Swat the fellow who pokes his face at the door
A humorous line from a 19th or early 20th century page humor section mocks a visitor who calls to know if it is hot enough, noting the shade temperature of 84 degrees.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
4
A humorous line from a 19th or early 20th century page humor section mocks a visitor who calls to know if it is hot enough, noting the shade temperature of 84 degrees.
The News Reporter notes a dog poisoner in McMinnville has killed twelve animals in ten days. The family physician is asked to take notice, illustrating a low type of citizenship when spite is aimed at animals. The item reflects local concern over crime against pets.
Residents gather under maple shade near the Graphic office to discuss fair chances against the famed war college known for day and night sessions opposite the Evening Telegram office in Portland.
Report notes Eastern ex changes describe large auto tours with Chautauqua boosters advertising events. In Newberg area a Chautauqua is planned fourteen miles away but little publicity has been issued. Nearby politics hint at a discreet campaign as neighbors test a still hunt.
Enos Ellis recalls early interest in sweet clover after ordering seed two years ago. He reports profitable potential for Willamette Valley forage and shares a Globe Democrat article noting Bryan era plans and cattle ranches as multipliers for life conservation and agricultural gains.
The passage notes how a businessman observed white sweet clover thriving in Garden City Kansas and on semiarid land it supports fat cattle. He started cultivating clover in Nebraska and plans to expand to Texas, with expectations of profitability as his ventures repeatedly turn to gold.
The piece argues that Germany and Austria fear Roumania entering the war more than Italy due to Roumania's strategic position and five hundred mile frontiers. It notes Roumania's military discipline, self-sufficiency in food, and ambitions to extend borders, while King Charles alignment shifts amid changing Russian influence.
A fragmented view of U S economic policy stresses competition and regulation. The piece notes the long debate on whether large firms should be encouraged or broken up and cites President Wilson among leaders who favored progressive measures to preserve competition.
A magazine writer warns that children learn to spend every nickel, creating lifelong financial habits. He cites a 25 year old heir who planned to blow 2500 on luxuries until shown how six percent growth would double his money in twelve years. The piece urges considering age before indulging and notes higher future costs.
A postal stamp recalls its value, claiming a government profit of $62,000,000 yearly. The narrator notes rescue after a bail clerk injured it with a hammer in a dramatic incident.
The statement suggests starting early to allow the capital to develop from beginnings into a notable sum, aiming for about 60 units of value. It frames a cautious, long term buildup over time.
Mr and Mrs Henry L Bents with Lieta Bents and Mr and Mrs N C Wescott took a Sunday mobile trip to Independence via Salem and back through Dallas McMinnville and Newberg The Aurora Observer praises Yamhill and pork county highways for being smooth dustless and well oiled while Marion county roads are criticized This read as a regional travel comment on road quality and infrastructure.
Mr and Mrs W W Silver and Rev and Mrs C O Whitely, all of Newberg Kansas, are named as friends of the editor and passed through Caritoh while traveling.
Thursday afternoon trip notes Ramblers attending church at West Chehalem in a union community setting with Rev. H G Cocker pastoring three miles from the area. The narrative mentions a Portl auto purchase by John Hendricks and a later visit to Newberg to view rose gardens and a Holiness Association service with testimonies and hand raising.
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