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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic published weekly on Thursday mornings from the Graphic Building at 0 First Street. Office contact in Newberg Oregon lists Giles White as residence and post office details appear, with year in advance information.
A meeting of the Co-Operative Growers' Association ends with a deadlock in selecting a three-member board for one year, pitting supporters of manager Mr. Chambers against his opponents. The writer notes Chambers has steered the cannery through harsh conditions with limited capital and questions the opposition's grounds.
A cautious note frames a call for fair play within the board and manager elections. The speaker voices respect for all association members while urging prudent actions amid tense clouds of past concerns and potential confrontations.
A Salem Capital Journal tirade ridicules Justice Hughes as a presidential contender noting he has only a beard to show for ambition while praising his Republican strength. The piece frames editors with small biases, urges wartime restraint, and echoes Lincolnian restraint as American spirit.
The Indianapolis News notes Americans show calmer temper than after the Maine sinking. Foreign critics blame greed, but the article credits an educational arc since 1898, as war literacy grows from recent European horrors and earlier Balkan and Russo Japanese conflicts.
The Republican committee leader says many delegates will be chosen in primaries and not all will be instructed. The talk centers on Associate Justice Hughes as a possible nominee though he may withdraw from Nebraska and other states. A unanimous nomination would be needed if Hughes accepts, and the primary is ill suited for the party’s unsettled field.
David Lloyd-George proclaims the struggle a final clash of military autocracy and political liberty with victory certain. The German emperor asserts hostile assaults will fail against a clean conscience in defense of honor and liberty.
A Dallas man writes to Clarke County Wisconsin authorities saying he wishes to make restitution for killing game out of season three years ago, fearing judgment day. The piece then asks how many others in Oregon who have done the same will confess, urging them to speak up.
A compact note describes how rising war prices affect a man who ponders the cost of living. It highlights financial strain, modest means, and concern over scarce goods and higher bills during wartime.
Fragmentary note reports Manila rope price at 17 cents per pound, claimed as the highest price ever, with reference to death by own action and an accidental context. The text is damaged and lacks complete details or context.
A concise critique notes California’s chronic overuse of water and poor temperance in consumption, implying systemic mismanagement in regional water usage practices.
A humorous blast targets the Honorable Mr Groundhog who allegedly failed to surface from his hole on Wednesday in a playful mock salute to national welcome traditions.
F A Morris registers voters at the New Land Co office. Women no longer required to reveal ages. Attend to this requirement at the first opportunity and clear it from your mind.
Readers note stronger bonds with birds as people feed them during heavy snow. When the snow melts the birds resume foraging in orchards, turning leaves to find bugs and worms, proving their independence from human aid once weather permits.
The Eugene Daily Guard is placed in the hands of a receiver with debts around 20000. The paper recalls Ira L. Campbell long time editor and publisher, now deceased, and the era of old time Willamette Valley journalism. E. J. Adams is mentioned in connection with the situation.
Eugene will hold charge of the business as receiver until the plant can be sold to satisfy the creditors.
Off day in baseball coverage as papers shorten discuss Walter McCredie and his prospective 1916 pennant winners. The rise of baseball dope signals growing fan interest in spring training and team prospects.
The notice urges voters to register now to be eligible in the primary. It warns you must vote only as your registered party and clarifies that independents cannot vote in primaries.
The writer notes local Republicans in Newberg oppose Roosevelt and would vote for Wilson if forced to choose outside the party, arguing the woods are full of anti Roosevelt Republicans who reject his renomination.
The Benton County Courier notes M. J. Brown is mentioned for a legislative representative post with no clear ticket details provided. Community readers await further confirmation on party alignment or candidacy.
The passage suggests a man who has been vaccinated and is immune enjoys debating if he should stay home with the Courier or roam the state house prodding animals during a legislative session. It hints at future public activity and personal amusement.
Portland police have pursued violators since the dry law took effect at the start of the year and secured most convictions. A druggist confessed on about forty counts but received only a $50 fine, raising questions about judge leniency. The man had prior notoriety including a past arrest for stealing from a blind cigar dealer near City Hall.
The 1000 state appropriation for county fairs is ineffectual in many cases. Clackamas county fair association has gone bankrupt and in our county little interest shown so no budgeted appropriation for next year. Frank Brown, former fair president, organized a strong stock display in McMinnville but was discouraged by lack of public turnout and support for exhibitors.
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