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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
4
The notice lists publication day as Thursday and provides addresses and contact details for the Graphic Building at 600 First Street, including office and residence phone numbers, plus post office registration in Newberg Oregon as second class matter.
The Salem Journal lines repeat a jibe about Colonel Roosevelt mislabeling him as the world’s greatest egocist. The mockery surfaces in a 1918 Thursday issue noted for sparking reader reaction and debate.
J Henry Albers a Portland miller and millionaire faced trouble over strong pro German statements. He had relied on Bull Run water but his remarks caused local scrutiny and controversy.
C. C. Leiter, former city editor of the Oregonian, has been appointed assistant managing editor of the New York Tribune. The note adds that several Oregon boys have succeeded in the city and predicts Leiter will follow that success.
A wartime opinion argues that after victory the United States will be short of men and could spare German-born individuals who showed disloyalty. It suggests providing passage to the Kaiserreich for such men who have prospered here but remain ungrateful to the country.
The piece pledges that no complaints have arisen about the advertising rate increase and the $2.00 yearly subscription, noting price rises in commodities force merchants to raise costs and arguing the same principle must apply to newspapers for survival.
A local notice states several subscribers on our books who have failed to renew will be dropped after this issue under the paid in advance rule. A few days are allowed to settle accounts before transfers to a collection agency, as authorities enforce a starting point for credit.
The piece cites Printer's Ink accusing government departments of persisting in excessive paper use despite calls to cut back. It notes officials in the pulp and paper section respond that moves have already been made to address the issue and reduce waste.
A government drive aims to expand paper conservation efforts to all departments and independent institutions. A formal campaign will start within two weeks, after difficulties finding a suitable head. The job pays one dollar per year and carries multiple responsibilities, with a specialist set to report in Washington soon.
In England a physician warns that heavy trench cigarette use is a major factor in rising insanity among veterans. He states one tenth of returning soldiers deemed unfit go insane and that nerve-strain sufferers are usually heavy smokers.
After a unsettled spring end to the last lyceum year the decision on a season course was delayed due to uncertain conditions. Patrons voiced disappointment over a lack of winter entertainment and the plan to meet demand was approved. Talent was booked recently and a further announcement will come next week.
A soldier's letter describes five Frenchmen attempting horse shoing while a Blacksmith Yank intervenes. The writer notes French methods and contrasts them with American ingenuity in shoeing tasks observed abroad.
Fruit growers and grain farmers report ideal weather since fall, enabling extensive seedings. Dry spring hurt Willamette Valley wheat, prompting farmers to favor fall sowing while anticipating good prices next year.
A wave of dairy laws in western states creates monopoly controls and heavy inspections. Officials enforce tests on family cows and strict sanitary rules, yet producers struggle to comply. Milk output shrinks as regulation widens and prices rise amid shortages.
A Washington County News letter argues that excessive interference and regulation raise costs and stifle industry. The writer urges reduced legislation and more milk production, claiming laws harm growth and profits.
A reader clipping from Good Health denounces a campaign by major tobacco firms to push tobacco usage. It claims a half billion pounds of surplus tobacco fuels a sales drive funded by the American Tobacco Company to bolster stock prices and addict the public.
The surgeon general endorses prunes as nutritious tonic and confections for soldiers. Army reports show 20,000,000 pounds of prunes used from the 1917 crop, aiding fighters in the trenches while critics once dismissed them as mere humor.
American consul at Yokohama reports that Japanese women cling to traditional dress and forbids lace or embroidery in dress or home use. Foreign residents in Yokohama exceed 6,000 excluding Chinese, and lace goods are not locally manufactured.
All Pure linen pieces are advertised as fine Christmas presents. Buyers are urged to act early as pure linen table Damask is scarce and the seller considers themselves fortunate to offer it at this time.
A brief note hints at a display or collection featuring the "ee ee" colors described as the nicest. The source provides limited context, focusing on color variety without concrete details on products, brands, or availability.
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