Newberg Graphic thrusts forward in June 1908 issue
The Newberg Graphic dated Thursday June 18 1908 announces Betters and Publishers Woodward as the printers with a yearly subscription of 1 50 and highlights weekly Thursday morning publication.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic dated Thursday June 18 1908 announces Betters and Publishers Woodward as the printers with a yearly subscription of 1 50 and highlights weekly Thursday morning publication.
An unfounded claim connected Pacific College with lowering Newberg Public School standards sparked a scare during the annual meeting. B C Miles denied the report as baseless while praising local growth projects and urging the community to resist cheap political tactics.
The Dalles Optimist weighs the dry movement with mock proverbs and calls to observe real impact. It urges visiting main streets and local businesses to gauge changes from liquor restrictions, noting loiterers and drinking in saloons may decline as towns go dry.
The excerpt notes Congressman Hawley’s debut in the House and rising demand in the East. It credits his selection by voters and cites editorial support from the Graphic and Independent editors, signaling growing political strength despite initial opposition.
Citizens attend a Monday school meeting and show zeal for public education. The record notes that genuine interest from those concerned with public schools is consistently present.
Real estate transfers in McMinnville Lafayette Newberg and surrounding areas list multiple deeds with grantees including Richard Robbins Elina Steward Andrew Kershaw Adah Thomas Mary L Steels and others. Property sizes range from fractions to acres with prices from 1 to 4000 dollars and mentions of subdivisions and city lots in McMinnville LaFayette Willamina and Newberg.
Multiple recent deeds show transfers in Oregon areas including Newberg and McMinnville. Names include Geo Stevens, Houck, Cobb, Dorsey, Squire, Jesse Edwards, Sheldon, May Grater, Murton, and Lena E Taylor with assorted lots and parcels, each with stated amounts.
The annual college vs alumni game on the college diamond ended 7 to 6 in favor of the college after a tight contest. Haworth pitched well for the alumni, keeping the score 6 to 2 until the seventh inning when the college rallied for five runs. Umpire was Prof. Ernest Jackson, with Bruce Henry as alumnus and college positions listed for both teams.
Lafayette Oregon June 10 1908 environmental notice from M O Lownspa e appointed County Fruit Inspector. He warns no leniency on orders to treat trees and says diseased or infested trees will be destroyed. He plans to have old apple orchards cut by January 1 and will act without further notice if orders are ignored.
Frances Alli Leno age 17 to John T Houck 51, Beulah S Latourette 22 to Horace E Walter 24. The announcements record two marriage intentions with the age details of each bride and groom.
An advertisement lists books stationery fancy and jewelery items including cameras kodaks and related supplies. It notes paper is given in cameraery terms and invites buyers to shop the assortment at the store.
The City of Newberg Yamhill County Oregon invites sealed bids by June 19 1908 at 7 p m for grading a portion of Main Street from First Street to Railroad tracks to established grade and in compliance with ordinance 211. Successful bidder to sign a written contract. Wa Clemmens street commissioner dated June 8 1908.
An insidious danger of kidney trouble is described with emphasis on early signs. The ad urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. For sale by C. F. Moore.
The new telephone directories are printed. Call and get one. Stromberg Carlson telephones for sale with share of stock available on installments. Also new phones and extra parts for sale by S. J. Madson Mutual phone 18 3.
Notice that the undersigned has been duly appointed administratrix of Theo Weber’s estate in Yamhill County Oregon. The administrator requests that all persons with claims present them to the court as required. Dated in May in Fornhill, Oregon.
Mrs I A Horton announces a closing out sale to clear all stock at cost and invites customers to come early for best selection.
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