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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
6
The legislature passed a bill letting voters mark a cross in a circle to vote a party ticket straight this measure was vetoed by the governor. The notice urges Newberg residents to be counted in the census and to drop names and addresses at the Graphic office for registration.
Leslie J. Bennett, once new in the Yamhill county press, brings vigor to the Carlton Sentinel. He has married, and now he purchases a seven acre tract near Carlton to pursue vine and fig tree farming as time goes on.
A writer visits Governor Olcott's special session in Salem and notes lawmakers debating tobacco price measures while observing Newberg street life. He highlights First Street commerce, the U and National Bank, Amperial hotel and a busy transit block as pedestrians judge the town’s appearance.
A plea urges local businesses to hire a man to clean the pavement and improve curb appeal before spring traffic increases. The author argues communal effort will prevent untidy appearances and inspire others to sweep their own areas once a start is made.
The Lincoln High School girls in Seattle voted to ban high heels Georgette crepe waists and other fashions seen as immoral by the editor. They also rejected thin camisoles low necklines short and tight skirts and bobbed or fish-hook hairstyles.
The editor cites Lincoln high school girls voting 665 to 80 against immorality in dress, praising the majority for choosing a respectable image and urging moral women to follow this good example.
Thomas B. Hill urged expanding agricultural output in Washington state, arguing that over production should be countered by better transport and distribution, not limits on wealth. He cited 1850 to 1918 data showing rising wheat and corn yields and prices, warning against restricting production as population grows.
The family of Levi Dobbins expresses gratitude for friends kindness and help during the illness and death of their loved one.
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