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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
4
The issue notes court appearances by witnesses, mentions a Roosevelt era debate on science and Africa slaughter, and critiques local road improvements from Oswego to Beaverton. Editors Woodward address subscription details and advertise the weekly newspaper.
Farmers say they must get along with work they can perform alone as recruitment of steady, content workers is impossible. They recall days when 16 men were ready for every job, blaming too much prosperity for the shortage of reliable labor.
Hofer of the Salem Journal blames business and taxpayer revolt over prohibition for the bond issue defeat. The Eugene Register counters that prohibition had no bearing. Hofer, seen as gubernatorial candidate material, is criticized as out of touch.
In Portland a weather forecaster’s attempt backfired as women worried over Easter bon nets while a sunny Saturday kept millinery shops bustling. Sermons roll on each Sunday, but the bon net storm of fashion proved the real event of the day.
For two weeks weather has favored farmers and fruit growers who have been making hay constantly. Ground conditions are ideal for field work and late tree setting, with cherry and prune trees beginning to bloom and the orchards expected to be in full white bloom after a few more bright days.
The Graphic editor spent a day in McMinnville last week visiting Mr. Martin and his grinding den. He reports no automobiles on display despite anticipated investments by county seat residents. The season remains young and exposure risks keep the fever potential alive.
A Portland preacher allied with a major Oregon candidate plans to visit Newberg soon to discuss temperance with locals. The Graphic doubts the preacher's orthodoxy on statewide prohibition and hints at a sermon using the phrase Physician heal thyself in reference to hypocrisy.
A historic effort to build a major opera house or assembly hall in Newberg is urged. The piece praises the first class hotel as a precedent and argues for a ground floor venue with heating ventilation and comfortable seating, ideally on First street but open to side street options if price dictates. It calls for a civic leader to take the lead.
The Hood River Spirit describes a local cooperative ethos among residents and apple growers. Experienced growers share knowledge with newcomers to maintain Hood River’s high standards and protect the valley’s collective success. This cooperative mindset boosts the community and may raise future apple quality.
An article on nervous tender feet outlines causes such as flat foot and vasomotor nerve involvement. It advises supportive footwear, walking on the outer foot edge, soft shoes, minimal use of rubbers, regular foot baths, and occasional massages for improved circulation.
Sir Ray Lankester warns of widespread species loss caused by hunting and habitat clearance. He notes the extinction of the aurochs in 1627 near Warsaw, the disappearance of the European elk, bison, wild ass, and the dwindling bear in Britain, with Africa’s elephants and giraffes vanishing from the wild in time. He highlights that even our closest animals face uncertain futures as civilization advances.
The Graphic and Weekly Ore gonian price information lists 2.25 per year and Graphic and Semi-Weekly Journal at 2.00 per year. A small classified style ad promotes subscription options with annual rates.
A hurried wife and impatient husband clash over a missing necktie as they prepare to attend a party. The exchange reveals irritation and mutual exasperation in a domestic moment.
The tale portrays William Thackeray at dinner with Charlotte Brontë, who watches his fame falter as he strains to eat, with her imploring plea “Oh Thackeray! Don't?” The anecdote, perhaps apocryphal, illustrates his self amused attitude toward life and fame.
A Thackeray remark on Alfred Tennyson from a letter to Mrs Procter. The writer recalls Thackeray during Cambridge days and notes Tennyson’s great presence and distinctive voice. He praises Tennyson’s conversation and literary digestion likening him to a poetic boa constrictor.
An old seafaring belief ties bird flight to fair weather while bad weather follows. A newer idea spreads that any animal aboard can delay a storm if its tail points aft and is held in that direction for a period, even when birds are near the water.
A reader thanks a doctor for medicine and learns the tale of an uncle who became the sole heir after taking a bottle. The exchange reflects a curious anecdote titled in the Ladies Home Journal.
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