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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes its weekly publication by editor and publisher Woodward. It lists office and phone details, and confirms post office entry as second-class matter in Newberg Oregon.
A 1914 newspaper note comments on applying whitewash early in the season. It appears as a brief observational line in the edition dated January 2, 1914, reflecting seasonal maintenance language.
Thursday of next week January 29 is observed as red carnation day to honor William McKinley one of the nation’s greatest presidents.
The board of trustees selects Newberg Co operative Growers Association as the official name, stating it sounds better than prior suggestions.
Charles H. Fisher former owner and publisher of the Eugene Guard has bought the Salem Capital Journal. The Graphic predicts he will furnish Salem with one of its best papers yet. Also noted are Lincoln birthday anniversary plans on February 12 in Newberg with expected public participation and a business pause to honor the memory of the emancipator.
Newberg property owners face a total of 40.5 mills in property tax this year with 15.5 mills for county and state, 12 mills for schools, and 13 mills for city purposes. The text hints at assessing funds to meet local demands.
Secretary W. H. Woodworth announces preparations for selling the upcoming season's fruit and berry output. Growers should align with cannery needs as arrangements progress to determine likely in sight supply.
Sheriff W. G Henderson issues a notice warning parents after complaints that children on the riverfront throw pebbles from the new bridge at passing steamboats. The advisory urges immediate stoppage to prevent harm and disturbance.
The county treasurer will receive the tax rolls about February 12. No rebate is allowed for payment in full, and taxes must be paid in full before April 1 to avoid delinquency. The notice ends by warning that only I. W. W. members might escape.
In his home county Judge Wm. Galloway has many friends who doubt he would bend for saloon interests despite a majority opposing licensed saloons. They admit in private concern over the court’s stance and potential impact on the vote.
Salem residents learned of the recent death at home of Mrs. McElroy prompting memories of her husband E. B. McElroy. He died years earlier and was a longtime politician, active at conventions and a popular storyteller. He served multiple terms as State School Superintendent and worked closely with teachers.
The city council contends the 13 mill tax in the next two months will cover outstanding warrants, leaving no funds for running expenses. A warning note says reckoning approaches, while urging local support for a new Newberg Creamery to keep profits at home.
The Yaquina Bay News editor Wm Matthews is reportedly sued for $5000 for breach of promise to wed by a former News office type setter. The Bay by the Sea reports the claim amid lingering skepticism about its reliability.
The Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers' Association reports 1913 receipts of 878 759 22 with 854 848 91 in checks, cash on hand 23 910 31, plant values 51 592 and 9 127, and estimated 50 218 19 disbursements to members. President W H Paulhamus will visit Newberg to discuss a selling agency with local trustees for next year.
A Joliet Illinois penitentiary with 1200 inmates had no local printers to set the first issue of the Prison Post. The piece argues printing has raised standards, reducing tramp printers and requiring sober, reliable craftsmen across the trade.
Mrs George Bryan and family express gratitude to Newberg friends for flowers and attendance at the funeral of her husband and father.
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