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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
4
Classified notice noting publication details for Woodward, Betters and Publishers with a price of 1.50 dollars per year in advance. Dated Thursday May 14 1908, the item appears as an archival newspaper fragment describing the publisher and schedule.
The article surveys Yamhill County’s dry saloon referendum, noting past wins by anti saloon forces and recent shifts among voters and business leaders. It previews a mass meeting at Duncan's hall and highlights local figures including Newberg’s stance and Prof. Jones as a legislative candidate.
The piece praises women’s tireless church and home service including mission work Sunday school and fundraising window sales. It laments churches denying women voice in official life and honors devoted workers, hoping no strike would affect church functions.
The Graphic argues for strengthened public conscience to curb saloons in Yamhill county where the fight continues. It notes Newberg’s past votes show strong anti saloon sentiment and predicts a vote will again seal the licenced saloon’s fate in the county.
Prof. Francis K. Jones, a Kansas born candidate for the legislature, will be the sole Republican on the upcoming ticket. Jones is described as a worthy party representative and is a graduate of Penn College at Oskaloosalowa.
The article notes Fayette High School sprinter Dorris among four runners in a county field meet in Newberg this Saturday. It argues gambling on student events is harmful and urges school boards and teachers to oppose betting to curb the practice.
The judge is described as a strong partisan and is said to be grooming Henry Gee, the Democratic nominee for county commissioner. The piece warns Republicans to ignore the judge’s rhetoric and vote for Sam Cummins, citing anticipated Democratic control of the county court and election boards.
The piece questions a candidate's fitness for the Oregon senate amid concerns over drunkenness. It notes Governor Chamberlain may attend the Newberg high school county field meet on Saturday and suggests the campaign will push a Republican friendly message to voters.
Watt Henderson campaigns actively for the sheriff’s office against an opponent who once ran a saloon. The race centers on garnering votes from all groups, including those concerned with temperance.
Advice notes placing a hot water bottle by the tomatoes' feet at night to prevent cold in the head. The tip emphasizes warmth helping protect plants during chilly conditions.
North and South Newbery precincts will roll up a big vote for H. M. Cake for senator. December was as pleasant as May. Pity the sorrows of the ice man these days.
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