This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
4
The piece promotes St Jacobs Oil as a remedy for lumbago and back stiffness claiming it warms, softens, and straightens contracted muscles. It links the oil to quick relief and productivity, while contrasting with harsher medicines. It also mentions Harriet Maxwell Converse and health observations on blood, digestion, and age.
An early 19th century newspaper column lists patented cures and tonics such as Hall's Calomel and cathartic preparations, claiming positive results for catarrh and consumption. It catalogues endorsements and dubious claims, warning readers about false medical promises and dangerous substances like phosphorus matches.
A major Knoxville fire engulfed a grocery store beside the Knox hotel, spreading to the hotel and wholesale districts. Losses reach 1 to 1.5 million with little insurance. multiple injuries reported and several guests unaccounted for as fire officials seek survivors amid collapsing walls and a delayed response from local departments. A Cannonade of efforts included a mountain howitzer and rapid intercity help from Chattanooga crews.
The April report from the Department of Agriculture notes winter wheat at 1.4 average condition versus 99.5 in December and 77.1 last April. Rye stands at 88.9, with soil conditions generally favorable. freezes lowered the countrywide average. Reading shows leading states Pennsylvania and California near 99, Ohio 88, Michigan 85, Illinois 40, Missouri 60, Kansas 80.
The Yaquina grounded on a sandbar while approaching the Hueneme wharf at 10 this morning and began to fill with water. She carries 200 tons of freight including ten tons of dynamite for Los Angeles. Crews have landed about thirty tons and plan further efforts at dawn as the ship sits in ten feet of water near the shore.
In Altman Colorado this morning Jack Cox killed Bob Dailey wounded Harry Minor and Sam Lashey then was shot by Town Marshal OBrien. Cox a convict pardoned by Governor Waite died in hospital. The violence stems from a quarrel after gambling and drinking overnight.
Northbound Florida special and a local southbound passenger train collided at 11:15 am at Morrisburg thirteen miles north of Charlotte. The wreck left three dead and several injured. The report also notes a murder near Trenton and a sensational arrest, with details unclear.
The market for wheat fell as buyers sold off and holders loosened grips due to reports of damage in the Southwest. Public demand remained weak and futures dropped while cash grades slid. Analysts cite slower flour consumption and higher arrivals as causes, but expect prices to recover as seasonal supply tightens.
Portland on April 13 1897 reports prices for flour wheat oats hay and live stock across Oregon and Washington with values for Portland Salem Cascadia and other towns. Seattle lists wheat oats barley corn flour and millstuffs with butter cheese and vegetables. San Francisco tabulates potatoes onions eggs butter cheese wool hay and meats for mid April 1897.
A Sandy Lake Pennsylvania church-goer received a patent for a pew back heightening device. The design uses grooved brackets to hold a panel end and a top rail recess, with center clamps to strengthen attachment. It can be finished ornamentally as desired.
The Wisconsin senate passed a bill preventing any foreign corporation in a trust from enforcing contracts in the state and adopted an amendment to allow gold Democrats on the ticket and preserve their party organization. The house rejected church property tax legislation.
A Chicago man sued a street car company for 5000 damages after a St Bernard valued at 2000 was killed. He brought the dog’s skin and head in court as an exhibit. The jury appeared impressed by the rag but returned a verdict for the company.
Britain is constructing eighty nine ships including forty eight torpedo boats. France has thirty three vessels, Russia thirty nine, Germany nineteen, and Italy thirteen. Italy is the only other power besides Britain building torpedo boats, with just one.
The text notes a Rothschild family custom of purchasing six pearls costing £100 at a girl’s birth with six more added at each birthday. It cites Canada’s population as 5,125,458, up about 800,000 since 1801, and 1890 U S states with New York and Pennsylvania leading. It also compares Liverpool and Hamburg in foreign commerce and coastwise shipping.
Invitations go out for an international congress on leprosy to be presided by Dr. Koch. Sweden Denmark Norway and Russia have signaled official representation. Also note on naturalists finding sleep patterns in fish flies and some dogs and cats appearing never to sleep.
The Indian famine devastates Delhi jewelers whose trade collapses as marriages fall off and people rush to sell ornaments rather than buy.
A letter from Congressman Robert Neill of Batesville Arkansas praises Paine’s celery compound for his daughter’s recovery from debility nervous prostration and fevers. He urges others to use the remedy and denounces substitutes as ineffective. The endorsement adds to other congressional letters praising the product.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.