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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
4
With the aid of Chamberlain it must be admitted that Jonathan Bourne Jr. makes a very clever wire puller. To close out at this office, a fine assortment of cards sent out by numerous well known gentlemen who are now in the also ran class.
Among Portland politicians the harmony wagon will need the tires reset before the November election to ensure safe delivery of the goods.
In Marion County 2756 ballots were cast for governor with E. Hofer receiving 638 votes. The result suggests Hofer's strongest recognition remains in his home county.
Southern Pacific officials may plan to run trains on the Yamhill branch into Union Station after the primary and before the state election. The idea is simply mentioned now as data may have been overlooked amid campaign excitement.
The speaker argues that state prohibition failing would not repeal local option law, since all laws stay in force until repealed or ruled unconstitutional. The local option would persist even if statewide prohibition loses.
The piece argues that Oregon newspapers largely oppose the Oregon Home Rule Association and the Hotel Men's Association, warning readers the campaign aims to legalize liquor in small towns that voters already dry. It likens Home Rule to a defeated bill and urges decisive action against it now and beyond the season.
The Newberg voters face a special election to decide a bond measure of about eighty thousand dollars to fund sewers and drains. The plan would raise taxes across all property in the city and may involve long term renewal. The editorial urges citizen participation and notes calls for pension for former mayor Albert Tozier, while critiquing partisan meddling by the Telephone Register.
The Rural Spirit honors Albert Tozier for his long service as state fair camping chief. He personally greets visitors, helps erect tents, and resolves camp disputes with fairness and cheer. The piece lauds his dedication and calls for more fairground space from the legislature.
Chehalem Center School announces Monday opening with Chas Hansen as Principal and Miss Ethel Barber as Primary teacher. The piece also notes local attendees at a McMinnville fair and a Wednesday evening surprise party for Claud and Oscar Calkins hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Kirk.
An Atchison woman praises her husband for being reasonable and says she only grumbles when he lays off unnecessarily. She notes even good wives have a right to complain about excess idle time.
In Peru from Crucero Alto the Southern railroad descends to the Segunillas lake region at 14 250 feet where large cold water lakes have no inlet or outlet. They stay level despite rain and are feared for hidden whirlpools with past boat disappearances. Local Indians revere these waters and poison currents at center lakes.
Harper's Weekly reports government anchored buoys mark dangerous lake paths and an unknown outflow. Observers note cornstalks reeds and debris not native to the area are common near these interior lakes, suggesting unusual currents or obstructions.
A World’s Work account compares plowing one acre with a twelve inch plow needing eight and one fourth miles of furrow travel to plowing five square miles. It notes the effort would require 4 550 plowmen to reach the moon and back and 80 000 workers for yearly global plowing labor.
A couple hide in shadows by the old porch as mysterious squeaks echo. The girl explains the sound comes from rosin on her father's shoes, letting them gauge his distance, and boasts of her clever trick.
In Naples the lottery called lotto grips the masses as weekly drawings spark vast hopes that turn to disappointment after Saturdays draw. By Monday the Neapolitan regains faith, envisioning fortune at the next drawing.
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