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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
4
The Polk County Inquirer has been sold to W P Fiske who has acted as foreman in the office for years. Mr Wash retires from active business after a long career. The piece notes Newberg’s saloon exit and praises Yam Hill County’s image, urging locals to share that Newberg has never hosted a saloon.
O W Biggs retires after selling his stock and G W Gilstrap resumes the editor's chair with the Gilstrap brothers again in control. The paper remains strong in the valley and backed by local management. Oregon liquor interests estimate a $700000 loss after 200 saloons closed by the recent vote, challenging claims on prohibition and local option.
Road of a Thousand Wonders and Sunset illustrations were burned in the San Francisco fire. Southern Pacific runs a special car with photographers to replace lost images. Newberg offers a prime landscape view of Chehalem valley from mountaintop, claimed unmatched along Oregon railroad routes.
A writer condemns boy smoking and questions tobacco sales to minors. The excerpt argues that early smoking harms ambition and character and challenges permitting cigarette sales in Oregon and elsewhere to boys or men.
The article argues for a law banning tobacco sales to minors and extending protection of the law to boys. It notes widespread lumber production growth in Oregon, shipments from Portland to Astoria, and a rising timber economy while local town life reflects community efforts and celebrations.
The article urges keeping delicate watch parts clean and lubricated to prevent wear and loss of accuracy. It recommends a full service every eighteen months, detailing disassembly, cleaning of all wheels and pivots, reassembly and regulation to ensure the movement is in perfect shape.
A brief notice touts Chehalem Valley Mills Patent hard wheat flour as the choice for bakers with every sack guaranteed. No accidents noted in the copy.
For sale a six year old and an eight year old horse span. Weighs 1300 and 1400 pounds respectively. Amos Nelson R F D No 1.
The Weekly Oregonian charges $1.50 and The Graphic $1.00 for clubbing access. A combined offer provides both for $2.00.
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