This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
3
Newberg Graphic and Diamond editors and publishers announce their Thursday morning issue from the Graphic Building at 600 First Street. The paper, entered as second class matter in Newberg Oregon, lists a yearly advance price of 2 dollars.
A statewide appeal urges reverent Memorial Day observance honoring fallen service members and warns against celebrating the day. The piece also advocates a law restricting marriage for the mentally unbalanced to reduce state hospital burdens, citing feeble-minded heredity studies and urging voter support.
A forthcoming special election will consider the Hygienic Marriage Examination and License Bill. It requires both applicants for a marriage license to pass a physician’s health examination for contagious disease and mental fitness, with marriage prohibited if they fail.
The paper favors supporting Newberg’s own bakers over large Portland bakery trucks. It argues that outside bread harms home industry and stresses giving local bakeries priority to build up Newberg.
Street paving and sidewalk work drive activity in Newberg as communities gear up for berry picking and farming season into fall, with busy rural areas supporting harvest efforts and economic bustle.
Citizens praise shade trees on streets while joining women of the Civic Improvement Club in a strong protest against their removal. The note frames trees as masterworks of nature and calls for preservation.
A reflection on men who stay at home yet loudly condemn efforts to engage the community. The piece argues that talking is easier than acting and highlights the contrast between criticism and participation.
A mass meeting of The Berrians is set for Tuesday night next week. Attendees will learn goals, lend moral support, and help start the organization in the right way.
Sports talk turns to weather with phrases about rain and heat. Observers note some people seem born to kick, reflecting a casual, witty tone from a local column.
A witty remark notes that repeat excuses mask missed opportunities. The speaker urges self reflection on effort and choices rather than blaming luck.
A practical berry-growing idea proposed by Prof Kilham invites readers to try it with their boy. The suggestion emphasizes hands on learning and local experimentation for youth education and skill building.
The Oregon Voter compares city tax levies across forty five towns. Newberg shows 14 mills, with Prineville at 53.1 and Silverton at 7.1. Only six cities have lower levies than Newberg, while 24 sit between 10 and 20 mills, 10 between 20 and 30, six between 30 and 40, and three above 40.
Kate Logan of Sheridan wed Roy Clarence Heiney of Sheridan. Georgie Virginia Jensen of Hopewell married Thomas Wesley Versteeg of Hopewell.
On Tuesday evening May 24 the Delta Gamma Class presents a varied program at the Presbyterian Church. The Peek Sisters headline a concert with notable talent, plus acts from the Hoodlums and a range of curiosities and a dramatic playlet. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.