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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic is listed as entered at the Newberg Oregon post office on second class matter indicating its circulation category and mailing status.
The Oregon Graphic reflects on rainfall aiding fall crops, ventilation concerns at Duncan's hall, and reflections on editors and politics. It recalls the 1861 Civil War Battle of Ball’s Bluff and Colonel Baker, noting Pacific Coast loyalty and the mix of local papers changing hands in McMinnville.
A Newberg resident recalls past railroad work between Newberg and Portland and doubts electric service will resume. He notes that progress stalled after track laying, with Oregon lines general manager O'Brien clashing with San Francisco officials over power plans. Rumors say rails are spiked on the West Side and work may resume, but outcome remains uncertain.
Fifty years ago on October 21 Colonel E D Baker United States Senator from Oregon was killed leading the California regiment at Balls Bluff near Leesburg Virginia The death marked a shift from a day of rejoicing to gloom as Federal forces attempted a limited engagement with shallow river crossings and a larger Confederate force threatening their line of retreat
An article warns about the dangers of carrying counterfeit currency with guidance to surrender or discard it and notes recent prosecutions. It then reports an Oregon education exhibit featuring Dr. L W Hyde and others, to be held at the Armory in early November with rail pass certificates required for reduced fares.
A Child Welfare Conference and Exhibit will be held in Portland on November 1 2 3 and 4 under the Oregon Congress of Mothers. The event aims to show past present and future work for child welfare with representation from leading city educational institutions. The piece notes that child welfare is vital to national welfare and the state must provide for children's needs.
The editorial outlines the tough grind of local newspaper work. It defends journalism as a noble profession despite criticism and threats to the editor who must navigate public fault lines. It emphasizes the editor’s duty to inform while facing hostility.
The excerpt laments people who constantly complain about their town and urge leaving. It argues such habit is miserable, makes one a dead weight, and is driven by unconscious growling rather than constructive critique.
The speaker describes a resident near his limit and asks for encouragement from others sharing the same concerns. It calls on the town to rally its interests and marshal pluck energy cooperation and aid from all citizens toward collective welfare.
A column argues the wealthy owe duties to the community beyond personal gain. It notes money makers should invest in public welfare as a simple obligation, not charity, and cites local social visits, weekend stays, and regional harvests as everyday life while promoting a subscription offer for local papers.
Mrs Huckleberry traveled east to visit her invalid sister and arrived just before the sister’s death. G W Harding has leased the Breyman place and will move in with his family including son A L Harding and family.
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