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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes Senator Chamberlain plans another bid for the Oregon Senate, amid commentary on political expectations. The piece contrasts weather woes for clover hay with the looming campaign, hinting at changes in state leadership.
The article notes a lull in public activity in Newberg following recent publicity stunts by a company, promising a quiet Fourth of July with no major events or disturbances anticipated.
Readers doubting Oregon Electric’s progress toward Newberg are urged to check this issue for a letter from President J. H. Young. The document addresses claims by opponents and outlines the company’s stance and plans.
July 5 to 10 McMinnville hosts the county’s first Chautauqua. Strong talent has been secured and the venture seeks generous local support. Newberg is expected to send representation to the attractions.
Heavy crop and low prices keep farmers from harvesting. Tons of fine strawberries remain on the vines as birds feed, leaving the harvest unpicked in the latter part of the season.
L. B. Charles, trained in the Newberg print shop, becomes editor of the Silver Lake Leader. He joins a long line of reporters unable to quit the newspaper habit, and The Graphic extends best wishes for his new venture.
A McMinnville report describes Attorneys Hewitt and Kirks letting angry passions rise on a recent occasion and engaging loudly like obstreperous schoolboys. The account portrays a sharp, public exchange between the two lawyers.
Citizens discuss opening a public billiard and pool room in Newberg with advocates urging approval and opponents promising to voice their views at the upcoming city council meeting.
The Northwest Prune Growers Association will hold a Salem gathering on Tuesday July 3 to address improving prune quality. The circular cites Eastern views on Italian prunes and promises a strong program on growing handling and marketing, with the session expected to be profitable and well attended.
A composing room error left out B C Miles and Allen Pemberton from the list of $500 subscribers aiding Pacific College. Both men have long supported the college and were early responders to the fundraising call.
Pages six and seven list 537 Civil War veterans who registered at Newberg headquarters during the State G A R Encampment, with each veteran’s company and regiment. Extra copies of this issue are five cents each and available while they last. The veteran list is a record worth preserving.
The editor explains that Col B F Pike did not cause the June edition images. G A R officials were contacted for photos before the encampment in Newberg. C A Williams provided access to images, and Col Pike supplied photographs from his time as State Department Commander. The editor closes with a message to Mr Bell to seek peace.
The long promised new S. P. depot is completed this week. The old structure has been repainted and given a fresh look with a green roof towering above, described by the Woodburn Tribune as a bold bul(l)frog in a mud hole.
Officers and members thank all who helped make the Wednesday June 18 parade a great success. The baby parade committee thanks every mother and child from infant to John and James Thomas for their prize deserving efforts. By order of Civic Improvement Club June 20, 1913.
Miss Indla Powell of Yamhill suffered severe burns after washing silk gloves in gasoline and lighting them with a lamp. She rushed outside, attempted to smother the fire with her mother's apron, then soaked her arms in water. Dr Goucher reports treatment but warns she will be helpless for weeks.
Editor Humphrey of the Jefferson Review reverses Judge Galloway who said the Day bill for a November special election was unconstitutional. The ruling says the Legislature has the right to provide for a special election and the case will likely be appealed to the Portland News, per Aurora Observer.
The New York American explains that high snow covered peaks take a rose tint at sunset because blue rays fail to penetrate the distance while yellow and red rays illuminate the ice. The effect fades as red rays alone briefly color the peaks crimson, a phenomenon not seen on wooded mountains where vegetation dulls the tint.
Broad note on Eskimo customs describes a decennial rite where spirits are fed and visit the living, with meals sometimes moved to the burying ground to ease the ghosts. It also explains naming a newborn after the last deceased family member and the duty to feed that spirit.
A London Family Doctor note claims feet vary by nationality. French feet are narrow and long, Spanish feet small and arched, Arab feet high in the arch, Scotch feet high and thick, Irish flat and square, English short and fleshy. Greeks once had the most proportioned feet, Swedes Norwegians Germans have the largest, Americans the smallest.
A humorous scene at a house dinner shows two clergymen of different persuasions seated together. An embarrassed hostess contemplates who should say grace while a quick thinking boy recites a counting rhyme and points to one minister, resolving the tension.
The decision was accepted though the grace lacked some of its true dignity. Exchange records note the official stance and provide a concise summary of the ruling and its reception.
Paradoxical claim describes drowning fish by submerged in seltzer water or boiled gasless water. The text notes suffocation as the lethal mechanism and cites Harper's as the source. It discusses the counterintuitive effect of air pressure on aquatic life.
The piece recounts tales about Sir Edwin Landseer, resident of St John’s Wood, famed for animal and portrait painting. Anecdotes include portraying Syd ney Smith, mistaken theater refusals, and a painterly habit of repainting works. A remark about a portrait group and a note from Westminster Gazette suggest strain from prolonged editing may have hastened Landseer’s death.
The article notes sundials as a prized garden ornament valued for antiquity and charm. It advises placing the sundial at a sunny, central lawn location and suggests lifting it during plowing, then restoring it away from shade to keep the memory of a friend connected with its creation.
A mistress in a Philadelphia Telegraph note informs her maid Jane that Mr. and Mrs. Smith will call and stay for dinner. She adds that since Mr. Smith is tall, the top shelf ornaments should be dusted, while the servant continues dusting the room.
A bachelor living in a hotel cleans out his wardrobe, and a maid ends up with a suit she believes her brother would wear. A week later he asks about it, and she reveals it was to be fixed up for sale by the hotel. She seeks $2.50, but the bachelor refuses to pay and notes he will sell his discarded clothes to the old cloakman.
A jolly group of traveling men were seated in a hotel lobby when a knight of the grip arrived. He greeted them warmly, but another member remarked on the contrast in reception, suggesting humor about their fortunes. The exchange reflects a lively, informal scene in the hotel.
The article describes inventive Grenoble clockmaker Antony Jacques and his Les Heures Bacchiques with two figures and a revolving wine glass marking hours. It also highlights The School by M A Porter and La Mappenmonde from Bethune, noting rotating globes and rails, ideal for show windows or private use, plus a witty marketplace quote on spelling from the Courier Journal.
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