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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
4
Newberg Graphic remarks on local living costs and farming prices, praises neat small homes, and urges care to prevent accidents with unattended children in vehicles. It comments on future amusements and encourages stricter standards for events in Newberg.
A visitor from the East praised Portland's prospects, urging holders of Portland real estate to keep or buy while warning of possible hardship. He claimed to have viewed the country from New York to Oregon and believes Portland will rise as the region’s chief hub, akin to New York.
Editor Fiske of Polk County maintains the land is better than any seen in Southern Oregon. He criticizes booster ads as overcolored and urges truth in statements, arguing dissatisfied settlers can do more harm than booklets to the state.
The Eugene Guard argues professional boosting is common but may decline. Hartog in Roseburg is noted for a $6000 salary booster role, with Southern Pacific cited as benefiting. The piece praises practical efforts like water system bonds and electric railway expansion, urging civic pride and local action over hired boosters.
The piece cites The Man Who Wins poem urging steady labor and patience as key to advancement. It notes eight bicycle thefts reported recently in Salem with little leads for suspects, contrasting small thefts with faster auto thefts in other cities.
A succinct verse extols the value of effort and perseverance. It honors the man who works diligently, using his hands and mind, and who refuses to shirk trouble in pursuit of success.
Despite a short fall in total subscriptions, supporters in Newberg push to fund a new Pacific College building. With several hundred dollars promised and many yet to decide, solicitors urge renewed effort as the rose festival demonstrates what focused action can achieve. Plans call for a larger rose festival next year, spurring donors to help reach the goal.
Editorial note warns Hood River residents about a free art class pitch that offers a free enlarged portrait then pushes buying a frame. Victims regret deposits on frames while agents in Portland faced penalties. The piece cautions readers to avoid accepting free offers and to protect their money.
S H Graham and Walter Irene Senn acquire 1.39 acres in Carmin Goodrich district for 500 dollars. Chas Hadley and Aller A Hadley purchase 37.72 acres in lot 2 and 3, section 9, for 4000 dollars. Jno H Hallet with Angus McCullock claim 150 acres in Jesse Yocom district for 12000 dollars. Hannah L Martson transfers lots 3 and 4 in block 19 Wennerbergs second addition for 425 dollars.
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