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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes M Crawford remains a Teddy devotee though doubts any revival of the big stick. It forecasts the May 18 primary and urges voters to study candidates, hinting Republicans backing Hughes for Chicago delegates.
The article says H. G. Crocker was wrongly listed by R. P. Hutton of the Anti-Saloon League as not answering a dry law questionnaire. Crocker did reply in favor of strengthening the law if changes were needed. Hutton corrected the error. all Yamhill county candidates declare support for the dry law.
The county seeks two delegates from four GOP contenders for representative to the legislature. H G Crocker is highlighted as a strong local candidate. The piece also critiques industrial loyalty, notes Jesse Edwards’ favorable senatorial district reception, and previews upcoming meetings and school music programs in Dundee and surrounding areas.
A fragment notes a man planning to remove visitors by sending them on the first train after discussing the present price of cucumbers and his intent to secure lawful possession of the item involved.
Ewing Young school pupils showcased a Maypole dance indoors due to rain and presented the mystery play Mr Bob with an attentive audience. Evening crowds enjoyed the Champoeg picnic outing despite showers and several families attended alongside local residents.
Mrs Stephen Sanpolis visits Rex from Portland while her vacation occurs. Martha Strate returns from Tacoma after two months away. Roy Shreve and bride from Salem plan Boise as future home. A Astleford family from Scotts Mills visits Wiley family and shows a new baby. School board retains current teachers Nellie Krul and E Vera Nelson. Ladies surprise Mrs John Sommers for her sixteenth birthday with a bountiful repast.
A youthful matron cuts a birthday cake adorned with sixteen candles and smiles at neighbors hospitality. Neighbors plan a repeat surprise next year if invited again.
The Halles in Paris forbid buyers from entering or leaving with any parcel, a privilege reserved for market porters. Vendors at the entrance, known as keepers or salesladies, watch purchases for a fee, with some wealthy enough to wear diamonds. The cutter then divides a sheep into six portions for buyers, who draw lots for the best pieces and pay by value.
A Washington official recalls Emerson Taylor the consul at Port of Spain bailing from Dry Run with a fund of Dry Run humor. He contrasted a disgruntled brother consul with a Dry Run housewife who quips about the prodigal son and family, noting the husband’s remark and a tongue in cheek take on calf cooking. The Pittaburgh Pressa source.
A speaker questions a small bill on the ledger as it passes the first reading in Parliament and a House member confirms it.
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