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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
4
A column from the Oregon Messenger reprints Albany Democrat samples critiquing grand capital schemes and fashion trends. It lampoons suffragist talk, pricey gowns, and public policy, arguing for representative government and warning against costly, impractical ideas.
The column notes visits by Mr and Mrs William Morris of Balston Oregon to the Robisons, and returns of Rev and Mrs George H Greer from near OAC. It records Miss Medora Greer and Medric Greer home at Otterbrook for summer, and Miss Bertha Reed visiting in Red Hills from Portland. It mentions Miss Edith Hempthorn a guest at the Harper home and Miss Nellie T McNeill traveling to Eugene Portland Spokane then Alberta. It recalls a Dundee Methodist session with luncheon, Neighborhood Club meeting at city hall, and summer library hours. It reports the death of Mrs P A Crawford Emma Keziah Hann Crawford born 1851, with funeral details and survivors. It closes with a note about a future school closure item and a short excerpt on Cecil Rhodes and clothing.
Newspapers aligned with the wets report they cannot find a satisfactory candidate in the field for governor and may seek an independent on a wet platform. This could presage one of the liveliest campaigns Oregon has seen by November.
A young man in Salem circulates an initiative petition to place on November ballots the question of abolishing the State Senate. The piece reflects the ex legislative effort already circulating in the region as the government contemplates further changes.
A Chelsea visiting foreign painter recalls breakfast with Whistler at Chelsea. When asked if he has been there lately he says he was invited by Mr. Carr but declines. He describes coming by cab for 2 shillings half a crown, noting a goldfish bowl and a single toast as the breakfast.
Kits of sailors lost at sea are held at regular auctions at the Albert docks in London. The sale features sea chests marked with ship names, revealing the fate of those missing at sea and drawing grieving friends to attend, often learning of losses through familiar objects.
Weaving stockings in a frame began in England by Rev. Mr. Lee of Cambridge in 1589 after learning to knit with nee dies. Cotton stockings emerged in 1730. The piece recalls ancient cloth worn on feet and legs before knit hose. An Irish MP forgot that to address the house one must speak through Mr. Speaker, apologizing and promising not to repeat the error.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich, the noted author, wandered into an auction room where a sale of rare editions autographs and letters was underway. He offered two autographs dated February 1, which drew bids and sold for five cents each, remarking that “two for five” recalled him of little apples.
A fragment shows a mother praising a generous child while a crusty old gentleman quips about appreciation. The snippet hints at family dynamics and social attitudes, with partial dialogue and a New York Times context.
In a short classroom exchange, the teacher asks Peters what makes the sea water salty. Peters answers salt. The teacher then advances the lesson and dismisses the next student, prompting a brief prompt to explain further.
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