Telephone company dispute aims to avoid double service
On October 10 the directors of two Newberg telephone firms met to draft a proposal to prevent double service. The Mutual company rejected the plan, citing concerns over shared long distance lines and access to the first party office. The dispute centers on wiring, maintenance costs, and subscriber charges while expanding mutual long distance routes.
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Commercial Club
Newberg
E. E. Goff
J. EB. Holladay
Mutual Company
Springbrook
Railroad Commission of Oregon
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mary and Rockefeller Quips From a Kansas City Journal
A playful exchange cites Mary and a recurring joke about a calf with Mary s little bit of humor. The Kansas City Journal remarks on Mr Rockefeller claiming to be an old boy and notes some speculate he remains a boy in the eyes of critics.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Kansas City Journal
Newberg Quarterly Meeting of Friends Church
The Newberg Quarterly Meeting sessions at Friends Church run Friday through Sunday November 7 to 9. Activities include Ministry and Oversight, evangelistic services, and a large business session with a lunch served at the church. Rev. Lindley A. Wells of Portland begins a Sunday 11 a.m. evangelistic series. Public welcome.
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Newberg
Friends Church
Saturda
Bible School Committee
Lindley A. Wells
Portland
Council Proceedings Halt Fire Violation Case Over First Street Shed
At a Monday council meeting a petition signed by 76 First street business men asked withdrawal of fire ordinance action against Baird and Timberlake and to permit the farmers shed to stay. The recorder says the council cannot recall court action. The library board reports missing tax funds for library maintenance and an order to transfer funds is issued. Poles for utilities on First street may be shared if railroad arrangements prove satisfactory.
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First Street
Baird
Timberlake
Meridian Street
Nelson
Library Board
Rural Organizations Theme for Farmers' Week
A preliminary notice from Oregon Agricultural College announces Farmers' Week December 8-13 1913 and the Winter Short Course January 5-31 1914. The theme centers on rural organizations with exhaustive discussions of European conditions led by the Professor of Political Economy and reports on American cooperative bodies. Eighteen to twenty main topics are outlined for six full days of sessions from eight to five with evening programs.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
National Commission
Agricultural subjects and topics listed for eighteen leading fields
The text outlines eighteen leading agricultural subjects with lecture topics. Dairying covers dairy equipment, judging cattle, butter making, the Babcock test, records, herd improvement, rations, cheese making, and cream separator demonstrations. Horticulture lists orchard setup, maintenance, pruning, heating, smudging, nut growing, pruning, drying, and packing.
Colored Jubilee Singers To Visit McMinnville Lyceum
The Dixie Quintet colored singers opened the Lyceum course in McMinnville with a varied program. The audience praised their humor and high quality music while noting the faithful yet humorous portrayal of negro religious services. The show is set to return November 15.
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Colored Jubilee Singers
Lyceum
McMinnville Tly
Telephone Register
Dixie Quintet
Colored Singrs
John
Bureau
Halloween Social at Baptist Young Peoples Union
The Baptist Young Peoples Union hosted about seventy five for a Halloween social on Friday October 31. Ghosts led guests through eerie passages to Purgatory then Paradise guided by angels. The event featured peppery foods games and a short program with doughnuts and cider from an old well.
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Baptist Young Peoples Union
Earth
Purgatory
Oregon Leads in Dry Farming Wins at Tulsa and Chicago Shows
Tillman Reuter of Madras won the grand sweepstakes at the Dry Farming Congress in Tulsa with a $750 exhibit on grains grasses vegetables and fruits. Darren Stump of Monmouth won the yearling Jersey sweepstakes at the Chicago Dairy Show. Oregon aims for third prize at the Chicago Land Show, promising the state's strongest exhibit yet.
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Oregon
Tillman Reuter
Madras
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Canada
South America
Australia
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
Chicago
Health officer fight in Clackamas County picks up last week
A circuit court action seeks removal of Dr. J A Van Brakle as Clackamas County health officer. District Attorney Tongue is listed as the complainant with Livvy Stipp named to handle the case. The piece accuses physicians of avoiding direct confrontation while public funds may be used to back the suit.
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J. A. van Brakle
Clackamas County
Ah Ne 2 Net
Circuit Court
Tongue
Livvy Stipp
Sand
van Brakle
Mr. Tongue
Mr. Stipp
Pippin
Clackamas
What Happened to Mary at Star Theatre This Week
The final story in the series will be shown at the Star theatre this Friday and Saturday with Fortune Smiles. A two reel feature and a comedy accompany Prof. J. B. Hunt. The program uses the new Simplex projector. The best motion picture machine on the market today.
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Star Theatre
J. B. Hunt
Special Meetings at Friends Church Kept by Lindley A Wells
Newberg Quarterly Meeting sessions set for Friday Saturday and Sunday with announcements elsewhere in this issue Evangelist Lindley A Wells will lead Sunday morning services and conduct a special evangelistic series He will stay with the local church and invite everyone to attend.
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Newberg
Lindley A. Wells
Vote Cast in New Berg Precincts
Newberg precincts report tallies for multiple measures and candidates. The page lists yes and no counts across districts including University Repair Fund and Building Sterilization Act with varied results among divisions such as North and South Newberg and Springbrook.
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Newberg
North Newberg
University Repair Fund
Woman's Auxiliary to Pacific College Plans Poetry Experience Event
The group decided at its last meeting to hold a winter social where members will present rhymed verses about earning a dollar for the auxiliary. Nonmembers may attend by paying a small admission fee to hear the poetry. Mrs. W. E. Crozer, secretary.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Pacific College
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J. B. Holladay
Chehalem Mutual
Newberg Telephone Co
Mutual Co
Newberg Telephone Company
Railroad Commission
Chchalem Mutual Telephone Co
Newbe Telephone Co
Pacific States Telephone and Telegraph Co
Mutual
Newberg Co
The
Aurora
Bell
Northwestern
Champoeg
St. Paul
Butteville
Canby
Needy
Donald
Fargo
Apne
Cobain
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Quarterly Meeting OF Friends Church
Council Proceedings
South Newberg
Fouth
Brutscher
W. E. Crozer
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