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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
2
Bertereg of the post office at Newberg Oregon remarks on a 6130 per year advance scheme. The piece references President Woodrow Wilson and Col C E S Wood noting a loaded gun and dry powder as a metaphor. The text notes cold weather with temperatures near freezing and mentions ongoing vote counting in close states.
A. Williams is named the new owner and editor of the Willamina Times, signaling a welcome shift in Yamhill County’s local newspaper scene. The move marks Williams as a notable figure in the regional press.
Walter Hembree the McMinnville postmaster visited town at the start of the week and celebrated with John Larkin. The men are part of a group feeling grateful for worthy achievements.
Fragmentary text notes strong opposition to a brewers amendment in Oregon. The campaign is described as waged hard, with references to nursing mothers and Colt. C. E. S. Wood, suggesting public politicking damaged nerves during the effort.
The passage notes railroad workers threatening a walkout after a prevented strike, cites Hughes support in New Jersey precincts, and mentions public opinion on Wilson, Indiana, and the Mexican question. It also reports stock gains in loganberry juice plants following a dry amendment vote and suggests buying land for berry culture.
The passage claims Wilson's election would trigger a new tariff harming Japan and US exports, accusing Democrats of favoring foreign manufacturers over domestic investors. It also comments that women vote on surface signals more than men and mentions Mrs Eckman's support for Singhes while her husband wavered.
Fragmentary note suggests Wilson leads J G in a dispute on ballets with sound reasoning cited. The text implies a forthcoming reversal by J G after acknowledging Wilson's advantage. Names and specifics are limited in the readable portion.
A 40 000 majority registered against the brewers amendment signals strong public resolve on the saloon issue in Oregon. Voters rejected the change, indicating no shift toward relaxing liquor controls.
In Saturday’s parade a banner claimed rents had been reduced and the piece notes the Novem ber 7 bone dry vote shortened tapering of saloon closures. It also covers recall attempts against Judge Reasoner, Chautauqua plans at Newberg, and local election and school funding debates with community notices and social visits.
Local speakers praise past attractions at the Mc Minnville Chautauqua and express hope for more offerings. Residents of Newberg share the sentiment and look forward to programs that will engage McMinnville audiences.
A notice to members of the Yamhill County Poultry Association and Fanciers calls a meeting at the U S Bank parlor in Newberg on Tuesday November 21 at 2 o clock p m to discuss the association matters.
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