Children Should Avoid Matches All Year Round
The text argues that children should not be allowed to have matches to play with in any season, and certainly not during the dry season, highlighting safety concerns about fire risk.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
4
Oregon deputies to guard religious gatherings with alcohol concerns
In Oregon the trend of armed deputy sheriffs at religious gatherings raises questions about necessity and safety as election talk mirrors past patterns.
Street Improvement at River and Hancock Stalled for Years
City officials acknowledge the River and Hancock street corner upgrade may be a forgotten project described as closed to the public. The long delayed work has sparked talk of administrative inaction and potential reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River
Hancock Streets
Prohibition Drives Statewide Debate as Gov Responds
Voters in Virginia are split on statewide prohibition, with supporters pressing the governor to act. The public debate centers on alcohol control and enforcement, signaling a political move tied to a broader temperance trend.
States Move to Prohibition as Election Nears
Amid six states enforcing statewide bans, liquor sellers face scattered enforcement and expect revenue from multiple sources before the November elections.
Peach Crop Above Average Near Albany
The peach crop near Albany is reported to be far above the average. Observers note strong fruiting while locals on Willamette Street watch them pass, a colorful aside in Eugene Register style. Fire risk concerns rise with Berg area blazes, yet many remain careless despite daytime safety cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Willamette Street
Eugene
Sheridan Anniversary Marks Beginning of New Town
On Saturday Sheridan plans an anniversary celebration in memory of the fire that destroyed the business district. Locals say the blaze sparked a new start and they approach the event with pride, viewing it as the town’s rebirth.
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Sheridan
County editors form permanent group at Mc Minnville
Eight of ten county editors gathered at Mc Minnville last Monday to discuss aims and arrange quarterly meetings. The Graphic editor elected president and Edgar Meresse of the News Reporter named secretary and treasurer to establish the new organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMinnvillé
The
Graphic
Edgar Meresse
News Reporter
Hinson Demonstrates Short Sermon Time At Park
At Gladstone Park last Sunday afternoon Dr Hinson demonstrated that a minister need not speak for a full thirty minutes, delivering a concise and effective sermon to the gathered crowd.
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Gladstone Park
Hinson
Plain gospel sermon captivates five thousand at Chautauqua
Edgar Meresse of the News Reporter rode to Newburg last Monday after an offer from Coroner Tilbury for an auto ride. If he returns, assistance may be offered to start something, as Howard of the Yam Hill Record proposes to perform a ceremony at no charge once the other party is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Meresse
Tilbury
Newburg
Howard
Yamhill Record
Office of Justice
Meresse
Dare-Devil Motorcycle Riders Alarm Public
A rider sped through Newberg Tuesday evening toward Portland at forty miles per hour. The public laments that more riders are not restrained, as authorities aim to catch them before tragedy strikes.
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Newberg
Portland
Oregon as refuge for aged men seeking quiet death
Oregon seems a attractive spot on the map of the U S A for old men who want to get away from their youthful surroundings, forget the past, die in solitude and pass out and be forgotten. The Graphic has chronicled the passing of a good many such characters with a tinge of sadness and thought that perhaps a life-line at the proper time might have changed things.
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Oregon
Oregon Farmer rises from Oregon Agriculturist under new ownership
C D Minton sells the Oregon Agriculturist to North West Farm Press Co. Freeman Miller is editor. the paper becomes the Oregon Farmer and limits its coverage to Oregon. The piece notes vigorous newspaper advertising in Hillsboro’s Fourth of July celebration and critiques Northwest market reach and local publicity practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Minton
Oregon Agriculturist
Northwest Farm Press Company
Freeman Miller
Oregon Farmer
Northwest
Oregon
Local notes reflect farm life and community events in West Chehalem
A collection of brief items from West Chehalem detailing visiting relatives from Forest Grove and Portland, church talks on the History of the Bible, local roadwork like the Patten rock crusher move, farming updates including deeper wells and a hay baler, a bonfire at the school, mail carrier rotation, a new school building planned, and a school vote 21 to 12 for the progressive party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Patten
West Chehalem
Progressive Party
School rally informs public on aging building
Saturday evening a rally was held with Superintendent S S Dun can and school board members presenting plain facts to residents. The meeting generated strong interest and free discussion about the aging school building in use for over forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Duncan
Old Fort Marion in St Augustine a medieval castle landmark
The piece describes Old Fort Marion begun 1592 finished 1666 as America’s sole medieval castle. It notes the castle’s endurance under Spanish and British control, its dungeon legends with chained skeletons, and St Augustine’s preserved Spanish-era streets and monuments along with a quirky anecdote from the Buf fow Express.
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America
St. Augustine
Florida
Chesapeake Bay
Pacific Ocean
Fort Marion
Spain
United States
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