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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
2
A 1902 Newberg Oregon weekly column notes a Portland lecture on purgatory provoking Protestant Catholic debate. A Salem editorial urges a new Oregon political party. Milas Ellen Stone plans one hundred lectures nationwide. Royal and German princes draw crowd reactions. A Clatsop county man goes insane after an election nomination loss. Yam Hill nominees provoking misadventure. satire on Salem politics.
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana endorses the Chinese Exclusion bill saying there is nothing immoral in excluding immigrants who do not elevate civilization. His stance is unlikely to hurt him on the Pacific Coast among voters who favor a presidential aspirant.
An exchange notes a man milking, sitting on a pasture boulder waiting for a cow to back up, identified as the brother of a storekeeper who did not advertise. The piece ponders public backing, marks the exchange as democratically inclined, and predicts Marcus A Hanna could win if Republican standard bearer. The writer suggests Hanna could be an executive superior to the incumbent, while praising Hanna as level headed.
The article portrays General Miles as a perpetual political actor facing possible decline. It discusses a Virginia Constitutional Convention plan to curb Black voting by requiring voter understanding of state constitution, while noting whites would be affected. the piece views the provision as potentially excessive but not entirely bad.
Democratic papers pin hopes on Furnish as a governor candidate while Republicans brace for continued support of their own nominee. East Oregon politics are described as minimal with Furnish seen as cautious by voters east of the mountains. A note cites a New York Evening Post item about Washington Governor William Metroeakey, age twenty eight, and McCroskey, Tennessee native, son of a Methodist clergyman.
A fragment reflects internal party tension as longtime Republicans debate fidelity to core principles amid shifting priorities and upcoming process or elections. Ambiguity limits specifics, but the tone signals concern about loyalty and direction within the party ranks.
The article discusses support for a governor candidate allied with opponents of republicanism, noting past Democratic ties and urging acceptance of Fur nish as preferred. It also critiques Pension Commissioner Evans resigning amid calls for reform, citing New York Evening Post praise and predicting continued battles over pension policy.
National Capital notes describe the annual Easter Monday egg rolling on the White House grounds with thousands enjoying the event as the Marine Band performs at 4 p.m. The piece also mentions ongoing debates over oleomargarine and the Pure Food Bill facing opposition from meat interests in Congress.
Washington notes report from the N Y Herald on Senator Mitchell’s push for pure foods against large meat trusts. The Chicago based combines control a vast share of U S meat, raise prices to consumers while squeezing western range stockmen and independent dealers. Rail rebates, local slaughter houses, and weekly cash terms bind retailers and farmers, forcing many firms to close, with New York City under a central coordinating office. Government funds probe road improvement with Good Roads work, a Charlottesville Good Roads convention to follow.
The letter argues that nagging critics lower market standards by promoting half matured products, demoralizing buyers and hard workers. It urges removing the croakers to protect the trade. Also notices offer a house moving outfit for sale, two horses, land for sale, and a magazine subscription deal.
Nine hundred acres of land within five miles of Newberg offered in different tracts mostly improved. Amos Nelson leads the listing and coordinates sale details.
Marion George of Middleton visited with J. I. Hadley Tuesday night. L. Hammer seeks work in Salem. About forty Springbrook residents attended the Meneley concert in Newberg. Miss Myrtle Graves goes to Dolph Oregon for a summer school. Maude M. Miller of Portland will visit Mrs. P. ON. Skinner. J. A. Jones family returns home to stay on the farm. Hammer family moves into Orange Elliott place and Mrs. Hammer will lead church work. S P Co unloaded 30 barrels cement for a water tank near the station with piping from a Grant Heater spring. Public school closed for six months then resumes for two months under Miss Pauline Rossner and Miss Minnie Newby. The Graphic and Weekly Oregonian $2.
The notice records transfers for Hydee and Jos Arisbine to Paul Fundman and Co across blocks 4 7 and 2 5 in Willamina. M H Robinson and W E Howard register ownership of Wynooski lots 24 and 25. Ida B Hall of Minnesota marries Harley O Warren in a local license filing.
Reports from Yamhill County Abstract Company at McMinnville cover transfers for the week ending April 6 1902. Property names include Herbert Nunn A H Nann L J Andrews W F Fargo Chehalem Valley Bank Newberg blocks James King and others with parcels in sections 3 27 34 20 and 6 and 15 and 18.
The article argues that fruit growing requires expertise and enthusiasm, not casual work. It warns that many beginners fail and mislead others, while skilled growers with knowledge of varieties can earn more than a modest living and help elevate the industry by dropping incompetent entrants.
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