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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic is published Thursdays in Newberg Oregon. The 1912 issue lists annual subscription at 1.50 in advance and notes the Graphic Building at First Street.
The Baltimore convention nominated Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey as the Democratic standard bearer and named Governor Marshall of Indiana for Vice-President in a Tuesday session. The choice marks a Bryan triumph over Champ Clark and signals a united party behind Wilson for the campaign.
The column notes a campaign slogan titled Houn Dawg against a rough week. The Graphic goes to press early to let staff enjoy pink lemonade and celebrate the Fourth with a merry-go-round scene in Baltimore.
W. J. Bryan is praised for extraordinary oratory and his skill as a broncho buster. He rode the Democratic donkey to victory at Baltimore, highlighting his public appeal and deft riding in the political arena.
The Oregon City Enterprise faces a 10000 dollar damage suit for libel from a Clackamas County legislative candidate over pre primary campaign charges. The Salem Statesman is sued by E Hofer of the Capital Journal for an amount likely to be modest given L H Mc Mahon of Salem pays for use of a Statesman column. Hofer notes his slogan has been Git a plenty while you are a gittin says I.
The Woodburn Independent applauds Governor West for enforcing liquor laws and calls out Portland area road houses as persistent offenders. It argues saloons fail to curb intoxication, underage access, gambling, and prostitution, condemning the establishment by its fruits.
The Democrats nominate a man with a clean record for president in Woodrow Wilson. Much credit for securing the nomination goes to W J Bryan, a point Champ Clark would acknowledge.
Oregon becomes an experimental station for initiative law as W S U'Ren promotes a plan to replace voter election of county officials with gubernatorial appointment. Critics say he crafts measures to win voter support while pursuing centralized control.
Our Friend Eckman in the Telephone Register disputes a Graphic suggestion that a compromise candidate could have emerged at Chicago if Roosevelt released supporters. Hadley and others on the floor say the report has merit, but Taft stands as the Republican nominee and Wilson as the Democratic standard bearer while some seek a Moses for T. R.
Timothy Brownhill returns as publisher with Kenton Station Portland as the base and The Peninsula Herald debuting last Thursday. He blends farming with journalism in the Stock Yards district and receives strong local advertising support, promising a solid paper and continued success.
In a Taft era discussion on farm welfare a survey examines European money lending systems and their potential lessons for U S farmers. The piece notes broad public concern for agriculture and rural life and calls for deeper study of farming problems and financing options.
Ambassadors study Credit Foncier of France and German farm mortgage bonds to broaden farmer financing. They note European systems offer cheaper, widely issued funds while American farmers rely on local lenders. Denmark's cooperative farming boosts prices. plan aims to open money markets to farmers to cut costs and lower consumer prices.
A Portland editorial urges Governor West to enforce laws against lawless road houses and brewers. It condemns roadhouses as a vile refuge for criminals and hints at action if West acts to curb juvenile debauchery in these venues.
In a sharp statement the governor claims law violations and vows to stop gambling and debauchery, promising decisive action and a strong personal stance as he proceeds with the crackdown.
The Statesman reports Governor West claims a house of unsavory repute in Salem's business center must be removed by city authorities or he will call the militia. The Graphic defends the move as a necessary clean-up to protect the state’s reputation, noting officials elsewhere failed to act.
As Gen Robert E Lee died in Lexington Virginia the North River overflowed isolating the town. A warehouse with all its contents including coffins was swept away. Prof Nelson and UVA professors debated solutions when two boys stepped forward offering aid.
A trio of boys report seeing a coffin ashore three miles from town during a flood. They guide Prof Nelson to a long closed box that drifts in on the riverbank. Inside lay the coffin containing the earthly remains of a renowned commander, laid to rest in the college chapel as a shrine of glory.
An offer lists the Oregon Semi-Weekly Journal and Graphic at a rate of $2.00 per year. The notice presents a simple subscription deal likely aimed at local readers seeking affordable access to the paper.
A Fireside university is described as education without exams or campuses, learned at home or in public libraries. The piece cites Abraham Lincoln and many others as self taught, praising home study and affordable reading materials as paths to achievement. It contrasts formal schooling with lifelong self culture enabled by libraries and books.
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