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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
4
The Eugene school board appears inclined to appoint a man named Hug as principal of the high school. Also notes an excellent outlook for a fine poultry show in Newberg and remarks on the economic value of local poultry shows to the community.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century opinion notes that women in Washington Idaho and California hold ballots while Oregon men face surrender or a perilous water route on the Pacific as the men struggle with suffrage dynamics.
The Graphic asserts that a town with no churches and residents who work every day without observing Sunday would fail to attract any Newberg resident as a home.
A note to discontinue an advertisement reveals the Graphic as an effective medium for disposing goods that people want. The writer claims it could have sold many cows and hundreds of chickens, praising the paper’s advertising value.
The article notes President Taft backing international arbitration and argues that funds spent on building and maintaining a battleship could instead improve roads in Oregon. It presents a debate over national policy versus local infrastructure needs.
The piece notes barbers in Oregon securing a Sunday closing law to level work hours with a one day rest. It explains Newberg voters will decide on the city council Sunday closing ordinance next Thursday and that a pamphlet explains that a yes vote sustains Sunday closing while a no vote opposes the ordinance.
A cargo of whisky from Illinois to San Francisco via New York and around Cape Horn emphasizes the contract’s time sensitivity. The Sherman Co Observer notes the Peoria whisky needs all the time it can get, though the shop cannot guarantee the Peoria brand.
Mrs. Cora Dietricks of 205 South Center Street acts as agent for a book on trafficking in young girls and asks the Graphic to publicize it. Local observers say most victims come from rural towns, urging country homes to awaken to the dangers and parents to take responsibility.
W S Allan nears completion of a 30 by 33 foot two story residence with full basement on his Dundee area fruit farm. He has registered the home name Park Hill with the secretary of state to prevent duplicates. The writer predicts farm naming will become universal amid pride in country home appearance.
The Telephone-Register vows to continue boosting the city despite opposition to its methods. The new editor is warned that a newspaper in the county seat must not be too progressive or risk losing favor.
Next Sunday evening the pastor begins a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. Topics include Springs of Happiness, The Power of Influence, The Waste of Worry, and Finding Fault with Scripture references Mt 5:3-12 Mt 5:13-16 Mt 6:19-34 Mt 7:1-5. Special music will be featured. The Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs. Howard Best’s on Meridian Street Friday at 2 PM. For Late-Fresh cows and white pigs.
Rear Admiral J. C. Watson recalls a humorous sea incident on a voyage where maintop men stole a stuffed turkey from the galley. Captain Pennock sought the thief, offering a reward, while the crew teased him with calls of who stole that turkey. The captain eventually laughed at being outed by his own men.
The text notes that Italians avoid the number thirteen in lotteries, Turks expunge the word thirteen, Paris avoids house numbers with thirteen, and Norwegians ban thirteen at table due to Loki. It highlights cultural superstitions tied to the thirteenth guest and associated myths.
A New York Press piece warns that colds come from infections entering via the nose or mouth. It urges fresh air, regular washing of hands, and avoidance of touching the face to prevent illness.
A hansom cab blocked by carriages and a stationary cart full of slats is freed when the cart driver refuses to move. The cabman tugs the horse closer and the horse bites a flower from a florist's stalk, clearing the way as onlookers react to the scene in London.
A tourist rides with a boastful driver who proclaims road prowess. After a rough stretch the buckboard jolts, and the driver quips that it feels like bucking. The tourist, mid air, replies he would not miss it for the world. Metropolitan Magazine.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces preaching at the usual hours next Sabbath with two experienced preachers to occupy the pulpit in morning and evening. All are invited to hear them.
Special sale offers winter apple trees in first class 3 to 4 feet and 4 to 6 feet sizes with 12 percent. Also Clark seedling strawberry plants priced at 50 cents per 100 or 2.50 per thousand from Scholls Nursery Co in Sherwood, Oregon.
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