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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1888
Page
1
The Oregon State Weather Review and Agricultural Report solicits voluntary observers across Oregon to report temperature and rainfall data. The monthly publication aims to share climate and crop information to aid settlers and inform emigrants about Oregon weather.
A 1858 circular informs Oregon weather observers that a monthly Oregon Weather Service paper will publish 6000 copies and be distributed free. It urges cooperation from schools physicians agriculturists and others to share notes articles or tables on climate crops and meteorology for immigrant audiences.
The piece discusses hardships Kansas newspapers face from startup promises, misused patronage, and outside agents who lure funds with frayed prospects. It compares Kansas to other states, notes ill-fated ventures, and critiques sellers who profit from hope while local editors struggle to publish.
The New York Senate on Tuesday backed a bill to prevent monopolies and combinations that restrain trade or raise prices on life’s necessities. The vote passed with only one dissenting member, signaling a serious policy aim despite doubts among those present.
The New York Produce Exchange reports that a formal petition and complaint against railroad through rate discrimination has been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. It alleges widespread special rates and rebates for shipments to foreign ports via through bills of lading, underbilling, and lower charges for concurrent service, compared to domestic consignments.
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