Woodward paper announces weekly publication and price
The Thursday edition from Woodward Wisconsin lists a weekly paper published by Batters and Publishers at 1.50 per year in advance dated February 27, 1908.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
4
The Thursday edition from Woodward Wisconsin lists a weekly paper published by Batters and Publishers at 1.50 per year in advance dated February 27, 1908.
A call for proactive leadership to boost Newberg’s civic advertising and growth. The piece urges local business men to attend Friday’s meeting, join the organization, and fund a concise eight page information folder to attract inquiries and stimulate momentum for the year. It notes nearby towns have robust chambers and counts a modest annual fund as a potential windfall with broad support.
A call urges pro active outreach to homeseekers and investors as Oregon anticipates a large influx in coming months. The message invites attendance at Friday night’s meeting to spread the word or stay home if nothing of value is offered.
An article recounts Hugh B. Gearin who died last Monday and his decision to cancel a riverfront land lease for a “gallon house.” A community effort, through a neighborly committee, persuaded him to end the lease. The piece argues peaceful outreach can steer difficult town issues and urges support for Mr. Belt’s school fair program.
County School Superintendent Belt promotes the upcoming McMinnville school fair urging countywide support. The piece argues farming youths drift to towns when not engaged on the farm and stresses early farm work fosters long term interest and reduces drudgery.
The notice urges all Newberg residents to attend the commercial club annual meeting in the council room on Friday evening. It argues that progress now depends on active participation and loyalty to the town, urging locals to join a citywide effort to organize and improve Newberg.
Newberg should host a spring revival for roses as roses thrive locally. Many door yards are bare of this beauty, and cuttings are available by request so none need miss the flowers. Planting roses now is good, with shrubs or trees also encouraged.
Businessmen in New Berg are urged to attend the commercial club annual meeting set for Saturday night. The event aims to coordinate local business efforts and discuss future initiatives.
Hugh B Gearin died in Tucson Arizona last Monday of tuberculosis at age 73. He leaves a widow eight children and will be buried in St Paul. Born October 9 1849 in Indiana he came to Oregon with his parents as a youth and spent his life on the family farm near St Paul. He was a prominent landowner with strong influence and hospitality in the community.
The Mutual Telephone Co announces upcoming printing of new telephone directories. Readers are invited to subscribe for stock on installments and secure a place on the list. Also offered are new phones second hand phones and extra parts for sale. S J Mapson Mutual Phone 18 3.
The delicate parts of a watch must be kept clean and lubricated to maintain accuracy. Tiny grit particles and gumed oil cause pivots to wear and friction increases. Have watches cleaned and oiled at least every eighteen months by experts who will disassemble, clean, reassemble, and regulate for perfect performance.
The administrator of the estate of O H Cone deceased is filing a final account in Yamhill County Court at McMinnville. A hearing is set for March 1, 1908 at 10 a.m. to review the account and settlement. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and the estate finally settled.
Appointment notice for J. L. Hoskins as agent of the Oregon Fire Relief Association for Newberg and vicinity. Prompt attention offered to all desiring insurance and potential savings noted.
The business announces a Spring Truck to handle pianos and instruments with safety and to perform drag or express work. They offer furniture moves, timely baggage delivery to the depot, and garden plowing. Orders can be left at Hortons real estate or Cook's residence Bell 48.
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