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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic, edited and published weekly on Thursdays, issues from the Graphic Building at No 0 First Street. Office phone is White 33 and residence Blue 8. It is entered at the Newberg Oregon post office as second class matter.
Farmers report the grain crop outlook is the best yet this season. Newberg notes the welcome absence of I. W. W. agitators. A proposed cure for dangerous dog bites suggests using gunpowder, a measure implied as harming none financially.
The piece recalls past poverty when bacon was a rarity for families. It contrasts with present times when only the wealthy can afford bacon for breakfast, noting the shift in affordability and social sympathy.
W. J. Bryan criticizes official simplicity while serving as Secretary of State and notes his $12,000 annual salary does not meet expenses. He plans to earn a few hundred more by taking the lyceum platform.
New York attorneys estimating the estate of the late J. P. Morgan say heirs will owe about 4 million dollars in inheritance tax. After paying this claim they would have about 96 million dollars left, suggesting they can live moderately comfortably if careful with expenses.
Two people died in Portland within ten days from hydrophobia after dog bites and a city ordinance now requires muzzling all dogs. The note urges strict city action, saying one human life is worth more than all dogs and urging Newberg officials to regulate dogs to prevent harm.
Public demand grows to curb speed maniacs in Newberg where daily violations of the city auto and motorcycle speed ordinance occur. A rider on First street recently traveled at thirty five miles per hour dodging pedestrians and teams, risking harm to bystanders and especially children. Officials say an example must be made to deter repeat speeding.
State Tax Commission records show Yamhill County's 1913 taxable property valued at 16 192 968 dollars and the state tax due of 24 776.25 dollars. A Lion County man seeks divorce claiming his wife is addicted to brick habit and uses tobacco.
E B Fendall returns to visit his mother in Seattle while Mrs Croontz of Chehalis stays with daughter Mrs J A Smith. Families from Dallas Portland Newberg Corvallis and La Fayette Locks share visits and social events including a picnic and a church gathering.
Ellis Pickett delivered the gospel message at the church last Sunday. Mrs Jenny Post is recovering gradually from a sprain in her right ankle. E Yarns and son in law are building a new residence with L R Ralstow doing the carpenter work. A V Hendrickson lost a valuable young horse last Friday morning by death. The W C T U met at Mrs K L Tangen residence on Wednesday July 9 with many members paying dues and electing officers. Next meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Meyers home August 13. Victor Henderson of Portland was a Sunday visitor at his parents home. Mary Johnson Clara Ritz Wayne and Vivian Amity and Mrs Anna Rogers with little Orba and Laura visited last week with Mrs Mary Christenson. Berry tickets and hop tickets printed at the Graphic office.
The president set aside 2440 acres in Klamath county under the enlarged homestead act. Senator Chamberlain to speak in Chicago August 18 before the United Irish societies. Fifteen reservoir permits issued totaling about 1.49 million dollars. Madras to host first annual fair and livestock exhibit October 16 to 18.
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