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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
1
Chester G. Zumwalt observes soil fertility erosion in the Willamette valley caused by constant cropping and improper manure use. He notes moisture loss, denitrification, and loss of soil organisms as key factors and urges remedies through soil management and inoculation.
Oregon horticulturist Prof. C I Lewis urges smaller orchards with grafted multi variety trees. He argues reducing tree numbers improves fruit quality, lowers costs, and minimizes pests while maintaining home fruit supply rather than threatening commercial orchards.
The column notes rail improvements from Eugene to Marshfield and new lines in Clackamas County, a push for shipbuilding in St Helens, and factory projects in Redmond Cottage Grove Hillsboro and West Linn. It also covers court decisions on eight hour and minimum wage laws, open lands in Paulina and Des Chutes reserves, and major tonnage gains in Tillamook cheese plants.
Prof. W. A. Barr of O A C Extension and U S Dairying explains dairy cow selection to school boys. He describes exaggerated yet useful traits such as large eyes jaws stomach and milk organs to illustrate how conformation signals overall health and productivity, then demonstrates in the school yard how these traits indicate quality cows.
J W Brewer of the Oregon State Immigration Commission travels through eastern and central Oregon gathering data for the Oregon Almanac. The publication will detail land locations sizes crops prices and purchase terms to aid homeseekers.
Three photoplay favorites appear at the Star Theater Friday and Saturday with Mary Fuller in A Face from the Past a two part Edison feature John Bunny and Hugh Mack in a Vita graph comedy Tortoises at Close Range and Ice Cutting in Sweden Admission 5 and 10 cents Coming Monday and Tuesday March 30 31 Homer s Odyssey a 200000 production in three parts Admission 5 and 10 cents
Miss Jessie Britt presents her pupils in a Monday recital at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Charles A Morris will sing two groups of songs and give readings admission is free and all are invited to attend.
The Argentine pavilion occupies over 9000 square feet in the Palace of Agriculture with a focus on wheat and corn. It highlights chilled meat and corn exports, large cattle and sheep displays, and education exhibits including compulsory voting and government railways. It also showcases model schools funded by a $60,000,000 allocation and immigration programs with government hospitality and free onward transport for immigrants.
Mrs Calvin dean of domestic science in Corvallis visits as pupil Miss Corbett teaches at Newberg high. Rev Swander and Rev Richie hold services. A crowd rides a special train to Mac for a close game. official score favors Mac 27 26. Business manager Kienle pushes ad dept for annual. merchants mostly respond except two First street confectioners.
Alice M. Wilson age 20 and George H. Robbins age 33 are identified in the notice. No additional details accompany their names.
A prominent member of the La Grande Commercial Club notes the club has adopted a commission form of government and sold its expensive headquarters and furnishings. The club has occupied the Foley office building’s fifth floor, with leather-upholstered card tables and billiard and pool tables now disposed of.
A Tuesday evening reception at the Presbyterian church honored Mr. and Mrs. George Best and their daughter Elia before they move to Calgary Canada. The program featured vocal selections by Miss Alice Main Waring Mrs. Kuhlman and Miss Ethel Morris plus a reading by Miss Morris. Pastor Arthur Palmer spoke, noting friends’ regret and the Bests’ church service. The couple thanked guests warmly as refreshments followed.
A driver reports spotting twelve farm teams plowing together in Fernwood to assist Eber Ross who broke his back last fall. Neighbors shared the work during seeding time, a voluntary act described as practical Christianity by the observer.
Health laws are nature's laws and many sickness comes from violating them. Correct living habits replace reliance on prayer for health. Poverty and wealth often hinge on efficiency and health. The wise man eats only what he needs and avoids excess.
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