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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
2
The Aug 5 issue runs a collage of notes on the Cloverdale Courier arrival, Oregon civic conference August 14 to 19 with figures like William Travers Jerome and Josiah Strong, water commission proposals for Newberg, and advocacy to repeal the Direct Primary amid political upheaval.
A fragment discusses corporal punishment, arguing the whipping post harms the punished and the community. It cites Robert G. Ingersoll who claimed that degradation prevents reform and turns the punished into an enemy of society, challenging its corrective value.
Oregon politicians appear to overreach in efforts to subvert the purpose of the direct primary. Public sentiment signals clear opposition as debates unfold.
The city faces a water shortage as a new reservoir fails to store enough water and air in pipes causes waste. Restrictions begin with use of the edict for all irrigation and lawn watering while fire protection must be preserved. Residents accuse others of violating rules by overnight and off hours use. A relief plan is needed and a sober approach is adopted.
McMinnville records show Leona N Bynum selling to C C Perine a lot in block 18 for 1000 dollars. Edwards Add to Newberg deeds and transfers include L A Lewis to BF Hol for six lots in block 22 for 800 dollars. Jackson Harris to Janettie Harris a lot in Oak Park add to McMinnville for 750 dollars. Hannah M Kutch to Lilian Messenger a lot in Kutch 2d add to Carlton for 125. Thomas Notson to J T Simpson and Louisa Cain a small Sheridan tract for 250. Mary Straesel to Geo Schneller 40 acres in section 14 township 3 south range 2 west for 1000. Archie Myers to Frank Myers 3.83 acres in sections 27 and 28 township 5 south range 9 west for 1500. MJ and DD Durham to Julia E and F Smith lots 3 and 4 in block 5 Oak Park add to McMinnville for 75. B Osborn to Amity Lodge AF and A M unit 9 block 4 Watts add to Amity for 600. Jesse Edwards to Mary E Savage four lots in block 36 Edwards add to Newberg for 400. Mo Savage to S add to Newberg for 600. James and Chas Davidson to Courtney lot 1 and part lot 2 block 14
Deskins 2d adds to Newberg for 1 dollar. Emily and T H Gardiner convey 40 acres to C F Bauer in section 15 township 3542 west. Nancy Wiley sells 1.5 acres to C F Bauer in section 14 township SSR2 west for 1 dollar. W Harger with wife and Galen Miller with wife transfer 60 acres to P L Frasier in section 23 township 58 range 3 west for 750 dollars.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it strengthens digestion and relieves stomach troubles. It asserts the product digests what you eat and improves overall health, with a sales line from F. H. Caldwell & Co. supporting the claim.
A Salt Lake City pair, Mr. and Mrs. J A Anderson of 254 Western St, Utah, praise Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds. They note quick relief, pleasant taste, and lasting satisfaction after years of use, with prices 25c 50c and 1.00.
A 1903 testimonial from G. L. Caldwell agent for M K and T R R at Checotah Indian Territory says Herbine liquefies bile aiding blood flow and relieves biliousness indigestion and nervous headaches after meals. He reports a two year liver and spleen enlargement improved within days after using Herbine.
The public is aroused to the curative merits of Electric Bitters for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave Columbus Ohio writes I was given up to die with fever nerves wrecked cannot sleep stomach weak from useless doctors drugs yet after starting Electric Bitters I found relief and was cured. Guaranteed at F H Caldwell Co drug store price 50c.
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