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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
5
Newberg Graphic editor notes complaints about gravel trucks lacking tail lights at night and urges enforcement by county courts. He emphasizes election of councilmen as crucial for Newberg's interests, urging community sacrifice of time. The piece ends with a quip about printing's invention and Columbus.
The article argues two bread wagons from Portland cannot compete with the quality of Newberg Bakery whole wheat bread. It claims local loyalty to home industries is weak and urges readers to compare Portland bread with the Newberg product, asserting the home made loaf outclasses it.
The column questions why Columbus Day is celebrated and if Columbus deserved the honor. It contrasts Columbus with Lief Erikson, calls out myths in school histories, notes advertising value, and remarks on Columbus as a figure of bravery and luck. The piece ends by praising Columbus for his perceived bravery and luck.
The text recounts a Oregon Supreme Court decision led by Judge Robert Bean on port depth and harbor facilities. It stresses Portland as a commercial hub, its rivers as the great trade highway, and the need for maintaining a deep channel to sustain state wide interests and ballot measures. It also shifts to Red Cross membership hopes and public health efforts nationwide, highlighting state programs and local chapter activity.
The article argues that old tactic of marching political clubs to engage youth is costly and outdated. It asserts young voters favor forward looking, achievement oriented movements over social bonds and nostalgia. Parties winning youth support must demonstrate action and problem solving aligned with modern, scientific life.
The American Red Cross schedules its Fourth Annual Roll Call from Armistice Day November 11 to Thanksgiving November 25. It is a non drive enrollment and re enrollment drive. Last year about 10 million people participated, including around 380,000 residents of Washington.
Oregon firms report a record one day sale in New York with Rogue River pears averaging near 3000 dollars per car and Anjons from Bear creek orchard selling at 3869 dollars per car. Mercury from War Eagle mine could reach 500000 dollars with a 25 ton furnace planned. Oregon Growers Association allocates at least 50000 dollars to promote Mistland prune globally. Northwest Potato Starch and Milling outputs five tens of tons of flour, 200 grocers carry it, expansion planned after reorganization. Western Wool Warehouse to cost 300000 dollars on a three acre site. Estruscan phonograph agents expand to old Mexico Hawaii and China. Vegetables Oil Mill to import 4 million dollars in copra annually and ship Oregon pine to Australia and New Zealand. Cocoa nut os orders reach up to 50 tank cars inland.
I B Huntington died suddenly last Sunday near the noon hour at a local residence. The obituary notes the sudden passing of Huntington and records the time of death as the late Sunday statement.
A man from just outside the college campus was taken ill while traveling to church. He stopped at the girls dormitory assisted by Mrs. Huntington and died two and a half hours later. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral services were held at Hedson Elliott chapel Wednesday conducted by Rev. Chas E. Gibson of the M E church.
Mrs Maude Alexander of Canada visits G I Morgan family. Miss Elsie Tangen and Portland friends dine then depart. School opens with Mrs Elizabeth Meyer teacher and Miss Louise Hodgin as lower grade instructor. Mr and Mrs Staley host a miscellaneous shower for daughter Clara. gifts ice cream and cake. Elwin Smail and Clara Staley wed in Vancouver with reception. Mrs Elliott hosts W C T U meeting. state convention discussed. Marie Tangen hosts next meeting. three new members join Mothers Meeting Supt program.
We express sincere thanks to all who kindly helped us in our bereavement especially the Christian Scientists W R C G A R and Mrs Sickafoone. Hanville brothers and families.
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