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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
4
The February 12 1920 Newberg Graphic observes rapid automobile and motor truck sales while horse feed prices maintain a steady pace. The item reflects a regional publication’s notice of market trends and the paper’s address and publication details.
Dr. Young of Johns Hopkins confirms President Wilson is able minded and able bodied. He notes Wilson may curb his headstrong stance to block the League of Nations while remaining firm on personal orthographic quirks.
Months after release from govt control the Southern Pacific faces pressure from fierce bus competition on the Newberg to Portland route. Local officials expect rate cuts to restore passenger traffic and speedier service, with John M. Scott potentially pushing bold price reductions. G W James suggests a sixty cent one way fare or a dollar round trip to beat bus rivals.
Contractors allowed foot traffic during construction but posted warnings due to children marking rails with pencils and throwing stones. The writer urges parents and teachers to educate pupils to protect the future bridge and keep Newberg proud of the structure.
Judge Daniels from McMinnville urged county officials to seek bond funds to finish grading and preparing hard surfacing from Gaston to Yamhill Carlton and McMinnville from Newberg to McMinnville and to Sheridan. Total near 350000 for grading and a Dayton to McMinnville segment. Voters should fund finishing work, not add hard surfacing bonds that could jeopardize the entire plan.
The opinion argues that adding a rider to propositions may undermine voter trust as each measure should stand on its own merits. The remark counters the idea that riders can clarify or influence ballots without affecting candidate or measure integrity.
A Oregon letter argues military training serves citizenship and discipline but risks corrupting youth and fueling arms excess. It questions League of Nations disarmament, cites personal experiences, and contrasts fears with calls for global demilitarization amid wartime memories and regional travels.
The narrative recounts a cross state auto journey to California highlighting fruit growing and bean and oil production. It describes Pasadena as a lovely city with many beautiful homes including a millionaire’s estate adjacent to the narrator’s uncle’s property and mentions an orange grove with a pleasant fragrance. The text ends noting they left Newberg.
The author describes a 70 by 30 mile fertile fruit district in California with tropical and semi tropical trees like palms and magnolias. They note last year’s fruit value at 40 million and a San Jose bank handling daily business of a million. They recount a 1650 mile journey ending January 15, arriving home at 2 PM after sixteen and a half days, averaging 100 miles daily, praising local climate and restfulness.
A letter praises John Comer as one of Portland's ablest leaders guiding Newberg's band. It argues the group will rise with his direction and urges public support, predicting notable local success and showcasing Comer’s proven ability to develop talent.
Growers in western Oregon should spray peach trees by mid February to control leaf curl. Early application of Bordeaux 6-6-5650 is the best remedy. lime sulfur can work but is less reliable. Damaged orchards from December freezes should be sprayed to aid recovery of partially damaged trees.
The service at 11 a.m. focuses on Stewardship of Time and life work while the 7:30 p.m. sermon covers Stewardship of Time and growth in grace. An explanation of the Inter-Church World Movement will also be given.
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