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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic is listed as second class matter at the Newberg Oregon post office indicating its mailing status and classification for distribution.
E. M. and J. B. Barnes who started the Woodburn Tribune less than six months ago have sold out to G. A. Hurley. Hurley has long been in the newspaper business, formerly at Independence and most recently at Yale.
A colonist travel rate of 25 dollars from Missouri river points and 33 dollars from Chicago to Oregon is announced for September 15 through October 15. The rate is expected to attract many new settlers drawn to the Northwest country.
Col J C Cooper of McMinnville travels to Texas to address the State Horticultural Society about walnut culture. A noted enthusiast and knowledgeable booster, he aims to persuade Texans to adopt and advance walnut growing, challenging any skeptics.
The mayor's announcement on trimming tall grass and weeds has received little heed. With the warm dry season, dry grass raises fire risk and prompts homeowners to act to protect surroundings. Grind up the old scythe and get busy.
Taft is likely to win Oregon's Republican nomination as Bourne's effort to shift the party falters. Opinion says Taft has strengthened his standing with voters over the past year, turning many previous doubters into supporters.
John D. Rockefeller credits much of his business success to consulting his wife on decisions. He notes he often accepts her views and later finds her judgement superior. The piece suggests increased spousal consultation can improve family budgets and savings for a rainy day.
George E. Martin has sold the Telephone Register to D. S. Williams and W. D. Williams with the latter named editor and manager. Martin remains as foreman. The Graphic extends best wishes for the new management in the Yamhill County newspaper field.
Thirty years ago it was rare to record a murder in Oregon. Now a murder story appears in nearly every issue as population grows and railroads connect the state with the world. The writer laments rising crime and links it to new arrivals and broader contact with outsiders.
The Oregonian notes F A Bell, a German immigrant to Sublimity, who arrived with $10, filed 160 acres, and through farm labor and crops built a fortune of 50000. The piece argues wealth without education and family welfare is hollow, warning that land hoarding by early settlers often harmed their children's future unlike genuine family and citizenship values.
Mary Irene Conlee born March 4 1866 in Chehalem valley died July 11 1911 at McMinnville She married Jacob P Johnson in 1882 who died July 23 1901 and Albert their eldest son died in October 1902 She leaves four children two sisters one brother and her mother At 23 she joined the Baptist church Funeral services were held at West Chehalem church and interment was in Noble cemetery.
A fragment emphasizes teaching proper living ideas and training youth for useful citizenship. It highlights education aims and civic responsibility, noting instructors guide students toward constructive public engagement and virtuous conduct.
Subject next Sabbath morning asks Can God Be Blamed for the Facts of Sin and Suffering. Evening topic is I not care for the Wedding. The public is invited to attend both services.
Former Newberg resident T. Rhoton, cooperative observer at Fort Rock, notes June rainfall of 1% inches and says crops are the best since the valley was settled. He adds several reapers and two binders have arrived due to the favorable crop outlook.
A tribute to Cyrus H McCormick highlighting his invention driven by bloodline and business acumen. The narrative credits his impact on US grain leadership and emphasizes thrift through savings accounts and certificates of deposit as prudent financial practice.
The First National Bank of New announces lawn sprinkling allowed 7 to 8 p m and street watering 7 to 8 a m and 12 to 1 p m. On First and Main streets with wagons, hose use only Saturday 7–8 a m. Remove hoses from hydrants when not in use. Garden irrigation forbidden. Fines of two dollars for each offence. Orange Elliott, Water Supt.
The Star Theatre reveals a complete change of pictures nightly for Friday and Saturday shows. Patrons can expect fresh films each weekend with new features and performances.
Feature Saturday night Tim Mahoney captivates with A Vitagraph portrayal described as the most intensely impressive and devouring picture ever announced at the Star Theatre.
A notice announces band concert at 7 45 next Friday and Saturday in Pasadena California. It highlights The Tournament of Roses and features a picture of a Roman Chariot Races reproduction described as rare and exquisite in beauty.
A damaged OCR fragment shows dialogue about counting germs and closing a door. The garbled text references a line about counting to 988 and a recurring number sequence. No clear people or events are identifiable.
A passage emphasizes guarding the quality of life and the power of lofty ideals to lift character and achievement. It argues that personal trajectory follows mental models, urging consistent noble aims as essential to personal and professional success. The text then recounts a tale of M. Mario in Russia, choosing dignity over comfort when pressed to shave by the czar, returning his salary and departing.
The fragment describes a singer, identified as Ozer Nicholas I, appearing in St. Peters burg in 1853. Marie challenged him on a notable occasion over facial hair, with a short costume play noted as lasting about twenty minutes.
The London Globe notes that albino animals are viewed with superstition in Japan. A single white creature is seen as a good omen for the mikado and may signal a reign, such as the "hakuchi nenkan" meaning period of the white pheasant or the "haku hoo nenkan" meaning period of the white phoenix.
A playful exchange between a doctor and a legal patient unfolds as the doctor jokes about lawyers not lying on either side. The Brooklyn Eagle reports the humorous moment in a casual, streetwise tone.
The Boston Transcript notes a tale of a captain whose crew suffered on rough seas in Saginaw Bay. A gifted parrot fails to learn forecastle phrases and finally speaks, asking for a basin during a meal, underscoring shipboard tensions.
A fragment recalls Yankees and a famed commission story, noting their reputation for commerce and a colorful anecdote about Washington receiving his first commission. The piece blends travel and souvenir lore with regional pride and a nod to historic bargaining.
In the Marrills War era a British staff officer issued a quizzical order with precise times for wake, parade, movement, and dawn rise. The note also forbade sleep outside blockhouses except sentries and forbade striking matches on the airy line, reflecting odd phrasing in the London Standard report.
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