Locals and Personal News Highlight Community Life
Locals report visits and travels across Oregon including Salem Corvallis Portland and McCoy. Notables include Rev A A Palmer F L Harford Lara Blair Lois Lonsdale and Horace W Nelson. A bridge project progress and a Leslie Concert setup in Springbrook High School are noted with local civic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Palmer
Salem
F. L. Harford
Corvallis
Lara Blair
Portland
Jesse Smith
George L. Kelly
McCoy
Lois Lonsdale
W. W. Nelson
Presbyterian services held in McMinnville and Hornitas funeral
The article notes a sermon at the Presbyterian church in McMinnville on Sunday morning and evening. It also reports Mrs. C. N. Marsh traveling from Hornitas, California to attend the funeral of Mrs. Grace Amoth and returning home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
McMinnville
C. N. Marsh
Hornitas
California
Grace Amoth
College elects leaders and reports football loss
At the Oct 16 student meeting Harry Haworth was elected debate manager and Emmett Gulley yell leader. Rae Langworthy and Erma Heacock head the Halloween social committee. Arthur Benson named captain. he is left guard and praised for the honor. The college team lost 17 to 0 to Columbia University from Portland. nine players were new to varsity football. Dr. Drake spoke at Newberg churches, and Pacific plays Chemawa Indians Friday at 3:30 p.m. Y.M.C.A. meeting was led by Lisle Hubbard with two mission courses announced for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haworth
Emmett Gulley
Rae S. Langworthy
Erma Heacock
Arthur Benson
Benson
Columbia University
Portland
Columbia
Drake
Newberg
Chemawa Indians
Satuday
Y. M.C.A
Lisle Hubbard
Mission Study Committee
Mendenhall
Hawkins
Fine Exhibit at First National Bank Display
The bank lobby hosts a growing farm products exhibit with standout corn clover and Lownsdale Orchards displays. Apple varieties show strong orchard care while vegetables await completion and judging by Prof. Brown of Oregon Agricultural College on Saturday. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Lownsdale
Brown
Oregon Agricultural College
Coats and Suits Marked Down at Porter Store
Ladies coats and suits are discounted to cost or less at J. C. Porter & Co. Stock is fairly complete but may sell out quickly. Come early to secure best selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Porter & Co
Farmers Week at Oregon Agricultural College Institute Work
Farmers Week concentrates on practical extension work using Oregon Agricultural College facilities. Dr Hector Macpherson explains European cooperative credit and marketing methods while experts outline rural organization and testing college machinery. Dairy demonstrations cover milking sanitation and cream processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Oregon Agricultural College
Farmers’ Week
Hector Macpherson
Europe
Oregon
Preere R. D. Hetzel
Corvallis
Ore
South Africa Buys Oregon Apples After Visit
A Johannesburg party toured Portland to verify Oregon apple quality and placed orders for 25 carloads. Previously South Africa sourced most apples from Nova Scotia and the East, but Pacific Northwest fruit could dominate future trade once the Panama Canal opens.
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Oregon
Johannesburg
South Africa
Portland
Nova Scotia
Pacific Northwest
Panama Canal
Palm reader predicts wedding in three months
A light exchange about marriage plans ends with the palm reader forecasting a wedding in three months. The blonde and brunette banter contrasts a forecast with personal plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brunette
Civil Service Exam in Newberg Oregon Clerk Carrier
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a clerk carrier examination in Newberg Oregon on November 8 1913 to establish an eligible register for future vacancies. Entrance salary for clerk and carrier is $800 per year with promotions up to $1000. Apply to Local Secretary Newberg post office or Seattle district secretary for blanks and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Newberg
Oregon
Post Office
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Civil Service
Seattle
Washington
Newberg Civic Club Volunteers Hem Curtains at City Hall
Members must bring thimbles needles and thread to City Hall tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock to hem curtains for Commercial Club windows by order of President Marie K Evans secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberg
Mother of Five-Year-Old Georgie Improves
A neighbor asks about Georges mother who has been ill for several days. Georgie answers that she is better but not as good as yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Georgie
Actress Rebukes Critics Over Gowns In Press Notice
The actress laments a press notice that praises her talent but ignores her wardrobe choices. The exchange underscores a clash between artistic merit and fashion attention as critics weigh performance and appearance.
Wives and Hats Spark Early Morning Dispute
A domestic exchange shows a husband pressuring his wife over a milliner bill. He voices insomnia from guilt yet she insists she needs two more hats immediately, revealing a friction over spending and priorities.
Early Evening Lodger Friction Sparks Gossip
Dialogue depicts a late night scene where a servant reveals a hidden detail to a lodger, causing surprise and social tension as the hour and propriety are questioned. The exchange hints at secrets within a household and the rigid manners of the era.
Honest Angler Recalls Catch of Odd Debris
A man aboard a car recalls fishing for a few hours and catching two barrel hoops and the leg of an old pair of overalls, a curious assortment that sparked amusement and disbelief among nearby passengers.
No Good at Argument This Man Could Not Convince
A sharp exchange mocks a man’s argumentative skills. The dialogue highlights his failure to persuade, including a jibe that he could not convince a woman she was pretty.
Briggs Secret Sparks Marriage Banter
In a witty exchange, Briggs asks if one can keep a secret from a wife and replies that secrecy works only if he also keeps secret the existence of his own secret. The dialogue playfully explores trust and honesty in relationships.
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Briggs
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Joseph Hoberg
Mc. Minneville
Charley Judd
Eugene
Lucinda Gutshall
van Meter
Iowa
Anna M. Jones
L. M. Parker
W. E. Purdy
J. M. Parry
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J. A. Pike
Cap. Herrick
South River Street
Vernal Falls
Yosemite
Lake Tahoe
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Gurney Gilbert
Rosedale
L. M. Gilbert
George Round
Long Beach
Will
H. G. Miller
Linn County
W. E. Allison
John Winters
Alberta
J. L. Harrington
al Clark
Thomas Hesters
Clarks
Clark
Milt Cady
Welkin
Graphic
S. J. Madson
Barcroft Drug Store
Lyceum
Baumgardt
S. P. Timberlake
Charles O. Whitely
Richmond
Indiana
The
Friends Church
Loia Swart
Frank
Kansas
T. R. Warner
Dundee
Millie Brouillette Whitten
Boston
School of Expression
Boyes
Cummings
Lapp
Leslie Concert Company
Springbrook High School
Doris Gregory
Prof. Hawkins
Miss Wightman
L. W. Gatchel
Clarence Watkins
S. P .Timberlake
Springbrook
First National
OMEN
Utz & Dunn Co. Shoes
Miller Mercantile Co
Civil Service Examination
Hamilton
Conklin
Waterman
C. A. Morris
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