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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
4
The notice lists the Newberg Graphic office address at Graphic Building, 0 First Street, with office and residence phone notes. It states the paper is entered at the Newberg post office as second class matter.
A call is made to put the sale of cigarettes to a public vote in Oregon ahead of the next election. The Newberg Journal correspondent’s report on the recent city election is noted with sharp criticism of yellow journalism.
The article notes strong stick-to-it attitude for W E Purdy in the Winters deed dispute as he remains persistent. It also mentions the seasonal smelt run up the Columbia River filling rivers and impacting markets with large, flavorful catches.
At a meeting of the new board of trustees of the fruit grower's association the Willamette Valley Grower Association name was adopted. J. W. Chambers was elected president and manager, Gottlob Schaad vice president, and W. H. Woodworth secretary and treasurer. Subscriptions to stock exceed $5,000 and actions appear deliberate and confident.
D N Byerlee, formerly of the Willamina Times, starts a new paper called The Leader in Linnton on the west side of the Willamette under Portland. A veteran newsman, he plans full shop control from front desk to obituary pages for prominent citizens. Linnton offers an open field with a hopeful outlook for the venture.
The June issue of the quarterly Oregon Historical Society celebrates the Harvey W. Scott memorial. Alfred Holman of Yamhill County and editor of the San Francisco Argonaut writes a review of Scott’s work, while Leslie M. Scott, his son, appraises topics Scott treated.
The passage questions whether omitting Purdy from the Oregonian’s list of gubernatorial candidates was an oversight or intentional. It notes the price of the issue at fifty cents and its suitability for a library.
An Oregon editorial echoes Stephen A Lowell arguing the legislature bears blame for weak criminal statutes, urging civil remedies over martial law. The piece endorses Oswald West as a potential successor if law enforcement remains the campaign issue.
S L Parrett of U S National Bank asked for information on the Benton County Growers Association. George H Tinker states the group is active, sending out payments to growers and expanding canning and fresh fruit shipments with strong per car earnings and a $50,000 yearly gross.
Revival meetings led by Rev. O. B. Ong of Pasadena California are held at the Holiness Association Hall. The power of God is described as saving sinners and sanctifying believers. Services run nightly at 7 30 and afternoon at 2 30 except Monday.
Matilda Irene Meigs born March 3 1858 near Springfield Illinois married Davis Pindle Strait September 5 1883 in Hastings Nebraska. She lived on prairie homesteads near Fairfield Nebraska before moving to Oregon in 1903 and died January 7 1914 aged 55 years 10 months and 4 days. Survived by husband two sons F L and Sylvan D of Newberg and daughter Belva E Hill of Orchards Washington and a sister Ellen Graham and mother Melissa Lombard.
Sadie Moody aged 22 and Paul A. Blanchard aged 27 tied as a couple in a marriage license. Ida Farrow is recorded as legally joined to Geo. Wm. Harris in the same registry.
F. C. Mills states readiness to relocate or upgrade wood buildings on short notice and to operate heavy machinery as part of their services.
Extra choice stock trees six to eight feet high priced at ten cents and three to five feet at eight cents. Contact L. Otis by phone Black 202 tt.
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