Why can't they elect a railroad commission
Editorial question in the Newberg Graphic dated January 31, 1907 challenges voters trust in electing a railroad commission versus a governor.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
4
Bourne to sit near La Follette in Senate chamber
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Bourne will be assigned a seat adjacent to Senator La Follette in the senate chamber. The arrangement is welcomed with the hope Bourne remains in close proximity to La Follette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bourne
Senate
Senator la Follette
Election laws limit lawmaking to the people
The primary election law and the local option law were enacted by direct vote. The legislature should stay out and avoid handling or altering such measures and treat explosives with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thes
Stamps Scheme At Capitol Aide Alleged Past Gratuity
The Albany Democrat notes a past incident where the sergeant at arms and colleagues allegedly exchanged stamps totaling five dollars per member with a dollar to the sergeant and four dollars added afterward. The affair remained undiscovered for years and left the environmental context as the only noted issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Democrat
Oregon political fight over normal schools remains heated
The piece argues the four state normal schools are funded by appropriations and calls the approach a robbery with no real results. It warns voters they are being fooled if they back the policy, labeling the plan as a persistent political issue in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Senator Wolfe Demands Chaplain Omit Jes us Christ Prayers
California State Senate leader Wolfe from San Francisco pushes to remove Jesus Christ from opening prayers and carries his point. The remark shows his bold stance in a city where blasphemy terms are rarely used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
California State Senate
Jesus Christ
Senate
San Francisco
Dallas Observer editor shuns marriage license purchase
Brother Hayter of the Dallas Observer buys new type and presses to grow his paper but has not paid for a marriage license. The State Press Association may investigate stage fright with President Ireland urged to appoint a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Hayter
Dallas Observer
State Press Association
Ireland
Oregon Ticket Sale Notice Begins March First
If you have friends coming to Oregon write them now about low passenger rates. From March 1 to April 30 tickets will be on sale for $25 from Kansas City and all Missouri river points. Also from St Paul Minneapolis and all western territories to Oregon including key agricultural regions and distant home builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Kansas City
Missouri River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
United States
Lock owners claim exclusive water rights at Willamette Falls
The owners of the Wil lamette Falls locks pressed a $1 200 000 sale demand on the national government in 1899 while U S engineers valued the locks at 244 300 annually. The latest report shows the owners insisting on exclusive use of all water over the falls, a claim the public finds unsurprising given prior disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Falls
United States
Corporations Claim the Earth and Its Fullness
The statement asserts that corporations readily claim ownership of the earth and its resources without hesitation, reflecting concerns about corporate power and environmental control. It highlights tensions between corporate rights and public stewardship, suggesting broad assertion of property and influence across nations.
Rader Defends Anti Saloon League Chief Against Criticism
The Graphic dismisses week old criticisms of Paul Rader superintendent of the Anti Saloon League as ill judged. Rader invites his accusers to present charges and expects to prevail amid claims the league rushed to print. A separate wedding report notes Alma Warner as bridesmaid with pink carnation theme and John Wohlschlegel as best man. couple plans home in Troutdale after a January 24 ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Rader
The
Anti Saloon League
Alma Warner
John Wohlschlegel
Newberg” Church
Troutdale
Portland Sees Heavy Sleet Damage Stabilizes Wires
The community escaped the worst of a regional sleet event that did heavy damage to trolley and telephone wires in Portland area. Trees and limbs broke on Chehalem and Parrott mountains while several horses were killed by live wires and people were injured though no fatalities occurred. Observers call the sight of wires and trees laden with ice beautiful but dangerous, spurring talk of an underground system soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Multnomah County
Chehalem
Parrott
Portland
Potatoes, Fire, and a College Scrape Highlight Local Week
Local farmers dig potatoes after the freeze with near surface spuds spoiled but deeper crops promising. Mrs. F A White’s chicken house fire ends in all the yellow yeggs killed. Oratorical contest stirs college students into a spirited rope tying bout, seniors prevail. St Johns of Eugene injures an ankle but escapes serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. White
Charley Clemenson
St. Johns
Eugene
Hulit and Wohlschlegel Wed in Elegant January 1907 Nuptials
A wedding was held Wednesday evening January 23 1907 at the home of Mr and Mrs Lou Finigan uniting Louis Hulit and Lena Wohlschlegel. Rev J Soper of Scholls Oregon officiated with chrysanthemums and Oregon grape decor. Mrs Geo Robinson played the wedding march. The bride wore a cream silk crinoline gown with rose applique and embroidered chiffon. Her veil was fastened with an orange wreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Finigan
Louis Hulit
Lena Wohlschlegel
Rev
J. Soper
Scholls
Oregon
Geo. Robinson
The Feminine Observer Says Men and Manners Matter
A column of aphorisms on character and conduct argues that drinking, ambition, and self knowledge shape reputation. It notes some fear courage, urges effort, and observes how women may prefer being bossed during courtship as well as after marriage.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted as Harmless
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is absolutely harmless for children and safe for use by mothers. It notes the product is sold by C. F. Moore. The copy adds a quip about music charming or provoking moods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C. F. Moore
Arnica Salve Advertised for Skin Ailments
John Kemp of East Otisfield Maine touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for relief from chilblains and salt rheum. The ad claims it cures fever sores indolent ulcers piles burns wounds frost bites and many skin diseases. Available for 25 cents at E H Caldwell Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Otisfield
Maine
Bucklen
Ave
E. H. Caldwell & Co
Pleasant and Most Effective Horehound Syrup Claim
Liberty Texas editor T J Chambers testifies December 25 1902 to Ballards Horehound Syrup curing coughs and colds praising it as the best remedy. Sold by C F Moore. The piece ends with a quip about guessers and knowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Chambers
Liberty
Texas
Ballard
C. F. Moore
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Cure for Back and Kidney Ailments
J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee testifies that Electric Bitters cured his lame back and kidney troubles after taking several bottles. The product is sold under guarantee at F H Caldwell & Co drug store with a suggested price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Blankenship
Beck
Tennessee
F. H. Caldwell & Co’s
The Average Wife Learns Truth About Secrets In Marriage
A brief essay notes that a married woman often plans to tell her husband everything but finds that openness does not pay in a lasting relationship. The piece offers a cautious view on communication within marriage.
Mr August Sherpe Praises Dr King’s Life Pills
Fort Madison Iowa overseer of the poor Mr August Sherpe endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills as a superior laxative. He guarantees relief from biliousness and constipation. Available for 25 cents at F H Caldwell Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Sherpe
Fort Madison
Iowa
Marriage Licenses Listed for Lila Livingood and Chas Parrett
Lila Livingood age 23 and Chas H Parrett age 31 are recorded as a marriage license pair in the notice. The brief item provides names and ages for the upcoming union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Livingood
Chas
H. Parrett
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Mag Delane Miller
The family of Mrs. Mag Delane Miller extends heartfelt thanks to friends who were attentive during her illness and death. Mr. and Mrs. A L Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdelane Miller
A. L. Stevens
Jamaican Lady Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs. Michael Hart wife of the Cart Service superintendent in Kingston Jamaica declares she has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years to treat coughs croup and whooping cough with great benefit She would not be without a bottle and notes her implicit confidence Sold by C F Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hart
Cart Service
Kingston
Jamaica
West India Islands
C. F. Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
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Woodward
W. Co
Hulit-Wohlschlegel
Feminine
Heaven
Earth
King & Bennett
Sharples
Patterson, Parrish & Co
Robertine
Roberting
A. Fencer & Son
Acme Dramatic Company
Newberg
J.B. Mount’s
Gazelle
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