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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
4
Fruit buds hold well but peach trees may bloom unless cool cloudy weather persists. In the Willamette valley after 80 months of rest the bloom appears despite wind and weather. The length of the current crisis is debated with guesses varying. settled weather is hoped to end the torment soon.
A petition to Newberg city council asks for an arch change to improve rosebeds by restricting dogs from roaming at will. The effort reflects community concern over scent and care of the blooming area.
The article notes the Y M C A held in Newberg last week and the Y W C A to follow with free entertainment. It discusses Depression era burdens, the conventions’ uplifting effect, and contrasts with earlier 1914 war-time economic worries and forecasts about labor, luxury cuts, and employment.
Analysis of global food supply amid war notes that Austria Hungary France and Britain rely on world grain markets while shipping routes are disrupted Russia exports cereals but land and sea routes are blocked. The text discusses price rises and government efforts to husband resources alongside a local community notice of events and moves.
Lois Fendall attended as guest of Lela Yergen on Sunday. Mrs Bina Hash returned to Dayton after two weeks with her sister Mrs S M Calkins. Vera Casteel and Alta Hall stayed with Miss Hazel Boyd last Thursday and Friday. Zelma Jones of Newberg visited Mrs E G Pendall on Sunday. Rev Hendrickson of Portland to preach Sunday at 3 PM. Mary and Grace Worden, with Mr and Mrs Shaw and Olive, plus Miss Cornell, came from Newberg Friday evening to attend the Bazaar. Mr and Mrs N P Nelson en-
The Springbrook literary society will present Fruits of His Polly at the Springbrook auditorium on March 23. Admission is free. The program featured school numbers, a violin solo by Mr Gamm with an encore, and a vivid battlefield depiction. About 25 dollars was raised from basket sales. Local residents including Misses King and Jordan of Newberg called on Tuesday. David Boyd left for Grand Forks North Dakota.
Prof C H Edmondson of University of Oregon will speak on Insects and Diseases at the Dundee M E Church Friday at 745 pm free to the public under the Parent Teachers Association. The notice notes community events and social plans in the area.
A letters page style piece markets John Deere tools and lawn equipment from Larkin Prince in Newberg. It touts the seasonal “spring fever” as a spur to buy lawn mowers, hoes, rakes, fish gear, and poultry netting from local stores, urging readers to stay home and support local dealers.
Thomas O Hagan in the Detroit Free Press notes that Poe's genius and Whitman's democracy inspire criticism. He challenges Sidney Lanier on calling Whitman poetry's butcher, suggesting Whitman's muse dons a gown too decollate for poetry.
A Pearsons Weekly fragment depicts a gifted youth scolding a lady for sending guests away from the table over scarce cakes. The exchange shows social friction during a home gathering with a sharp retort about unequal treats.
A note on rare point tresse lace crafted from human hair, described as the most curious form of lace. French collectors say such lace exists today only in their archives, with origins traced to the early eighteenth century and linked to historical fashion and craft.
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