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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
4
In a perky editorial tone the piece notes rumors of a Dayton newspaper launch and reflects on self made men and patience. It comments on future presidential ticket talk and jokes about premature funerals for those planning elections in 1908.
Veteran journalist A Bennett appears as editor in The Optimist in Oregon, joining a paper that closely resembles its Dallas backdrop to bolster success. The note asserts Bennett’s familiar presence will ensure the venture’s success.
Some people refuse to settle in a community of their own kind and push for places that keep out influences they dislike. They then demand leniency elsewhere to appear respectable. If good society is worth pursuing, a man should aid its betterment rather than hinder others' efforts.
The Quarterly of the Oregon Historical Society prints a reprint of an 1846 book on the 1843 emigration and Pacific Coast conditions as documented by Overton Johnson and Wm H Winter. Only two copies are known, at the University of California library and the Library of Congress.
The piece praises William Allen White and his book In Our Town for its insider view of town life. It highlights White’s understanding of newspaper business, mentions the five cent card of thanks line, and notes how towns resist social reporting to protect local pride.
The article describes a daily paper in a small town cultivating a near family language. It notes how reporters report on first spring tomatoes and the cost per pound, mock homemade Ply mouth Daughters costumes, and public figures such as Mrs Freling and teachers resigning to marry.
Ruth Harger and Elza Hadley wed June 20 at the Harger home with Rev. Herbert T. Cash officiating. The ceremony featured a ring exchange and a reception, with guests including families from Newberg and nearby towns. The couple will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Harger while Hadley works at the sash and door factory.
A detailed ad stresses keeping delicate watch parts clean and oiled to prevent wear and loss of accuracy. It promises thorough cleaning, disassembly, rebuilding, and precise regulation, claiming results match West factory standards and urging service at least every eighteen months.
Catherine Waltz born August 28 1821 in Dauphin PA died June 21 1906 at her son John W Moore’s home north of Newberg aged 84 years 9 months 23 days. She married Jacob Moore November 7 1841 and after his death in 1877 lived with seven surviving children in Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Kansas. She joined the Brethren church near Waterloo IA in 1870 and remained faithful. Funeral held June 23 at the Brethren church conducted by Elder George C Carl Portland with S P Vandyke assisting.
For sale a team of two horses a six year old and an eight year old weighing 1300 and 1400 pounds. Purchaser can contact Amos Nelson R F D No 1 for details.
The readable text includes stray phrases about a city store and mentions Denver loosely. No clear event, persons, or organizations are identifiable for a proper summary card.
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