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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
6
The mesquite algaroba was introduced to Hawaii by the Bathelor and flourished in Honolulu mission grounds. It grew to 60 feet tall, began bearing at six years, and now yields about 30 000 cords of food plus $160 000 in honey and vast bean supplies for stock. Its spread relies on stock, not planting, and its shallow roots make it windthrow prone in heavy storms.
Dr Ditmars notes chimpanzees have the broadest ape vocabulary among primates while baboons use a cruder form of communication. He describes lions using ground resonance as a sounding board for roars to attract mates and coordinate encounters with female lionesses responding to directional roars.
A historical note traces the phrase to Le Roux de Lincy and the Dictionary of the French Academy, linking it to wandering mountebanks and quack cures. It cites Le Roux's Dictonnaire Comique and Poissons' The Basque Poet, noting the common image of a deceitful tooth drawer as a storyteller and liar.
A colored preacher extols a church bulletin urging readers to subscribe. He calls it young and unfinancial but destined to grow through backbone and grit powered by righteous principles. The sermon frames the bulletin as missionary work shaping social life and harvests of virtue.
An excerpt attributed to Charles Sumner argues that a nation’s greatness rests not on intellect alone but on mora elevation. It emphasizes Christian beneficence spreading happiness and justice shaping state relations with other states and people under its care.
In a dispute over proceeds from a tent show, an revenue collector denounces nonpayment of war tax while the Owner Manager defends the event as a benevolent venture and insists every ticket sale should reflect proper support.
A crowded English town meeting devolved into confusion as a man disrupted the event shouting about items for sale. The chair silenced the intruder replying he had nothing to offer in exchange.
A stylish woman tells a tramp to stay away and refuses any touch for money. The tramp responds he only meant to offer her a picker in a terse clash of street wit.
An open letter outlines B F Jones a longtime Oregon public servant born in Kansas who seeks the Republican nomination for Secretary of State in the May primary. He details a career as a steamboat captain lawyer and public official including mayoral terms in Toledo Independence and Newport and service in the Oregon legislature. He cites bills on railroads Indian veterans suffrage road building and land law reforms plus a push for highway and irrigation projects and railroad rate reductions.
A campaign note urges voting Friday May 21 for W. W. Luneer for representative, endorsing the best interests of Yamhill County as a whole. The message presents a concise political pitch with a local focus.
County official Iherby announces candidacy for County Commissioner subject to Republican voters at the May 21 primary. J. H. Rees, 32 pd.
G. R. Beals announces candidacy for Joint Representative of the 14th Legislative District covering Tillamook and Yamhill counties as a Republican. He begins his campaign to win the party nomination.
Daniel B. Abdill announces his candidacy for County Commissioner of Yamhill County. He notes residence since 1875, current farming, home help, and 18 years in construction and road building including seven years as road foreman. He pledges economical, businesslike administration and asks support at the May 21, 1920 primary.
A candidate for Sheriff announces his run for the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary on May 21. He expresses appreciation for support from party members and notes his intent to serve as sheriff.
S Duncan announces as a Republican candidate for the county school superintendent position in Yamhill County. The primary election is set for May 21, 1920. The statement is signed by 8. S. Duncan.
A brief public notice outlines candidacy for the State Legislature representing the 14th district including Yamhill and Tillamook counties. Frank A Rowe of Wheeler Oregon appears as a candidate with a 21tf advertisement.
For Delegate at Large I am a candidate for delegate at large to the National Republican Convention. Four to be elected. For President I favor a middle of the road forward looking businessman. Will abide by the verdict of the Republican primary and support the people's choice. WN. C. Maris.
W G Henderson declares candidacy for Sheriff of Yamhill County Oregon in the May 21 1920 Republican primary. He cites honesty and efficiency as his motto and thanks supporters for past favors.
Joint Senator candidate J Edwards of Tillamook Oregon solicits Republican votes in Washington Yamhill Lincoln and Tillamook counties. A resident of Yamhill for 34 years and Tillamook for 6 years, he cites two terms in the House as qualification. Vote May 21.
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