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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic dated October 15 1908 marks the completion of twenty volumes and a steady run of a fifth of a century without interruption. The issue notes a Portland vegetarian conference held this week likely to pass resolutions condemning the late Jack Frost.
A Newberg contractor says he does not know much about politics but understands wage differences, noting $1.25 a day versus $4 a day for work and stating he would vote for Taft.
Mr. Baker of the Portland city council proposes an ordinance to permit respectable women to visit saloons while male patrons remain present. The measure aims to regulate mixed-gender attendance in public drinking venues.
Report notes the Ohio River at Cincinnati at a 3.9 foot stage making crossing from Cincinnati to Kentucky feasible for Eliza Harris and her child. The river is described as in a badly run down condition with water levels dangerously low for navigation.
Attend the Friday evening recital at Duncan's Hall for a fine musical treat and support the library committee in raising funds to buy more books for the tree library.
The article urges residents to extend simple courtesies to about two hundred visitors at the Baptist convention. It suggests such hospitality will yield favorable word of mouth endorsements and serve as effective advertising for Newberg.
A farmer traveling to the city agreed to share a room with a obliging young man. They drank together that night and the farmer awoke to find his purse containing $600 missing. The tale critiques wage comments in the era and notes farmers selling crops at high prices while labor draw rates rise.
If you have not registered do it now and save the trouble of boring your friends on election day by asking them to help you out.
The Polk County Itemizer, a Democratic-leaning paper, concedes the defeat of Senator Chamberlain in his race, reflecting local political sentiment.
If you registered before the June election you do not need to register again but if you did not you should register at once to avoid delays on election day. Wednesday of next week is the last day. Do it now. The piece notes spring weather with a strong breeze and describes recent heavy rain, plus farmers resuming plowing as the season turns.
The Normal School question remains unsettled with board members divided over how many schools to run. Some favor three, others two or fewer. State Senator J N Smith may push a bill to abolish normals and establish a single school near Portland. The election of a non partisan U S senator adds to the forty day session tensions.
A new National Bison Range in Montana was selected on the Flathead Indian Reservation north of the Jacko River near Ravalli. About 12,800 acres will be fenced and buildings erected with $10,000 for construction and $30,000 paid to landowners, many Indians. Funds for bison purchase are raised by the American Bison Society, led by Roosevelt as honorary president.
A collage of quips and sayings on wealth, habits, happiness, manners, and daily life reads like a vintage advice page. Includes lines on credit, comfort, signs of the times, manners at home, and a farmer’s anecdote about selling polish.
Classified notes advertise sales of new phones on installments and second hand preferred phones with extras. Listed by J. N. Mut. 18-3.
The Library Association announces a forthcoming recital to attract readers to the Public Library. Mrs Walter Reed will assist by Mrs Eva Hull and Mr Alexander Hull, praised for their prior performances. The Library Committee expects an excellent entertainment and continued support.
Public sale scheduled for one o'clock in the afternoon at the News berg Hotel building. Items include dressers, commodes, bedsteads, mattresses, carpets, chairs, wardrobes, bed clothing, blankets, feather pillows, office clock, cupboard and more. A five percent discount on sums over ten dollars. Auctioneers M C Howard and L M Smrru.
The annual chicken pie supper given by Shiloh Corps No 28 is set for tonight October 15 at Crater's hall from 5 to 8 o clock. Tickets cost 25 cents. All are cordially invited.
An ad warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may lead to fatal outcomes before symptoms appear. It advocates taking Voley's Kidney Remedy at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by C. F. Moore.
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