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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes publication each Thursday morning from the Graphic Building at 0 First Street. It confirms filing as second class matter with the Newberg post office.
The Graphic folds in letters from G. P. Skelton and Howard Walton regarding the city’s plan to buy a spring to augment water supply. It cautions against insinuations, notes a jury view and appeals, and praises civil public discussion while acknowledging mutual disagreements in a small town.
In last Friday’s election the 250 ballots favored the corner west of the Presbyterian church as the library site while 90 supported the Second and Edwards streets corner. The city seems hopeful that Andy will provide the funding now.
Lafayette Grover first Oregon representative and fourth governor, died at his Portland home aged 88. A key figure in Oregon’s constitutional history, Grover guided 1857 conventions and influenced national politics during the Hayes Tilden election crisis.
The Evening Telegram notes warners let the primary slide and Rushlight becomes Republican mayoral nominee. Brewers and North Enders failed to campaign but held ballots ready and secured the win. Democrats seek a stronger rival as Thomas is deemed weak to defeat Bushlight. an independent candidate is being sought.
All dues and assessments for Woodmen of the World members will now be received by Thos. Tyndall of 605 First Street No. 31 VA Vincent confirms the change in collection point.
The article explains plant circulation mirrors animal blood movement with water pressure experiments. It notes a plant’s ability to raise colored water through a stem tube, cites Hales and De Candolle experiments, and concludes vessels contract similarly to animal arteries, driven by a vitality or life principle.
An argument over a train fare machine ends when a man inserts a coin and gets no receipt or change. The dispute features Mrs. McGooale and Lysander, with the claim the device is designed that way. The Chicago Tribune notes the stubborn defense of the machine’s functioning.
An observer describes bears at the zoo carrying dry bread to the pool to soak it. Grizzlies drop loaves into the water and eat them, while the big Kadiak bear throws in several loaves then fishes for them. The scene ends with bears fighting over meat.
A couple plans marriage amid public scorn as bystanders jeer and officials warn of pursuit. The man predicts mobs will plaster the town with notices while rail riders escort them to the station amid bells and horns. Police may be alerted to arrest them as an eloping pair.
A fragmentary dialogue notes a character reflecting on money and change. The speaker contrasts past and present selves while referencing Bavarian voices and phrases in a terse, poetic exchange. The text reads as a literary snippet rather than a full narrative.
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