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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic announces publication every Thursday morning from its office in the Graphic Building at 600 First Street Newberg Oregon. It lists office and residence phone numbers and notes postal rates and processing as a second class matter.
News of the death of Lieut ant Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of ex President Roosevelt spread nationwide. He was killed in an air battle inside German lines while displaying his father’s impetuous spirit and devotion to duty.
Walter Pierce, Democrat candidate for governor, told reporters he owns 37 000 bushels of wheat on his Union County farm during a visit to Newberg last Saturday. The candidate noted the large harvest could seem more appealing than a run for governor against the current incumbent.
A Graphic notice reported a lost twenty dollar bill and the finder brought it in the next day. The owner has not claimed it yet, so he may need to advertise again. The item hints at honesty in New berg and suggests money is inexpensive.
We plan to publish each subscriber’s name with the payment date beside it to ease record keeping. The editor notes this could be embarrassing for some readers who delay payment and see a forwarded date next to their name in print. Some names with dates may not look well in the official list.
In a talk with Zimri Ellis it was claimed corn could root seven feet deep in dry ground. A later field pull revealed a thirty seven inch root attached to a stalk only fifteen inches tall, seemingly supporting the claim.
A reader accuses the Graphic of bias in the food issue and cites General Pershing’s hard line on the liquor trade. Pershing calls for banning the liquor industry for the war duration and punishing drinkers and sellers, asserting it will boost morale and labor efficiency.
The Chautauqua committee questions a fair deal as 22 supporters backed the guarantee last year. New ticket sellers report soft interest with many declined patrons. To meet obligations, 400 season tickets must be sold, a target the committee believes attainable in the territory.
A Portland businessman in Newberg reports his wife attended the Gladstone Chautauqua and praised the program as the best she had heard. Similar reports from Gladstone indicate the same talent will perform here, urging locals to consider buying tickets.
The Graphic discusses the fight to end beer production as a war measure. Prominent figures Lloyd George and General Pershing advocate banishment of the liquor trade to conserve grain and boost morale. The piece cites statements from Dr Charles Sheldon and others, urging swift prohibition before the war ends.
An A West Texas editor, angry at being called a liar for minor errors, vows to print truth from now on. He declares bold statements admitting past mistakes and asks readers to judge the facts with more charity as he previews forthcoming corrections and clarifications.
Mrs Mary E Fornshell seeks news of her nephew J C Johnston assistant paymaster missing after the sinking. Hugh W H Adams of Scappoose Oregon writes from New York City detailing Johnston's actions, noting he waited for the last raft, threw his revolver ashore, and perished with 9th Division as 14 of its 140 men went down.
Ellison-White Chautauquas boost Junior Chautauquas with strong parental support and new traveling director. Story Hour Lady leads activities as children prepare for the Mother Goose Festival, shaping future community life with both play and learning.
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