Post Office Entry at Newberg Noted
A brief entry records a postal matter at Newberg noting an individual named Greg Ger in relation to the post office file.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
4
A brief entry records a postal matter at Newberg noting an individual named Greg Ger in relation to the post office file.
The discussion notes the prolonged siege lasting six months and credits the Sonar force with causing the fall of the Austrian garrison Preemysi, highlighting the unlikely clash at a fortress with a striking name.
Charley Cavell and other bachelors are urged to groom up as about fifty marriageable young women from the W. C. A. gather in town for a Saturday and Sunday visit.
The article notes a large majority over 3600 votes in Oregon City during the state election. It also mentions November bringing a climate shift and moisture is now 12 inches below normal since September 1.
The article notes widespread belief that nature favors a large harvest with fields of wheat showing the farmer’s hopeful smile as he estimates yield and anticipates strong post harvest income at war prices.
The piece cites Oregon voters by a 36 000 margin against saloons and calls for a boycott of firms advertising in the Evening Telegram after liquor interests backed opposition. It urges readers to support the Telegram and to pressure advertisers boycotting the paper.
The writer enjoyed Dr. Russell H. Conwell delivering his "As of Diamonds" lecture at the White Temple in Portland for the 5100th time. Chehalem Center celebrates a school meeting vote approving two acres of land with native firs, intended as a community outdoor center and future school site.
The piece notes Kansas and Wisconsin contending closely in unusual laws, with Kansas favored by odds and Wisconsin staking a claim that must be recognized. A Lacrosse area town near Waukon is mentioned in the Guide as indexed.
A critical look from the Commercial Appeal argues that debt is a hidden foe in a cash oriented economy. Easy credit tempts overextension while prudent repayment builds trust. the piece warns that reliance on credit risks disaster and that paying back promptly keeps one from becoming an enemy of finance.
The session passed three laws to favor Oregon firms in public contracts. A 5 percent differential is allowed for home bids, with public bodies urged to choose Oregon providers if bids are within five percent of the best outside bid. The measures also require labeling of imported eggs and meat.
A compact reflection notes how financial hardship shapes behavior and choices. The author suggests poverty constrains actions and reduces embarrassment and folly in social situations.
A rustic monologue contrasts modern home upgrades with past contentment. Speaker cites varnish quality from Larkin-Prince Hd n Co and Sears Roebuck, noting failures of cheaper finishes. He recalls Zeb Ridley’s kitchen floor, modern improvements, and economical farming efforts with new seed varieties offered at a discount.
An old advertisement extols W. W. Hollingsworth & Son selling Acme Quality paints monogrammed varnish Monarch ranges and John Deere implements through Larkin-Prince Hardware Co in Newbern. It contrasts skim milk with cream and praises the merchant’s modern goods and profits.
A distorted report describes deep sea creatures moving from great depths toward higher water layers to feed near the surface and return. The text suggests their purpose is natural feeding, as prey is richer up top, allowing dwellers to feed before descending again.
The passage recalls days when George the monarchy encouraged lively races with both lady and gentleman jockeys in Hyde Park. Public enthusiasm and betting surged but a stern old official persuaded the government these races were improper, ending them suddenly.
A fragment shows an eff erency expert judging Congress for making unnecessary motions during a session. The remark suggests tension between the judge and the speaker over legislative conduct.
A Baltimore American note reports a household incident where two tires on a vehicle burst following a big blowout at a house yesterday. No injuries are mentioned and the event centers on the tire damage rather than the party.
Fragmentary handwritten lines from a Philadelphia Ledger clip suggest a dialogue about controlling a household and safety. The text is incomplete with garbled names and stray phrases, making a precise event or person unclear in the readable parts.
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