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Newberg Graphic

Location

Newberg, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1917

Page

6

War Census Impresses Oregon Military Registration

Straberry picking began at Hood River this week. Oregon reports 62,800 war service registrations with many volunteers already in service or in training. The state flags significant bond drives and public projects as communities mobilize for the war effort.

Hlood River Oregon War Service Azalea Lodge Riddle Erased County Older Girls’ Conference la Grande University Dallas Commercial Club Oregon Osteopathic Association Satem Charlies L. McNary Senator Lane J. Stults Corvallis Lebanon Tyra Wittenberg-King Salem Irvine P. Gardner Portland Department of Oregon H. S. Fargo State Board of Control H.S. Gile Company Hoseburg Mosier Dalles M. N. Miller Company K R. D. Hetzel Oregon Agricultural College New Hampshire Agricultural College F. T. Tooze Oregon City Roseburg Max H. Houser California Washington British Columbia Coast Maritime Association Corvallis High School Army Navy Linn County Columbia River Withycombe Frank H. Lathrop South Carolina Oregon Agricultural College Experiment Station Oregon ‘Girt’ Honor Guard Portsland Treasury Department Farmers and Stockgrowers National Bank of Heppager Ella Flagg Young Oregon Civic League Miss Young Chicago Albee Elect Baker State Industrial Accident Commission Peter Christ Mill City Tony Arnac Kerry Benjamin Rockwell State Land Board Yaquina River BE. M E. V. Sherlock Brown George Millican James Sloan Umatilla Oregon Ship Timber Mills Pacific Coast W. J. Conrad A. E. Adelsperger Marshfield Coos County Northwest Public Service Commission Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company State Highway Commission Supreme Court War Department Adjutant General's Office National Guard

Our Immigrants and the Nations Labor Debt

A national Geographic bulletin cites W J Showalter on immigration from Northwestern and Southern Europe, noting immigrants fill key industrial roles and children of immigrants show strong citizenship traits and literacy. The piece contrasts with a brief historic note on theater hisses and audience reactions.

National Geographic Society W. J. Showalter Europe Penne United States United States Bureau of the Census Immigran Commission Harg Unit States

Let the Sheep Do It alae One Way to Clean Land

Instruction on using sheep to clear land by temporary fencing and rotating pasture. It claims this method is faster cheaper and better than grubbing and notes wild growth provides some food value to the sheep, citing Farm and Fireside.

Rate and eggs in a clever theft description

The excerpt describes a rat’s deft egg theft behavior, likening it to a squirrel cracking a nut and a cat cleaning itself after a meal. It mentions a case where a rat carried off seventy five dozen eggs from a wooden tub stored by a commission merchant.

Thomas Parr Longevity Case Attributed To Shropshire Resident

The Englishman Thomas Parr from Shropshire is noted as living to age 152 in one account. Harvey examined Parr after death and claimed his body was in excellent condition, suggesting his life could have extended further if not for his intemperance.

Thomas Parr Shropshire Harvey

Doing Her Part in a Domestic Exchange

A brief humorous dialogue shows a wife threading a needle to sew buttons while the husband heads to the bridge club. The exchange ends with a reflective remark on life before marriage.

Boswell and Thurlow Clash Over Johnson Memoir

In a brisk Parliament Street encounter, James Boswell presents his famous Life of Samuel Johnson to Lord Thurlow who responds with sharp, humorous defiance. Thurlow blurts out that he read every word, sealing the moment with a biting remark.

Boswell Johnson Lord Thurlow Parliament Street House of Lords

Famous Gretna Green Marriage Practice

Gretna Green in Scotland gained fame for its irregular marriages. The ceremony required only admission before witnesses that the couple were husband and wife, making a valid union. The blacksmith officiant and two witnesses signed the certificate.

Gretna Green Scotland

Value of kittens in ancient Welsh law 943 A D

A curious excerpt from Welsh law dated 943 A D notes kitten values before and after opening eyes. A kitten costs one legal penny until eyes open, then two pennies, and four pence after it kills mice, a continuing scale in this early legal record.

Advertisers Grow via Quantity Buying and Bulk Selling

The manufacturer and merchant who advertise are enabled to buy and to sell in larger quantities. By doing a quantity business they cut expenses and save waste on every hand. They can sell better quality pay the small advertising cost and sell for less than if they were doing business in small way.

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