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NEWBERO GRAPHIC, THURSDAY. MAY 86. 1981
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LOYAL LEGION OF LUMBERMEN
ADOPT $3 AS MINIMUM WAGE
out many Rood ideas, and help pro­ as their successors, men who will
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mote the 10101*001 of the organisation. Still another way by which a stop
The dues have been placed at $2 may be put to the increasing tax
NOTTAGE à Dl MOND
per year. On every aide we hear peo­ levy is to put a stop to so many luws
Editors and Publisher*.
ple say that that la certainly low and being initiated and passed, creating
The iegUlar seml-ahnugl meeting
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Published e^ery Thursday morning | would much rather have a large want a soft chance to live at th e 1 L®gion of Loggers & Lumbermen
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Office: Graphic Bldg . 60* First St- j itienbershtp with a small fee. than to state's expense.
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. this week was critical on account of
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We have had an excellent example ^
depressed condition of the lum-
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Entered at the postoffice at Newberg, community than fifty members at a tio n of the public service commla-! in* directly and equally the empldj-
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ers and employees of the affiliated
Oregon, aa second claw-matter,
j $l0 each
Some one said that we
¡sion which granted a 1-alae of rates.¡opmUionB. Being the only compact
—— —— — —~— — —— — — - j ccuid not hope to get 200 members. j to the telephone conrpanjrjn the face iudustrial body in the lumber indys-
$ 2 . 0 0 P e r Y e a r in A d v a n c e but some one ■ 1st) »aid that we could | of falling prices on nearly' all other try of the Northwest its influence
not get more than twenty people out ¡commodities. When pressed for rea-: *n that industry is larger even than
N ew berg G raphic
THURSDAY. MAY 26. 1921
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to tile first meeting. We see no rea­
son why we should not be able to
get 3Q0 people in this community
who will be willing to Join “ The
fieri tans" in consideration of the low
fee. Let’s.do it big. Let's make this
the greatest success of anything
which has ever been attempted here.
It will only require a little concerted
action. We can do it if we will, and
that's a mighty small If.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
The new organization presents to
the community surrounding Newberg
a wonderful opportunity. An oppor­
tunity. which If grasped by the com­
munity as a whole and made the
most of. can put Newberg lu the
lime-light as no other one thing
could possibly do. We refer of court*
to ‘ ‘The Berrians.” We hope that no
HIGH TAXES
one will think that we are over-rat­
The
Oregon
Voter, whose figures
ing the possibilities of this organiza­
tion. and we believe that the public we gave coveriug city tax in our last
at large feel just as we do about the issue, has compiled a table giving
Already steps are being j some more interesting tax figures
matter.
taken for some of the most unique j from various cities over the state,
advertising through this organization ; The new table gives the total tax
which Newberg. or for that matter; levies covering city, school, coun-
any other city, has ever had. A ndjty and state for 116 cities, whereas
one of the best parts of it is that 1 the previously published statement
the plan in view does not call for a gave only the city tax levy. Under
this form of compilation, Newberg
large expense.
There is only one thing which takes a conservative position on the
could possibly defeat the organization i list with a levy of 53.881 mills which
and we believe from our conversation 1 is under the average of 55.177 mills,
with different ones that this is not ¡O f .the 115 cities tabulated Moro ts
■ even a possibility hi view of th e'tk e lowest with a lavy of only 30
general feeling of the public on the mills, while Prineville stands at the
matter.
The one and only thing top With a levy of 104.7 mills for
which could accomplish this defeat their combined tax.
In its fight to try and show what
would be the failure of the people
high
taxes the public are paying and
of the commpnity to affiliate with
tlie organization and make it possi­ if possible curb the tendency to con­
ble for ‘"The Berrians” to do these stantly raise the tax levies the Voter
is publishing these tax tables. One
big things which are planned.
Some of the city people have said thing brought out by a study of the
that the country people cannot be table is that one city is paying on a
interested in this movement, but the levy of over 100 mills, two cities be­
attendance of a large number of tween 90 and 100, one between 80
country people* at the meeting on and 90. 11 between 70 and 80. 18
Tuesday evening and the expression between 60 and 70, 39 between 50
o f interest on the part of many others and 60. 32 between 40 and 50. and
argues entirely opposite.
We be- 11 cities have a levy of less than 40
lieve that the country people w ill, nills.
make the city folks hustle if they! The Voter is right, there must be
¿©n't constitute a large majority o f ! * spirit~ 6T retrenchment exhibited
the membership. On the other hand I by the officials who have the spend-
we heard some country people say. o h ‘ ing of the public’s money in h?” d.
well, the city people won’t be really j We cannot go on forever witS cease-
interested ill boosting the berry in- ( less increase in tax levies. By so do-
dust ry in this way. In this they are iff* we áre stunting industry and
wrong, too, for every business man stopping real progress. We must de­
with whom we have taHred b aa ex- mand ab©ve~everything else that we
pressed himself as being heartily be­ get a full dollar's worth of service
hind the proposition. Here, then we out of our dollar’s taxes. One way
have our best opportunity for cooper­ to encourage thiB is to study the re­
ation.
Let's grasp it.
We believe cords of our public officials more
that there should be someone in every closely and see that they do not
country community who will repre­ wrongly spend the public money.
sent that community in the direction Demand economy and service from
of the affairs of The Berrians. We them and see that they deliver the
believe that this will tend to bring goods and if they do not do so. elect
Out of the Kitchen
TT*S easy to keep your kitchen
JL neat and clean when you
have a good oil cook stove. Y ou
also have lots o f tim e for en­
joym ent out o f the kitchen.
A good oil cookstove w ith
Pearl Oil is clean and econom ­
ical. A steady dependable heat
is concentrated on the co o k in g -
leaving the kitchen cool and
com fortable.
Pearl Oil is refined and re­
refined by a special process.
It Is dean burning— uniform .
For sale by dealers every­
where.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
(California)
PEARL O IL
H E A T AN D LIGHT
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sons and brought face to face w th , h# declglon8 of lt9 Dlrector^ t their
those who claimed to know the in­ meetings go far to establish stand­
side conditions, we are Informed ards of wages, hours of labor and
that the commission replied that they working conditions throughout the
held
lumber producing
of Ore-
neid a
a hearing
hearing and
and anv
any nsrsons
persons who
wno I whole
gon Waahlngton
and area
Idaho>
the
wished could have
presented
facts
to
states
in
which
the
Legion
operates,
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show cause why the raise should not whether the individual operations
have been granted. Thus the com­ are identified with the movement or
mission pj^ces the burden of proof not.
The big event of the session which
upon the public. We were of the has just closed wig the action on
impression that the commission was the minimum wage scale, which after
itself paid to Investigate these things protracted dlacussion was reduced
and determine whether the raise 7Vfcc per hour. This was, roughly
a fifty-fifty compromise be­
would be justifiable. If not, then speaking,
tween the going 4-L scale and the
what is the use of having a public average non-afflliated competition
service commission.
in the Northwest. It takes effect
It is time to call an emphatic halt. June 1. Heretofore the Inland Em­
Taxes, like everything blse. must pire districts covered by the Legion
have had a twenty cent lower differ-
come down. The public must show ehtlal than the coast districts but
a better interest in public Affairs and this was abolished and both sections
then we predict that taxes will come will go on the same wage basis on
June 1. A further special reduction
down.
or 5c per hour was made to apply to
alien section labor in the logging
camps. The zero point of the new
OUR SCHOOLS
Male (omitting alien section labor)
With the approach of another is $3.00 for common labor. It will
school year's close comes the thought affect about 15% of the mill and
that another set of American citizens camp workers. The preceding scale
based upon $3.60 for common la­
are about to set out upon the high­ was
bor.
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ways of "life. They have completed
The eight hour basis working day
their preparation and are now ready was reconfirmed.
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to commence the real business of
living and filling their respective AMERICAN LEGION TO HAVE
places in the affairs of the world.
CELEBRATION IN PORTLAND
It is a truly great task which our
schools have—-the fitting of the
One of the greatest celebrations
youth of our land for life. It is a ever held in the city of Portland will
task which should call out the very be staged -on June 11th, the day fol­
lowing the Rose Festival under the
best men and women to fill Its ranks. auspices of the American Legion. On
We believe our schools are living that day. the ex-service men are to
up to this wonderful opportunity and stage a monster "Head On” collision
are molding into the lives of these at tho Portland Race Track. Two
passenger type locomotives will be
young men and young women those sent to destruction qp a specially
things which will make great char­ constructed track far out In the field
acters and a great nation. Hand in but in full view of the grandstand.
hand with the homes and the ThiB stunt is conceded to be the most
sensational spectacle ever witnessed.
chureh'es of the nation stand the
Other attractions to fill out an en­
schools in the great business of build­ tire afternoon's entertainment will
ing up character and it is one of be Auto and Motorcycle races, and a
these three— greatest of all influ­ Fat Man's Ford Race.
The program promises to be the
ences— which comes into the life of most
elaborate of its kind ever
our youth.
Planned in Oregon.
There will be special rates on all
We cannot comtemplate the work
of the schools and their ¡product railroads and arrangement» are be­
without a feeling of satisfaction ing
. made to take care of 50.000 p'eo-
■ that our country ha* evolved $nd j
maintained such a wonderful school
G00D MOTTO FOR ANY TOWN
system. We are glad that the child­
ren of most humble parentage here Excellent Spirit Shown in the Slogan
have equal opportunity with those of
“Get It Done,” Recently Adopted
the rich. This is one of the greatest
. by Kanaaa X ity .
factors which have Operated to makp
The “get-lt-done” campaign Is pro­
ours a great nation. We have taken
the children from all the walks of life ducing an important by-product. It
and by careful training, without dis­ Is speeding up business In Kansan
crimination. have helped those with City. The phrase sticks and makes
on Impression. Employee as well as
latent possibilities to develop them­
employer Is affected by It more or less
selves Into men and women of power unconsciously.
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and resourcefulness.
Little business matters are being at­
Our schools are in a sense the bul­ tended to today that before were being
wark of the nation. Let us consider put ofT till tomorrow. I/Oose ends
them so and see that they are made around the store or office or factory
all tha» they should be; all that they that were allowed to accumulate are
can be We want men and women 1 now *>e*nA> cleaned up. In a thousand
as teachers and principals in our places the effect of the advertising of
these three words Is showing Itself.
schools who will lead our youth in
If the thing keeps on, Kansas City
right ways and !n progressive ways; will get a reputation not merely for
who can help them to fit themselves getting things done for the municipal­
for the ever Increasing difficulties of ity, but for putting a new sort of en­
living in this age of new things. We ergy In Its ordinary business affairs.
“Get It done!”—Knnsas City Star.
face today an entirely different
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world than did our parents. We live
You get results from advertising
in an entirely different environment.
And we must be prepared to meet in The Graphic, with the largest
the constant change coming into o u r. circulation in the county,
lives if we would hope to suceed in j —
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life
Our youth is practically the
only heritage which we can leave to
the world and let us make sure
we train our youths in the
things and the best way.
We haven’ t traveled around the
world yet. but we’re willing to
with anyone who has that
find a more beautiful setting any­
where, than that which nature has
given Newberg.
With beautiful
green clad hills on three sides and
the majestic Willamette on the other,
we feel that this particular spot of
the earth has deen dealt with most
bountifuly.
April showers bring May flowers,
and May sunshine brings strawber­
ries and garden sasa.
You can almost see the garden
truck and fruit grow these fine days.
W. C. T. U. MEETING
The W. C. T. U. held their regular
meeting Wednesday afternoon. Moth­
ers and their problems, was the sub­
ject.
Mrs. Patter and Florence Tim­
mins sang special songs. Light re­
freshments of cake and punch were
served.
The following pieces were read: I
"Policies of Our Future Citizens,” !
“ For Mother" and "The Word of
Commendation." 'These will be pub­
lished In later Issues of the Graphic.,
FOLLOW THE CROW D TO
“ Handt’s Market”
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Economy items for Saturday!
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Pork Roast,
13c
, Pot Roast,
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Hamburger
20c
15c
Boiling Beef,
10c
Lard,
19c
Veal Chops,
22 l-2 c
20c
Pork Chops,
22 l-2 c ,
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Round Steak,
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HANDT’S
The Big White Sanitary Meat Maiket
For Results Advertise it in the Newberg Graphic
Campbell’s Confectionery will occupy
this space on pre-war prices next *week
FORD
Accessories
50% Discount
W e are closing out some odds and ends in Ford
accessories, such as T ool Boxes, Trunk Racks, Shock
Absorbers, Foot Accelerators, Hand Horns, Tire
Carriers, Switch Locks, Cut Outs, Light Regulators
and a lot o f other goods used on a Ford.
Fard Owners should take advantage of these prices.
Anderson Motor Co.
Powders, Soothing Lotions,
Antiseptics, etc, etc.
D o r i c WITH S P B B D .
311 P in t Street.
Shop Phone: Bine 195
Residence Phones: ,
Black 6— Bine 6
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Highest Quality Meats
at Most Reasonable Trices.
AHDOOavroRK is
EVANS PLUMBING SHOP
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Always busy because we always sell
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WE GUARANTEE TO SATIS­
FY THE MOST EXACTING
PATRONS. We know that you
want your work done right :y>d
that’s the manner in which
we perform plumbing. If you
need any accessories for your
bathroom or kitchen we will
be pleased to quote convincing
prices.
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Circulation in T iw M H jou iitr
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are essential to Baby's comfort at times.
It is yonr fault if you lack , any of tfrcse.
OUR SUPPLY IS COMPLETE
OUR PRICES MOST REASONABLE
In fact, we make a specialty of catering to the comfort
of His Majesty—
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