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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes Uncle Jo keeps control of the Speakership as clashes arise. It mentions a cutting edge political style and a provocative public mood. The piece also hints at the Oregon Electric inviting access and warns about pest-ridden fruit trees threatening orchardists.
Note suggests adding an extra hen or two to provide for expected visitors at the Alaska Yukon Exposition in Seattle. The idea reflects practical measures for hospitality and poultry supply during the event.
The editor notes a Portland trip last week but avoids the big auto show unlike ex-newspaper magnate Rolly Watson of Tillamook who has a national reputation and is known to always deliver.
The town of Jacksonville in Oregon is described as waking up from its Rip Van Winkle period, with The Post newspaper credited as a likely catalyst for the hopeful signs.
The passage warns Salem may lose the Capital to Portland and suggests residents would seek to make Salem notable, something not done in the past.
A prominent McMinnville resident in Newberg floated the idea of extending the Oregon Electric line to the Tualatin Valley and bypassing Newberg. He denied any wish behind the notion, insisting no such motive existed.
Property owners in Newberg are urged to perform a winter cleanup as trash and clutter accumulate during the season to keep homes neat and attractive.
A man described as a sports performer imported for entertainment caused a stir on Friday evening when he berated Newberg between paths as a "church town" to bystand ers. The incident revealed his role as a hired amuse- ment at the hall.
The Star Leceum course was set with assurance that every program would be strong and so far performance has met expectations. Attendees note steady gains and favorable reception from participants and observers.
The closing number will be announced on Wednesday evening March 24. The organizers promise a highly polished program and urge the public to attend, noting the performer always draws a large crowd and is welcomed back.
Colorado Springs founder and railroad builder General William Jackson Palmer died recently leaving Colorado College five hundred thousand dollars. He also left his two unmarried daughters about two million dollars each.
The note urges dig up and burn fruit trees if owners refuse to spray for insects. It warns they harm neighbors in the fruit business and profit. It also mentions the lyceum series at Duncans hall next Wednesday featuring Packard the cartoonist with a money back guarantee.
The extra session convened Monday to address Governor Benson's call corrected the missteps in appropriations for state institutions. Lawmakers adjusted and established funding for the year, accepting some measures while rejecting others, as they moved to finalize the budget.
The article describes a number lesson by Dr Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club. It notes the work is non seen by Sunday school quarterlies or papers and that Graphic holds exclusive rights in this territory. It previews March 28 lesson questions and states the service will be issued a week in advance to aid Sunday school workers.
The Oregon village ChamPoeg once famed as a pioneer meeting site now centers on Jette's saloon. Signers support a new license to allow the establishment to continue drawing people, suggesting the saloon will keep shaping Champoeg for the foreseeable future.
A man with great wealth and high social standing shames his elderly mother for her plaid shawl and lack of grammar, making him untrustworthy to honest people.
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