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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
8
Dr Simon Patten at a war finance congress urges women to abandon silks for paper skirts and wooden shoes to cut living costs for the war effort. He notes German women already wear paper skirts and cut their nations costs, freeing 60 percent of income for wartime burdens.
The fish questions what causes discontent while the crab laments the rise of prices. News notes lunch counters now charge a nickel per copy, drawing strong reaction from readers.
The piece notes that many figures from Napoleon to Washington Lincoln Keller Nightingale and Addams faced profound doubt yet chose to persevere. It argues the struggle against despair is universal and that greatness persists despite discouragement.
Constantinople reports Turkish forces in Palestine and Syria will requisition 1,500,000 sandbags for trenches. With sacks lacking, silks and tapestries from private homes are being seized, and soldiers are ordered to remove veils from women met in streets.
Dr. E. H. Bullock highlights Missouri’s waterpower from the Ozark streams as a vast, underutilized resource. He argues a state survey would show Missouri near the top in hydro power, capable of supplying factories, trolley lines, and lighting without land seizures, boosting development and population in Clark country.
The article notes a push for road and tractor use on Prybiloff islands in the Bering Sea to aid conservation and transport. Secretary Redfield proposes building roads and importing tractors to haul wood and says seal meat could be canned and sold as nutritious food. Bones totaling 6 000 tons, rich in phosphorus and nitrogen, are crushed and shipped at thirty dollars per ton.
Secretary Daniels commends Ray Nye a chief gunner's mate for heroism after he leapt from the Pennsylvania amid debris to rescue a man. He swam against a strong current and wood fragments until a tug picked up the survivor. Nye enlisted in Newport Rhode Island on June 26, 1897.
Dialogue presents a quip about sending boys to school so mothers can attend meetings. The exchange features a teacher and a character named Marie with a humorous remark on school purpose.
A witty exchange contrasts a naive buyer with a sly tradesman. The dialogue frames the countryman purchasing a “gold brick” while a second figure reveals the buyer as a fool, suggesting a financial trap or joke about gullibility.
Two young Red Cross fundraisers asked for credentials while selling candy in a large office building. The division chief, with a twinkle, bought their stock after noting they only had caramels. The girls thanked him and promised to have credentials next time.
Mike O Mallet accepts a role in Love and Muscles at Frontenbach Theater and agrees to fake fights with Julius Twever as manager Timothy Hay seeks a giant gentle hero. That night O Mallet drinks then disrupts a golf course and assaults a mounted policeman before the show.
Quoted remark describes a baby's brain as sharp as Edi and notes a man’s need for only four hours of sleep. The playful line emphasizes surprising sleep efficiency.
Society reporter notes Miss Budd asks Maid Yee if engagement intent was disclosed. Maid Yee says thanks and recalls his visit to learn about the engagement.
In a courtroom exchange the judge asked about the size of the stone used while the prisoner confirmed it was large though not as thick as the judge’s head. The scene underscores the severity of the case and the life sentence imposed.
A farm equipment store advertises repair services for worn tools and promotes March specials. Highlights include a 50 piece gold dinner set for 8.95 and aluminum roasters at 1.95 while supplies last.
Sheriff W G Henderson announces the 1917 tax rolls are in hand and open for payment starting Monday March 4 1918. First half due on or before April 5 1918 in Yam Hill County Oregon.
Notice to Dairymen of the Oregon Dairymen's League calling a meeting at D. D. Coulson's Newberg office on March 2 at 2 o'clock p.m. All those milking cows or selling milk or cream urged to attend. Grant Conway, Sec.
The estate of Jama O Clarence Butt invites claims from creditors. First issue Feb 24 1918. last issue Mar 21 1918. Dated this 21st day of a month. Administered by the attorney for the estate.
Official notice to creditors of the estate gives dates including first filing in 1916 and final claims due by March 7 1918 requesting submission of proofs of claim for settlement and distribution.
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