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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic published in Newberg Oregon previews its Thursday morning issue for June 4 1908. The page lists Woodward and Co as printers and Betters as publishers with an annual subscription rate of 1.50 in advance.
Eighteen years of fighting saloons in Yamhill county culminates as McMinnville and other towns vote to keep the county dry. The Graphic notes strong business support, shifts in public opinion, and statewide results showing dry counties expanding to 21 with several counties voting against prohibition.
D. W. Bath sells the Hillsboro Independent to S. E. Killen who has been foreman of the mechanical department at the Portland Journal. Bath rebuilt the paper from near collapse and his retirement comes for rest from the grind of newspaper work.
The Polk County result shows a dry victory by a majority of 178. Observers predict a larger margin in two years as supporters anticipate further countywide changes.
In North Newberg precinct 273 voted against and 53 for the dry measure while South Newberg gave 193 for and 54 against. The result places North Newberg with a strong majority and signals a barrier to a dry county. A local remark notes Prof. F. K. was defeated for the legislature and reflects on temperance stances affecting votes.
The piece critiques how party conventions often select candidates through backroom deals rather than public choice. It highlights Lincoln’s 1860 nomination as shaped by prearranged trades, noting bids from Seward and others, and warns about the ethical costs of convention practices. It contrasts public rhetoric with the hidden manouvers behind nominations.
A brief stock notice references an address box 37 in Lafayette Oregon. The fragment appears to document a location for a mailing box and related distribution. No further details are readable in the provided text.
A quirky note highlights toilet articles and camera supplies, with a focus on lessons in kodabery. The fragment hints at a shop or lesson scene, naming Camara and Kodaks among items discussed.
Taken up on a farm between Dundee and Dayton, a small sorrel mare with four white feet and a slightly crooked, lame leg. White forehead marking identified for owner.
Advertisement for a lighting device described as reliable and superior to gas. Sold by A W McDowea located at 6 25 Dayton Oregon with satisfaction guaranteed.
An editorial piece warns kidney trouble is insidious and may lead to fatal illness. It promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a preventive treatment and notes it is for sale by C. F. Moore.
Sadie Weber is named administratrix of Theo Weber's estate in Yamhill County Oregon. The notice, dated May 25 1908, appoints Clarence Butt as attorney for the estate and directs inquiries to the office in McMinnville Oregon.
General Jones No 41747 sired by Captain Mc Kinney from McKinney 2:11% with Daisy Q Hill as dam, praised for royal breeding and speed akin to sister Bellomont 2:09%. Won first premium at the Vancouver British Columbia Horse Show. His brother Chehalem also captured first in shows.
Will Crater announces a new wood saw with a gasoline motor designed to cut wood cleanly. The ad notes no wood is consumed while sawing and provides the Bell phone number 276 for contact.
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