This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
6
The Omaha Bee urges a revival of the art of letter writing during wartime. It notes soldiers abroad may tolerate crude letters under pressure, while those at home should craft readable and expressive missives. Writing should be a delight and worth rereading.
The speaker describes efforts to save money by avoiding asking others to forgo items, stating they have started living with fewer possessions and are sacrificing some comforts themselves.
A fragmented item mentions a dangerous miscrobe run and a microbe inquiry. It contrasts a risky pursuit with a benign image of a cake of soap, likely illustrating a mistaken or humorous line. No clear event, date, or organization is identified.
S M Calkins spent Sunday with family N P Nelson Portland visitor last week A C Seely Portland business last week Miss Grate Colby Newberg spent Friday and Saturday with Miss Ethel Bush Clifford Calkins Kenneth Fendall Laurence Boyd attended Portland auto show Teachers and officers to plan for future at church Friday night Mr and Mrs F M Russell and Mr and Mrs Armstrong of St Johns hosted by W C Finch DeVere Fendall leads next C E service February 22 debate on government ownership of railroads Miss Selah Hevi land captain YWCA drive West Chehalem raised 42 Red Cross box social net 47 Lit society program enjoyed Rev Stannard new plan to boost church attendance
Mrs R L Jones spent the day at the Livengood home Monday. Mrs Gill and Isabel returned from Portland last week. Frank Jones is ill with grippe but hoped to recover soon. Mr Hubert and Miss Grace Rollins of Newberg visited Fernwood friends last Friday. C P Bradshaw of Hollywood California stayed with his aunt and Miss Ethel Ross Sunday. The Red Cross benefit at the gymnasium Friday night was very successful and raised a good sum. We are sorry to hear Henry Livengood and his wife are seriously ill and wish them speedy recoveries.
Advertisement from Newbery Seed Co offering prune trees berry plants and fruit trees for sale with likely pricing and availability details. Contains branding and contact notes typical of a 19th or early 20th century catalog listing.
Mrs. C. H. Sallee called on Mrs. A. H. Boyd Thursday. Mrs. Walter B. Nagel is visiting friends in Newberg this week. Mrs. Albert Kenmitz visited relatives in Portland last week. Laurence Boyd attended the automobile show in Portland Friday. County School Superintendent S. S. Duncan visited the school Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Fairbanks and Mrs. Baker and daughter Bessie spent last week in Portland.
Chase and Linton drive piling at bunkers this week. Capt Rivers aboard the gas boat Captain Kid laid over recently to install new engine rings. C K Spaulding Co. stalled a Tennion machine at their silo plant for grain and water tank work. Archie McCrea leads the saw mill boom, replacing George Warner who moved to Portland. Sam Lipton brings his speed boat from Oregon City last week and its high powered engine makes it swift. A race between Sams Lemon and Linton would be a sight.
Mrs. Mary Johnson visits her son Frank Johnson for several days. Q H G club ladies meet with Mrs Jno Graves. Red Cross auxiliaries led by Mrs Logan and Mrs Hollenbeck hold well attended sessions. Mr. and Mrs. E Yarns return from Amity with news of property purchase. Chehalem Center W C T U hosts an all day institute at the schoolhouse with lunch. Newberg and Dundee invited. Lottie Hannon to address. Parent Teachers meet next Monday with Roll of Honor for Chehalem Center soldiers led by Elmer Hodges, Victor Hendrickson and Carlos Johnson. program includes speeches singing and a student play.
A brief exchange shows a man asking about developments in Russia after a long silence. A woman hints that waiting for the morning papers will reveal how things are developing, signaling limited information and curiosity about events abroad.
A brief humorous note from the Kansas City Journal recalls romantic memories and mentions a wedding tomorrow along with a quirky line about a third anniversary of a fifth marriage and a candid exclamation.
The Japanese Steamship Co transfers four top passenger liners from London Yokohama to Yokohama Seattle due to higher Japan United States trade. They expect continued service to America after the war. Fares drop to 125 dollars for single cabins and 76 dollars for second class. The ships, named for famous Japanese shrines, displace 21 000 tons with 12 000 gross capacity, 525 by 63 by 37 feet, 17 ½ knots. Features include lifeboats, electric winches, a stateroom telephone, nursery, swimming tank, darkroom, and hospital with nurses.
Popular Mechanics describes a new marine contact mine under government consideration. Built with a pressed steel outer shell and magnetic disks, it activates a clock motor to trigger an explosive on contact with unprotected steel vessels, while safeguarding friendly ships.
A phonetic dialog explains Johnny-cake baking over a fire on an oak board. The method: stir meal with boiling water and salt, spread on the board, prop near the fire, baste with sweet cream, cook both sides, then eat and thank the Lord for Indian corn and creators.
A quoted exchange ponders mistakes and the cost of spending time on them. It highlights a critique of dwelling on past errors rather than action. The lines contrast regret with a call to focus on present work.
A pair of speakers discuss business life in general terms. One notes a lack of excitement and the other finds the sector slow, with a remark about missing familiar trade secrets from prior reading.
Mrs Duffel asks for her child's name and confirms the boy is named John but goes by Johnny in conversation.
A debate unfolds over a son serving as a private in the army amid public life exposure. The exchange highlights tensions between personal privacy and public roles in a family.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.