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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1920
Page
4
The notice states the Newberg Graphic is published every Thursday morning from the Graphic Building on No. First Street, with office and residence details listed and the paper entered as second class matter at the Newberg, Oregon post office.
There is a possibility of winds hindering the harvest but fruit buds show strong promise for an abundant yield. With more sunshine the cherry trees may bloom soon, though bloom may come too early for optimal results if cool, cloudy weather persists.
The writer recalls seeing the northern lights last Monday night around 10:30 to 11 in the northern and eastern skies. They describe a brilliant display as a rare phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for ages with no certain explanation.
At recent State Highway Commission meetings no mentions were made of paving the Newberg to McMinnville road though much grading was done last season. County residents fear delays for through traffic en route to Portland via Yamhill county towns.
The extension division of the University of Oregon asks Dr. T. W. Hester Dr. Sarah E. Smith Rev. H. K. Sickafoose Miss Helen Rich Benson Mayor George Larkin and the Graphic editor to secure information for the statewide survey on mental defect delinquency and dependency.
The Corvallis Gazette suggests daylight saving is suitable for towns but not rural areas and cites Portland preparing an ordinance while New York has adopted it. The paper argues for local choice and proposes a seven to four workday to gain benefits without shifting timetables.
A Des Moines gathering of over 4,000 farmers and stockmen ridiculed railway brotherhoods and Congress for pay and labor demands. They urged six hour pay, guaranteed market prices, drought assurances, abundant births, and egg hatchings, noting that farm life will force long summer hours regardless of legislation.
Sherman J. Lowell of the National Grange condemns labor groups for seeking shorter hours, arguing Americans must work a reasonable day. He cites a 4 hour week as not representing reasonable labor and claims this stance protects the nation from Bolshevism and socialism. Corvallis Gazette.
In Washington the House rejects universal military training as costly and opposed by the Democratic caucus. The piece notes President Wilson and Baker as pacifist allies and warns that conscription bills linger, risking renewed militarism and global arms competition.
In Washington County News Times and Hood River Glacier editorials debate W B Dennis for joint senator from Yamhill and neighboring counties and praise S Benson of the Oregon Highway Commission. Predictions favor a calm Republican convention with Taft or Hughes as compromise candidate, and a focus on road building and honest legislation across Oregon.
Woolburn Independent predicts a tumultuous Democratic National Convention with uproar and pandemonium as McAdoo or Hover appear as nominees amid loud cheers and symbolic bursts.
George Pettingill studying chemistry at O. A. C. is home briefly. Clyde F. Stretch tore down his house and plans to rebuild on his North Midland street property.
British East Africa authorities value thoroughbred horses ahead of human transport. Trains carrying stallions from England to experimental stations or auctions take precedence over passenger traffic due to horse diseases. The government has spent millions to eradicate plague but emphasizes horse breeding and the horse’s role in it.
A reader notes lemon juice can substitute for shoe polish. A few drops on black or brown boots rubbed briskly will produce an excellent shine and polish.
Wanted note from W. Mainwaring offering up to 1500 loganberry tips. Contact by phone Blue 183. Local police not involved.
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