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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
The issue notes a vote for road bonds to improve Oregon roads. It lampoons the slow old horse and jokes about German food ideas. United States Senator Harry Lane dies in San Francisco, with Governor Withycombe to fill the vacancy.
A Newberg opinion piece urges voters to approve road bonds to fund hard surface roads in Oregon. It cites California election precedents showing growing support as perceived road improvements increase acceptance. The article compares Washington’s war on bad roads and warns Oregon risks lagging behind.
A voter message from Yamhill County urges support for the State Road Bond Issue and Highway Bill appearing on the June 4 ballot as No 314. The note emphasizes better roads and urges friends to back the measure.
A broad county wide appeal urges voters to approve road bonds on June 4th. It argues the bonds funded by automobile taxes and a quarter mill levy will deliver durable improvements without new taxes, citing projected annual revenue and the benefit of federal aid if approved. Signers include Dayton Yamhill and Bellevue area residents and local businessmen.
Dr. Joan S. Rankin, after passing a service exam in Portland last Monday, is subject to call. He has practiced nine years in Newberg and has served the community. his departure is a loss to many families but he will aid the sick and wounded in the army.
A forced unloading sale advertises vast markdowns on summer goods and clothing. Men’s and young men’s last year’s suits shrink 20 percent. negligee shirts and dress shirts discounted. extensive silk and wool dresses and accessories reduced. note says some coats and suits are not discounted and large stock outside Portland is highlighted.
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