamette River bridge at Butteville by joining the Tri-County Push Club. The note certifies membership and commitment to the enterprise.
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Tri-County
Willamette River
Butteville
Bridge across the Willamette at Butteville urged by farmers
Farmers along the Willamette River petition for a bridge at Butteville midway between Salem and Oregon City. They argue the fifty mile distance to existing crossings is excessive and pressing the need for a crossing between towns.
Bugs at Work for Profit Display in Sacramento Fair
A 1911 report promotes biological control with beneficial insects. It invites readers to the Northern California Citrus Fair in Sacramento February 13 to 18 to see lady bugs and other insects exhibited on trees to control pests.
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California
Sacramento
State Horticulture
Ces
Lady Bug
Missouri
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
The Man With the Chip on His Shoulder
Poem-like verse about a man who carries a chip on his shoulder and distrusts others. It portrays him as quarrelsome, always seeking trouble, and convinced of his own moral centrality while viewing society as corrupt.
Yamhill County S S Convention Held in McMinnville
The 1910 Yamhill County S S Convention met in McMinnville with delegates from Newberg and Dundee. Rev C A Phipps led the program and Washington World Convention reports inspired attendees. New officers include N C Christenson and Mr Smith. Miss Nellie Nelson retires with silver forks.
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Yamhill County
S. S
McMinnville
Newberg
A. McNey
Edw. Harvey
Mina Langton
Adam Buebler
John F. Lyons
S.S
Christian Church
C. A. Phipps
J. W. Wilkins
Portland
J. R. Knodell
Clarence True Wilson
Hopfield
Nellie Nelson
N. C. Christenson
Dundee
Smith
Lyceum Announcement at Friends Church
The third Lyceum number will feature entertainer John B. Ratto at Friends church next Wednesday night. Reserved seats are 50 cents and may be obtained at Parlor Pharmacy. Ratto promises a delightful program and is worth hearing.
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Lyceum
Friends Church
John B. Ratto
Reece
Aed
Mr. Ratto
New Year Benefit at High School for Public Library
On New Year's Eve the Wednesday Club hosts an evening at the new High School building to benefit the Public Library. The program includes an old fashioned spelling school and a box supper, followed by a reception by the City School Board and a watch meeting to usher in 1911. Admission is 10 cents for school children and adults.
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City School Board
How to Turn a Cake Out of a Pan Without Breaking
Wrap the warm cake in a damp cloth and let it rest for a few minutes. The moisture loosens the sides, making it easier to invert onto a rack without crumbling.
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Durand Scored
E. Dana Durand
Inland Empire
Tri-County Push Club
Wii E. Purpy
Butteville Bridge
Willamette
Clackamas Yamhill
Bugs
Man With
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