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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic notes its age with Vol. 21 concluding and declares it can speak for itself. Editor Woodward announces the paper’s status as an established publication printing in Oregon. The item invites readers to subscribe at $1.50 annually and jokes about potato crop advice for wives.
A civic plan proposes Portland annex Multnomah County to stay aligned with Seattle. The idea spans regional growth goals and census implications, hinting at broader ambitions beyond city borders.
The wife of pioneer Ezra Meeker died in a Seattle sanitarium last Monday at age 75. The Meekers were prominent settlers and travelers renowned for their pioneering campaigns and historic journeys.
Local city officials report ongoing issues with the water and electric systems in McMinnville as indebtedness climbs. Citizens await measures to stabilize services and curb mounting liabilities amid concerns over infrastructure and funding.
The Circuit Court docket for Douglas County lists 110 civil cases. Among them are 14 new divorce filings with several cases continued from prior terms.
Cobwebbed chatter suggests a Southern team when finally reaches its destination after a slow start. Optimism remains as supporters hope for a decisive move to finish the journey.
The plan specifies a facility with a daily output of 1500 barrels. The start is aimed for next month.
The text argues Congress did not pass the best tariff bill and avoids praising Aldrich for his role, labeling the measure merely passable rather than outstanding. The remark frames the bill as inadequate compared to ideal tariff reform standards.
The Star Lyceum course offers five numbers and season tickets with reserved seats priced at $2.00. Discounts apply when two or more tickets go to one party at $1.75 each, and organizers stress a large sale is needed to cover expenses as the undertaking is the most expensive in Newberg.
After Hunt For Myers Ends A Salem Incident A Methodist preacher who aided the fugitive is cited as likely to receive the $1100 reward. The story notes Mrs Harriman as the richest woman, surpassing Sage and Green, with the Harriman estate valued at about 300 million dollars.
Last season the town supported the Lyceum course by buying season tickets to cover expenses. This year the booking requires five tickets with a two hundred dollar attraction and two at one hundred fifty dollars each. Newberg has grown and residents see greater value in the series.
Saturday night marks the end of the A. Y. P. fair after a highly praised run since gates opened. Visitors from Newberg report broad satisfaction as the Northwest exposition benefits Oregon. In seven years the pendulum will swing further south.
Miss Nancy and S W Atkin son visited the Seattle Fair with Miss Elma Paulsen. Benson Gilbert and Pickett attended Sunday services with their wives as Benson delivered the sermon. Marion George and wife tended prune orchard and will pick this week with a Portland wife visiting. Ray Carter departed for Texas and Charley McNutt began a trip to Montana and Dakota to attend the A Y P event.
The page mentions soccer games in evidence and the first musical of the music department held Saturday night October 9 at Mrs Hull's home. It notes V W at M C A gatherings on Friday October 8 and the first W C A meeting for new girls with Mrs Shephard as president.
The note describes old students returning this week with many expected to be present in a week. Mr A held the erst pra meeting on October 6 led by Ries Kooks and Rev Robert McKenzie, president of San Francisco. The Literary Societies met after school to appoint a committee to form a new constitution and unite Helianthus and Agareton societies. Meeting adjourned to meet Tuesday P.M.
A study guide questions Paul's defense before Festus and Agrippa focusing on Festus identity, Jewish motives, and the logic of Paul’s appeal. It contrasts Jewish hatred with religious bigotry, explores conversion themes, and asks why some hear God’s call while others reject it, linking to Acts 25 26 and related verses.
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