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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
4
The notice states Newberg Graphic is published every Thursday morning. It mentions address details for the Graphic Building and office, plus residence and post office routing in Newberg Oregon.
A brief notes a young man securing a solid future as a project progresses and a roof is added to the bush, signaling strong, favorable odds and a promising outcome.
Walter L. Tooze once a prominent first district Congressional candidate now runs a billard and pool hall in Salem and is reported to be in trouble with police over an alleged back door entrance to his resort.
The speaker argues that most Nebraska penitentiary inmates are men and most women attend church. He contends that if women are moral and churchgoing they are fit for ballot participation, implying suffrage support based on morality.
The passage notes continuous car traffic shows spending power even in tough times. It points out three quarters of money spent on machines leaves Oregon and nearly all oil and gasoline payments go out of state, explaining a cash shortage.
Miss Catherine Prehmn, editor and owner of the Merrill Record, suffered typhoid fever after a move to Klamath Falls for broader service and a prior appendicitis operation. Relatives oversee her business interests during illness.
The Fort Klamath News notes daily arrests of bootleggers and predicts tougher enforcement when prohibition begins next year. It says more arrests will occur if numbers rise, and urges officials to perform their sworn duty without half measures.
The 1916 anniversary of Indiana's admission to statehood will prompt a legislative commission to plan a major observance. W. C. Woodward, a well known Newberg figure, is mentioned in connection with the commission's formation.
Officials plan historical pageants in Indiana counties early next year and aim to unite in a central large pageant in fall as a homecoming for those who drifted from the fold. Ernest Bross assists in gathering pioneer data for the centennial while Woodward coordinates duties at the State House.
The Oregon industry scene shows the Willamette Tent and Awning Co of Portland advertising in state papers, breaking a prior trend of free publicity for members. It highlights the value of newspaper publicity for home manufacturers and suggests other Oregon firms follow suit to gain patronage and support.
The piece contemplates Oswald West potentially running for Oregon governor in the future, noting the timing depends on political currents and enforcement of a new prohibition law. It urges Governor Withycombe to establish a clear enforcement policy. It also touches on the Panama Canal freight figures and cost concerns raised by The Youth’s Companion.
The Dundee Woman's Club met at Mrs Bland Hershing's home. Officers elected include President Mrs Brand Herring Vice President Mrs G A Dearborn Secretary Mrs E S Greer and Treasurer Mrs William S Allan. The group named the new hall Community Hall and plans dedication July 28 with Dr Charles H Chapman as main speaker. A special meeting is set for July 26 at 2 PM for all members.
Births and visits mark a lively Rex week with Mrs Seely welcoming a baby girl. Ebberts host relatives from Eugene and Condon while West Chehalem band plans an ice cream social. Families travel, shoppers roll through Portland, and remodeling begins on H H Peters store. Chelsea visitors include Mrs Cambridge from Chicago and Mr. Cox family.
Mrs J P Pettingill and daughter of Newberg were Rex visitors early in the week. Miss Freda Kane visits. P Ross Wiley left for Eastern Oregon for the summer. Many citizens went to Portland Thursday to glimpse the Liberty Bell. Outside of those taking the train, % Sanderman.
The article notes U S per capita sugar use now exceeds tenfold its level a hundred years ago. In the last five years intake averaged about 83 pounds per person annually, with earlier years showing wide variation between 4 and 10 pounds. Britain in 1911 used 92 pounds more per person than the United States. France and Germany used 39 and 42 pounds respectively.
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