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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic announces a Salmon Day reminder and hints at spring enthusiasm. It reflects the 1914 publication style with editor and publisher details and a social note on diggers enjoying the warm sun as winter ends.
The new schedule shows the electric train traveling seven miles from Portland Union Depot to Oswego in 41 minutes. Proposes toll on river dwellers for service, balancing commuter inconvenience for distant residents along the line.
For ten days Democratic colleagues buzz over Governor West’s New Delhi move to the national capital. The mystery of his aims at Woodrow’s home remains unsolved as Oswald keeps quiet and information stays scarce.
Automobile dealers report the outlook for machine sales is the best in years and even country newspaper publishers are swept up in auto fever. C. L. Ireland of the Moro Observer wrote about his new machine purchase in last week's issue.
Je Ses and neighbors have filed a complaint about wanton deviltry causing property damage. They urge officials to call attention to the issue and hope the guilty youths will abandon their destructive acts. Some youths lack moral courage to refuse mischief, leading to further property harm.
The Newberg Apple Growers' Association, formed two or three years ago, struggles to stay active. The secretary has tried for a year to secure a quorum to seek dissolution and recover paid taxes and incidental costs, but with no success. A lime sulfur and salt treatment was proposed, yet would require more outlay without guaranteed results.
The Graphic defends granting a franchise for electric cars on First and Meridian streets, noting no regrets about the decision while some opposed the action at the time. The running cars now support the choice as a success.
Anopinion praises the new electric line for exposing Newberg’s best streets while critics argue the schedule favors wealthy river communities. Locals say a longer Portland run time fails to attract new residents and the ruling favors river-area boosters over farther out neighbors.
The Independent urges unity in Woodburn praising communal harmony and cooperation. It calls for all residents to work together for the town’s best interests, acknowledging past bickerings and stressing that differences should not block progress.
B B Johnson secretary to Governor Ralston of Indiana reverses stance on wet and dry, stating in a letter to Rich monds Anti Saloon League secretary that letters from women pleading for pardons show saloons linked to crime. He vows to vote dry when opportunity arises, stressing personal conviction over policy or politics.
In this column Dratt extols strictly pure lead and oil paint for durability and economy, warns against aliases and questionable mixes, urges buying from reliable dealers, and suggests consulting Larkin-Prince Hard for trustworthy supplies while noting Oregon’s damp climate.
Former President Taft told the National Geographic Society in Washington that intervention would be tragic and costly. He warned that invading Mexico would trigger guerrilla fighting, require widespread military operations, and bring immense casualties and expenses, urging prevention of such a catastrophe.
The ad promotes Acme Quality paints and oils as a good value with a $5 mix that improves homes and a guarantee. It highlights lead and oil paints, rising linseed oil prices, and a free canary giveaway for children. Also mentions The Big Hardware Store carrying major brands and a Semi-Weekly Journal and Graphic subscription.
The article notes a candid exchange about a business college for young women, with responses suggesting satisfactory training and a claim that 60 percent of graduates succeed. It also describes the plains of Argentina, mentioning dust in summer and mud in winter and wagon wheels ranging up to fifteen feet in diameter.
A local seed dealer promotes Clover seed and a wide range of garden seeds including Vetch Alfalfa Barley Wheat Corn and Grass Seed. The notice highlights top quality seeds and fertilizers and invites customers to compare prices and buy.
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