20 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
1
A soldier in the American Air Force in England in August 1917 describes the ocean crossing, English landscapes, farm life, and mixed troops from Britain and Canada. He notes rain, leaky tents, church on the horizon, London trips, and hopes for home, urging readers to realize the U S efforts.
The milk condensery accepts 200 plus cans daily from river towns. The steamer Argo Syk collects as far as New Era. Funeral for Mrs Philipps to be held in Portland. F C Stannard to conduct. Carlton grower Austin Bowman signs 100 tons of prunes from Carlton orchards. Lena Bashaw to R B Jacke in San Francisco. Few Newberg women registered due to Red Cross duties. Dr John S Rankin to Camp Ame rican Washington for service. Mrs Rankin accompanies him to Portland. C F Jensen sells 80 acre farm near Prune Center to E L Campbell for about 14000. Prof David L Cook resigns, to teach in Canton China for three years aboard Empress of Russia. Vancouver departure planned. Manual training chief McNair elevated to principal.
Partial OCR text shows a personal message with informal tone. It references affection for two people and "the U. S. Wieri" and signs off with "Joe" suggesting a private note rather than a public article.
First class dressmaking services offered by Mrs. E. B. la Terrell at 911 East Third, corner of Center. Tailored suits and coats guaranteed to satisfy patrons.
L Haworth of Springbrook seeks dried prunes at top market prices. Call for buyers and inquiries to secure premium payment.
Meade G Elliget reports from France as young Americans, trained in Haverford and Iowa, join relief efforts. Sent by the Friends church, 100 volunteers aid war stricken towns, build temporary housing, and relieve suffering without salary, covering some travel costs. Red Cross officials urge a second unit of 100 more volunteers for the field.
County Agent M. S. Shrock advises farmers to monitor silo filling, avoid spoilage, and store silage properly as fodder value rises with butter fat. He emphasizes ripe corn, level silage, tight packing, and top straw, with prearranged advice during the filling season.
County, divided over West Side Highway routes, considers dropping the project. Good roads committee schedules a meeting next Tuesday in McMinnville to seek favorable action.
Through funds from the Woman's Auxiliary to Pacific College the old building is being expanded to improve the commercial and science departments and double dormitory space for boys. The north half science rooms move to the lower south half, with stairway changes and a wall between halves. The old science rooms become dormitories and the old library will host girls gym classes.
Dr and Mrs E P Dixon announce the engagement of their daughter Florence Lucile to Rev Hawley Oma of Portland recently of a. The couple are active in religious circles and plan a December wedding.
Registration notices for Dundee women were delayed and did not reach Dundee in time for Saturday. The registration was held on Tuesday.
Fifty Dundee women registered to aid Red Cross and food conservation efforts, many homemakers volunteering for knitting and other tasks. Some expressed willingness to serve anywhere needed as locals discuss wheatless meals and meat substitutes like vetch seed. Other notes cover travel updates, local yard and billboard changes, pruning, illness recoveries, and residents returning from trips.
The annual Business Meeting and Roll Call of members will be held next Wednesday evening Sept 26. Supper will be served at 7 o'clock followed by Roll Call and business. All members urged to attend.
The Red Cross hosts a Friday noon and evening chicken tamale meal in the Odd Fellows dining room inviting the public to participate and enjoy a meal while supporting relief efforts.
Highest market price offered for green and dried prunes at H S Gile and Co’s Packing House. Market quotation and purchase terms announced for growers and dealers.
After a June fire, the Larkin-Prince Hardware Co promotes renewed service and stock from heaters to Cole’s Air Tight lines. The ad stresses competitive prices, updated stock, and customer care while noting ongoing road work on Howard Street toward the city park.
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