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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
4
Born to C. C. Chapman of Oregon booster fame the Oregon Voter weekly publication arrives priced at two dollars a year. The note praises the paper as worth the money and introduces the new fledgling in the local press.
A recent Willamette meeting in Salem drew attention as attendees debated payroll matters and who was present. The report notes inquiries into how funds were allocated and which officials supported the proposed changes.
In Portland a public meeting featured remarks by Mr. Hutton of the Anti-Saloon League. He quoted McArthur saying he would not vote for national prohibition. The exchange prompted advice to keep ears closer to the ground for wiser action.
The passage argues that Republicans would win if a key arrival date passes, and calls on federal office holders to pull their coats and give prosperity a big boost to turn the trick.
The piece notes Mr. Nutting returning to the head of the editorial page, seeming familiar to longtime Oregon editors. Though not young, he appears capable of several more years of newspaper work.
New York court hears Barnes and Roosevelt libel case with revelations of Platt’s influence over Roosevelt during governorship and presidency. Reported ties to Grady and GOP bosses show bipartisan influence feared by Roosevelt.
A Newberg proposal suggests monthly sales days where residents bring articles for public auction on commission. The plan aims to help people with stock and property to sell when individual sales aren’t viable, by pooling items into group auctions.
The text argues that sales should be held only when enough property is collected to form a solid auction base. It warns against too frequent sales and stresses guarding against repeated efforts to ensure a successful sale. The frequency should depend on how much property is available for bidding.
William Allen White praises Jess Willard the Kansas giant and warns he must avoid whiskey and stay true to his roots. He suggests Willard could become a gladiator like John L Sullivan and, if wise, invest $100,000 gate receipts in central Kansas land and a settled future.
The piece notes Premier Asquith's claim that England spends about 10,000,000 daily on military aims and estimates European powers spend around 50,000,000 daily. It argues the war may require nearly 20,000,000,000 annually and questions how such costs can be sustained, calling the money aspect the war’s main issue.
Report from Hood River notes a severe market downturn with about 60 percent of stock value wiped out as investors struggle amid declining prices. Minor traders seek safer assets while local brokers warn of further volatility.
Reports from the Bay area note C B Newhouse returning home, pupils preparing for state exams, Rae Langworthy reappointed principal, and local frost harming the black cap crop. A May Day program on April 30 featured Queen Verte, a Rainbow Drill, maypole winding, and a community dinner, with sports and local events discussed.
A fragment discusses stock buying advice urging personal time to study investments and suggests using funds for a wife’s dress as a prudent alternative, illustrating wary financial prudence from a past era.
Miss Ella Macy spent the weekends in Newberg. John A. Smith attended the Champoeg picnic. George Bush and Mr Hawkins made trips to Portland. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Rogers on Thursday. Dr Calbreath visited from Portland earlier in the week. Mrs Miahda Smith visits John A. Smith and family. Mrs S M Calkins visited Newberg friends and Champoeg attendees. Harry Baker and family guests of Mr and Mrs G W Worden. Daisy Pape and daughter Lillian visited Mrs EB G Fendall. PTA meets at Ewing Y school Friday. The sawmill on the mountain resident Hannah Amoth came from Portland Sunday. Mrs Campbell and Mrs Mockersgard from North Dakota visit Mrs Tilda Hesgard. Mr D P Shaw and children visited relatives in Newberg. Mr Shaw joined on Sunday. Ila, Rosie Hesgard, Theresa and Lawrence Boyd, Lewis, Victor, Clarence Amoth and Kenoweth Fendall hosted by Mr and Mrs Anderson Ex Governor Geer and George H Himes plan to visit the Ewing Young Tree May 6 with a photographer. Mr and Mrs Will Vinton of McMinnville visited the Wood family. In P Nelson and family.
Rev Lindley Welle led a Thursday church meeting at Falls City. A pie social and spelling contest at the schoolhouse Saturday evening drew many attendees though finances were tight. Mrs Banma Ego’s funeral was held Monday with condolences from many friends. Pacific College President Levi T Pennington spoke at the church Sunday evening. Edith Minchin will preach next Sunday morning. The W C T U met at Mrs A V Hendrickson’s home last month with a next meeting planned at Mrs Elizabeth Meyer’s around May 19 and a carpet tacking there. A cougar or panther rumor stirs the community.
Mrs BE S Greer spent four days in Hood River last week. Mrs Sarah A Bryan visits her two sons in Prescott Washington. Frank T Keyes spent a few days on his Salem property. Mrs Charlotte Hodgins of Spokane frees her daughter Mrs E S Greer. Mrs G J Sieve and son of Lafayette spent Monday with Mr and Mrs W S Allan. Miss Anna L Christopher and Miss Rose I Young spent Thursday and Friday in Portland. Alfred Allan went to Portland on Tuesday. Newberg high school sophomore class held a Weenie Roast in the Allan grove with the first team victorious. A D Brooks and family and R L Duncan and wife of Carlton spent Sunday with relatives the Allans at Park Hill Home. Miss Francés Rocchi of Boston spends the summer with Miss Sally Beck.
Witnesses report a large cat like creature leaving tracks in dust in front of Lineas Christenson home and the nearby schoolhouse. The Athletic Club pursued the animal Monday evening but discontinued when night fell.
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