Looking Backward in a Peculiar Year
A reflective survey of a year with no great wars but many excitements. It notes upheavals in Britain France Germany and Spain, Russia's rise, Persia prospects, Portugal's unrest, and revolts in Mexico Nicaragua Nicaragua and Brazil. It also highlights China Japan Canada and Hispaniola developments and critiques U.S. trade and finance dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
Nation of the Earth
House of Lords
France
Paris
Germany
Russia
Europe
Asia
England
Persia
Portugal
Spain
Morocco
Turkey
Greece
Crete
Holy Land
Western
India
China
United States
Japan
Corea
Canada
Mexico
Diaz
Honduras
Nicaragua
South America
Brazil
Argentine
Chile
Andes
Cuba
New York City
Minnesota Dinner Marks Fifth Annual Reunion in Newberg
About 200 Minnesota residents gathered at Duncan's Hall on December 30 for the fifth annual reunion and New Year dinner. Officers elected were Prof. W. W. Wiley president Mrs. W. H. Hitchen secretary and Mr. E. H. Weatherhead treasurer. A varied program followed with piano solos vocal duets a reminiscence paper and readings. Newcomers from Oregon and Blue Earth County Minn were noted as signs of growing interest in Newberg. The group planned to reunite next New Year's Day.
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Minnesota
Duncan’s Hall
Pettingill
W. W. Wiley
W. H. Hitchen
E. H. Weatherhead
Sturgiss
Vera
Bertha Seeley
W. H. Taylor
Joseph Hollingsworth
Joseph Hall
Langworthy
Bluearth County
Min
Efficiency Demanded for Farm and Rail Ways in a Busiest Era
Herbert Quick argues efficiency across farming and railways. He cites shipments, packing methods for apples and oranges, and contrasts skilled packing with low productivity. He recalls corn husking feats by Charley Stilwell and urges railway bosses to find masters who teach the truly efficient way to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Winchester
Berkeley Springs
California
Iowa
Charley Stilwell
Great Northern
Jim Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
Mr. Brandeis
Railways
Agricultural Department
Willamette River wagon bridge urged by Newberg club
A Tuesday meeting at Duncan's Opera House by the Newberg Commercial Club pressed for a first class wagon bridge over the Willamette at Wynooski Street. The plan aims to connect Marion Yamhill and neighboring counties, with surveys showing favorable conditions and 453 dollars raised for expenses. Representative Timothy Browhill attended and spoke on the project. The note ends with a farm tip about preventing chilling of porcelain eggs in cold weather from December Farm Journal.
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Duncan’s Opera House
Newberg
Marion
Yamhill
Wynooski Street
Timothy Browhill
Farm Journal
Big Poultry Show Attracts Hundreds In Yamhill County
The annual poultry show in Yamhill county draws visitors to First and Main streets where 250 entries showcase bantams to Asiatic breeds. Secretary C A Hodson and officials manage entries as Elmer Dixon from Oregon City judges, praising the strong poultry industry and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamhill County
C. A. Hodson
Elmer Dixon
Oregon City
Crystal wedding at parsonage marks Weaver anniversary
Friends gathered Monday at the Friends parsonage to celebrate the marriage anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. A J Weaver. Decorations included cedar smilax and ferns with carnation and rose bouquets. Refreshments were served 2:30 to 5 and 7:30 to 10. The Weavers received crystal gifts and a liberal purse. Music by the junior choir and a trio of Doris Gregory, L W Gatchel, and Mrs C B Wilson accompanied the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Weaver
Doris Gregory
L. W. Gatchel
C. B. Wilson
Social at High School Library Social Evening Fails to Draw Crowd
The Public Library social at the high school Saturday evening drew a small crowd due to timing issues. Mrs J D Gordon and Clarence Butt judged sides while Prof Wiley and C A Hodson announced, L M Fims and J D Gordon acted as judges, with many displaying training from old time schools. The event ended with a tied prize and a pleasant company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Gordon
Clarence Butt
Prof. Wiley
L. M. Fms
Ing
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Bulletin
Herbert Quick
Duncan
Yamhill County Poultry Association
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