Wood Balter and Publisher
Wood Balter and the publisher are cited in the Newberg Graphic around August as involved parties in a matter noted for local reporting. The brief item lists their names with no further context or outcome given.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
4
Wood Balter and the publisher are cited in the Newberg Graphic around August as involved parties in a matter noted for local reporting. The brief item lists their names with no further context or outcome given.
The January 6 1916 issue of a weekly paper announces its Thursday morning publication from Newberg Oregon with a 1 50 yearly rate and a souvenir of information for readers sent to friends.
A bystander recalls youth days of snowballing as a middle aged man storms across a street and threatens vengeance after being hit by snow. The incident underscores how a playful winter prank can trigger a violent outburst in public.
The Graphic asserts Professor William Howard Taft is correct that the Republican Party should not be dictated to by outsiders. It urges letting Theodore Roosevelt address the Bull Moose faction in the next presidential race.
W P Hawley president of Hawkey Pulp Paper Co Oregon City states the firm will invest 750000 to enlarge its plant this year. He links this to rising lumber demand and a spate of real estate deals as proof of a regional economic rebound, contrasting with optimistic East reports from bankers and industry leaders.
Former Indiana residents recall post Civil War campaigns in Indiana. The Indianapolis Star issue previewed a republican gathering in Indianapolis with 27 candidate portraits and biographical notes. Warren T. McCray dominates a full page with farm and Hereford cattle imagery, signaling a shift from brass bands to newspaper advertising.
A letter questions rising taxes and demands justification of results. The writer recalls past travel difficulties, noting a 26 mile road journey between Newberg and Portland in a day with wagon and team, and the impracticality of using an automobile in the season.
The passage notes quicker trips from Minonville to Sheridan and Willamina, and from Salem or Willamina to Newberg and Portland, with mud on wheels in mid winter. It cites farm teams hauling loads efficiently, and taxes funding road improvements benefiting everyone in the community.
A Capital Journal note warns that a person resembling F A Elliott from the New Year issue caption Men Who Serve the State at the State Capitol may pass as an artist in Salem but would be denied at former Newberg homes as a fraud and sent away without hospitality or remnant food.
Washington correspondents forecast a clash between Colonel Roosevelt and Colonel Bryan at the national convention. Roosevelt favors a firm preparedness platform while seeking Republican delegation support from New York. Bryan will push antimilitarist and single-term pledges, with Wilson's renomination viewed as likely.
A one year subscription offer priced at $2.00. The notice promotes the Graphic and Weekly Oregonian as a bundled publication option.
A literary society presented Looking for Mary Jane on Thursday with a large audience. Gladys the maid was a hit and Fernwood band supplied music. Mise Bye Hadley sang two solos, and social plans followed at several local homes.
Friends hosted a surprise party for John Wohlgemuth on Monday night at Mrs H Ross to celebrate his twenty first birthday. Guests parted a good time and wished him many happy returns of the day.
Community notes recount a New Year Eve watch at the church by the W C T U with readings music and speeches. Miss Maude Wills and Miss Ruth Meyer resumed school duties the first of the week as others led religious and social events.
Our basketball boys lost 36 to 18 to the PC second team Saturday night. They trailed 15 to 14 at halftime but could not curb the visitors in the second half.
A large crowd of Minnesotans attended Minnesota day in Newberg on Friday but many had to postpone celebrations to next year due to colds and other ailments. J. W. Moore visited Portland Saturday. Miss Mary Strate vacationed in Portland then returned home for New Years. Mrs John Sommer has been ill for two weeks with grippe. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brickley visited at Mrs Brickley’s parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Strate. The youngsters enjoyed the few iasheas.
A. M. Erickson returns to Mill City after Christmas with family. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hertig of Rotice Idaho stay at the Hertig home. Miss Seryl Christenson of Dayton spends holidays at J. T. Carter home. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Vanderpool and Miss Violet Hertig of Portland visit A. Hertig's home. Miss Lorena Nichols of Michaels and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brock of Clem Oregon stay at F. E. Nanless home.
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