This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
2
Inter America quotes a South American observer describing the first American troops in Paris as large and slow, cow boy dressed, unembellished with rank insignia, strong and healthy, not warlike, seen as good, frank youths who will face No Man's Land with valor and seek the maternal horizon of the plains.
A patient woman jokes that her husband is law abiding but restless as she notes his wish for five or six days of work instead of one fewer. Her line conveys humor about labor expectations and domestic patience.
A humorous wartime exchange shows a French officer claiming peace and denying American involvement. A Yankee naval officer counters with signs across the street as a judge reacts to the exchange.
J T Carter is in McMinnville on jury duty. Several local residents exchanged visits from Mountain Top to Portland and Newberg. Mrs Fairbanks trades farm for Portland residence and will move. James, in the Aero Corps at Waco, Texas, reports his upcoming first flight. Standardization Rally planned for the 22nd at the gym.
Community notes mention Steily Bush leaving Sunday for Portland to work in a saw mill. Mrs. H. C. Baker is improving. Rev. Pollard of McMinnville spoke at the church in Rev. Stannard’s absence. Local gatherings include a C E meeting led by Lois Fendall and a spelling bee at District No. 10 school. Western Milk Condensing plant receiver A C Seely serves Newberg. Ladies Aid anniversary celebrated with supper and games at the church basement.
Ray White went to Wasco Monday for a physical exam. Miss Mae McLeod of Portland visited the W A Parrish home. Mrs Ralph Gill and Isabel spent a week in Portland with relatives. H H Livengood and wife are improving after illness. Fernwood Red Cross auxiliary finished pajamas and will make hospital shirts Thursday. Grover Livengood injured in woods last week. arm not broken but serious flesh wound will keep him from work. Fernwood play shed completed giving children shelter from Monday’s snow storm.
A series of property transfers from various grantors to multiple buyers including E C Cousens Amy Eddy Alva Gore Elmer Bennett John Hubbard Samuel Cozine Fred Kincaid and others. Transactions cover parcels in Durleys subdivision Cottage addition James Graves and Benja Heater belts with prices ranging from 10 to 6000 dollars and a 546.138 acre tract in Jacob Hawn and Henry Birddle led by Fidelity Guaranty Investment Co to Yamhill Development & Investment Co.
Mazie B. Bickford and Harley G. McCall wed. Fannie Laughlin and Marshall Huddle licensed. Alice Evelyn Hurner and Frederick Miller also received licenses.
In a Cleveland Leader excerpt, Father Dooley humorously admits changing clothes in a hurry and leaving wages in his other pants. He jokes about being a plumber and offers to show how to adjust a gas meter so it reads no more than 40 percent.
Successive ant generations learn to milk aphids though they are sexless workers with no offspring. Aphids produce honeydew from plant sugars, which ants collect while protecting and tending the aphids in exchange. The mutual system benefits both species and persists across generations.
The remark notes substantial material in the packers inquiry but admits it cannot be prepared for publication. The exchange hints at ongoing or sensitive findings that remain nonpublic at this time.
Paris correspondence notes a French superstition that a coin connects a man to his star for luck while American soldiers learn of a French ritual of rubbing wine behind the ears before battle. Drops from the dispenser are eagerly caught and rubbed behind the ears. few rub it on their tongues.
George W. Bowie describes executive ability as the top trait for a foreman. It encompasses administrative judgment, system and efficiency, and scientific technique, all essential across industries and departments for effective management.
Report quotes residents discussing the new fire engine and its unclear efficiency. They note previous fires burned completely before responders could arrive, highlighting skepticism about the apparatus and response times.
A brief dialogue shows a rejected suitor being told he may seek re-examination in six months. The exchange captures a moment of romantic rejection and cautious optimism for another chance.
A dialogue about aging and stubborn habits contrasts a father and son. The exchange defines being “an old hen” as someone who is hopelessly set in her ways, illustrating generational attitudes toward women.
A terse boast contrasts a male figure’s strength with a claim that another is too weak to lay a carpet. The dialogue hints at social tension and rivalries without detailing event specifics.
A fragmented note reads like a comic sketch with a Snake-Old Kangaroo described as seedy and down and out while a Monk is said to be on his last lego, conveying a quirky mood from a peculiar column.
A theater reviewer questions why a performer is labeled a mic while noting the actor embodies a crooked role within a straight stage drama. The critique hinges on acting choices and audience perception during opening night.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.