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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
4
First class dressmaking and tailoring of suits and coats offered by Mrs. E. B. L. Terrell at 911 East Third, corner of Center, with satisfaction guaranteed.
A praising verse honors W. R. Rose of Cleveland as a noble, steadfast figure. It portrays him kneeling in snow amid hunger, praying in sorrow, and his name growing brighter with time, revered as a deathless, sainted fame beyond freedom’s reach.
A compact biographical sketch of George Washington tracing birth in 1732 in Westmoreland Virginia to Mount Vernon ownership, military leadership, presidency from 1789 to 1797, and his death in 1799 with the note of his last words It highlights his early surveying career, Braddock’s expedition, Mount Vernon estate life, and his role as first American president.
In the story Walks About Washington President Washington courted landholder David Burns to cede his field for the capital. Burns, famed for wit, finally agreed after liberal terms. his land later became the site of the White House and Lafayette Square.
Houdon and three assistants arrived by boat from Alexandria about 11 o'clock after Washington was in bed. Washington sat for a two week clay bust while detailing plaster mixing and mold making in his diary. A life mask was made to ensure likeness, while exact measurements and uniform details were recorded for the statue later in Philadelphia.
A historical poem voice by L. HL Sigourney laments Washington as a guiding symbol. It recalls Helena's rock and Mount Vernon, urging unity against discord and invasion and urging sons to honor liberty through the father of their country.
The text explains Washington's birth date was Feb 11 on old calendars and Feb 22 after Gregorian adoption in 1752. It notes Newport Rhode Island as an early celebration site and that Washington himself used old style dates as late as 1778.
Lyra Miles returns from a week at home as Pacific College notes dormitory newcomers Mildred Benson and Belle White. The Men’s Glee Club increases practice, the annual concert nears, and a two hour girls gym class debuts with one college credit.
North Main Club hosted a Valentine’s Eve dinner at Bon-Accord House the home of B F Bixby with Oregon grape decorations and heart shaped favors. Partners were drawn for wearers and plantation melodies followed by a diverse program of vocal and instrumental music. The next meeting will be at Cherry Grove the home of Mrs W Badley on February 28.
A historic newspaper note announces a graphic and semi weekly journal subscription for one year priced at two dollars. The item signals a period publication model and a low price point for ongoing local news and features.
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