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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
5
The Newberg Graphic notes rail accidents have disrupted the two leading candidates Cox and Harding. The report reflects on how rail incidents have influenced the early campaign and public perception as of September 30, 1920.
Straw baling in the valley has dropped in recent years leading to scarce supply. Retail straw costs have climbed to about one dollar per hundred, making straw beds relatively expensive.
The article notes eight councilmen will be elected at the city election held alongside the presidential election. It argues eight busy individuals must be found who will sacrifice time and effort to serve the people of Newberg.
A Rex fire left a large family destitute of clothing and household effects. Churches in Newberg and nearby areas are asked to collect clothing and bedding for Armenian sufferers. Mrs. Sadie Stewart and Mrs. W. H. Woodworth coordinate, accepting items until next Wednesday to prevent freezing this winter.
Prune growers in the Willamette valley face an exceptionally bad season with heavy rain last week and recent sun offering little relief. Some orchards report 50 percent or more loss, making first class fruit unlikely. Lower land work is near finished, while higher land may need another week or longer depending on continued fair weather.
The piece accuses Governor Olcott of purging amusements at the State Fair grounds amid past confessions and gambling concerns. It criticizes licensing gamblers to raise revenue and cites a Corvallis minister who found no condemnations in the amusements. Newberg attendees alleged gambling joints were widespread.
Derrick timbers are in place and foundations completed for the Columbia Oil and Gas Company well in the Chew farm near Warrenton. Drilling equipment will be brought here shortly. A new cement-block plant under Victor Lindberg is to turn blocks here and later add tile. About 150 workers start picking cranberries in Clatsop county. yield expected to be 25 percent higher than last year and aligned with Pacific county Washington.
A Holland bulb farm near Salem to supply florists nationwide with hyacinths and more. Plans to electrify the Queen mine mill at Cornucopia linking with Idaho Power. Hess sawmill to be rebuilt near North Powder with increased capacity. Cheese production in Tillamook county exceeds 260 dollars per person, over two million dollars total. Independent Paper Company of San Francisco expands in Portland with brick main building and 35 thousand dollars in sheds. United American Lines to add steamers cargo between east and west coasts via Panama. Ladd & Tilton bank promotes Oregon payrolls by advertising state products. A foreign order of oleomargarine failed due to Oregon law. Associated Industries opposes the oleomargarine bill.
The item notes Portland and suburbs total 62 442 residents and Multnomah county 75 257. It mentions David Everest adding to his eastside home, a shiny new exterior, and a profitable orchard funding improvements. Salem to Portland telephone line talks prompt west side longing.
Prof Horner and Judge Carey of Portland lead a effort to publish a complete Oregon history in three volumes. Noted citizens Edger B. Piper Dr A E Rockey Ben Selling Rev Edwin OHara Simon Benson C H Stewart Or West Wm E Ladd and W B Ayer may contribute. Gov Olcott and Judge McBride will help with illustrated biographical content.
At a regular meeting of Shiloh Post No. 77 Department of Oregon G A R the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Comrade Gilbert W Byers is mourned as a highly esteemed member and sympathy extended to his family. A copy of these resolutions is given to the family and press and spread on post minutes. B F Hevland Post Adjutant.
Olive Wood and Thomas Amity wed Willie Edwin Taylor in Amity. Gladys Matilda Tegeler of Newberg marries Walter William Worth of Willamina. Bernice Josephine Obeye of Yamhill links with Phillip Freeman of Yamhill. Beulah Grace Williamson of Newberg to Cecil Royce Brunson of Laurel.
Springbrook residents host relatives from the East as Gregg’s new house nears occupancy. Prof Perisho conducts services at Friends church. Leonard and daughter Claire visit J C Crane from Portland. Kenneth Gumm returns to Portland under eye specialist care and shows improvement. Mrs M E Markell and Wilfred plan to move to Portland. Academy fall term well attended by Springbrook graduates. Store reopens under Mr Mammond of Philomath after invoicing period.
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