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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
4
The Graphic promotes a renewal deal offering a free year of the Oregon Agriculturist with arrears paid and a year in advance. The deadline is February 24 for old subscribers, urging quick action. The note questions milk condenser efficiency and criticizes idle street talk as misfit behavior.
The Graphic states a firm representing the largest cigarette manufacturer on the Pacific Coast has requested advertising rate information. The note asks for patience as the inquiry is processed.
President Taft issued a proclamation admitting Arizona as the fortyeighth state on Wednesday, greeting Arizonans as they join the Union. The act makes Arizona the 48th state.
The passage notes that drinking leads to demonic behavior in otherwise decent men in Newberg, and poses the question of whether such alcohol consumption pays off or is worthwhile.
Several newspapers report straw polls on presidential possibilities with their leading candidate ahead in every observed sample. The exercise shows public interest but offers no formal outcome or endorsement.
The article notes opposition to the Southern Pacific request for a Fourth street franchise in Portland. It suggests city council members often conceal their hands under pressure in such try ing circumstances, implying this may be the SP situation.
The people from Corvallis north demand a Southern Pacific electric line franchise along Jefferson street and Fourth in Portland to reach Union station. They cite vast farming and fruit regions driving future trade and oppose continued steam streetcar service without electric options.
The Willamette river locks at Oregon City are to be bought by the Government for 375000 dollars. The purchase will insure free passage for craft on the river and save tolls of fifty cents per ton on freight and ten cents on passengers. Willamette Valley residents hail the long fight for a free river.
The secretary of state Ben Olcott seeks the Republican nomination after aiding the Democratic governor and nominee in the last campaign. The piece notes his appointment by a Democratic governor and suggests he might better seek the Democratic nomination, reflecting Oregon’s history of cross affiliated Republicans.
A reading of Oregon Republican papers shows Taft leading as the party’s choice, with Roosevelt seen as unlikely to win the nomination. A Portland visit by Dr. Roland Grant underscores Taft’s broad appeal while Democrats hoped Roosevelt would falter. In Monmouth, a county school rally featured talks by Baird, Allen, and Principal Gentle on home life, school problems, and child development, with a large turnout and hearty community support.
The special train run to Pike Valley by the Carlton Coast R R from Carlton and Fairdale was met by the accommodating farmers of the area.
Emerson Typewriter Company of Woodstock Illinois says it has given away over 400 high grade wholly visible Emerson Typewriters across the United States. Readers may request Free Offers by mail or postcard to Frank L Wilder President Woodstock IL to learn how to obtain a $100 typewriter at 1 dollar down and 10 cents a day.
A historical snippet invites readers to request “Free Offers” of typewriters by mailing to Frank L. Wilder, President, Woodstock, Illinois. The note encourages readers to seek the smallest or largest office typewriter and to respond via postal card or letter.
Excerpt contrasts two ship captains: a humble sea captain who dies for emigrants and a divine right noble captain who taxes passengers while seeking glory. Ruskin cites war ethics urging rulers to protect the poor and seek justice over self interest.
A tale highlights Mrs. Smith Jones a gifted artist pianist and singer at a party. A stranger asks to meet her. the hostess introduces Mr. Jones, noting she is married and excels. A teller asks the wife to indorse a check, and she signs back as our loving wife Edith.
Fragmentary quote shows a "fair young matron" expressing a wish to cash a check. The line suggests a social scene or personal finance moment but provides only a partial glimpse without names, places, or dates.
The Baskunchak lake in Astrakhan province yields enormous salt in favorable seasons, with tens of millions of tons estimated from its thick salt beds. The lake's bottom spans about forty square miles and is rich in solid salt, suggesting extensive reserves.
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