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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic lists its office at Graphic Building No 60 First Street Newberg Oregon with office and residence phone numbers and a subscription price of 1 50 per year in advance The page mentions Hornbrook California as a small place in recent discussion and notes the publication date December 30 1915 with just one day remaining for some event.
The article notes concerns over preparedness as passenger counts rise in Portland, with the new year approaching. Officials discuss capacity, safety measures, and readiness for higher traffic and potential incidents.
A light dusting of snow touched the valley Tuesday morning with white fringes near the northern and eastern mountain slopes, marking a gentle holiday season reminder.
In a period of political maneuvering Senator Chamberlain tries to push a military drill bill amid public scrutiny and partisan debate. Observers question the bill’s timing and potential impact on military policy and funding.
A heavy snow east of the Cascades keeps snow plows active on rails to keep tracks clear while strong winds down the Columbia River for two days blow with a brisk cold.
The passage notes satisfaction among war munitions factories and supporters who predicted the result, claiming national prejudice against the Ford party. It suggests a shift in public mood since the issue was first raised and frames the outcome as a vindication for those who backed the factories and their profits.
At the McMinnville meeting last Friday the budget approved funding for a county agricultural expert, deemed a valuable step. The assembly also agreed to spend 15000 dollars for a concrete bridge in McMinnville and 6400 dollars to improve Rex Hill on the Portland road.
The country to set aside a week for all to settle outstanding accounts. February 21 to 26 suggested in Oregon. Plan aims to start a momentum that makes a dollar settle multiple accounts. Strong results expected if decided on and pressed vigorously.
The Lebanon Criterion reports a unique condition in Linn county Albany courthouse lacks tobacco use by elected officials or deputies. Only the janitor occasionally smokes, making it rare to find more than a dozen men who use tobacco in the building.
A Benson News column discusses opposition to simplified spelling and defends traditional orthography while noting a Newberg area editor’s public stance. The piece also details Christmas week social events in Newberg including visits from relatives, school Christmas program, and a surprise party for Miss Daisy Newhouse with about 25 attendees.
Evah Hadley a junior at U ef QC is vacationing at home. Alfred Hobson a Stanford student is home for the holidays. L. M. Careys hosted Miss Hill, Mrs. Carey’s sister, on Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. W. EB Chown and son Roger of Mosier visited. Mr. and Mrs. Thais of Milwaukee were guests of Mrs. W. P. Phillips on Christmas. M. A. Burgoyne and wife of Portland spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Burgoyne and Maud Putman of Seattle also mentioned.
Miss Zelma Jones and many others spent Christmas with relatives in Newberg and Salem. Basketball team loses 27 to 15 to the Willamette club. upcoming game with Portland Academy. Pulpit sermon by Rev Henriksen of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Portland. Open Farmers Union meeting at the church Friday December 31 with speakers from O A C and a Portland lecturer.
Robert Odell of Portland is spending a few days at Rex. Mrs A H Dean and daughter Dorothy are spending Christmas holidays in Portland. Paul Lewis arrived home from Portland.
Rex residents enjoyed Christmas gatherings with relatives from Portland Salem and Oregon City. A Christmas program at the school house directed by Nora Nelson and Marion Imhoff featured two cantatas The Lost Teddy bear The Toys Rebellion and a sketch A Country School earning praise for its preparation a tree display and generous treats for children and families.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds from Cyrene Bird and others to Yamhill Development, Isaac Lamb, Ellen Graves, and others with various acreages and prices including 52 ac, 33.66 ac, and 115.13 ac. The text ends with a farmer tale about honesty and a green fruit allegory and a joke about labeling an upside down barrel.
A seller projects two piles of apples on a street. one pile is red and large, the other green and small. A new assistant asks if the top fruit sizes match the claim and the master denies the suggestion, prompting a test of truth.
A historical article describes the powder industry hazards including the powder house jag a nervous disorder linked to alcohol fumes in smokeless powder production. Workers suffer drunken disorientation and heightened tension from compressed air work and frequent sparks that can ignite fires in the shops.
The ruins suggest glazed windows existed in Pompeii, with evidence that glass was used by at least the third century. Researchers note early glazing shows sophistication in ancient building practices.
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