Newberg Graphic Brief on Voter Turnout and Suffrage Milestone
The Newberg Graphic notes an open forum at the Commercial Club to discuss measures before next Tuesday elections. County Clerk reports Yam Hill County registration totals by party with 9023 voters and breakdowns for Republicans Democrats Prohibitionists Socialists and Miscellaneous. It reflects on women voting nationwide for the first time and honors Abigail Scott Duniway’s suffrage legacy.
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C. B. Wilson
Yamhill County
Abigail Scott Duniway
Debate on Interest Rates at Election Time
The amendment fixes the legal rate at 4 percent and contract rate at no more than 5 percent. Critics warn that loans will not be tied to low rates as investors can earn 7 to 8 percent on giltedged security elsewhere.
Women of United States to Make History Tuesday
The article notes that on Tuesday a historic moment for American women is approaching, highlighting anticipated milestones and national attention ahead of the event. It references expectations, public interest, and the significance for women's progress in society.
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United States
Gulley Buys Vulcanizing Firm in Local Deal
A. S. Gulley of Fowler Kansas has purchased the J. P. Hall vulcanizing business and will assume control on November first. He arrives from Fowler to take over operations.
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A. S. Gulley
Fowler
Kansas
J. P. Hall
Coasession
Swords Exchange Tale From Havana 1898
Maj. KE Ortmaidé Power recalls a humiliating moment in Havana when, as a lieutenant, he met four Cuban officers who offered their Toledo blade in courtesy. One officer bent the blade and returned it to Power, who then offered his own sword in return.
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KE. Ortmaidé Power
United States Army
Havana
United States
Cuba
Power
Modern Vocab Fads Prompt Linguistic Rant
A Life magazine excerpt lampoons bloated language and long words in modern speech. The author railing against complex terms notes how bigger words defy meaning and hinder clarity, citing examples like congressional and misrepresentation while criticizing public speeches and simplified spelling trends.
Am aroe Excerpt Details Aides and Cuban Incident
An Am aroe excerpt describes a scene where a man produces a ten dollar blade bought in New York and mimics Cuba n customs. Lieutenant Power calmly receives the bent blade after it is pressed on the table and demonstrates a formal bow.
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New York
Power
Amaroe
Aruy
Public Health Amendment Opinion Signed by Portland Attorneys
A 1920 memorandum confirms the amendment does not abolish public health laws or quarantine. It states vaccination remains voluntary and cannot be compelled, detailing a list of signatories including Maurice A. Seitz and Loyal H. McCarthy, the group describing the measure as not restricting exemptions. The date is October 16, 1920.
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Port of Portland Dock Commission
Ment Tata
Port of Portland
Chamber of Commerce
Taxpayers’ League
Portland
Oregon
Port
Hyal Secsation
L. J. Goldsmith Corbett
Maurice A. Seitz
W. T. Vaughn Junius
V. Ohmart Loyal
H. McCarthy
Www
O. Sims
F. C. McDougall
Geo. D. Young John A. Jeffrey Hamilton Johnstone Ralph A. Coan
E. B. Birkenbeuel
J. O. Stearns Ashby C. Dickson Wilson T. Hume Clarence H. Gilbert
E. J. Mendenhall
W. B. Shively
R. K. Walton
Household Hints for Lamp Wicks Gum Removal and Shoes
Simple remedies for common stains and maintenance are offered. If a lamp wick moves with difficulty pull threads on sides. To remove chewing gum from fabric saturate with kerosene. Clean white shoes with starch and water. To keep otorberries in a glass jar in the fridge for up to three days.
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Newberg Graphic
EH. Woodwa
Graphic Building
First Street
Offee
Newberg
Baird’s
Baird
Tine
Tillamook County
Ting
First National Bank
Newberg, Orego
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