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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
4
A 1908 item notes January rainfall in the Willamette valley at just over seven inches and mentions heavy rainfall in Northern California. It calls for an Oregon experiment station to test many unusual legislative measures from a prolific source.
The Graphic notes receipt of an invitation to attend the fiftieth anniversary of Oregon's admission to the Union. The event will be held in the capitol at Salem next Monday, jointly by the legislative assembly and the Oregon Historical Society.
The Statesman quotes asserting Chamberlain will carry the governorship to Washington. It claims he entered office with Multnomah County district attorneyship and could appoint his own successor. It defends Chamberlain as serving the plain people of Oregon despite insinuations.
Dr Clarence True Wilson, Portland Methodist pastor, may be titled Doctor of Divinity but his claims to influence Salem on Oregon’s local option law draw criticism. He admits promising the wholesale he'd lobby for an amendment aligned with their interests.
The Burns News laments coal oil stained mail on the Austin Can yon stage line and calls for investigation amid suspected bottle mixups. A Graphic reader criticizes U.S. cities for poor street naming with Tacoma and Seattle highlighted as worst offenders in a broader editorial discussion.
The article urges rose growers to prune aggressively after winter kill to stimulate a fuller harvest. It notes some local clergy plan to lobby in Salem for local option changes, and cautions that the first bloom will come later this season due to top removal.
A Polk County Itemizer commentary blasts Oregon’s legislature as extravagant and worthless while noting many lawmakers were primary picks of the public. The piece urges supporters to stay hopeful and suggests lawmakers may be needed again to pass key measures.
Real estate transfers list numerous conveyances in McMinnville Amity Newberg and McMinnville area involving McMinnville blocks and additions. Notable deeds include Adams to Remington 500, Christenson to Cullins 1710, Davenport to Brown 850, Denniston to Prickett 3000, and multiple one acre and fractional interests with prices ranging from 2 to 3000 dollars.
Huldeh Brans Hub to Robert A Cooper for part of a parcel at 19.5 acres sells for 50 dollars. Jesse Farrin and wife to D E Emmett plus small Sheridan tracts valued at 1500 dollars. Annie Ferguson and husband to M F Seal one seventh of a lot in Watts Addition to Amity for 71.43. Arthur W Fink to Victor E Fink ninety acres in O P Turner district with 3420 dollars. W S Force and wife to John S Martin 78.78 acres in ND Stillwell district for 5000 dollars. Caroline Hancock and husband to M F Seal 17 percent of Lot 1 Watt’s Addition to Amity for 71.43. John T Hash and wife to S J Kin and wife 13.91 acres at north end of Lot 16 Fletchers Addition to Dayton for 1300 dollars.
A brief public notice states admission is 25 cents for general attendees and 15 cents for children under 15. No further details on event date or location are provided.
Hearing Mrs Jones at the Baptist church Friday evening is urged as essential. She has impressed audiences across the east south and west with universal favor. Testimonials from President Riley of McMinnville College and Dr Whitman praise her eloquence and charm. Local musical talent noted.
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