Newberg Graphic Ee H Woodw A Editor Publisher
The Newberg Graphic notes H Woodw as editor and publisher in the period's masthead, signaling leadership and ownership for the local newspaper.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes H Woodw as editor and publisher in the period's masthead, signaling leadership and ownership for the local newspaper.
A 1918 Oregon item notes the Bull Moose party struggles to qualify for the state ballot. It mentions attacks on Chamberlain and Roosevelt as forming a close corporation and mocks nationwide wheatless and meatless days amid Willamette Valley produce pride. It also references Senator Bill Stone of Missouri and Teddy Roosevelt in a light Home News roundup from Jefferson Review.
N. D. Elliott, secretary of the Marion county Republican Committee, returned from Salem on Saturday and dismissed rumors he would run for the legislature, stating there is nothing to it.
McMinnville reports many men enlisted and heading for the trenches while some stay in the county seat. The note suggests residents needing to visit the hub of Yamhill should use wireless communication for now.
The note warns of dire calamity for chain letter breakers and claims origin in Russia. Despite prior exposure, copies are being mailed from a local office, prompting urged caution and to discard such letters.
Our observation shows Forest Grove and Hood River merchants are top newspaper advertisers in Oregon outside the metros. Hood River Glacier once carried every line of business with year round ads, now still strong though not as perfect. Newberg has a few good advertisers, but several firms rest easy in inactivity.
The Benton County Courier is praised for its distinct voice and lively debates on public matters. A remark by Mr. Brown labeling the paper as democratic prompts discussion on its political stance.
The Courier readers are the target for attention while the News-Reporter critiques free publicity for candidates in news columns. The Graphic plans to publish candidate pictures early in the race, treating later publicity as advertising and charging standard rates for images.
A column discusses wartime expectations for 1918 with talk of revolutions in Germany and peacetime outcomes. It also notes cross party praise between Elbert Bede and W H Hornibrook, contrasting current journalism with Oregon's early style and promising readers to remember these notices.
C E Spence defended his claim that road paying specifications were written to favor one method while continuing to campaign statewide for a repeal initiative. Speaking at Astoria during a State Grange gathering he urged adherence to public will yet presses against the highway commission and predicts substantial support at the forthcoming election.
Civic Improvement Club reports a successful Red Cross supper and entertainment last Friday. Receipts total 141.47 with 120.75 turned over to the local Red Cross Chapter after expenses. Gratitude extends to Odd Fellows for hall use, Vesta Rebekah lodge and Women's Relief Corps for dishes, and all participants and donors. The writer notes Annie Peters may tour the country with her family album.
The Oregon Voter argues against repeal, saying the state highway record and finished paving will tell the true story to voters. It dismisses Spence's accusations and appeals for facts and concrete road improvements to influence the campaign.
Portland set for February 7 to 13 at the city Auditorium as a major auto show showcases passenger cars, trucks, and farm tractors. Special railroad rates lure visitors. tractors touted for boosting food production and war effort with government support and cheaper operation than horses.
Grace Newell Morris, president, expresses gratitude from the Civic Improvement Club to the Newberg public for generous response to calls for public and patriotic work.
A Newberg Red Cross drive reports $1500 and Springbrook resident 25 Springbrook can add $1.00 to her credit. Receipts available at Evanly Plumbing Shop. Fifty cents stays in Newberg and half goes to Portland Chapter. Marie K Evans chairs.
Farmers are urged to prepare for a crop and labor survey around February 11 1918 and will receive blanks by mail. Complete and return forms to compare with the tax roll covering 1917 and 1918 labor and crop conditions. If the farm is rented, inform the renter and follow enclosed instructions. W M Nickell signs for the notice.
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