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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
4
The Glendale News reports that Rhode Island New Jersey and Connecticut have not ratified the prohibition constitutional amendment. A five cent charge will be added for future jingles as costs rise. The note comments on poets, living costs, and regional headlines in July 1919.
The Polkounty Observer changes hands to E C Koen, a recent arrival from Minnesota, with early editors Seyder and Doty and long-time leader J C Hayter noted for hard hitting editorials during Republican times.
An unusually large crowd is expected in Newberg Saturday afternoon as Hon. W. J. Bryan opens the Chautauqua with a talk on Foreign and Domestic Problems. Bryan has drawn larger audiences than any other speaker, and his Gladstone appearance drew a sizable crowd. This will be his first visit to Newberg, though he has spoken in Yamhill county before.
On a recent Thursday afternoon a group including W C Woodward of Richmond Indiana A W Macy of Chicago and Cecil Hinshaw as driver camped at Eagle Creek on the Columbia Highway. They hiked five miles up Eagle Creek and then did the Larch Mountain trip returning via Wahkeena Falls. They urged Oregonians not to seek distant scenery and hinted at more details to come. Wasteful spruce timber spending on the Pacific Coast during the war is being charged in congress, surprising to those familiar with the situation.
The Graphic argued that selecting East Coast workers for Northwest timber tasks caused delays and higher spruce lumber costs for airplane work. It urged choosing seasoned Northwest lumbermen from Oregon and Washington, noting East and South recruits lacked tree familiarity and ax or saw experience. The piece warned that mismanaged choices would harm efficiency, cost, and reputation.
The USDA's July estimate predicts 1.161 billion bushels of wheat for 1919 with 839 million winter and 322 million spring wheat. Despite a 75 million bushel drop from June, it could still be a bumper harvest, but transporting surplus to Europe may strain ships and European railroads. Hunger spurs ingenuity as the U S says it is doing its part and Europe must handle the rest.
A bank window scene reinforces the value of a man’s reputation for paying his honest obligations. The piece stresses fiscal integrity and prudent conduct as a lasting asset for individuals facing financial decisions.
A nationwide editor survey on public ownership of railways shows 83 percent favor returning railroads to private ownership and operation. Indiana editors oppose public control at 88 percent. North Dakota shows mixed views with 61 percent against government ownership and 31 percent in favor.
C. C. Chapman, editor of the Oregon Voter, attended the Dayton Fourth celebration and spoke of his deep county ties and his role as a long distance editor. He noted spending most of his time on editorial work.
An editor in a small Y e county town who also serves on the town council voted for a road route named the west Pacific highway. Patrons of the paper boycotted the publication, though they acknowledge its value, urging readers to reconsider and support the editor behind the town’s well conducted newspaper.
C C Calkins of Sherman county notes a pattern where sons avoid farm work while fathers hold the lines. The piece argues fathers must involve their sons in farming to keep them at home, changing family legacies from single to shared ownership.
Pastor Ww. N. Coffee will preach Sunday morning on why the Christian Sabbath supersedes the Jewish Sabbath and its observance. Evening topic is Regeneration at Bree Church Corner Main and North streets. Everyone invited.
Bible school at 10 with Ethel Keller as superintendent. Preaching at 11 on the theme The Church of the Hut. C. B. at 7 with preaching at 6 on Eternal. Everybody cordially invited to attend.
The Church of the Brethren at Washington and Hancock invites all to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. A Young People's Meeting follows at 7 p.m. Pastor John A. Reed extends the cordial invitation.
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