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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
4
Iowa and Idaho become latest states to join the no-saloon movement. If current pace continues, the nation will see a long stretch without wet goods depots as dry counties expand.
The speaker notes the emergence of a New Jerusalem Society and urges immediate organization in Newberg to keep pace with the procession. The comment emphasizes local civic spirit and timely formation.
Citizens note a pungent stink wagon traversing orchards around town. Heacock and Lang are cited for the rounds, a fact many acknowledge without being told.
Representatives from the Portland alcohol industry threaten to invoke the refer vidum against the new prohibition law. They urge action to protect business interests and warn of potential consequences for Soe Sa.
Manufacturers raise filler to offset wheat costs, a measure aimed at easing mill workers' gloom. The move spreads sawdust-like substance across breakfast goods, counterbalancing higher grain prices.
A Booster signs items from the Ladd Hill neighborhood on Parrott Mountain and declines to reveal his identity. The Graphic plans to discard the news because he claims the paper bears responsibility for what appears.
B. B. Flagg, veteran Oregon newspaper man, launches The Warrenton News at Warrenton below Astoria as Hill interests invest heavily in terminal improvements. First issue shows strong advertising patronage and a brisk start for the new paper.
The News Reporter editor Edgar Meresse of McMinnville and Miss Mabel Edith Bryant of Gaston wed last Wednesday in a surprise ceremony. Friends were unaware of the match though Meresse had long been associated with the notable family of Oregon’s damsels.
Excerpted notes describe prohibition mechanisms in Russia, referencing a historical paper fragment with incomplete phrasing and unclear context. The readable text hints at methods of enforcement and governance but lacks concrete names, dates, or events to verify.
The speaker argues the government can tax wealth indirectly as the people become healthier and more self-reliant through sobriety. Delegations from employers offer cash to cover deficits, praising vodka bans and higher worker output. The message touts a thousand million ruble revenue gap closing as the nation retools its economy and labor focus around specialists.
A longtime immigrant who ran a peanut stand near Kansas City Public Library pursued language studies in his spare time using borrowed books. Though laughed at, his dedication grew, leading to a notable turning point as described in the Outlook.
The article urges readers to personally submit news about themselves families neighbors or community to the editor by phone or letter. It notes editors may overlook stories from outside their routine coverage and emphasizes that timely local input enhances the paper for all readers.
W 8 Allan went to Grand Ronde on Wednesday Alfred Wolski lost a valuable horse last week Mrs T W Spencer and grandson returned to Portland Students at Keyes school enjoyed a barn dance at the new Keyes barn on Lovers There will be a club meeting at Mrs Powell's on the fourth Friday The Young Folks Dramatic Club drew praise from local audiences Mrs Phoebe Hess mourns the loss of her son Sanner Hess who died of a probable stroke while working in the field Dundee cemetery is his burial place The article mentions promising baseball material and a six club league in the area The Traveling Library from the State Commission will be at Springbrook March 20 Prof Griffim leader of the Club Work and Prof Barr dairy head will speak at Bendle
The ferry boat Governor West will be christened at Maryhill on Thursday and enter service to cross the Columbia River to Spanish Hollow. Built by Samuel Hill the vessel is named after his daughter suggested it and will feature high power engines and safety features. Governor and Mrs. Worni are among the guests.
Lloyd Newlin hopeful of return to school after injury. G W Byers Jr family relocates to a ranch near Toledo Oregon. Solis presents school literary program on February 22 the second such event with rising attendance. On March 6 at 8 p m the Literary Society offers another program with a local history focus. A basket social will follow to fund the piano and basketball needs. Springbrook baseball team wins third straight game 6-3 over a local academy/high school side as Rex Fernwood and others schedule future games.
A community teaser promotes tools for small farms in Oregon highlighting the shift from large holdings to smaller acreages. It touts a reversible eight or ten disc John Deere disc, a one horse plow, poultry nets, and low prices at The Big Home Store and Larkin Prince. It urges readers to visit the store for the right equipment and warns against sending away for gear.
Rev John Riley of Lents started a series of church meetings Sunday evening inviting attendance. The area notes include Washington Birthday holiday for the local school and social updates on residents Miss Edna Everest attending a Christian Endeavor convention in Eugene. The Q H Matrons Club hosted at Mrs G I Morgan’s home with a quilting session and the next gathering at Mrs Ahmes Post’s on March 3 at 2 pm.
A local quip from Uncle Obadiah contrasts reactions to failure and success. The saying notes people call a misstep a risk but call a win an opportunity seized. The line reflects common folk wisdom about luck and effort in everyday life.
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