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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
6
A. E. Smith of San Francisco, a mining investor, tours Grants Pass examining black sand losses in Rogue River placer mining. Experts say much gold is discarded with black sands and no profitable method exists to recover it yet.
Dr. Joseph Schaefer history professor at the University of Oregon will lecture on Educational Social Adjustment January 17 at the high school building. He will also serve as a judge in the Ashland Klamath High School debate. Dr. Hodge of the university will lecture to high school students several days after Schaefer's visit.
Linn County is entirely dry after Harrisburg and Sweet Home reversed to wet and then back to dry amid local option contests. No wet areas existed from July 1, 1906, until a year ago when Harrisburg first voted wet, then Sweet Home joined, and both again became dry after November elections.
The Roseburg community will host a three day conference on social service January 17 18 and 19. The event seeks to raise awareness of local social welfare needs and discuss possible plans to improve conditions.
In Oregon near Corvallis the first drainage district organized under state law in the Willamette Valley has begun. Landowners from Corvallis to Monroe form a 40 square mile district to drain bottom and prairie lands. Officials anticipate that drainage will boost arable acreage by about 1,000,000 acres and double crop profits within two years, eliminating white lands and covering costs from increased farm profits in three years.
Residents of Umatilla and nearby towns protest influx of laborers seeking work on West Umatilla project. With no work for non teamsters until spring, towns face unemployment concerns and economic strain.
Portland officials announce contracts for an interstate bridge across the Columbia River at Vancouver. The project unites Oregon and Washington segments of the Pacific Highway, with a commission from Multnomah County Oregon and Clarke County Washington overseeing the letting.
Independence school board posts notices enforcing tobacco sale law to minors under 18. Minors found using tobacco will be prosecuted under the strict enforcement policy by the city.
Hammond elects P. H. Kuhns as the city’s new mayor, the first since 14 years ago when the city was incorporated. Retiring mayor Mr. Ford departs after long service in the office.
The Dalles St Pauls Episcopal Church witnessed an unusual ritual as two children received water from the Jordan River to mark a religious ceremony. The event drew attention from parishioners and highlighted a traditional practice observed by the church community.
Long list of Oregon matters includes the ninth annual meeting of the Oregon Retail Hardware and Implement Dealers Association in Portland January 27 to 30. The article notes political nominations, infrastructure plans, and state fiscal considerations.
Frederick Chamberlin recounts a perilous Alps ascent in Wide World Magazine. After slipping into a crevasse he spent a frigid night trapped, fighting cold and darkness, using a knife and improvised steps before finally escaping to safety on the dawn ledge.
The Portland Telegram argues advertisements attract both buyers and readers. It claims ads are read as interesting material and shape public perception beyond direct commerce.
The Southern Cross carving on Grand Manan in the Fundy bay is famed as one of the world’s most beautiful natural rock carvings. It sits at the head of a rock ledge jutting into the bay near the island’s southern cliffs, with a near perfect form described.
A humorous exchange quotes a boy named Eric claiming his father is a mounted policeman. The visitor asks if that is better than a walking policeman, and Eric agrees noting quicker escape in trouble. The page also features a Beecher quote about men not being born for perpetual joy.
A commentary notes that postmeal talk often dominates dining and disturbs listeners. It argues that postprandial garrulity is widespread in English speaking societies, likening it to a ritual that injures guests who are forced to endure dull discourse while eating. London Truth is cited.
Hippo hunters in dugout canoes pursue the animal in the Sobat area. They harpoon and rope the beast then split to encircle and wound it, sometimes sacrificing boaters. The hide dries for sale to Arab traders and whipmakers. meat is dried in sap with a coarse beef taste.
The London Chronicle notes King Charlies cries over his missing Black Dog described as between a Greyhound and Spaniel with a white-free crest. The appeal asks that anyone who finds the dog inform Whitehall, insisting the royal hound’s loyalty to its master and the theft’s audacity.
A Philadelphia Record item reports Mrs. Butler hires a new cook described as buxom and African American. The woman explains her names Florentina and Ida with the alias Fiorentina, noting her “short” name and full given names in a humorous exchange.
The Montet burning mountain in Aveyron France is not a volcano but a coal mine fire that has burned for years. The feature’s day cloud and night flame mislead readers into thinking it is active geology. Readings note the phenomenon mirrors a long running subterranean blaze.
Report reflects a judge remark about two tourists engaging in boastful theatrics abroad and an exchange about kissing a servant girl as onlookers laugh. The dialogue hints at cultural misunderstandings and social gossip tied to travel misadventure.
A Washington Star quote panel notes some men prize the fish that got away over those actually caught. The cynical observer remarks on luck and pride in failed catches.
In Yonkers the Statesman notes chatter that Gill is seeking employment in a political post while Jill argues he is not pursuing work. The item captures local chatter about local figures and offices.
A terse exchange captures a humorous moment as a woman scolds a man for noise at dawn, he replies with a witty remark about the day’s break. The brief vignette reflects early 20th century newsroom commentary style in the Baltimore American.
A legal quip from the San Francisco Chronicle notes that a skilled lawyer can reinterpret any law to negate its plain meaning, explaining why people hire attorneys for even minor issues. The exchange highlights how legal interpretation can diverge from surface statutes.
Mrs Gab accuses a vow to obey while Mr Gab teases that only the slightest wish would be obeyed. The exchange appears in a Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt highlighting marital banter over obedience and constraint.
Quoted exchange from the Baltimore American questions if uplift efforts matter or have independent momentum. The dialogue contrasts skepticism with a defiant reply emphasizing potential and growth beyond external help.
A lighthearted exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a bachelor proposing after winning a sidesaddle in a raffle. The woman reacts with playful surprise as the groom explains his sudden decision to marry.
A brief, garbled excerpt from the New York Globe hints at social norms after marriage and education. The text mentions a Capper A Bachelor’s degree and reflects period views on personal milestones. No coherent event or named individuals are clearly readable.
A Baltimore American quip notes a man accused of being a masher and jokes about recognizing him from his soft crash hat. The lighthearted item reflects city humor and social observations of the era.
A witty Baltimore American quip contrasts gender roles with a playful exchange about being a "lady's man" in a comic tone.
Advertises lumber as boasting smooth straights and absence of large knots. Promotes thorough seasoning and economy of use while urging customers to follow competitors by becoming buyers of the product.
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