Uncle Si drafts history in Newberg satire
A humorous chronicle from July describing Uncle Si’s antics in Newberg Proper. The piece recounts a radiant visit to the Olympic Bakery and a stay at Evans Studio for a photo, a failed job at Oregon Hardware, and a mock conviction for incendiary acts. A July 9 Graphic note mocks Li’s eyes and gas with whimsical tone.
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Newberg
Olympic Bakery
Evans
Oregon Hardware and Implement Store
Anderson
Larkin - Princeville
Marconi
Mossville
Larkin-Princeville
Graphic
Uncle Si
Times
Larkin-Prince Hardware
Larkin-Prince Company
N Wherg
P. S
Oregon Hardware and Implement Company
van Blaricom
Farmers’ Free
Red Top
Real Estate Transfers From Local Deeds Listed
Property transfers include S M Calkins to L H Aamoth 40 acres, Doyle to Rockhill and Mothern parcels in section 22, Ferguson to Robi Ewell small Amity tract, Farr to Kirkby two percent acres, Gordon to Cowgill and Newberg lots, Hendershott to Ranney lots in McMinnville, Hinshaw to Ballard lot 4 and part lots 25 6 block 70, Hinkley Estate to Thierer lot 4 block 4 McM, Housely to Norton in multiple tracts, Hopfeld to Lewis lot 2 block 5 McM, Kiuks to Wright lot 6 block 150 McM, Larry to Larry 70 by 100 feet, Leighton to Lewis lot 3 block Oak Park add McM, Livengood to Jensen 4 acres in Ramsey dicint, Morris to French lot 2 block 12 Newberg, McCoy to Lands 138 acres in Adams Simmon’s dicin Sec 15, Ornduff to Arndaff 19.976 acres in ne% sec 26, Andrew to Shook 19.649 acres in sw sec 26, Parrish to Herdlot 4 block 2 Everest add Newberg, Schieider and Wells to Davis sw% of nw of sec 15.
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S M Calkins
Harry Farr
James Kirkby
Rogers
Gordon & Wf
Lucas Cowgill
Newberg
Hendershott
Minerva
Ranney
Newby’s
McMinnville
C Hinshaw & Wfto
Etta M Ballard
Albert S
Leonard S Hopfeld
Charles
Mary Lewis
Oak Park
Naomi Wright
Larry
Marie
Saylor
Leighton
Hannah Livengood
Katherina
Robert Jensen
Samuel W Parrish
Weekly Oregonian and Graphic One Year Subscription Offer
A promotional note states both the Weekly Oregonian and the Graphic offer a one year subscription for 2.25 dollars. The offer emphasizes combined paper access at a reduced annual price.
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Oregonian
Graphic
Oregonian and Graphic
A Bit of Advice from the Cobble House
A tramp asks for help at Mr Cobble's residence claiming others said he would be kind. The old gentleman replies that the rumor should be contradicted as the tramp travels back the way he came, then wishes him good morning.
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Cobb
Incredible Piano Keys From Elephants
Mr Craig reads the evening paper with his wife Debby while he quotes a claim that over five thousand elephants a year are used to make piano keys. Debby exclaims in astonishment at what animals can be trained to do.
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Mr. Craig
Debby
Dan
What Could He Do Willie Defies Sunday Lesson
The boy Willie argues with a Sunday school teacher about turning the other cheek after being struck. He admits he followed the lesson but claims the other boy hit him first, prompting the teacher's pained inquiry.
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Willie
Lazy fellow refuses to carry a tune
A humorous item notes a man so lazy he would not attempt to sing. The anecdote pokes fun at his reluctance to even hum a note, framing the scene as light local humor.
Overdoing It in Old Library Spelling Reform
Doolan and Rafferty examine a library inscription reading M DCC CX C VII. They translate it as eighteen hundred ninety seven and debate whether spelling reform has gone too far. The exchange humorously highlights language changes in a historical setting.
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Doolan
Rafferty
Mr. Rafferty
Locomotive Engineer Tanks Up With Own Head Light
A railway worker fuels up and jokes about making his own head light as a playful line in a local column. The piece sketches pride in craft and a spark of humor amid routine duties.
Half Dozen Rolls Relief Goes Wrong at Mrs Jimsey’s Door
Mrs Jimsey asks for six rolls to finish a supper but finds the store sold out. Mr Owens offers six fresh rolls from his own table and delivers them, then Mrs Jimsey scolds him for entering the front door instead of the basement.
If I Were You He’d Tell Him He Lied
A couple debates how to confront a boxer. The wife urges blunt truth about a deception while the husband doubts she would act, citing the rival’s size and reputation in town boxing circles.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Her Library Conversation About Gifts For Gladys
In a note from the New York Telegraph two young women discuss birthday gifts for Gladys. Amy laments she has many items already including a gold bag and a wrist watch, while Pearl-Welk suggests a book but Amy notes she already owns one.
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New York Telegraph
Amy
Gladys
Pearl—Welk
There Are Others Maud
In a Boaton Transcript brief exchange, Maud argues that Jack is no longer seen as unique. Ethel confesses the engagement is broken but counters that many men could fit the standard, challenging Maud's earlier belief.
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Maud
Jack
Ethel
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W. W. Hollingsworth & Son
Howard Streets
Andrew Ornduff
Arvine P Orndaff
Andrew
Florence S
Louis W. Hill
Salem
Ore
Great Northern Railway
Oré
United States National Bank
Newberg, Oregon
Cadillac
FORD
F. O. B. Newberg
S Gray& Davis
Newberg Auto CO
Lone Fir Dairy
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
R. B. Lyle
Oregon
Union
The
Oregon Social Hygiene Society
Portland
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