Washington Man Drowns in War News
A Washington state man reads too much war dispatches daily, showing little surprise at the volume and severity of the coverage.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
4
A Washington state man reads too much war dispatches daily, showing little surprise at the volume and severity of the coverage.
S L Moorhead longtime editor and publisher of the Junction City Times served as president of the Punkin Show festival, a local event noted in the community.
A brief report recalls a recent gathering in Junction City and notes that the subject was not regarded as a troublemaker or ‘punkin head.’
A puzzled notice notes Henry Livengood left town Tuesday carrying a double barreled China shooter, reflecting unusual events amid autumn sorrow for the China rooster community.
The Graphic urges voters to register or update their records before the October 15 deadline. Those registered since January are fixed for the coming election, while others must act at once to ensure inclusion.
The writer laments widespread railroad and factory stance against drinking employees and argues that past leniency in drink habits cannot defend a candidate deemed not moderation. He suggests tougher scrutiny of candidates who claim to be moderates in a era of strict discipline.
A columnist compares Ford’s public image handling to P T Barnum saying the key is constant discussion. The piece notes the Ford machine is the butt of ongoing chatter as public discourse keeps turning.
Ford reports a strong rise in yearly auto sales and remains optimistic about reaching the 300000 unit target for the year. The push follows his promise to share profits with buyers if the target is met, signaling growing consumer interest and advertising impact.
The Oregon Graphic editor argues that public life matters include private conduct of candidates. A named man labeled as habitually drunk is under scrutiny, while the Sentinel calls the paper a mudslinger for publishing truthful acts. The piece questions libel risk in exposing official drunkenness.
The Coos County Sentinel critiques U Re n s proportional representation plan as crude and confusing. It argues for districting with one representative per district and warns the proposed system would not improve Coos county representation. The piece also discusses Oregon libel law and critiques public scrutiny of a candidate s private life in campaigns.
Johnson of Benton county says a 22 foot snake was killed on his farm near Wren Station with help from neighbors. He plans to show photographs and says the spotted reptile was as big around as a man's leg yet appeared harmless before dying by a rope around its head.
Lynn B. Ferguson's prescription druggist advertises a sale at The Rex All Store featuring the largest values in plies. The note highlights deals on everyday items and emphasizes customer savings during the promotion.
The speaker urges converting to a warmer life by visiting Larkin-Prince Howe Company to buy a compact heater priced between eight and ten dollars for home comfort.
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