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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
4
Paul Reimers of Portland heads a company buying large tracts east of Newberg in Rex. He spoke at the Graphic office about receiving a 1905 Graphic special edition in China and wanting another copy. He praises newspaper publicity and notes Newberg’s post office growth outpacing 1909 Eugene.
The February 3 1910 issue of the Newberg Graphic notes prudent housekeepers should conserve the waning fuel supply in the back wood shed and hints at extending the calendar as a nod to the ground hog story.
Eugene Field Jr is sued for divorce by his wife who alleges his nightly habit of sitting up in bed reading. The item notes humorously that “Little Boy Blue” has troubles of his own amid the domestic dispute.
Valetine day notes hint at broader change as Newberg plans free city delivery of mail, expanding service ahead of February holidays. The proposal aims to modernize local postal operations and speed up daily mail, with residents watching closely for implementation details.
Hofer of the Capital Journal asserts Republican ties while noting the party may doubt his loyalty for governor nomination. The piece argues his alignment could complicate a party ticket bid.
The record recalls a prior debate on the Oregon Normal School issue within state politics. It notes continuing interest and potential implications for education policy and party positions.
Residents note visible comet and groundhog sighting as snow blankets surrounding hills this week. They await signs of early spring and the expected bird chirp.
The Graphic asserts Pacific College will be represented by the prettiest orator on the rostrum when the state oratorical contest is held at Salém in March. The student will be heard from as well.
Dayton Washington residents discuss a bachelors' club attracting wide publicity from maidens of marriageable age. The piece notes Attorney Leon B. Kenworthy of the city and questions how he is handling the nervous strain from the attention.
The piece notes talks on a tax vote to support the State Normal School as petitions circulate in support. Hints of alignment from Weston and Ashland emerge while Hood River boosters push for the school to be located there. Calls for responses from Portland Salem Eugene and other towns follow.
The piece contrasts Dallas and Newberg in Polk County noting Dallas as county seat and center of business and politics while Scheer and Postal Clerk dispute census claims. It hints at rival editorials and local pride as figures from a recent Itemizer comparison spark commentary.
An 1910 account from Hawaii Herald recounts two Hilo girls Miss Margaret Smith and a companion entering the Halemaumau crater’s rim with guides E L Keenan and John Flanagan of Belfast. They dropped coins into the lava and returned safely after about an hour of close observation, leaving trinkets as keepsakes before Sunday January 16, 1910.
Financial figures for the quarters ending December 31, 1908 and 1909 show Dallas and Newberg posting rising receipts and money orders. Dallas reports total 1908 receipts of 6207.37 and 1909 of 6886.11, while Newberg posts 6159.88 in 1908 and 7292.24 in 1909, with Newberg leading in balances and money orders.
Rev Reuter reports strong evangelistic services in session at The Dulles with return to his pulpit next Sunday for What Kind of Perfection is Attainable in This Life. Monthly B Y P U meeting at Baptist church Friday night. subject The Reality the Spiritual Life evening Capturing the Comet. Prof Harvey Crumly and Prof W J Regan will fill pulpits Sunday morning and evening respectively. February 11-12 quarterly church meeting. Christian Tabernacle meeting to continue another week with large attendance and solid results.
A compact note from February Farm Journal offers pithy aphorisms on timely sayings and everyday quirks. It playfully critiques expenses and habits with rural wit and observational humor.
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