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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic is published weekly on Thursdays. Office location is Graphic building at 00 First Street, with postal handling and residence listed as White 33 and Blue 5.
Portland reports a death rate of 8.1 per 1000 and is hailed as the healthiest city in the United States. The note adds that days will lengthen after the solstice as daylight increases in the coming weeks.
Dr. Loveland’s sermon on preparedness at Perton Methodist Church last Sunday is linked to continuing disputes over the old Taylor Street church property and tensions within local church leadership.
Editorials push a new military system with an enormous budget, contrasting it with the current government shortfall. The front page caricatures President Wilson and the Democratic party to highlight the revenue crisis.
The Warrenton News notes Dr Owens-Adair departs for San Francisco for the winter to write and publish a book on Sterilization. If her theories become law she may surpass all ancient and modern philosophers in impact on humanity.
Washington observers predict a split with Austria though the Capital Journal cautions that diplomats often err. The piece notes mixed betting odds among diplomats and mocks overconfident guesses. A separate note recalls a mining camp faro dealer acquitted after proving the opponent had no chance.
Proceedings from a McMinnville gathering of faculty where “unnecessary child labor” labeled spelling methods as taught in schools. Simplified spelling urged as practical. colleges urged to allow choice between old and new methods for students while observers question its value after years of experience with student copy.
A fragmented clipping notes calls for a universal spelling system and cites pastors opposing Bible reading in schools. It lauds W. A. Wash of Estacada and portrays multimillionaires backing war orders, listing Morgans and Rockefellers among patriotic figures.
A. H. Harris of the Evening Telegram supplies advance sheets to the Graphic outlining a proposal for merging several Newberg churches. He invites criticism on his view. The Graphic’s editor notes strong personal ties to a leading Newberg church with the largest membership, complicating detached commentary.
Robert M La Follette asks who the real patriots of the country are and argues they are the glorious groups referenced in his text. The piece presents a provocative definition of patriotism as collective action by notable groups.
A roundup of residents visiting relatives and shopping in Portland. Notable items include N L Wiley confined by grippe, Mrs Henry Strate visiting in Portland, Miss Madge Bratten visiting Cecile and Ann Winters, and Mr and Mrs Paris with Hutchins inspecting Rex acreage. Vera Nelson took teachers’ exams in McMinnville and Mary Jones substituted. Mrs O Woodworth shopped in Portland and visited Mrs C M Roberts in Forest Grove. Several Schaad family members joined Christmas shopping in Portland. Young People Sunday School held a monthly party at the Gustin sisters’ home with light attendance due to rain. Mrs C W Ragsdale joined her husband in Bend after visiting James Kane’s family in Portland. Marion Imhoff and Vera Nelson plan a Christmas event at the school house Thursday with a neighborhood tree.
The youngsters in the community are told Santa will appear at the scene, though some fear they may be slighted by his presence. Organizers emphasize festive activities and a暖 welcome for all attendees.
Virgil and De Vere Fendall return from Oregon Agricultural College for a three week vacation. Christmas observance is planned by the Sunday School on Thursday December 23 at the church with full invitation to all in the county. Farmers Union holds an all day meeting Friday December 31 with speakers on topics of interest to men and women. West Chehalem loses a close basketball game to Spring Brook 33 at Pacific College gym last Saturday night.
Local boys show a strong brand of ball and deserve more support as they prepare to meet the Willamette Club in the near future.
Rev H G Crocker traveled to Portland for holidays and spoke at church service. Maude Wills returned from Albany to spend Christmas. Elizabeth Palmer delivered a peace sermon. A Watch Meeting at the schoolhouse New Year Eve plans to ratify the Oregon dry amendment. Residents and visitors attend various holiday gatherings and religious events.
Rag carpet and rug weaving business operated by Joseph Stephens located on Dayton road opposite David Martin place.
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