Nursing mothers brew amends doomed to defeat says Newberg Graphic
The Newberg Graphic comments that Col Wood’s nursing mothers brewery amendment and U Rens single tax will be defeated under a new name. It notes the repeal of the free tolls bill dealt a body blow to the Coast and claims Wilson backed it in Congress. It urges readers to vote their conscience next Tuesday. The Oregon Journal predicts Wilson’s re election, a mild forecast from the paper.
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Oregon
Col. Wood
U’ren
Wilson
Congress
The
Oregon Journal
Forecast of Hughes Victory in Next Tuesday's Election
Colonel George Harvey, noted for election forecasting, predicts Hughes will win with a probable electoral majority between 145 and 175 narrowing the 531 total votes with 266 needed to win. He argues Washington was better qualified for the presidency on grounds of efficiency and honesty than Hughes.
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George Harvey
Hughes
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Understanding Electors on Presidential Ballots
Voters casting their first presidential ballot are informed that they do not vote for a candidate directly. Each candidate has five electors listed on the ballot and voters mark a cross next to the electors they wish to support, ensuring their choice is counted accurately if the marking is done correctly.
Journal fears Wilson defeat in looming election
The Oregon Journal warns that repudiation of President Wilson would strip American public support and leave the nation under a president with limited powers in foreign diplomacy from election day to March 4, 1913.
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Oregon Journal
Wilson
Journal
Lincoln
Tramps Fed From Newberg Back Doors Spark Charity Debate
During Wilson’s first two years the town fed more tramps from back doors than charity in its entire past. The pattern matched nationwide conditions, and the European war’s arrival altered the situation.
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Newberg
Memory of voters questioned after misprint at theater ad
An article notes potential voter memory loss after the Baker theater misprint that listed 25 cents for the matinee of Civilization instead of 50 cents. The piece speculates on election results and recalls a mistaken copy from last week.
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Baker Theater
Sunday Law Debate and Prohibition Candidates
The piece argues against repealing Oregon Sunday laws, urging voters to keep the law and let the legislature amend it if needed. It contrasts Hawley’s temperance record with Handley, questions Mark Weatherford’s prohibition candidacy, and endorses J C Cooper over Handley for the senate while highlighting local political alignments and brewery influence.
Col J C Cooper Socialist Candidate In Newberg Visit
Col J C Cooper of McMinnville the socialist candidate for joint senator from the district was in Newberg last Friday The question from a Newberg citizen asked if Cooper induced the writer to vote for him after boarding the train for home
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T. B. Handley
Tillamook
Handley
Yamhill County
Salem
J. C. Cooper
United States
McMinnville
Grange
Western Walnut Association
Rocky Mountains
Oregon Walnut Experiment Station
Newberg
J. C
Local visitors and gatherings on a Tuesday
Gottlieb, August Schaal, and C G Lewis visited land Tuesday while W G Warnack returned from Montana. W A Clear of Kingsdale Ida ho visited Winters home with Mrs John Winters. Frank Paris of Portland and Dean family hosted guests after a Thursday drive. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Roy Shreves home followed by lunch. Republican rally at the school house drew Hughes supporters sparing crowd. Kane's dryer hosted a large Hallowe en party with costumes and an amusing program ending with a ghost hour lunch.
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Gottlieb
August Schaal
C.G. Lewis
W.G. Warnack
Montana
W. A. Clear
Kingsdale
Idaho
John Winters
Winters
Frank Paris
Portland
Dean
Ladies’ Aid
Roy Shreves
Milton Reedon
Clarence Butt
Newberg
Hughes
Kane
Weekend Guests and Travelers Reported in Local Notes
The article records weekend visits by Misses Marie Sanders Theresa Boyd Ila Hesgard Frances Hevland and Ruth Patten with travel to California Newberg Forest Grove and local summer plans Mention of a Ladies Aid meeting with ongoing community involvement and participation by Mrs H G Conder and Mrs E L Evans from Newberg.
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Marie Sanders
Theresa Boyd
Boyd
Ila Hesgard
California
Frances Hevland
Newberg
Lela Hevland
Ruth Patten
Forest Grove
Ladies’ Aid
H. G. Conder
E. L. Evans
Good Samaritan Hospital
Industrial fair showcases district projects and young makers
A Saturday night industrial fair at No 10 schoolhouse highlights booths from districts 68 61 and 10 with five and six year olds displaying skills. Morris and Morrison children lead the displays as parents teachers and industrial leaders are urged to expand the effort next year. Local goods markets and refreshments accompany the event and a similar exhibit was planned due to lack of a McMinnville school fair.
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Morris
E. H. Anderson
Hevland
Lon Carter
Sherwood
Parent- Teacher Association
Ribm Ridge
McMinnville
Farmers look to rain as frost damage eases on Ribbon Ridge
Early frosts raised fears of damage but October weather lets Rib bon Ridge farmers harvest corn and prepare for winter. Mrs Placidia Boyd and her children toured from Enterprise to the A H Boyd home and on to Corvallis for wintering plans. tax costs and living expenses are also noted.
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Ribbon Ridge
Placidia Boyd
Enterprise
A. H. Boyd
Corvallis
Means confiscation of land under rental tax plan
Editor argues the Full Rental Value Land Tax and Homemakers Loan Fund Amendment will confiscate private land income though it disclaims intent. It claims private ownership would be destroyed as full rental value is taken by the state, reducing land to government control and hindering land ownership incentives.
No Tax Plan Advocates Vote 307 X No Against Shell Game
The argument against the Full Rental Value Land Tax and Homemakers Fund Amendment warns it would confiscate all income from land, leaving owners with nothing. Proponents say income would be paid to the state of Oregon, while critics liken it to taking the kernel and leaving the shell.
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Oregon
Henry George
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Newberg Graphic
Woodwaai Baiter and Publisher
Graphic Building
Henry Ford
Mark Weatherford
W. C. Hawley
Albany
Congressman Hawley
Willamette University
Gladstone Chautauqua
Baird’s
Baird’s Witudvetee
Cary
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