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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
4
The piece notes the primary results favor B. Wilson as the lone candidate for county clerk, predicting an easy victory and describing the party’s restrained appeal. It references locals deeming the slate as largely settled and mocks past campaign spin.
The text questions whether the 30 day rule in fixing the primary is wise accusing delays in proving misconduct such as sheep theft should not take six months to build a case. It argues for quicker resolution and less prolonged uncertainty.
The primary shows a united Republican party behind Mr. Withycombe with rivals indicating support to back his election. Party cohesion follows a long series of tense contests.
Will Shires of Springbrook appears in a playful sketch about mind readers and strawberries. The piece notes an Oregon variety strawberry offering that hits the mark, with nostalgic nods to harvest time and local recollection.
A preacher needs above average ability to hold an audience Sunday after Sunday for over thirty minutes. Ministers who boil down sermons and stay near this time limit keep the strongest hold on their congregations all year. The people want the cream not skimmed milk. Time spent on superfluous utterances is wasted.
The text praises Dr. James Withycombe as a governor candidate for Oregon. It notes his background as a Washington county farmer and stock man and references his long experience in representing productive interests. The passage highlights his suitability as a party standard bearer.
A scanned column reports on party loyalties and primary voting issues in a state, noting independent registrations and unmarked ballots at Precinct No.3. It discusses Prohibition sentiment affecting congressional races, Oregon politics, and mentions Dr. Smith and Governor West with a skeptical pick by The Oregon Messenger. It also covers college team nerves, Ed Piper receiving a White House marriage announcement, and local social chatter.
G F Reynolds argues in the Lawrence College Bulletin that only about one in 750 Americans has attended college yet this minority has produced a large share of national leadership. He cites presidents vice presidents Hall of Fame governors senators congressmen and Supreme Court justices as examples.
The Carlinville Democrat notes observances on May 29 in Bloomington to mark the party s birth in 1856. W Wickersham is named as principal speaker. The gathering is set near the original hall where Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech fifty eight years ago, drawing interest from historians.
A group of women and others plan a coming celebration featuring a 'dollar banquet' that will seat 700 and serve as a prelude to speeches and program activities.
Born Monday May 18 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henry Amoth. Frank Yergen and family from near Champoeg were Sund visitors at B F Yergen's home. Mr and Mrs S M Calkina are in McMinnville this week attending the Odd Fellows and Rebekah assembly. Mr Hertig, once sick with typhoid, is reported better. School closes this week with an all day picnic at the school house. Dr Calbreth of Portland has been at John A Smith's for a week of rest and returned home Monday. Miss Jones of Newberg was entertained at E G Fendall's last Sunday. Visitors at Mr Smith's trip around the world enjoyed many curios and calabashes recently added to his collection.
The Lamb mining company plans a large reservoir near Ashland to supply irrigation for the Sunset orchard spanning several hundred acres. The project centers on expanding farming capacity and water management for local orchards.
The Oregon-Idaho Power Co. plans a 2000 horsepower plant on the Snake River opposite Copperfield, indicating a new energy project and regional power development.
A London jewelers tale describes rivalries between two prominent society women. One admirer proposed spending £1500 on a diamond necklace for the chosen lady, who inferred she would receive the gift and visited Bond Street shops to select stones, encountering intrigue and suspicion amid the high value jewels.
A woman hesitates after failing to receive a promised necklace while a more beautiful rival looms in the background causing lingering doubt as days pass and the gift remains unseen.
The text describes pepsin as the main digester of feeds in the stomach and notes it is released when needed. It states pepsin in its pure form is neutral, neither acid nor alkaline, with saliva mentioned as related to digestion although details are obscured by garbled wording.
The Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson recalls how Eskimos react to his presence. He notes an instance when travelers behind him avoided following his trail, reflecting their perception of his influence and the meaning they assign to his actions.
A lyrical meditation asserts that love makes things sweet and fair, transforming lullabies into charm and silent sighs into blushes, elevating everyday scenes through affection. The passage reads as a Romantic era reflection on emotion guiding perception.
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