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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1919
Page
2
In Oskaloosa Iowa the Rose family fights influenza spreading through Philander Uncle Jim Aunt Lucinda and Cousin Jane Meliss and others. They isolate by barred doors, nurse runs stairs and a pestilence card is seen as the p leceman fetches medicine.
Miss Langton weekend at the Boyd home. 4. F. Harford holds the District 68 wood contract this year. Wm. Carter ill last week but improving. 4. F. Harford rents Maggie Kinney's farm for coming season. N. P. Nelson claims an exhaust attachment for Ford cars, the Nelson Automatic Pants Warmer, seeking a patent and possible fortune.
Miss Ruth Kane of Newberg stays at the Pilcher home while Miss Jane M. Fiedler of Seattle visits the L Reed Chambers. The Chambers plan a Salem trip then depart for Williamsport Pennsylvania. Miss Cook of Portland is ill with influenza and Evangeline Martin of Newberg will fill her place. Mr and Mrs James Ferguson host a farewell for the Chambers ahead of their move East as Francis Jenking returns home after discharge from service at Camp Mills. Mrs L Reed Chambers is honored at a farewell hosted by Mrs Jack Sawyer.
Edward Mueller recovers from influenza as several Fernwood residents fall ill and schools delay opening until the epidemic ends. Grace Riley returns to Springbrook and others visit in Newberg while Della and Freda Parrish head to Portland for Behnke-Walker studies. Albert Johnson recently discharged from the Medical Corps visits with Harold Huffle. local residents view the river at Newberg bridge.
The Fernwood auxiliary of the Red Cross will suspend Thursday gatherings until the influenza situation improves enough to ensure safety for members to meet. Private Emery O Jones of the Coast Artillery Corps Battery F has been discharged and returned home after service at Fort Hancock and Camp Lewis.
Amanda Huckleberry born Amanda McLellan died Monday afternoon at her daughter's home after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Hodson Elliott in Newberg due to influenza concerns. She leaves daughter Mrs William Bennett of Dundee son William and brother Granville McLellan of Jeffersonville Indiana.
Sunday school starts at 10 a m with De Vere Fendall as superintendent Church services follow at 11 a m Young People meet at 7 30 p m The morning sermon theme is Progress and Failure Pastor Gilbert Shambaugh leads the congregation with a message on striving in faith
Sgt Chandos L Chase describes Fort de Peigney near Langres France. He notes stone buildings with earth covered floors, a moat and iron gated entry, an inner bridge that can be raised, and extensive underground passages. He mentions Langres perched high on a hill and viewable lights at night. He recalls the fort's role since 1869 and its use in the 1870-71 war.
In a December 18 1918 letter from Langres France Sergeant Chandos L Chase recounts machine gun school life at Fort de Peigney, his battles near the front, and a hope to be home by August. He notes a science of duties, praises his company, and recalls Christmas aboard ships and in a French town with a Cincinnati family.
Miami resident Orlo Ballard writes to loved ones about returning to the United States after a trip, noting arrival in Newport News Virginia on the 17th and expressing happiness to be back. He mentions having sent a telegram from Savannah, Georgia.
Instructors used air potato races to teach cadets accuracy and speed. Each team of pilot and mechanic stopped at four outlying fields, marking landings with whitewashed marks and loading potatoes at each stop. The event covered 24 miles in Texas.
A young man approaches General Sherman and remarks that public calls can be tiresome. Sherman replies brusquely that he does not know who the visitor is, highlighting the social strain of meeting many people.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a lighthearted exchange about spending money on shoes. It notes a wife’s plan to allocate funds elsewhere, suggesting frugal budgeting or shifting priorities.
Local readers are urged to use the Graphic offices for all job printing needs with emphasis on quality and prompt service. The notice highlights affordable rates and quick turnaround for business cards posters and forms.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip wonders about the famous wooden statue of Von Hindenburg in Berlin. It jokes the statue may still exist but could later appear as the centerpiece at a bon fire.
A London Tit-Bits joke depicts a damp house discussed by a house agent and gentleman. The agent reframes a disadvantage as an advantage noting dampness reduces fire risk.
A dialogue shows Senator Sor explaining that politics had adjourned yet he expected others to pause and allow him to work overtime, reflecting a stance of continued personal effort amid a paused political scene.
A witty exchange about a persistent knitter who runs out of wool. The narrator recalls the last time they saw her and her reaction as she begins gnitting her brows.
Fragments report a garden party at the Smiths with lantern decorations leading to a small fire incident. Fire crews responded and contained the blaze with no injuries reported.
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