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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic announces its weekly publication by E. H. Woodwa as editor and publisher. The office is in the Graphic Building at No 0 First Street and contact is via the listed phones. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Newberg post office in Oregon.
The article notes a proposed paving project for Dayton Avenue from First Street to Fourth and Main and reports on donations to Liberty bonds by a Southern Pacific foreman and a conductor. It also discusses the American Food Administration pledge benefits, mentions Germany’s embargo and a sugar crisis impacting beet growers and labor.
A historical note argues that western railroads could run on electricity if laws allowed, condemning coal and oil use and praising water power as a non harmful energy source for rail transport.
A stark appeal to readers to sacrifice bread rations so a son or brother can serve while facing trench mud poison gas and modern battle. The piece links civilian sacrifice to military duty and frames rationing as essential to support the armed forces.
Major Richard Parks surveyed about thirty thousand acres near Hermiston in Umatilla County and found soil climate and topography suitable for a large training camp. A joint Eastern Oregon and Portland Chamber of Commerce committee prepared data on rail transport food costs camp materials and troop handling. Climate is favorable with light rain limited snow and gentle winds aiding year round maneuvers.
Saturday October 27 a 13 pound boy born to Boro resident Harley Hall and wife. Leander Allenbaugh injures left arm from blood poisoning while others report local visits and new roles. Fire at Mrs Gilliland’s chimney. hydrant limits reduced response. prune crop sale funds Liberty bonds. one veteran cites eye defect blocking army service. Mooseheart secretary solicits names for wives and daughters for hospital unit knitters. A long verse laments Hoover era meatless days and rising costs amid wartime rationing.
A satirical diatribe mocks Mr. Hoover’s meat and fish policies urging meatless and wheatless days. The speaker laments rising prices for salmon eggs and staples, jokes about Hooverite habits, and grouses over scarcity and higher food costs during the food conservation era.
The second year academy class hosted first years at Wood-Mar Hall with Prof. Shambaugh and Miss McCracken supervising. Five dormitory girls practiced hard with wood throwing, two seniors and a sophomore reporting five cards in six hours. Five men toured Tillamook, a windshield incident with a turkey, fifteen hour return, and a 3 p.m. Sunday departure. Participants included Prof. Shambaugh, Lloyd Edwards, Ellis Beals, Frank Grieve, and Ralph Fowler. The boarding club voted to sign the Hoover Food Conservation Pledge and to follow wheatless meals, avoiding meat two meals daily. Rev. Lee led chapel with his anticipated scripture reading.
Friday morning activities at Newberg High School honored Frances E. Willard Day. W C T U speaker Mrs G A Buland explained Miss Willard life and work and why Willard Day is observed on the third Friday in October. Student council officers named include Josie Bradley Warren Jones Beth Paulsen Austin Young Esther Bloom Romig and Prof McNair. A reception for new students followed, reported as a good time. Pierian Society opened its year with Neva Manion as president Mina Lutz vice president Berta Langton secretary Theresa Boyd treasurer Florence Lee sergeant at arms with weekly meetings set for Mondays throughout winter.
W J Stater reports McMinnville Land Co sells the 223 acre J M Crawford place near Crawford station to E G Kilgore of near McMinnville for 32000 dollars with immediate possession. County bounty records show over 3000 males and 5000 gophers slain since May 21 and 802 60 dollars paid in bounty during five months while pelts valued at nearly 500 dollars were marketed. Ellison White Chautauqua approves a 1918 six day circuit contract for McMinnville. Bert Miller of Newberg renews acquaintances. Timothy Brownhill publisher of the Journal at Kent Washington visits.
Farmers and residents of Newberg are urged to donate produce for the Louise Home and Alberta Kerr Nursery in Portland. Leave gifts at John Hutton's home opposite the Baptist church before the last week in November. Railroads will provide free transportation, and all donations will be gratefully received.
Bible school at 10 with Z Martin superintendent. 11 a m sermon on Christian Fidelity and its Reward. 6 30 p m C E and Junior Endeavor. 7 30 p m third sermon in series on the gospel applied The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Mid week prayer Thurs 7 30 Topic Soul Winning Books of the Bible. All are invited.
Sunday school at 10 Prof Per isho superintendent worship 11 a m theme An Obscured Vision C E 6 30 evangelistic service 7 30 help us pray and sing pastor Fred Carter call to service for our country best young men every Methodist do his bit be at church sun morning sermon The Power of the Kingdom Experienced night sermon The Cotters Saturday Night Fireside Religion non members invited
The Youth's Companion invites readers to subscribe for 1918 with a lineup of eminent contributors and war progress summaries. A two-for-one offer with McCall's Magazine costs $2.25, including 52 issues of 1918, remaining 1917 issues, the 1918 Home Calendar, and 12 McCall's fashion numbers. Subscriptions are handled by The Youth's Companion, Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass.
A voter proposal in Benton County calls for one day smokeless and chewless to test self denial. The Woodburn Independent notes the idea as a bold social experiment and asks if others will sustain the motion beyond a single day.
Roberta Fay Turner and Lester A Crentell obtained a marriage license. Gledys May Wade and Wayne Thomas Shrock also secured a marriage license.
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