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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic is issued every Thursday morning from the Graphic Building at No 00 First Street with office and residence addresses listed. The newspaper is entered at the Newberg Oregon post office as second class matter.
Lightning rods for would-be governors of Oregon rise rapidly with only room for one at the top. The weather man works to aid Willamette valley farmers in fall sown wheat, the crucial task at harvest time.
Ohio edged toward prohibition as dry forces, poised to prevail, tolerated a near miss with beer and a near miss in Cincinnati signaling a major shift in enforcement and public sentiment.
A news item notes the value of a clean plate routine at home, framing it as a practical aid during difficult times. It discusses how tasks like clearing the Sunday dinner table and washing dishes can lighten burdens for a father and family.
A tri weekly rural mail route is established for the Marion county area across the river from Newberg. The route will run from Newberg providing residents with long sought mail privileges and enhanced postal service.
In the Mississippi valley towns residents compete to plant shade trees creating leafy towns. In Western Oregon a notice appears to deter tree removal with the plea Wood man Spare That Tree posted on doors to protect shade trees from ax-men.
Editor absent two days this week, so items cut short. Reports show strong donations across sections with every quota subscribed. Pacific College set at 175 dollars, with 379 dollars subscribed, and similar gains reported elsewhere. Next week aims for a detailed county-wide update.
Multiple papers in Oregon and beyond advocate tobacco as essential for soldiers. London reports confirm "soldier's heart" linked to heavy cigarette use, with medical research calling cigarettes a contributory factor. Investigators note high blood pressure and pulse, while a McMinnville banquet urged tobacco as a necessity.
A 1701 prophecy found in an old monastery tells of a three year and five month war, with seven nations against the eagle, fiery dragons, and a prize peace by Christmas. The document, exhibited in Wis mar city hall, is cited as accurately predicting events of the present war.
J C McCrea died suddenly last Saturday evening on the road in Upper West Chehalem while driving a Buick party to Carter's hall. A Michigan native, he had lived in Oregon since 1877 and served four years as Yamhill County commissioner. He leaves a widow, three sons Fred L John C Archie E and daughter Mrs A S Hubbard and a late daughter Elsie Peters. Funeral services were held at the Friends church Monday conducted by Rev Fred E Carter.
Rev Myers traveled on this morning's Portland bound train. W A King and family visited the E H Woodward home in Portland last weekend. W T Anderson employs carpenters and painters to remodel his store rooms. County Agent M S Shrock met with Mr Jamison of Washington county to tour the area. Mrs John McPoland, long ill with heart trouble, has improved and can walk about. Frank E Vestal, returned from a Montana claim, notes dry weather hurt prospects for land settlers in that region.
Oliver Vincent and Theo Lang ton, former Newberg High School members, renew old acquaintances as the school advances under Principal McNair. Classes prepare for inter class basketball games and an HS first team will be chosen from class teams. Frank Linton appointed Captain of the Y M C A unit.
A shower party given by Miss Louise Hodgin and guests at the Hodgin home celebrated the marriage of Florence Kaufman. Hostesses included Helen Ellis Ruth Mendenhall and other friends who presented gifts for the bride’s new home after playful games and a rain motif.
Poem extols Old Glory waving against a bright sky and storms as a call to duty. Emma N. Carleton of New Albany Indiana signs a patriotic verse printed in the Semi weekly Oregon Journal and the Newberg Graphic advertising subscription price.
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