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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic issue notes Standard Oil Company already owning much of the earth and Kansas close to a political shift. It claims Governor Hoch attributes his dwindling plurality from 60,000 to about 2,000 in the recent election.
A Roseburg City Council member introduced an ordinance capping saloon licenses at fourteen, while another urged raising the cap to fifteen to permit a beer hall. The motion carried, with the amendment adopted, echoing the proverb about the day and evil.
Last week a Newberg shipper with Jersey cattle was forced to load the stock himself for rail transport due to the railroad lacking any loading pen or chute. Atkinson Bros. sent three head to Independence by boat because cars could not be loaded. Carry the news to Mr. Louns bury.
An Indiana paper quotes a Michigan educator proposing delaying formal schooling until age eight and delaying arithmetic until age thirteen. The Olivet College president addresses 7,500 teachers, promoting hygiene over geography and arithmetic and criticizing current rigid school systems.
The Forest Grove Times notes Portland food inspector Mrs. Evans has banned smoking in grocery stores and will not issue clean certificates unless no smoking notices are posted. The move aims to protect patrons from smoke and highlight rights of non-smokers.
A correspondent argues tobacco smoke in public places is unpleasant and potentially sickening. The writer notes many smokers do not realize they encroach on others rights, urges more considerate behavior, referencing Mrs. Byans' order to draw attention to the issue.
On last Monday in Portland Orlando S. Murray shot and killed Lincoln C. Whitney over alleged betrayal of Murray's sister. The article urges vigilant oversight of young women to prevent similar tragedy and warns against exposing them to street mingling and moral danger.
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