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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic lists Thursday distribution from the Graphic Building at 00 First Street with contact numbers Office White 33 and Residence Blue. It is entered as second class matter at the Newberg Oregon post office.
The Oregon Supreme Court held last Tuesday that the November local option elections in Salem Oregon City Stayton Springfield Gresham and Hillsboro voting dry were valid. The piece notes a turn in the road for liquor interests and mentions C. J. Edwards's respected standing and hoped return to manage Yamhill Electric Co. after health recovery.
Francis Xavier Matthieu the last survivor of the Champoeg meeting of May 2 1843 died at his Butteville home Wednesday morning at 7 20. Had he lived to April 2 he would have reached 96 years. Time constraints prevent further memorials this week.
C B Wilson announces bid for county clerk nomination in the coming primary. He previously served four years as Newberg postmaster, earning broad support from influential county citizens and promising efficient service if elected.
A local column muses on groundhog day delays and the Oregon Electric franchise in Newberg. It praises the railway company for timely work on First street paving and argues for a patient, cooperative stance toward progress and financing amid a tightening money market.
An open letter in The National Liquor Dealers Journal dated January 21 appeals to U S ministers. Tom Gilmore argues Christian ministers should not back national Prohibition arguing it is political, undermines biblical temperance, and creates an inconsistent stance toward religious use of alcohol. He asks for ministers’ views on the letter’s claims.
A columnist argues that political success now relies on visibility and tactics rather than modest merit, noting that the era of silent qualification is over and those who do not promote themselves may fail.
A fragmentary remark argues pastors are intelligent and cites a request for an expression on the soundness of views within a letter. The passage centers on credibility of clergy and a sought evaluation of stated opinions.
An international sheep shearing congress is planned at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The event features skill and speed contests between hand and machine shearing with entries from global shepherds and stock masters. Big prizes are offered, including Idaho’s top entrant who shaved sixty long beards in a single day.
On Tuesday morning the O A C and Southern Pacific hog and dairy special arrived on schedule under the direction of officials. The report notes the demonstration train performed satisfactorily showcasing hog and dairy transport facilities and efficiency.
A speech by Dr Withycombe to farmers and fruit growers hailed the locality as progressive and home making. He urged more cows with fruit growing and noted opportunities for dairymen and hog producers. Lectures by college professors covered hogs and cows with live demonstrations on flatcars before moving the train to Sherwood.
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