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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
Snippet shows Newberg Oregon post office second class matter line, then a Woodward Wisconsin publishing imprint. Date Thurday November 19 1908 appears, with pricing for publication at 1 50 per year in advance.
Russell H Conwell is booked for a Star Lyceum Course member appearance with a season ticket priced at 1 50 for the course He has delivered Acres of Diamonds 2600 times in 29 years and averages about 200 lecture nights annually His philanthropy funds Temple University Samaritan Hospital and an orphanage while he tours Astoria Portland and Eugene Oregon delivering his popular talk in a Christian context
A town stuck between small village ease and city demands confronts costly improvements. Sanitation and sewer system expansion loom as major needs, with funding the central challenge for property owners. The discussion has persisted for several years as residents weigh options.
Article notes a proposed city charter amendment in Newberg to enable initiative work on a sewer system, urging property owners to consider the measure. It also discusses political petitions around State No 1 and opposition to Chamberlain for senator, citing concerns over integrity and party strength. A Newberg resident questions Chamberlain’s suitability, and a Want Ad seeks a Newberg subscription manager for Success Magazine with room 102 in New York.
The Star Lyceum backers promise three quality entertainments in Newberg offering more value than season ticket prices. They seek strong public support to cover expenses and to enable a stronger lineup next season.
Attendees at the Jubilee Singers show faced a thirty minute delay before the curtain rose. The text notes the pattern of long waits at Newberg public gatherings and questions whether this habit will continue.
Thirteen business firms out of twenty represented in the drop curtain advertisement prompt a call to rotate the curtain for better entertainment. The audience grows weary, so the front curtain should face forward for the rest of the season.
A reader notes that noticing a child’s crying in church or public gatherings provides comfort to the mother. The act of turning one’s eyes toward her reassures her as she manages her child in a crowded setting.
The speaker declares Bryan is the most accommodating figure in politics and pledges to stand ready to be sacrificed again if the times demand it in four years. The statement emphasizes his commitment to public duty regardless of personal cost.
Citizens call for official action to assign numbers to houses and post street names in Newberg. The message requests the council to act promptly on this public safety and navigation issue.
An old warning describes kidney trouble as insidious and deadly if ignored. It urges using Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by C. Moore.
The City of Newberg will hold a meeting at the Council room on Monday December 7 at 7 o clock to assess the proportionate share of the cost for cement curbs cross walks and street improvements on Main Street from the railroad track to First Street abutting each parcel. Dated November 19 1908. William W Nelson Recorder.
The undersigned has been duly appointed administratrix of the estate of C. F. Mackie, deceased, by the County Court of Yamhill County. All persons with claims against the estate must present them. Clarence Butt, attorney for the estate.
Martha E Karney administratrix of D A Karney estate sets December 7 1908 as the hearing time for objections to the final account. Court in Santa County fixes the date with attorney C Bryant representing the administratrix.
The executor of Marie Jensen Me is filing the final account in the County Court of Yamhill County Oregon. A hearing is set for Monday December 14 1906 at 100 p m to show cause why the account should not be settled and approved and the executor discharged.
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