Please Excuse Mary and Robert Recitation Absence
A fragment notes a teacher's emphasis on punctuality and regular attendance. It mentions parents' indifference crippling progress and requests permission for Robert to come home after his recitations.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
4
A fragment notes a teacher's emphasis on punctuality and regular attendance. It mentions parents' indifference crippling progress and requests permission for Robert to come home after his recitations.
The piece urges strict school punctuality noting excuses from parents hurt students and future employers. It includes a call from The Youths Companion to register by October 15 and to mobilize voters against saloons, stressing turnout to make Oregon dry.
The first formal social of the college year, a library social, drew a large crowd of students and faculty at Woodhal. Miss Maude Haworth and Miss Gladys Hannon will stay for post graduate work and edits. The football team is shaping up with signal practice and scrimmage. Norvin Coulter of Bakery visited Prof Hawking, and Mrs. Clara H Elliott of Salem, a former student, also visited Tuesday.
Miss Mary Kenworthy and Professors McMinn and Spahr were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Miles of Salem.
Scholls Grange Patrons of Husbandry has arranged a two day fair in Scholls on October 16 and 17. Livestock exhibits include horses cattle hogs sheep goats and poultry with premiums for top entries. The state dairy commissioner will oversee the two day milk cow contest and all livestock must be tested for tuberculosis. Domestic science displays feature canned fruits vegetables meats and more with a strong juvenile showing and ample rural handiwork on display.
A fragmentary ad notes a store offering a good second and a plow or two from Big Howe. The text prompts readers to hurry in and snag bargains.
The county medical association failed to oust Dr. Van Brakle over authority to perform medical examinations for marriage certificates as the state board rejected the complaint four to one. The board has now appealed to the state supreme court, with Dr. Van Brakle welcoming the appeal to resolve whether osteopaths may hold medical offices.
The Oregon Jersey Cattle Club urges the Bureau of Animal Industry to send three or four experts to Oregon. The goal is to enhance herd inspections for tuberculosis amid a rapid increase in herd size, ensuring all registered Jerseys remain healthy.
The ladies of the Christian church will hold a chicken supper Friday evening October 9 beginning at 5 30 p m priced at 35 cents per plate.
Local druggist Lynn B Ferguson announces school book and supply offerings at The Rexall Drug Store. Readiness for fall term and back to school needs highlighted.
The council revisits sidewalk orders and confirms annual library funding. A west side Dayton Avenue walk replaces an error on the east side. The library board gains approval for the second library fund payout and consideration of a special levy is postponed. Fire Chief Coe wins approval to purchase chemical extinguishers. Traffic rules are updated to block vehicle passage between cars and curb when trains stand.
A reader notice indicating a subscription price of 2.26 dollars for one year to both the Oregonian and the Graphic newspapers. The line presents a simple price offer without additional terms or dates.
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