Newberg Graphic is amused by local happenings
The Newberg Graphic issues a July 29 1916 edition noting a mild forecast after the Fourth, Oregon troops at the border, a portable merry‑go‑round on the lot near the office, and a lighthearted jab at ex senator Bourne while Jance helps find homes for kittens. Local color includes the ice wagon logs, nut country jokes, and the cats’ home supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graphic Office
Music Box
American Nut Journal
Jonathan Bourne Jr
Mobile
Alabama
Jonathan
Oregon
Washington, D D. C
Jance
Newberg
Voter Registration Opens for November Vote
The article urges those who missed the primary to register now and mobilize dry voters for the November election. It warns of another fight against alcohol and assigns responsibility to stay at home voters if the effort fails.
Rees Named Top Extension Pomology Expert at Cornell
Prof Ralph W Rees formerly of Amherst Massachusetts visited his parents Mr and Mrs J H Rees and earned a full professorship in extension pomology at Cornell New York His mentors at Oregon State College praise him as among the nation's best horticultural authorities. Newberg welcomes his notable achievement by lineage in practical horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Rees
Amherst
Massachusetts
J. H. Rees
Cornell
New York
Graphic
Lewis
Newberg
Mr. Rees
Education and Career Paths Spotlighted in School Notice
The article traces a sequence from common schools to Pacific College 1907 and includes Paul V. Meris and Bernice Keyes among others. It highlights advancement via strong institutions like the University of Missouri and Colorado State School dairy and animal industries, emphasizing grit over shortcuts. It also notes Friday and Saturday programs in Community Hall with students Sophie Groth Bernice Keyes Sanders Elmo Shanahan and Emil Idlers and a dee orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific College
Paul V. Meris
Newberg
Missouri
State
Dairy and
Colorado State School
University of Missouri
Jen
Sophie Groth
Bernice Keyes
Sanders
Elmo Shanna
Community Hall
Dee Orchestra
Coquille Sentinel Reflects on Late Night Lynching Coverage
The paper notes a lynching in Newberg after a farmer killer incident and recounts selling 1500 extra copies with a $75 gain. It criticizes resorting to sensational extras and expresses a hope to avoid such stunts in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Coquille Sentinel
Graphic
Newberg
Dundee High School Class of 1916 Graduation
The 1916 Dundee high school class of nine was the largest ever. Exercises were in Community Hall with Prof Killpatrick of the University of Oregon as speaker. David Marr valedictorian and Blanche Vedder salutatorian won scholarships. E W Marr presented diplomas to Blanche Vedder and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Allan
Prescott
Washington
F. W. Meyer
John Herring
Emma Bryan
la Payette
Ardis
Velma
Doris Champlain
Portland
W.S. Allan
Dundee High School
Powell
Dundee
E. W. Marr
Blanche Vedder
Wedding Bells Reach Toward Week In Portland
Miss Ruth Meyer visits relatives in Portland. Christine Meyer ill at home. Over Si day till next week. W R Everest and family visit near Days ton. Mrs Elizabeth Palmer leaves for Rainier Washington Monday. Hodson and Edith Min chin to preach in her absence. Mr Hansen from Dakota Ed Ericson and Miss Foss of Portland visit Mrs C G Jacobson. Rev H G Crocker and son George visit Clackamas with Ar chie Pickard and Lena Moorhouse for farewell to Charley Pickard before he departs for Mexico. Moorhouse and Pickard return to Portland. Gilbert Moorhouse serves aboard Charleston guarding the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Meyer
Portland
Christine Meyer
Land
Dayston
Elizabeth Palmer
Rainier
Washington
Mondey
EB. Hodson
Edith Minchin
Hansen
Dakota
Ed. Ericson
the Foss
CG. Jacobson
H. G. Crocker
George
T Clackamas
Archie Pickard
Lena Moorhouse
Charley Pickard
Mexico
Stars and Stripes
Moorehouse
Mr. Pickard
Rex Area Social and School News Highlights
Rex visitors include Miss Tessie Gard and Mr Wallace. A. H. Dean bought a Ford auto. his son-in-law Mr Bradbery plans cordwood hauling. Wheaton couple visited Dean. Cruikshanks camped in Springbrook cherry picking. Madge Morrison returns from Portland. N. L. Wiley remains clerk. S. Sanderman joins the school board. July 4 picnic planned at Wiley’s grave with program and basket dinner inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie Gard
Rex
Mr. Wallace
A. H. Dean
Ford
N. L. Wiley
S. Sanderman
Farm News by County Agent: Eleven Silos to Be Built
County agent reports eleven silos will be built in various parts of the county within the year. Construction aims to boost storage capacity for grain and improve farm operations across districts. Local farmers express support, with work scheduled to begin in the coming months.
Silos to be erected on several Oregon farms this summer
County Agricultural Agent M. S. Shrock urges farmers to order silo material now as mills have heavy orders and cannot take more this year. Silos will be built on Whiteson farms of Ww. Forest, John Martin, and D. L. Lambert plus others near Amity Carlton McMinnville Yamhill and nearby areas with erection dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. W. Forest
John Martin
Whiteson
George Eeer
Amity
D. L. Mbert
Dr. Calbreath
Chehalem
Carlton
X.E
Haiti
McMinnville
J. L.murdock
A. V. Eine
G. H.griner
Bert Pane
Yamhill
Ernest Jernstadt
S. Shrock
Nomination Call for Naval Academy Midshipman
The Navy Department asks Representative Hawley to submit a principal and three alternates for Naval Academy admission. Nominations due by July 13 for Civil Service Commission exam on July 27, with a competitive Salem examination arranged by Ronald C. Glover, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Hawley
United States Naval Academy
Civil Service Commission
Ronald C. Glover
Salem
Cadet Eligibility Exam Set for Freet District Youths
Local applicants aged 16 to 20 from the Fret District face a stringent Navy Academy exam on July 27 1916. Physicals by Morse and Robertson June 30 July 1 at the Bank of Commerce. mental tests at Whitlmette University led by Prof P J Kuntz. Fees total 4 for two tests or 41 overall. Representative Hawley will nominate eligibles to the Navy Department for July 27 admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Morse and Robertson
Bank of Commerce
Willamette University
P. J. Kuntz
Hawley
Academy
Rock Me to Sleep Poem Excerpt
Poem fragment requests return to infancy and maternal care. The speaker petitions to relive childhood, asking mother to cradle and ease weariness, blur the lines of time, and erase adult toil and decay. The verse repeats longing for a simple past.
Mother Love Lullaby Echoes Through Time
Poem voice laments distance from mother and yearns for maternal comfort. Speaker seeks solace in mother’s presence and lullaby memories. Mentions long years, weariness, and hope for soothing, light hair, and gentle embrace. Ends with a note about a periodical price.
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A. Woodwa
Dice
First Street
Biue
Ice Man
Ella
Ralph Lehmann
David
Ma Fred Herring
Francis
Elmo Shanahan
Emil Iders
Bernice
Scott
Earl
Emil Sane
Sophie Gh
Mrs. Wheaton
Claud Cruikshank
Springbrook
Mr. Bradbery
H. P. Burnham
Madge Morrison
Farm News
Regal
Regal Ac
Bairds
Tment
U. S. Naval Academy
Journal
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