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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes a Tuesday incident of a man tying a bowling cow to a stake by the rear door and warns he will face penance if repeated. It comments on fly time and Oregon voters facing thirty eight initiative and referendum measures on the ballot, urging swat of the nine foot ballot.
Names attached to Teddy's call for a convention in Chicago on August 5 promise an exhibition in the windy city. The gathering is billed as the greatest ag aggregation of has beens ever brought together under one banner.
The Oregon Journal notes the Republican path toward rectitude is challenged by Teddy Roosevelt's new party. the ex Democratic Northwest contender faces a long campaign start as party lines tighten.
The article notes Roosevelt proposing to invade land south of the Mason and Dixon line as a chance to tackle a worthwhile objective. It contrasts with earlier failed efforts to break up the solid South since the late unpleasantness, where the Southern Democracy remained invincible.
The piece denounces Roosevelt as the bossiest party leader and notes his bid for a third presidential term. It says he has overstepped, calling opponents liars and thieves, and that many supporters now deem him politically mad and unable to follow him further.
The piece contrasts U S military spending with zero highway funding and cites the battleship Oregon in Portland harbor. It praises William Howard Taft for proposing a congressional measure to establish a system for resolving international disputes without war.
The Polk County Observer defends Taft and Republicanism amid Roosevelt’s Chicago run. It criticizes “stand pat” editors for lacking convictions and warns against a mugwump, progressive movement while reaffirming support for Taft and genuine Republican values. The piece cites other papers and quotes several remarks about Roosevelt.
The Telephone-Register, a strong LaFollette advocate, points to George Ade's Collier's article for July 6 as offering true light on the chaotic Chicago convention. It notes Thomas M'Cusker managed the LaFollette campaign in Oregon and suggests referring to him for clarity.
A compilation of editorials and quips from multiple papers on Theodore Roosevelt. The items critique tariff reform, agriculture, and party delegation, with satirical notes on Roosevelts leadership style and public perception.
Mrs Harrison visited Portland last Saturday while Rev Aaron Bray preached at the church and Dundee Sunday School Superintendent Mr Smith toured the Sunday School. A Glen Hazel family reunion brought Mrs Kirk and daughters for a two week visit. Misses Florence McGuire Rosa Hendrickson Ella Christenson Florence Leloa Jennie Harrison competed in speaking with Miss Hazel Miller winning a medal. A Fernwood recital earned Miss Florence McGuire a silver medal. Maude and Mildred Wills hosted a misc shower for Miss Mabel Paulsen with gifts, supper, and friendly chat. Attendees included Mabel Nellie Paulsen Edna Everest Elsie Tangen Nancy Atkinson Myrtle Walton and Mrs R W Kirk Mrs Mary Palmer Johnson. Mr and Mrs H Chase visited J C Wills. Mrs Joe Ego daughter Elva and son Vern called on Mrs Mary Johnson.
On Friday night at the Bijou Theatre in Newberg 3000 feet of motion pictures of Sing Sing Penitentiary New York will be shown. This is the only moving pictures ever taken of the prison and the public should view them.
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