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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
4
In this issue the Newberg Graphic notes Hermann’s convention outcome and a key Oregon race. It highlights President Roosevelt's westward trip and the absence of a flag at the White House, urging live progressives to push ahead while critics howl.
The Oregon Republican convention in Eugene nominated Hon Burger Hermann of Roseburg for Congress in the first district to fill the Tongue vacancy. Hermann, a veteran with years in Washington, is praised for committee work and securing appropriations. Rival Rednies and the Democratic ticket face a robust campaign, while party unity forms around Hermann.
The passage argues that civic improvement starts with personal effort rather than grand plans. It notes that newspapers may highlight small improvements and clubs may meet to “resolve,” but real change comes from individuals sweeping before their own doors to improve appearance and attractiveness of a village.
At the Albany convention Chairman Sam White of the state central committee attacked the Republican nominee for Congress. He challenged Republicans asking if they would slap their president, provoking sharp responses about Republican responsibility and concern for the executive. The scene drew sympathetic analogies and mockery from the opposing camp.
A Nebraska man wrote the railroad for slight damages after a cow was killed by a train. The claim agent sent a $100 check and praised honesty, joking about framing the sender’s photo. The text then shifts to an unrelated ad mix for pianos, weapons, livestock, and produce with various prices and offers.
Mrs H D Harfoin president of the State W T U departed early this week for California.
Fragments show entries: Pana Mess 23 wed to FF Bowell 27 7, Lillie Leoner 34 to Nels Flint 88, Bess Pig 21 to TASkeepy 22. Details incomplete but indicate marriage license notices in the region.
A ten dollar reward is offered by the undersigned for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the guilty party or parties who damaged my fence on or about February 20 1903. G. P. Skelton? is referenced in the misspelled note.
A fragment states pills act as a tonic rather than weakening the system, arousing secretions and restoring fiber to tissues to improve performance of its functions, attributed to BF H Caldweld & Co.
A garbled historical fragment references a person named Ward and uncertain phrases. The readable parts hint at caution or refusal but lack coherent context or actions. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable from the damaged OCR snippet.
The advertisement claims Gough Cure provides immediate relief for coughs croup and la grippe without passing into the stomach. It asserts the medicine draws out inflammation heats and soothes while enabling lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues. F Hy Caldwell and Co.
Fragmentary quotation about pursuing one’s natural gifts. The readable lines urge persistence in talent and warn against abandoning one’s path. No clear event, date, or person beyond the quoted author appears.
Advertisement for Hicklin's Amnica Salve by Caldwell Co. druggists touts thorough healing for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles all for 25 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
A vivid line describes a man lost in thought and sorrow, wasting time while lamenting life’s ache. The prose hints at introspection and emotional struggle without clear events or names.
A cryptic line from an old ledger mentions Austid and a chest, suggesting a historical note about a chest found or stored in a family archive. The fragment hints at a monetary or itemized account but provides limited context.
In the hour of need, a wife suffered stomach and liver trouble doctors could not ease. De King’s New Life Pills were tried and she recovered. Available for 25 cents at Fy H Caldwell & Co.’s drug store.
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