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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes a historic peak in housing demand with a call for a boost club to promote house building rather than increasing population. The editorial reflects a local push for housing solutions and growth.
A longtime Newberg observer, known for hanging around street corners in a slouch hat, warns that prices are too high. He notes several places where land can be bought cheaper and urges action, saying delays are dangerous and walking is good.
Passengers who used the Jefferson street stop in Portland have seen the old tumble down buildings removed in preparation for a big central station for the Portland Salem interurban road. The change disrupts a few habitual travelers but brings relief to most travelers using the Jefferson street station.
J C Cooper of McMinnville urges a convention to discuss boosting the open river slogan and organizes a steamboat excursion idea to gather county representatives. He says wiping out the Oregon City lock swindle requires federal action and suggests Newberg as a midway convention site reachable by 10 o clock a.m. from Oregon City or Salem.
The Dayton Optimist disagrees with a graphic accusation of an unwarranted attack on McMinnville banks. It asserts the article praised banking prospects and questions whether funds from well off newcomers fund local manufacturing or employment. A Portland businessman and McMinnville bankers later acknowledging the Graphic’s fair statement.
A Forest Grove Times front page column urges readers to read and ponder for the town's good, noting that what is said about McMinnville applies to Forest Grove and any town with similar conditions. It emphasizes civic responsibility and community welfare.
The Lopp Peters group secured bond compliance for their Newberg milk condensing plant. Machinery from Detroit will be shipped in sixty days for assembly on the coast, with W H Lopp supervising plans on site. Families urged to stock high quality cows and grow suitable crops, notably kale for feed, to ensure steady milk production. The Blair family, long involved in Friends church, is noted for its community service and recent deaths.
J Kinley Blair died at the home of his son A T Blair north of Newberg after a long life. He passed away at two o'clock in the afternoon following a period of illness.
Station agent G W James rushes to Sheridan for his brother-in-law L E Michelets funeral in Pendleton after Big Lou the jovial brakeman dies there from asthma. The well known Yamhill line figure was beloved by Newbery travelers and locals alike.
Hillsboro Independent warns against throwing rice and old shoes at weddings. It recalls injuries in Wisconsin where a guest shoe blinded an eye and a bride suffered an ear kernel from rice. A bride escaped crowds but a shoe struck a horse causing a panic and a broken leg for the bride. The paper calls to outgrow this medieval humor and showering with brickbats.
Clara Thrane announces a music class for Newberg residents offering ten half hour piano lessons for five dollars and ten one hour voice lessons for seven dollars. She is a graduate of The College of Music at the University of South Dakota and has studied at Steinway Hall and other venues.
For sale items include a 12 foot disk harrow a 12 disk feeder a 70 tooth double harrow and a 14 inch walking plow. Address listed as A. J. Gill R F D No 3 box 67 offering the equipment through a local rural delivery route.
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