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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
4
Newberg Graphic dated Thursday September 16 1909 notes second class mail status at Newberg Oregon and lists Woodward Edtners and Publishers with a yearly subscription of 3 50. The blotter mentions a line about inhabitable lands and the question of how to access them.
The article notes crickets and katydids signaling the end of summer. It reports six hundred tons of barnacles removed from the battleship South Dakota after a recent docking, highlighting a substantial cleaning effort.
Oregon residents welcome the decision of Dr. J. W. Brougher pastor of the White Temple in Portland to remain with his flock amid temptations to relocate to Los Angeles. Officials and congregants praise his chosen commitment and note Oregon would lose a valued church leader if he left.
Corvallis based Gene M. Simpson, a pioneer in raising China pheasants in Oregon, releases a sixteen page illustrated booklet titled Pheasant Farming selling for twenty five cents. He notes high demand and many inquiry letters, and recalls first birds sold to Kansas which drew admiration.
The Portland Y M C A plans to train all 2000 members in swimming, praising pools and instructors while warning that many good swimmers drown. The piece urges caution in mountain streams with cold currents that can cause cramps and notes a high casualty rate among skilled swimmers in Oregon.
Albany hosts a three day apple fair with prizes from two to fifty dollars. The event features apple day with fritters pies jelly and cider and aims to promote apple growing and care practices to the public. It is expected to boost local agriculture and advertise the region.
The article argues for thoughtful architectural design beyond rough plans. It stresses external appearance, modern architectural conformity, and well arranged rooms for comfort. It notes higher costs but urges consulting experienced builders to avoid costly mistakes.
A Jacksonville Post moral meditation urges readers to ignore idle hearsay and slander, noting the damage to individuals and communities. It warns listeners to guard speech, refrain from repeating rumors, and seek a pure heart as remedy. The text includes scattered real estate notes and a sentimental closing blessing.
McMinnville Catherine Baker to Nor MP for 7 acres and 20.86 acres at 1G Baker property. Melvina M Bills to Anita L Bills for 2.5 acres at $32,500. Graham & wife to L H Jones transfer of tracts 226 and 226 in Graham property. Albert Hoag to M B Greenman 10 acres in Stewart Hanna district priced at $1.
A sentimental note urges a son to seek work with faith and perseverance. It encourages holding to the right and salvation learned from his mother. The text mentions a Bible in his satchel as guidance for his path ahead.
Attorney B. A. Kirks of McMinnville was in the city Tuesday on professional business.
Summary shows a financial statement with assets and liabilities including 20,877.12 and 40,000.00 liabilities and 4,924.01 expenses, plus references to checks outstanding and notes of notary public. The fragment mentions a tour and various unclear financial terms.
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