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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
7
J. C. Akers argues the economy will improve with less distress after inflation. He notes idle workers exist yet most industries don’t run year round and warns against gloomy talk that spreads fear. He cites America's creditor status, abundant crops, and stable banks as foundations for a good 1921.
Bert Miller muses that firemen are a tough bunch and jokes about their lunches. He notes they generally drink milk rather than contraband liquor, and that their ranks include printers and bakers. He adds he will prove it by Akers.
The piece urges a local newspaper to publish thoughtful nonpartisan debate and public opinion. It emphasizes shared civic duty among professionals and citizens to contribute articles, abstracts, and reviews, building a lively paper and a stronger community.
A London gag notes the Prince of Wales being asked to lay ten cornerstones weekly. A second bricklayer jokes that he should join the union so he could refuse the task.
A Sheridan street mother speaks of her seven month old baby boy. A Swedish visitor asked if the child fears strangers. The mother says the infant is not easily scared but notices the Swedish lady speaks English imperfectly.
In Buffalo a noisy Airedale causes worry as the owner reassures an old man that the dog’s bark is worse than its bite. The caller speculates on the dog’s temperament, noting it may be rather hot.
An old lady asks what work the man did during the late war. He says he worked on a submarine and, whenever they needed to dive, he ran forward and tipped her up. The remark comes from the American Legion Weekly.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger anecdote features a chauffeur remarking that the man entering the office building works hard to live, but the chauffeur implies his own motive is even greater, humorously revealing class and labor perspectives of the era.
A pompous doctor in a smoking compartment meets a quiet young man who thanks him for a treatment. The man reveals he benefited greatly as heir to his late uncle, who was the doctor’s patient.
A Saturday evening dancing party at Community Hall drew locals from Yamhill County. The event featured visiting relatives and a large social gathering celebrating long marriages and community ties, with later plans for a Dundee Memorial Park fundraiser and Red Cross meeting. The Dundee Memorial Park Association formed to oversee planting and maintenance for five years, led by T. B. Warner and E. S. Greer.
A first class buy offers a four room house with bath and toilet on a paved street with cement sidewalk. The property is 650 by 100 feet, $1600 clear of encumbrances with reasonable terms. Act quickly to secure this investment or home at 410 First street Newberg Ore.
A courtroom exchange centers on a withdrawal from Fleetfoot Bank. Towne questions why deposits trigger concerns as Browne cites a recurring oddity: the cashier wearing a hat during deposits. The judge overseeing the exchange weighs the implications.
Call for bids invites applications for the janitor at city hall and caretaker of the fire truck with duties including basement restroom and furnace care. Test engine twice daily and keep fire apparatus ready for instant use. free sleeping room provided. Applications at city hall by February 7 1921. By direction of the council Recorder Rebecca W H Smith. February 18 1921.
Bills against Yamhill county must be in by the first Wednesday of each month and approved by the authorizing person. Bills received later will be held over to the following month. Accounts not presented within sixty days after date of purchase will not be paid without court investigation. By order of the Court. County Judge C. F. Dantell and County Commissioners Wm. Gunning and Geo. S. Zimmerman.
A neighbor notes Everett six and his sister dressed up for Christmas. Everett reveals the sister wore everything new she received except for her percolator. The anecdote, printed in Cartoons Magazine, captures holiday attire and family humor.
Hans laments steep kebbeges costs in his town as he notes his family usually canning seven to nine barrels of sauerkraut annually but this year cannot. A friend asks about sauerkraut and he confirms storing two or three barrels at home for illness.
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