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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
4
An Associated Press report quotes Elihu Root urging prompt steps after the new administration to secure an early formal agreement on disarmament as Newberg Graphic notes crystallizing public opinion.
The Graphic cites George H. Himes recalling a similar cloudy winter in the seventies, noting persistent cloudiness and sun largely hidden this season, a rarity for the era according to local memory.
A caller to the Iola Kansas Register argues workers employed all summer at wages from 15 to 23 dollars daily saved little enough to feed their families a week. He questions what government or reformer can do for a man poor at 20 dollars a day as he is at two dollars.
The Oregonian editorial argues that Herbert Hoover’s omission from Harding’s cabinet would disappoint ninety percent of the people. It contends Hoover’s proven administrative ability and public service are national assets and warns against appeasing a factional leader who opposes his inclusion.
The piece argues millage tax support for state colleges universities and normals under strain while taxpayers pay more due to higher teachers salaries. It suggests requiring resident students to pay a fee, aligning with similar legislation in other states.
The Woodburn Independent notes a suggestion worth considering. It argues Oregon taxpayers should not fund educating residents of Illinois Iowa or Indiana who come to study in Oregon institutions.
Senator Hare introduces a senatorial memorial urging Congress to direct surplus wartime food and clothing held by the war department to Europe. The measure aims to curb profiteering by dealers and redirect below-retail supplies to alleviate distress among European women and children.
E L Smith a renowned Hood River horticulturist born in Vermont in 1837 died last Saturday in Hood River. He planted the valley’s first commercial orchard and was active in horticultural circles and Newberg gatherings. He served in California assembly 1864 65 and was secretary of Washington territory 1867 before settling in Hood River in 1876 and later becoming speaker of the Oregon house.
The article recalls early paving faults between Newberg and Portland, noting weak foundations, lack of asphalt binder, and poor drainage. Heavy truck traffic since completion has caused extensive wear, prompting costly repairs and forecasting rising upkeep as traffic grows. It blames engineers and the State Highway Commission for past misjudgments.
A Long Beach California school board reportedly passed resolutions banning paint or powder on students, extreme hairstyles or large combs, immodest open work or lace stockings, and fancy garters. It requires Cuban or low straight heels and dresses of modest length with modest necklines.
Mrs. Etta Iola Cain Powell wife of S J Powell a noted Oregon pioneer died January 17 at the family home Portland aged 64 years 11 months 21 days She was born in Yamhill January 27 1856 and lived in Oregon all her life Funeral services were held in Yamhill at the Christian church Rev Hicks officiated She leaves sons Geo E Cain James H Cain Clyde C Cain and Mrs John Groff with a list of surviving siblings and relatives across Oregon Washington and Idaho.
After a 1917 Dallas divorce with $3000 alimony, Mr. L. A. Tripp and Mrs. Tripp married again at Christmas 1919. Now in Portland, he sues for separation alleging she resists farm life wakes late, wants a sealskin coat, and is kept by in laws and a Portland man named C. G. Thornton, amid family tensions.
A pie social at the school-house next Friday evening will raise funds for the farm-home charity. Mrs. Lottie Hannon will attend and music will be enjoyed. Ladies interested in orphans are urged to bring pies and attend. Last Friday Sept 8 Duncan visited the school and praised teachers Meyer and Hodgin.
Six members of the Pacific College group led Rex Sunday evening church services. Mrs. Lottie Hannon spoke to raise funds for the proposed W C T U farm home for children, collecting 35 dollars.
Mrs. Mary Delilah Porter of Abington Massachusetts is described as New England’s oldest living artist at age 92. She began painting after age 50 during a Maine visit and quickly advanced, later teaching others from his home. Porter was born in Cornwallis Nova Scotia and moved to Abington at 26, mother of six, living with her son Lysander and two grandchildren.
An Answers London letter notes tensions as bolshevism ideas meet a chauffeur who serves a laundry lady on her Monday rounds. The chauffeur defends her against class prejudice, saying she treats him the same as her husband and boss.
The American Forestry Magazine notes perching birds with altricial young, like catbirds, incubate shorter than shorebirds and ducks with precocial young. Small birds require ten days to two weeks, chickens about three weeks, ducks around four weeks, and the emeu eggs about ten weeks to hatch.
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