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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes its editor and publisher E H Woodward runs the paper from the Graphic Building on First Street. It lists contact numbers for office and residence and notes publication every Thursday morning.
The Graphic calls for a large turnout at Duncan's Hall on Saturday at 10:30 for the co operative cannery and fruit and berry growers association. It urges soil tillers to organize with merchants buying stock to support the venture and notes governor related cleanup news on page 3. Rockford Illinois shows no saloons, cigarettes ban, lyceum plans and strong church backed entertainment growth.
Jonathan Bourne Jr argues for a measure to outlaw paid petition circulation while preserving the right to circulate petitions. He contends paid circulation distorts public will and that petitions should reflect genuine citizen interest, not money spent. He notes paid circulators resemble other prohibited political expenditures and envisions volunteers representing true opinion.
The W C T U held a Mother’s Meeting December 30 in the C E room of the Baptist church. The program featured songs readings debates and a pledge presentation. Nine White Ribbon recruits were added and a social hour followed with refreshments.
Miss Corbett spoke on the consumers league at the high school. Newberg lost a close basketball game to Forest Grove 31 to 32. Jonathan Krause received a cut glass bowl and gave an improvised speech of thanks. An old Newberg resident recalled early schools and teachers. Mr Edwards may share bear tales. Classes resumed post Christmas. The literary society met at 7 30 with strong attendance for the upcoming debate between Newberg and Dayton. Admission is twenty five cents without student tickets.
Students enjoyed Nutcracker numbers performed by Mrs Hull and Miss Jones with Prof Hull narrating. Prof Pennington spoke on guiding principles for choosing a life work. YWCA and YMC A talks highlighted career fields. Basketball practice, home game January 10 against alumni, league opener January 16 vs Chemawa Indians. Oratorical contest January 30 in Albany. Glee club rehearsals and first regular meeting next Monday at 7 PM.
A promotional line advertising a combined subscription to The Graphic and Semi-Weekly Journal for two dollars per year.
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