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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes locals flocking to a poultry show and urges citizen participation while reference is made to a dry era in Salem with no U.S. Senator or governor in power during the current legislative session.
Portland ranks fifth in the United States for 1914 building activity with $1,601,355 spent on 259 structures. Leading cities are Chicago Pittsburgh Boston and New York.
Farmers reduce flock sizes due to soaring feed prices. Some breeders sell only a few hens or pullets as they adjust to rising costs and uncertain demand.
Fragmented OCR text references a trade act and a xenophobic phrase linked to the term heathen Chinee. The readable parts mention Democratic free trade act and unclear contextual relevance. No clear events or entities beyond these phrases are established.
The article notes several congress bills aiming to curb alcohol with Hobson’s voting outcome suggesting fear among liquor sellers in Washington. It also reports Washington county’s continued rank in murder cases outside Multnomah and a Beaverton shooting where two German dairymen clashed and one was killed.
Rev H G Crocker organizes a four day and night Winter Chautauqua to benefit communities north and northwest of Newberg. The program aims to entertain and educate locals during a season with fishing and farming pace, urging public support and suggesting the paper buy a ticket for a deserving youth.
The article notes campaigners arguing against broad prohibition while promising to enforce new laws starting January 1 1916. Governor Withycombe faces a major political test as foes and supporters mobilize in a heated campaign environment.
Governor West urges strong measures against alcohol and habit forming drugs to reduce penitentiary and asylum populations. He notes hotel interests oppose strict prohibition and plan petitions for a constitutional amendment, but he believes legislators should act decisively to restrict or prevent drug traffic.
Mrs. G C Christenson visits from Eastern Oregon and others attend sick lists and visitors. Supt S S Duncan and Prof Barr of O A C visit District No 10. Barr demonstrates a milk tester. Basket social to fund a piano. grades school activities include a program by Miss Macy's Literary Society and a charity sale. Various locals attend church, Portland trips, and family gatherings. a death prompts sympathy for Mr and Mrs Noble.
The document records four marriage transfers with ages: Sarah E. Fryer 52 to J M W Bonney 55. Flora Bewley 22 to Raymond Heider 25. Edith B. Engleking 26 to Arthur C. Cook 29. Lela Hayes 26 to Robert W. Jones 34.
Readable portion notes a weekly subscription offer for two newspapers, the Oregonian and the Graphic, priced at two dollars and twenty five cents for a one year term. The item presents a promotional rate likely from a newspaper advertisement.
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