This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
4
The column comments on the money market staying tight through Thanksgiving and notes undertaker staffing remains steady with no complaints of business downturn. It asserts money is plentiful enough to keep people going and hints at seasonal economic mood.
The phrase Death to licensed saloons appears in the text as a bold message drawing attention from magazines and major newspapers observing a growing public sentiment against licensed liquor establishments. The quotation signals rising activism and potential policy debates.
A meeting of the Yamhill County Press Association will be held in Newberg on Saturday of next week. Town residents are encouraged to extend a warm welcome to the attendees and show support for the local press.
During the season a wage earner could by careful saving of a week's salary buy his wife a hat but several has beens will likely be worn this Thanksgiving unless millinery prices cut.
In New berg this week the Wednesday club swiftly untangled the financial problem during two minute talks while the men folk stay up late trying to understand how it happened.
A sample copy of the New York Herald arrives at the office noting the daily with Sunday price of 23 dollars a year. The writer jokes that rivals may suffer nervous prostration at the idea of a newspaper under a dollar and a half per year.
A New Oregon political note mocks Senator Bourne as a shrewd politician who ships fruits to Washington friends. The writer warns there are many localities in Oregon that grow large red apples, suggesting regional interest behind the hint.
A brief note says Justice Swan, who officiated a marriage in Albany with proper witnesses in fifty eight seconds, could make a fortune if he opened an attorney’s practice and offered guaranteed divorces at that pace.
In ongoing nomination talk Hughes remains calm and poised. The Graphic views him as the coming man, ready if nominated and undamaged if not, signaling strong potential for the future.
The Oregonian quote imagines Eve compelled to pick in a Yamhill orchard and suggests she would have chosen a Gravenstein apple. It frames the hypothetical as a humorous note on fixed outcomes despite different selections.
The Graphic editor notes widespread harvest abundance and strong farm product prices across the continent. He observes farmers with solid bank accounts and argues that continuing financial stringency seems unlikely given current conditions.
Ben Nett of Irrigan promotes planting shade trees on Jonathan Jr, praising autumn weather as a sign and urging community support for tree planting for future generations.
A petition circulates among Congress members urging higher pension for C H Eggers. The letter notes his faithful service and hard work, but months of illness and heavy expenses have reduced his resources and warrant relief.
A Salem journalist lists four hopefuls for the superintendent role three years hence R F Robinson of Multnomah B F Mulkey of Ashland Normal E D Ressler of Monmouth Normal and J A Churchill of Baker City. The writer notes the list as early campaign buzz from the city.
Residents demand an end to dumping refuse along roadsides and in canyons as an eyesore and health concern. A Graphic office visitor urged applying the golden rule to curb garbage disposal near homes.
Two car loads of Mobile supporters rode to Montgomery to oppose the prohibition bill but found corridors and galleries crowded by backers leaving no room. The Senate approved the measure 32 to 2 and the House was expected to pass it unopposed. A compromise delays the law’s effect until January 1, 1909.
Mrs Walter W Bruce will present a varied program of dramatic sacred and humorous readings at Duncan’s hall Friday night. She recently impressed audiences in Newberg and at the college. Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association praises her platform performances and recommends her as a teacher and public reader.
The Chautauqua Association and leaders like Claire L Walls and Lucia H F Appillon laud Mrs Walter Bruce for superior technique and natural performance. They commend her as a highly capable reader for entertainments and a skilled elocution teacher, highly recommending securing her services.
A letter dated November 13 from Union Springs New York announces the arrival of JourN Ep with ParRTINGTON weighing eight pounds. The writer says mother is recovering well and that the family expects further news after this sleepy spell wears off. The handwriting resembles Prof E Partington a former Pacific College teacher and congratulations are in order.
Report from Yammit County Abstract Company McMinnville details several land transfers across Newberg Amity and Sheridan. Transactions include Geo Utter to H R Morris 725, Geo W Massey to Jacob Bashor 5600, Emma F Miracle to F A Morris 600, Chester P Gates to Joseph Matty 4843.57, and others totaling varied acreages and prices.
Great Harvest advertises umbrella repairs and reopening of services. It claims the store offers the largest umbrella line in the city with prices from 50 cents to 8 dollars, inviting customers with or without companions to visit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.