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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
4
Newberg Oregon weekly newspaper page dated Thursday October 12 1905 issued by Woodward Co. editors and publishers. Second class mail entry at Newberg post office. Local notices and community news likely featured in the Thursday issue.
Local Newberg residents celebrate a statewide delegates process held in a McMinnville law office for a free ferry and the candidate’s name was chosen by the same parties. The scene features light banter about the nomination, a misstep described as the track being “soaped,” and reflections on the unpredictable outcomes as the early turn of events unfolds.
The piece notes Senator Fulton weighs which candidate to back for Oregon’s federal judgeship amid shifting support and political risk. It suggests Roosevelt remains unfazed by Fulton’s struggles as he navigates backing a winner.
McMinnville considers a new water system costing about 55000 with supply from mountain springs west of town. Officials say the heavy initial cost will prove worthwhile and residents will be proud of the completed system.
The Irrigator notes Friends of Malcolm A. Moody of The Dalles claim he will win the congressional nomination and election. It imagines Judge Lowell on the federal bench and Moody in Congress with Hon. E. L. Smith in the governor’s chair signaling an era of clean politics.
Residents along the LaFayette to St. Jo cutoff area press for a morning train out of Portland over the Yamhill branch. They state demand exists and urge railroad officials to grant the service promptly.
Rivalry between Forest Grove and Hillsboro, stoked by their newspapers, has cooled after months of vigorous clashes. Editors say they plan to bury the hatchet though lively exchanges remain a talking point.
An editorial view praises Newberg's water supply as the best, the telephone service as complete and adequate, and the electric lighting as unexcelled. stating utilities mark true progress in the town.
The Lewis and Clark fair closes with Goodenight honoring H W Goode president of the fair and head of General Electric lighting. Observers note Goode’s long tenure and substantial salary as his day extended over four and a half months amid public ownership and private interests.
The Hood River News Letter edited and published by E R Bradley begins as a new weekly in Hood River. Bradley runs a first class printing office there and is not a tenderfoot in newspaper work. The Graphic welcomes the News Letter to the exchange table.
The piece notes a surge of candidates entering the race on primary election day under a new law. It highlights Reuben’s role in making nominations if he positions himself and prepares promptly to influence his party’s process.
The county votes discuss public disclosure of all campaign contributions and expenditures with Dock Wright cited as using strong language. A McMinnville man received a hollow cane with a glass bottle and tumbler and desert water carries. One county seat resident prepares to face a local option wave in Yamhill county.
In his cartoons and character sketches for the Oregonian, Harry Murphy delivers clever hits. One standout from last Sunday shows Frank C. Baker with the pipe of peace, a dove in a cage, and an olive branch at his feet.
On primary election day the ballot boxes are expected to provide a straightforward vote for a capable and honest leader to head the ticket, with no trouble anticipated in selecting a good clean man.
Junction City Times reports the first state legislator has eloped with Olive Barnes a telephone worker in Po long distance office. They reportedly left for Australia leaving a wife behind in Oregon.
The Astoria News-Herald argues Joseph Simon is set to again dominate Oregon politics. The piece notes his quiet presence among crowds and hints at strategic thinking behind his public silence.
Some men dismiss Lewis and Clark fair as poor but they plan to attend a ten cent vane theater at break, seeking entertainment despite opinions.
A brief item notes Senator Fulton made a trip to Washington last week and returned home, echoing an old couplet about a king with forty thousand men who marches up and down a hill.
On last Saturday at ten Kentucky pacer Dan Patch clipped three quarters of a second from his own mark and lowered the world record to 1 55 and three quarters seconds.
G W Wirt of Nacogdoches Texas states his daughter suffered chills and fever for three years until using Herbine. He cannot keep house without it and praises it highly. Sold by C F Moore & Co.
All parties with an account at Newberg Steam Laundry are asked to settle on the first of each month promptly to meet our own bills. Signed A. N Pressnall.
The passage cites J H Simmons of Casey Iowa describing a terrible cough that disrupted sleep and was relieved by Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds which he claims cured him instantly and completely
The Lewis and Clark fair remembered special days for pioneers with Dr John McLoughlin Day as a standout tribute to the memory of the revered old man, celebrated by Oregon historians and participants.
A reflection on Oregon winter rains in the Willamette Valley and the fool automobilist who cannot come or go to move or be afraid.
The passage cites multiple worthy men as possible governors and urges prudent choice at the polls as ballots are cast. It emphasizes wisdom in selecting leadership.
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