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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
3
The Boston Transcript notes Taft’s Panama rough straw hat worn in Washington sparks a broader debate on personal comfort and liberty. It suggests the hat could symbolize a crusade toward a world made safe for democracy.
The article notes the upcoming third game in the Mac versus Pacific baseball series to be played next Friday afternoon at four on the home grounds. It mentions two games have already been played, with the home team leading one game to Mac’s one.
The piece by Minnie Priest Dunton urges readers to back the Victory Loan for America Oregon and victory. It calls patriots from all regions to contribute funds, praising Uncle Sam and Old Glory while urging the third Oregon push and defeating autocracy.
Colonel Joseph A. Blake told a Paris medical audience that wartime surgical knowledge advanced little overall though infection and shock research grew. He cited aseptic principles reestablished, a shift from strong antiseptics to nutrition and cleansing, and noted his fracture apparatus widely copied by allies.
The Division of Films of the Committee on Public Information presents for two days only a four country war panorama. The May 14 15 showing covers American British French and Italian fronts from Versailles to Paris turning point battles near Chateau Thierry the Marne Piave Mt Grappa and the Armies in action with tanks big guns aircraft and prisoners.
Senator Hitchcock comments on split within both parties as republicans face internal rifts between conservatives led by Penrose Brandegee and radicals like La Follette Kenyon and Johnson of California. He predicts a need for compromise with a republican congress and a democratic president shaping any move in the coming session. He doubts a party line push through a vetoed plan and notes potential issues for the next campaign.
A reflective column argues ten years of Congress blocking public land use hindering water power and oil development. It asserts that passed measures would advance electrification and drilling, citing La Follette and Pinchot era politics and national unemployment as costs. It also explains the trompe blast device and its historical use in forge operations.
More than 40 Northwest cities have raised their shares of the 106 million Methodist centenary fund. If this pace continues, the region will reach its $2,664,000 quota before May 26. Local churches are urged to enlist one quarter of members in daily prayer and 18 percent are already enrolled.
Wartime letters from soldiers praise the Dodge Brothers motor car named the Handy Man of the Army. The official government car in its class, Dodges led long transports and supplied officers with parts and equipment, speeding to towns as needed.
The Navy Department and the Bureau of Standards approved Alcogas the new motor fuel from the United States Industrial Alcohol Company. It claims 10 to 12 percent greater efficiency than gasoline and reliable performance in cold weather including 60 degrees below zero. Eleven patented fuels cover autos and airplanes with high altitude testing. Production planned at 150 million to 200 million gallons annually.
A notice promotes subscribing to the Graphic and home news section. It highlights access to local updates, features, and regular editions for readers seeking comprehensive city coverage.
Local readers are urged to subscribe to the Graphic to stay informed about town events. The paper promises timely updates on civic matters, meetings, and community happenings for residents who want current information.
A local notice invites the community to honoring mothers with morning and evening services at the Baptist church. The schedule lists a school program in the morning and two worship services, morning and evening, though some times appear garbled.
Sabbath services are scheduled for 11 a m and 7 p m with a visiting minister filling in during Mr Lee's absence. Sunday school begins at 9 45 and the YPSC E meets at 7 p m led by Victor Hicks.
The fourth quarterly conference meeting begins Friday evening at 7 45 in the Free Met church. Services continue Saturday and Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a m and a love feast at noon followed by communion. Edwin W Hight is the pastor.
Morning meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. C. BE. 7 p.m. Evening evangelistic services led by Pastor B. Carter.
Sunday school at 10 with preaching at 11 Estiah Hhideaver at 1 and evening service at 8 A Christain business meeting held on the last Thursday of each month Frank Bales pastor Elwood Hodson assistant.
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