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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
4
The item appears as a weekly Newberg Oregon edition by H Woodward and Co. It discusses political virtue and public office critics, noting the Independent’s overzealous protest and questioning if business success implies fitness for governance. It reflects local editorials on integrity and qualification.
Citizens warned to oppose a proposed amendment at the coming election. The Brewers and Liquor Dealers' Association backs the measure to weaken the current local option law. Voters urged to vote No and spread the word.
The author argues voters are swayed by genuine church affiliations and urges ending the misuse of Reverend titles for Prof. W. C. Hawley. The piece labels the Reverend as a misnomer and promotes fair consideration of Hawley’s credentials.
The argument for direct primaries is that it removes unfit politicians. The issue rests with the voters who must go to the polls on April 20 to elect capable candidates for practical representative government.
The piece mocks small local papers that pose as judges of candidate fitness and offer paid advice to sway public opinion. It notes readers smile at the pretentious stance and recalls a humorist’s quip about such “amusing” cusses.
A Chronicle editorial urges voters in the sovereign electors to send a Washington mouthpiece for the brewery and allied interests. It questions whether electing a congressman serves the people or the liquor interests.
Democratic editors and hybrids mock the GOP nominees for a strained reading of Statement No 1. The Telephone Register man showed a spasms last week indicating chest pain but has time to recover or risk another flare up. the outcome seems inconsequential.
The executive body of the National Educational Association met last week to discuss reforming spelling. The discussion focused on simplifying spelling rules and potential impacts on teaching and literacy.
Dr E Benjamin Andrews leads a vote to adopt twelve phonetic words for publications. Examples include biz ness enut red ruf tuff tung. The piece mocks spelling reform critics and cites a fictional Darkest Africa stereotype.
Charlies A Johns of Baker City is urged as a strong Oregon candidate. He has lived in Oregon since 1858, with long tenure in the Willamette Valley and Eastern Oregon. A Willamette University alum and lawyer, he served as mayor, school director, and state textbook commission member, with broad home and party backing.
A notice urges owners to keep delicate watch parts clean and lubricated to prevent wear. It advises cleaning every eighteen months, detailing a thorough dismantling, cleaning each wheel and pivot, reassembly, and regulation for returning accurate timekeeping.
The Semi-Weekly Journal priced at $1.50 and The Graphic at $1.00 are offered together for $1.75. The deal highlights a two-for-one purchase option for readers seeking both papers.
A lively tussle with old enemy of the race ends in trouble. Dr Eye New Life Pills regulate stomach, liver and bowels without pain or discomfort. 25¢ at F H Caldwell & Co's druggist.
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