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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
4
A promotional note touts St Jacobs Oil as the fastest remedy for bruises. It claims the flesh becomes tenderer as bruising darkens and asserts bruises vanish promptly with the treatment.
In a tense scene illustrated by an American image, a furious father admonishes his persistent suitor demanding that he stay away. The suitor retorts that he cannot leave the issue unresolved, insisting on facing the confrontation.
Slandered by testimonials claim Hood's Sarsaparilla fully cures goitre rheumatism and general weakness. Letters from Kalamazoo Moose Lake and Douglas tout restored health and strength after using Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A fragmentary page presents varied bits: pigeon import origins from Persia to Europe, John Donlap of Tyrone who printed the Declaration, verses about Lenore and war, quips on temper, folklore about Mrs. Winslow’s Syrup, reflections on naming a battleship, and early 20th century cure adverts for Dr Kilmer and Dr Plunder.
Colonel Frank Grygla reports unfounded claims against the Dalton Trail Company and describes gold findings on Porcupine Creek. He notes growth in Haines Mission and Porcupine City, many prospectors on Walkerville trails, and Dalton trail prep for summer travel. Other items cover mining claims, Bank of British North America opening at Atlin, a new post office at Casco, and Alaska land office moves.
Oregon and Washington residents show keen interest in a proposed North Pacific lighthouse district. A Great Northern powder car explosion at Everett, Washington kills one tramp and injures two, with two freight cars burned. Hamburger Henry Nichols arrives in Portland to lead a 200 to 800 person German colony seeking 10 000 acres of land for settlement.
Market notes list onions at 0 cents to $1.10 per 100 pounds, potatoes 35 to 40 dollars, beets and turnips by sack, cabbage at $2 per 100 pounds, apples and pears per box, butter and eggs prices, various meats including beef and mutton, wheat barley and flour rates, hay, oats and corn, and assorted fruits such as oranges and bananas with prices across categories from dairy to tropical fruit markets. Includes quantities and per unit costs for multiple produce types and livestock.
A debate over sailing roles unfolds as an old hand and a beginner clash on deck about anchors and appropriate conduct. The beginner’s view contrasts with the seasoned sailor’s grip on responsibility and tradition at sea.
A clipped dialogue notes American firmness forcing the German cruiser away from Manila Bay and protecting U S interests. The passage shifts to health ads promoting Hustetter's Stomach Bitters, Cascarets Candy Cathartic, and a punny exchange about intelligence and learning.
An advertisement appeal promotes Alabastine as a durable wall coating suitable for plastered walls wood ceilings brick or canvas. It highlights fireproof properties easy brushing and widespread dealer availability. The piece also notes various remedies and products with testimonials and endorsements.
A quirky note cites extremely long words such as proantitransubstantiation ableness and transubstantiationableness. It warns rheumatism may linger without St Jacobs Oil. An Austrian chemist notes most European flowers lack odor with only about 400 of 4,110 varieties scented and about 50 have disagreeable odors.
A long lived tom cat aged 13 traveled on a mail steamer between Sydney and San Francisco, dying and being buried at sea after amassing close to 1,000,000 miles. Separately a Berlin well water turned petroleum tainted, 75 percent of the liquid. An English 17th century act fined adults one shilling for missing Sunday church.
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