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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1899
Page
2
Farmers claim a late wet spring benefits Oregon wheat prospects, suggesting an excellent crop. The paper notes evolving fields etiquette from keep off the grass to keep off bike paths, reflecting local rural life and changing norms.
Doubt remains about counterfeiters in Colorado's state prison as inmates reportedly purchase delicacies from local merchants with bogus silver dollars.
Telegram reports Colonel Henry Watterson plans to name a new presidential pair for his party in 1000, likely poorly matched like the last. Names floated include Mary Ellen Lease and Thomas Brackett Reed.
The record states that last year in the United States the hen produced about 13 090 000 eggs with total sales near 9290 000. The text urges perseverance and industrious effort, urging the reader to learn a lesson from the hen.
The Evening Telegram urges a large Portland Exposition in 1902 akin to Omaha. It would draw Eastern visitors to view the Northwest and its products, spurring investments and benefiting the region, as endorsed by many prominent Oregonians.
The Salt Lake Tribune denounces Mormon leaders in Utah for alleged conspired restoration of polygamy and vows they violated covenants with the United States since statehood. It claims two apostles married new wives, contradicting the constitution and laws, and contends Roberta’s election to Congress reflects polygamy. The paper argues Congress should revoke statehood for Mormon violations.
In the Indianapolis Journal commentary Mr. Booker T. Washington argues Cubans should govern themselves. He notes Cuba lacks a race problem and warns against imposing American race dynamics, suggesting it would burden white and black Cubans and complicate matters.
United States Education Commissioner W T Harris addresses a crowd of teachers arguing that physical punishment is sometimes necessary to train children when moral suasion fails. He cites Solomon and contrasts ancient rod use with modern school rules, noting few veteran teachers disagree privately about a judicious swing.
The Indianapolis Journal notes that while moral suasion and corporal punishment have faced bans, Commissioner Harris, a top educational figure, may support reintroducing the rod. He argues high authority backing could gradually convert attitudes and end truancy by reestablishing discipline in schools.
Hendricks county residents thronged Danville for a Womens Relief Corps fiddle contest. Veterans and locals, including Dr G M Parker and I L Carmon, performed classic tunes like Zip Coon and Leather Breeches before judges awarded Carmon a rocking chair prize.
A minister tests his church on paying debts during hard times. He asks who pays debts, nearly all rise. then asks who does not, a hungry man sits with help from subscribers to a newspaper. The minister prays as the scene closes.
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues that money in circulation rose by 100 million dollars in two years, mortgages are being paid off, wages rose about 10 percent for 700,000 workers in 69 days, and farmers prosper with gold parity. It counters a former presidential candidate’s claim of universal poverty under the gold standard.
The Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association books a July 18 to 20 assembly with Sam P. Jones as star attraction for July 18 and 19. Other speakers include J DeWitt Miller and Dr C M Cobern with lectures on pharaohs, plus Frank Beard performing July 24 and 25. Season tickets cost 1.50, day tickets available, camping free, with extensive music, lectures, and exhibitions planned. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised by Moore & Co for liver relief.
A compilation from Yamhill County abstract entries shows transfers of land to Chase Nelson, McMinnville College, Emiline Shortridge, Joel Chrisman, Robert Kinney heirs, and other parties in McMinnville Sheridan and surrounding areas. Local residents T. B. Nelson and Rev. Crowe are noted with travels and church activity, while road grader invention and Evangelical events are mentioned. Community updates include visits, legal notices, ecclesiastical leadership changes, and local commerce such as Will Bates taking a flooring job in Corvallis and a Sitton farm barn fire report damaged by a tramp.
J D Bridge editor of the Democrat notes use of One Minute Cough Cure for his boy with a cold or cough. Various property transactions appear, including Wallace Goodrich to Duncan Ross and others, Amity and Newberg lots, and multiple land deals with named buyers and spouses, in Lancaster New Hampshire and surrounding parcels.
The contractor plans to start at an early date with work on the Yamhill locks after telephoning to say he would be up this week. Last year’s work remained in good condition despite high water, with little damage noted.
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