Graphic editor on vacation tours with son
The Newberg Graphic announces it is entered at the Newberg post office as second class matter. The editor and publisher will be away this week on a short vacation visiting Seattle Victoria and Vancouver B C with his son Professor W C Woodward who returns to Earlham College Richmond Indiana to teach history.
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Old Oregon's Navee Poem Elevates Local Author
Chehalem Mountain poet William Fenton gains statewide attention for Old Oregon's Navee first published in the Graphic. The State Naval Militia adopts the stanzas as its official song and Governor West plans honorary officer status on the Cruiser Boston's staff.
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Sunday Closing Referendum Delays New Ordinance Vote
Mayor N C Christenson notes that a referendum petition suspends the new Sunday closing ordinance until the people vote. Election timing is undecided but likely set at the city council's next meeting.
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Methodist Church Plans Last Conference-Year Sabbath
Next Sabbath caps the church year with morning sermon John Wesley founder of Methodism and an evening message The Christian's Pyramid a 9 by 10 foot canvas pyramid forms the basis of remarks The 7:30 p m service invites all The pastor Rev W C Reuter leaves for Salem for the Oregon Annual Conference opening Sept 20 with Bishop Charles W Smith presiding About 125 preachers will receive appointments and the session lasts six days Delegates to the General Conference in Minneapolis will be elected at Salem
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Local Residents Travel and News from Newberg
Mr. Thomas Prince visits from Dundee on business while John Larkin goes to Salem for the Fair. Birth announced for L R Ralston's baby. Several locals visit relatives in Portland and Seaside. McMinnville principal Dr. Roscoe Hutchins moves to start the new term. Bijou shows Donovan and the Dage with extra seating. A Hood River surgery involved Dr. Doolittle. John C. Koburg dies at Shoals at eighty. Newberg squad heads to Pendleton Round-Up with neighbors.
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Ruth Romig
C. E. Fuller
Portland
H. M. Williams
Eleanor
Roscoe Hutchins
McMinnville
Mme. Pulver
California
C. A. Crabtree
A. C. Seely
George Kelly
J. C. McCrea
Will Bond
Walter Moss
H. R. Morris
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Resolutions of the Ministerial Association in Newberg
The Ministerial Association of Newberg met last Monday and, after electing Rev G C Ritchey as president and reelecting Rev John F Lyons as secretary and treasurer, adopted resolutions expressing regret at the departure of retiring President Rev A J Weaver and appreciating his faithfulness and fellowship. Be it further resolved: That a
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Rosa Bonheur and Her Lions As Models
Harper's Weekly recounts Rosa Bonheur keeping live lions as house pets and models. An unexpected dinner guest alerted by a butler reveals a dead lion downstairs sent from a zoo. Neighbors and admirers recall Bonheur’s fearless handling of felines and the lion’s imposing presence at the chateau.
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Harper’s Weekly
Lyons Resolution Record Noted in Minutes
Copy of these resolutions furnished the local press and engrossed in minutes by John F Lyons, Secretary.
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Creditors Hear Maud Declaring Jack Worth His Weight
In a quick exchange Maud tells Ethel that Jack is valuing her highly, while Maud notes he says so to his creditors. The dialogue shows tensions around money and reputation.
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The Wrong Connection Inevitable Mix-Up at Garage
A garbled dispatch from an on scene caller leads to a humorous miscommunication as Speedy from a farm reports a switch to the garage and mentions an aquarium while a judge insists on the correct location. No injuries or dates are provided.
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Her Sacrifice Dolly Ambition in Life
A Life column excerpt frames Dolly’s dream as marrying a millionaire to save him from dying rich. Marjorie notes Dolly’s aim, while a joke about forgetting to slam the door echoes the scene as the husband returns. The Washington Herald is cited as source.
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Dolly
Marjorie
Fighting Blood
A Biograph short portrays a frontier veteran and father of twelve who raises his children with strict military discipline and a deep sense of patriotism, presenting dramatic frontier scenes and spirited youth.
The Professors Ward A Tubin Comedy
A vaudeville style bill features The Professors Ward a Tubin Comedy with Professor, butterfly youth, and dear girl among leads. Arthur Johnson and Florence Lawrence star with Vera Seely singing Mid the blue grass of Kentucky. Special music by Prof J B Hunt. Open 7 15. Coming features include Semiramis Alkali Ike's Auto Ten Nights in a Bar Room and more.
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Florence Lawrence
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Vera Seely
Fighters of Blood
J. B. Hunt
Dale Haskin
Semiramis
Reds
Hymn of the Republic
First Sea Route Through New Canal Opens
The 1860s records note the canal connecting Lake Timsesh allowing twenty to thirty people across from sea to sea. The Primo became the first ship to traverse the route on February 17, 1867. The Mediterranean water barrier closed in on March 18, 1868, when Salt was admitted.
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Bells and canals feature in Consular Reports notes
The text recalls the canal’s formula celebrated November 23 1869 and widening plans adopted February 5 1885. It compares temple bells in Japan and China, noting their soft tone from high quality material, absence of iron clappers, fixed frames, and sound from striking the edge with a wooden mallet.
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The Siamese Cat Portraits A Curious Breed
The Siamese cat is a lively affectionate breed known for its loud voices and doglike companionship. It varies in color from pale fawn to chocolate with two varieties, temple and palace, differing mainly in shade.
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Belle In China. The natives of China use large
Belle in China reports on local customs with a focus on Chinese daily life. The article notes unusual traditions and social practices observed by travelers. It highlights cultural differences and the bustling scale of urban life in early 20th century depictions.
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Brought Him Back to Earth
A fragmentary dialogue features a speaker seeking a fitting name for a beloved and the response Asa as a simple, practical choice, revealing intimate tone and character interaction in a literary passage.
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