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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
3
The Newberg Graphic edited by NOTTAGE and DIMOND published every Thursday from the Graphic Building at 600 First Street Newberg Oregon. The paper is mailed as second class matter with a yearly advance price of $2.00.
A young newlywed in this community paid $200 in Portland for an electric appliance that cost $163.50 locally. The local electric company sells at cost with a sales service and commissions, encouraging home electricity use. The editorial notes the money wasted and urges readers to compare prices locally.
A narrator urges readers to compare prices with local merchants before buying and to read home newspaper advertisements to avoid wasting money. The piece uses a Portland trip example to illustrate the risk of overlooking deals at home and emphasizes supporting local businesses.
The Hillsboro newspaper argues Newberg can reduce out of town shopping by expanding local stock and taking a chance to offer what residents want. It notes Hillsboro's growth in home shopping despite better transit and cites exclusive women’s wear and similar lines as proof that local merchants can draw customers.
Newberg and surrounding communities expect the cannery to operate again though possibly on a smaller scale. The move should provide jobs for cannery workers and orchards and vineyards while helping farmers sell their fruit and boosting local prosperity. The note calls residents Berrians to support local fruit and praises friend William Wise despite his frequent complaints.
A United States Department of Agriculture study warns the common brown rat endangers public health and economy. It urges continuous trapping, use of barium carbonate poisons, and citywide campaigns with rat-proofing of buildings to prevent breeding and further losses.
Engine distillate for use in tractors, motor boats and similar engines has been placed on the market again says W Delbert Miller Special Agent of Standard Oil. A large stock is carried to serve internal combustion engines that use this product. It has proven satisfactory for special engines and its reappearance will save tractor operators and others with adaptable engines.
A reflective column notes that time feels unchanged by the ongoing movements of people. It highlights how life’s pace appears steady as individuals pursue personal paths and career shifts across decades.
A course fellow asserts his cleverness benefits only himself and dismisses achievements of others. The remark highlights tensions among classmates over fairness and recognition within the course.
Electric train timetable updated as city riders adjust to new schedule. Officials say peak hours remain congested while several lines extend service to outer districts.
Schedule effective August 15 1919 shows Portland to Newberg bus service limited to Saturdays and Sundays with two daily departures. Reservations for theatre parties or special trips available by Portland Main 3314 and Newberg phone.
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