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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes a light New Year weather, references saloonless days in Oregon, and praises D. M. Nauberger of McMinnville for faith in the country. It corrects a misattribution about an editorial on income tax collection and piracy of content.
The Willamette valley saw 13.96 inches of rain in December while historical records note a far heavier 20.14 inches of dew on December 1882. This comparison highlights unusual moisture levels across the period.
The New Year number of the Oregonian features fine illustrations of the Columbia River Highway, making it a worthy edition to send to friends despite a quieter presentation than earlier issues.
The article argues against biblical speculation about Jews rushing to Jerusalem to reclaim land. It portrays the Jew as a financier with broader prospects for development beyond Jerusalem and asserts money speaks a common language to Jew and Gentile alike.
President Sproule calls on Southern Pacific officials and staff to meet new conditions with common sense and loyalty. He urges continuing normal operations, ignoring alarmists, and doing their duty in faith that Government aims to build up, not tear down.
The Meier estate plans a four story brick building on the northeast corner of Front and Morrison streets in Portland. The move recalls the Esmond hotel once on that corner, noted for its grand style and distant proximity to valley town visitors.
Honor Roll lists cows and owners with high butter fat, including Ed Carey Del Perkins and F E Lynn. J D Landers praised for very high test Heiistein cow. Goldies Nehalem Beauty noted as the association's honor cow with 1145 pounds milk and 65.9 pounds fat.
The passage notes shifts in hotel locations in Oregon's principal city, mentioning the St Charles corner as a place where candidates and supporters once paused during state convention times. It reflects changes over time in hotel availability and positioning.
The Coquille Sentinel notes that a 1916 Oregon city election amendment requires all city votes to occur with state and county elections in November. Because no enabling law was passed, next fall cities will vote on the same day but at different places with separate ballots and officers, pending new legislation and charter changes.
Remember the date Friday night January 4 for a Red Cross box social to be held at Odd Fellows hall.
At Newberg Churches of Christ Bible school 10 a.m. supervised by Z. Martin sermon at 11 a.m. on New Year Meditations. Evening programs include Junior Endeavor C E and sermons on Conversion and Why any Man Is Lost. Revival theme to be discussed next Sunday with revival sermon at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
The regular monthly business meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 2 PM. Sunday features Missionary Day in Sunday School. Pastor will preach at 11 on The Glorious Church. Miss Erma Cook of Portland leads the evening service to start revival meetings with Rev. Lu Rana Terrell guiding nightly through the week. All are invited. The Graphic and Weekly Oregonian price offered.
Local retailer advertises clearance on underwear including Union Suits Shirts and Drawers. Prices listed range from 85c to 3.30 for wool fleeced and extra fine wool items with sale prices noted across several lines.
Beginning next Tuesday evening and each Tuesday in January the Pacific College faculty will give free extension lectures in the Wood Mar hall study room. Lectures start at 7 30 and run one hour. Four lectures will be in the first series with President Pennington and Professor Lewis presenting. A large attendance is hoped for.
George Yergen suffered a heavy loss when his house between Butteville Station and the Wilsonville bridge burned after a basement lantern ignited leaking gas during dinner. Mrs. Yergen was badly burned and injured, with the couple’s loss estimated at 10 000 dollars and only 3 000 dollars insured.
Charley Cavell is home from a goose hunt at Arlington with meager success reported.
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