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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
The September 17 1908 issue laments quiet presidential year mood in Newberg Oregon and urges townspeople to boost the campaign. It notes Charles E Hughes nomination in New York with 827 of 1009 votes and mocks gambling foes while calling for civic pride.
An excerpt from the Jacksonville Post urges husbands to lighten wives burdens and invest in home support. It argues a mother's health outweighs land or livestock gains and calls for a regular household nurse as a family expense.
A local newspaper recounts a small child in Sunday best who entered the office, offered sunshine and joy, and lifted the editor’s mood. The visitor named Wendell Bashaw brought innocent happiness, leaving a long memory for the Graphic editor despite busy days.
In a brisk note, the Graphic heads to press a day early this week. Readers are urged to spot any omissions in the news grist and to hold those responsible to account at the State Fair.
With feed prices high, families must limit yellow legged fryers for the table and milk prices rise slightly. The producer who sells feed has no complaint, as costs push prices higher across the board.
A prominent Portland pastor condemns city council for unsavory conditions in the North End district. He had supported a mayoral candidate who frequents the same district, making his criticisms seem like "sounding brass" to some observers.
In a plain address to Stanford students President Jordan declared drunkenness among students will not be tolerated. He criticized the wide open policy at many big universities as a disgrace to higher education and said the lid is on at least one institution.
A Missouri man replaces Pat as the target of jokes in a story noting humor aimed at a political figure. The article mentions two senators involved in the exchange.
A Missouri minister and a lawyer teased each other over the Lord's Prayer at Jefferson City. The lawyer wagered $10 the minister could recite it after a long absence, the man began with Now I lay me down to sleep. The lawyer admitted doubt, saying he hadn't heard it in twenty years.
The Bellingham Herald analyzes primary results suggesting many Washington voters may have originated from Yamhill. The paper discusses liquor policy and Sunday closing as central tensions, noting the clash between moral sentiment and broader business interests.
The passage argues that advocates of moral reform seek complete power, opposing both Sunday closing supporters and saloon interests. They back a apparently moderate candidate who splits the moral vote, allowing the saloon position to prevail.
The college advertises a wide program in Agriculture including agronomy horticulture and animal husbandry plus forestry domestic science and art and multiple engineering streams. Free tuition and strong faculty accompany an opening on September 25 with an illustrated catalogue available from the Registrar.
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