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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
4
The dispatches claim Roosevelt fans will shift to Taft early in the campaign. Commentary notes public weariness since the Thaws emerged into the spotlight and suggests the political mood has soured on the controversy.
A letter questions the Oregon Journal journalistic independence and asks what would happen if the paper shifted to a Democratic stance, expressing concern over perceived bias and the role of a local newspaper.
An exchange notes that many men who become successful in business date the growth of self respect and a sharpened resolve to succeed from the day they opened a bank account.
The article notes that British competitors have not improved as losers in the ongoing English Olympics, drawing a parallel to performances a century and a quarter ago when stakes were higher.
County promotion stresses bold spending and citizen effort to advertise Yamhill as never before. The message calls on responsible residents to ask what they are doing to enable the push.
In response to inquiries, printed leaflets about Newberg and Chehalem Valley are available. Residents are urged to obtain copies to enclose with letters to friends by calling the secretary of the Newberg Commercial Club at the Graphic office.
The judge long seen as anti-corporation in sentiment now faces scrutiny as his reversal of Judge Landis' ruling against Standard Oil raises doubts about the extent of his gains with age. The public remains wary of possible undisclosed benefits in his decision.
A study of Oregon newspapers shows political maneuvering and skirmish lines forming ahead of the main campaign battles to come with cooler weather, though nonpartisan papers like the Journal remain unprejudiced.
The new Giant cherry, a Lambert Ring cross, drew attention in Portland last week. Some specimens measured an inch and a half in diameter and observers speculate future uses like breakfast relish on grapefruit.
Subscriptions for development league work fuel a mass mailing of literature describing Yamhill County Chehalem Valley and Newberg resources and attractions. The effort targets desirable homeseekers and promises returns commensurate with the funds and effort invested.
The note appears to ask for a shift back to a previous path or option, implying a desire to revert a decision or approach related to a single case. It is fragmented and lacks clear names or contexts.
An Iowa merchant spurred by a stubborn streak ran a daring $100 advertising blitz for a special sale. The first day earned nearly $1,000 and over the next six days averaged more than $400 daily. The ad bill was 3 percent of total business, a payoff the trader found worth it.
The note urges residents to praise local townsfolk and institutions rather than complain. If unhappy, emigrate rather than spoil others or dwell on faults.
The piece defends editors against claims of bias, arguing editors strive to publish all legitimate news and rely on readers to supply items they may not have learned about. It emphasizes cooperation rather than criticism and notes editors cannot be omnipresent.
A Washington correspondent notes the Chicago ticket as the heaviest ever at a national convention. Secretary Taft and Jas S Sherman would approach 500 pounds, surpassing the 1892 Cleveland ticket. The Democratic pair Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson weighed about 425 pounds, while McKinley and Hobart in 1896 totaled roughly 380 pounds.
No man living is better qualified than Mr. Taft to be a member of the International Society of Steam Shovel Men. His election as an honorary associate follows the precept to honor merit. Taft has showcased the steam shovel’s power in the costly ocean-link project at Panama, where the work is nearing completion.
The Panama Canal project will excavate 3,000,000 cubic yards monthly with ends cut to sea level. Dams form 12 miles of canal with a 46 foot by 500 foot ditch and a 135 foot high largest dam, while 38 miles rely on the Chagres river. Under Secretary of War Taft, engineers push toward completion in a few years and steam shovel workers anticipate future projects.
The Eugene Commercial Club issues a novelty leaflet showing a Eugene belle photographed in three glasses representing rainfall in Eugene New York City and New Orleans. The piece cites a Weather Bureau report noting 1907 had 205 rainless days and 70 days with rainfall under one tenth inch.
Acreage nine room house and goods available for sale on Dayton Avenue Newberg with city water. Contact J T Osborn at 2118 Olby Avenue Everett Washington for details.
Mrs. I. A. Horton announces a closing out sale offering all millinery at cost. Come early to choose from the remaining stock and take advantage of the good selection before items sell out.
Guardian of Loyal Mills estate sells minor’s undivided one twelfth interest in Block Twelve land in Yamhill County Oregon. Auction occurs after July 10 1908 at guardian’s Newberg residence by private cash sale to highest bidder per county court order.
8 W Parman as guardian of Walter Vinson minor executes sale of lands from Luke McKern Donation Land Claim in Township Three South Range West Willamette Meridian. The described parcels total 773.90 acres more or less and are listed with precise survey bearings and chain measurements. Sale dated July 15 1908.
The Yambillers treasure a blue ribbon cup now on exhibit at Springbrook. After the local viewing, the cup will be shown in Newberg for a period, as the community admires the award and its achievement.
Sabbath school superintendent recalls Gideon selecting fighters by vigilance not by ease. He notes those who watched with one eye while drinking, rather than those who laid aside arms and drank fully. The moral emphasizes disciplined attentiveness over idleness.
Notice to water consumers lists lawn watering hours from 6 to 6 30 a m and 6 to 8 p m streets sprinkling 7 to 8 a m and 12 to 1 p m garden sprinkling prohibited violators will have water shut off and fined two dollars By order of the council
Owner C. C. Fercuson announces the grand young stallion General Jones No 41747 sired by Captain Mc Kinney and out of Daisy Q Hill. The horse, 16 hands and 1150 pounds, finished first premium at the Vancouver Horse Show and has a fast pedigree similar to sister Bellomont. Brother Chehalem won first in his class at the Lewis and Clark fair. horse can be seen at the Newberg stable.
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