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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
4
The town of Woodburn started two papers the Woodburn American and the Woodburn Tribune in the same week. The piece urges the charity of the world to aid famine stricken China where thousands die from pneumonic plague.
The note says china pheasants will be protected for two years so they grow tame by season opening. Citizens fear chinas may stroll down First street as a result. Salem plans combine annual horse show and cherry carnival into July with separate days for horses cherries and automobiles.
The Graphic editor is off for three weeks of recreation at California beaches. He expects to return refreshed and ready to make good, while Flere hopes he is feted, feasted, and enjoys the time away.
One of the largest Pacific Coast transactions closes with Olds Wortman and King selling controlling interest to Aaron Holtz and his brother Max Holtz of New York. The deal totals near 4 million dollars.
Portland announces the first annual fat stock fair to be staged March 20 21 and 22 at the Union Stockyards. Cattle horses sheep and hogs will be shown with prizes up to 150 dollars. No entry fee free admissions and reduced railroad rates will attract a large attendance, the organizers say.
C Arnold the business manager received a $10 000 gift from the late Mr Dargee in recognition of faithful service and small acts of kindness that brightened the editor’s final years. Arnold is described as a young man who rose from the bottom to success.
Railroad officials report tourist traffic opening week far exceeds expectations as westbound trains run crowded. With pleasant weather, Oregon towns draw home seekers to a clean progressive area boasting churches High School College cement walks graveled streets sewer system electric lights mountain water lumber mill brick plant and factories.
Senator Jay Bowerman's wife has twins named Jonathan Bourne Bowerman and a second son with a tentative name between Daniel Kellaher Bowerman and Oswald West Bowerman. The report notes a February birth during a Polk County Observer item.
In Mc Minnville last Friday night vandals disrupted a return trip for Newberg fans. Three hundred seventeen rooters faced gravel thrown through car windows and insults aimed at women, with one window broken. The conduct appears to be by outsiders rather than local students.
The Woodburn Independent notes that a referendum on University and Agricultural College appropriations would delay funding, but voters are broadly in favor, avoiding an Eastward perception that Oregon cannot maintain its leading educational institutions.
Last session enacted changes favoring sportsmen in the Willamette Valley. China pheasants gain two year protection through 1913 and possession of any pheasant parts remains a violation. Duck hunting bans sink boats and steam launches. Willamette River fishing allowed year round with a three salmon daily limit during the closed season.
Mrs. R J Sallee and son George visited relatives in Forest Grove last week. Mrs. Robert Cook visits her parents Mr and Mrs W R Carter. Mrs. Phipps visits sister Mrs Jasper Smith. FP Rundell planted fruit trees. J T Carter marketed a dozen dressed hogs. J M Deakins visited Portland. Paul Meyer family moved to Tinker ranch. N C Christenson meets one hundred acres of apples. A H Bo Regs house fire due to a store defect, saved by prompt action.
The Sunday services at the Friends church were largely attended and interesting. Y M C A Secretary Rhodes spoke in the morning and evening at the union meeting, presenting an illustrated address on the general work of the Y M C A. The city appreciated the men’s work last Sunday. Next Sabbath the pastor will lead both services.
A satirical poem critiques scientific motherhood replacing natural care with antiseptic routines. It contrasts a traditional mother’s affection with a child reared by rules, speech shaping, and regulated play, ending with the speaker celebrating his amateur mother.
Claude Newlin of Pacific College spoke on The Ministry of Poetry at Eugene as part of the annual state oratorical event. Although not in the top three, Newlin praised for tone and delivery amid a modest Pacific showing. The college sent Chris Smith Claude Lewis Russell Parker and Prof W J Reagan. a late change left several unable to attend. The banquet featured U O glee club and Ladies Choral Club with Toastmaster Prof I M Glenn ensuring brisk toasts and a 2 a.m. finish. Victor Rees elected IA O treasurer. delegation hosted by Vernon Motschenbacher at Alpha Tau Omega. Claude A Lewis also attended the Y M C A presidents convention in Dallas.
Rev Edith Hill Booker national temperance evangelist will begin a series of sermons at the Baptist Church Monday March 20 1911. She is praised as an eloquent preacher and effective evangelist with strong temperance work. J C Booker her husband travels with her as a singer and leader.
County Clerk of Yamhill County invites sealed bids for rock crushing at designated quarries and quarry groups. Bids due by Monday March 20 1911 at 10 00 AM.
The mayor warns that the city will strictly enforce the underage tobacco ban and punish offenders upon conviction. He also condemns profane language in public spaces and vows arrests if language use does not improve.
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