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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic lists Woodward as editor and publisher with publication every Thursday morning. Office is Graphic Building at 600 First Street, Newberg Oregon.
In the January 17, 1918 issue readers learn tailors are making suits less full due to meatless and wheatless days. Smelt returns to the Columbia River flood markets, promising broad supply. Warnings about dog license hikes and pork mutton beef conservation appear alongside local political notes and home industry prompts.
Emma Goldman the anarchist has been sentenced to prison for expressed disloyalty to the government. Many believe the punishment overdue, noting her brazen anti government platform speeches across the country over the years and calls for banishment to Russia.
R. J. Moore of Yam Hill Electric says he was absent from a Portland Jackson Club gathering but reports that Col. Sam White, a Georgia friend, will run for Democratic governor. This promises a strong booster presence in the area.
Gen. Wood writes Governor Capper that Kansas men rank higher in morale obedience and stamina, challenging the prohibition states argument about booze consumption. The letter frames Kansas as superior in civic qualities and discipline.
A high authority praises Kansas for enforcing dry zone laws and prohibition, claiming the troops are the finest, cleanest, healthiest, and most vigorous in endurance. He notes the contrast with liquor interests' efforts to repeal prohibition and says Kansans should feel proud.
A resident claimed a midnight spirit council predicted the war would end after the Kaiser’s defeat in 1919. The same note mentions a McMinnville encounter with a controversial figure, and shifts to Oregon relics: Captain Robert Gray’s china ware and a Boston door plate donated to the Historical Society by Mrs. Grace Peabody.
The Graphic teams with the Oregon Farmer to offer a three year Farmers subscription free for subscribers who pay one year of The Graphic in advance. The piece urges thrift and community cooperation and advises discussing price differences with local merchants to understand higher local costs.
Marion County notes expected candidacies for the state senate and House of Representatives include N D Elliott Fred Scheurer and Sam Brown with speculation about Jones Lachmund and Alex LaPollette. Judge Kelly vacancy prospects and Linn county lawyer candidates are discussed amid broader political chatter.
A call for neighbors and merchants to join in a shared effort to improve streets roads schools venues churches and local commerce. The article argues that a strong cooperative spirit leads to widespread benefits for residents and future generations.
Mrs. E L Evans lists Red Cross receipts by location including Mountain Top Fernwood Chehalem Center West Chehalem Dundee Newberg and Newberg totals. Subtotals shown: 15.00 98.20 70.00 101.00 6.60 86 278.00 1,109.07.
A call to a nation wide all day prayer on January 24 issued by the Woman s Christian Temperance Union following their 906 delegates convention in Washington DC The aim is to secure ratification by states of the prohibition amendment.
Dean Holmes of Pennsylvania State College finds four years of college cost 20000 dollars, yielding 5000 dollars yearly return. Census Bureau estimates average male death at 39.2 years and female 40.6. Historical note compares wartime soldier pay: French 20 dollars per year, German 38, British 89, American 360 dollars per year.
Services at Newberg churches list daily activities with times. Bible school at 10 a.m. led by Z Martin, sermon at 11 a.m. on The Christian's Inheritance. Junior Endeavor at 4 p.m. C E at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermon titled A Momentous Question. A welcome for all.
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