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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
4
The Oregonian notes an early grooming of Teddy for the Republican nomination to oppose Wilson in the next election. The piece suggests leaving him in the back pasture. A frost forecast warns of damage to tender plants as spring nears. A Clackamas county farmer who was kicked by a horse then found his leg broken while at work is described as an Englishman.
The piece celebrates spring rains yielding to summer warmth in Oregon. It notes the pleasant shift through May and June with bright skies and friendly local sentiment, calling readers to enjoy the season.
A fragmented report notes that some notable locals disregard formalities and obtain whiskey without prescriptions, challenging reform efforts and highlighting illicit access in the community.
Cc B Wilson, candidate for county clerk, is described as running swiftly toward the nomination. Supporters believe he has a strong lead and no doubt remains about his election if he wins the primary.
W S Allan of Dundee has demonstrated strong management of his own affairs and supporters believe he would bring careful, businesslike oversight to county government if nominated and elected county commissioner.
The Oregonian argues that Dr Smith is the hard to beat Democratic candidate if nominated. It suggests Democrats will rally behind Smith and likely vote for him.
A Kansas printer informs local merchants he will soon need a pair of shoes a new shirt and a sack of flour and will call for credits on these items as is the custom when merchants want four dollars worth of printing.
A playful note recalls how couples once wed and traveled slowly in pioneer days while modern pairs race toward divorce court with the two passenger motorcycle.
The section notes representation on the county board and proposes a more efficient candidate for a commissioner seat than Dundee in this district.
C W Post, famed cereal magnate of Battle Creek with a fortune around 40 million dollars, died by suicide in Santa Barbara last Saturday. The note hints at Postum excess as a possible factor.
The writer cautions that elected officials who promise frugality to win office may fail to cut costs once in power. He notes the hypothetical impact of such diligence on future tax payments and frames it with an ironic “if.”
The passage reflects on residents who avoid action against evils yet quickly condemn others who confront wrongdoing. It notes a pattern of feigned moral superiority and a reluctance to take practical steps, highlighting social hypocrisy and hesitance to challenge misdeeds.
At the first Oregon Republican state convention the writer attended, Binger Hermann won the nomination for Congress over Judge John P. Caples. Caples followed with a lighthearted joke during a ratification meeting, noting he would ride behind when two men ride a mule together, a remark that drew laughter. He urged future candidates to accept defeat gracefully in the upcoming primary.
The Graphic editor endorses T. T. Geer for governor in the upcoming primary. He notes Geer’s past governorship, his qualifications, and his long-standing temperance work including support for statewide prohibition. The editor expresses confidence in Geer’s political integrity and urges readers to support him at the polls.
Voters affiliated with parties represented at the upcoming primary should go to the polls and select candidates from the full list. Sample ballots have been displayed around town and will be distributed tomorrow so voters can study the list before voting.
A garbled note argues that the old convention system concentrates power with a few voters. It laments limited primary turnout and warns that control rests with those who attend, urging broader participation to influence outcomes.
In Yamhill County the voter totals show 6695 registered voters with 3430 publicans 1603 democrats 1 prohibitionist 137 socialist and 226924 registered 697 republicans 59986 democrats 11177 prohibition and 52 socialist 6255 progressives.
The grand jury is in session this week and the circuit court goes in next week, with election supplies being sent out for the primaries. Henderson will have no time to campaign and must rely on friends to handle his bid.
A fragmented dialogue shows a passenger and conductor debating timing and routes, with jokes about Pittsburg being “all right” once familiar, reflecting a lighthearted transit moment from an unspecified setting.
A wife tells a magistrate about abuse in a case of assault. She recounts a blow to the head and describes ongoing mistreatment by her husband as she seeks redress in court.
A playful exchange features a judge, a hen, and a child debating the price of eggs at fifty-five cents a dozen. The humor centers on babies not repeating their fathers' clever sayings.
A strawberry cannery rises at Hood River and a Salem statehouse remodel nears completion. Newport halibut fishing grows, Port land boat interests rise, and Bandon sees gold in black sands. Union stock show looms, Marion County expects bumper strawberries, rains ease blossoms, and a new oyster discovery off Newport draws attention.
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