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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1893
Page
2
The issue notes the Oregon fair date change from September 12 to 26 and reflects on state finances with calls to cut spending. It mentions Gail Hamilton writing James G Blaine's biography and John Wanamaker praising Hamilton's literary qualifications and access to Blaine material.
The Santa Clara County Fruit Exchange Bulletin No. 10 reports no change in Eastern dried fruit prices. Prunes show firm pricing around 50 dollars per ton in green form, with prospects of higher future values amid freight and money-market expectations. California prunes face varied offers. the piece analyzes crop-year output estimates for San Jose and the surrounding district, noting color changes and early crop losses in several areas and the steadying influence of the local exchange on prices.
The country shows some improvement but predicts a definite advance in problems. Reports indicate premature coloring and widespread dropping across counties with some orchards severely affected causing concern for crop shortages. Prunes imported from France sell for 6 7 cents in New York with freight and duty paid while Eastern markets remain fair for green fruits in good condition.
The Oregon exhibit at the Chicago World Fair seeks fine fruit specimens. Dr. Cardwell and Dr. Lewis urge sending cherries and other fruits packed dry dose to ensure proper recognition. Boxes should be sent to the care of Dr. Cardwell. fruit will be entered for competition and shipments prepaid.
A letter from Chicago to Newberg Oregon praises Dr Guy Lewis for guiding Oregon's exhibit at the fair. The writer mentions plans to visit the horticultural building, sample prunes, and learn brand details. The fragment then shifts to religious reflection on family duties and moral instruction.
Amity readers hear a hopeful update as settlers arrive and the town advances. The note praises temperance work, mentions saloon opposition, and recalls a Methodist church talk by Mr and Mrs Harford to a large audience. Mrs McKese signs, inviting further contributions for Amity to share.
A fragmented note discusses a Mothers Meeting with religious framing. It mentions August and guiding children toward righteousness and heaven and asks about adopting law, with unclear names or locations. The text is garbled and lacks concrete events or participants.
A group including N. E. Urerv and Harley Britt travel by train and on foot through Yamhill county visiting Newberg and North Yamhill, noting hotels, fishing gear, and local scenery. They report clear views of Willamette Valley peaks, plan a possible Sunday return visit, and send greetings to Newberg and Gravine with updates on daily activities and the mule’s vigor.
Captain Young and Pilot Bell assessed the Willluurtien river route from Harrisburg to lift the Three Sisters upriver. They found water but a narrow turn and a shallow bar require work. a crew will be assigned to clear the channel so freight can reach Harrisburg. The vessel has had its superstructure removed and sits on a 14 inch water bar.
Henry Cook and Chas Graves of this place have devised a circular canvas device mounted on a wheelbarrow to gather fruit around trees. A patent has been applied for. Mary Cook won the Demorest Gold Medal at Dayton, with Ure Price close behind. Newberg shines with two gold medals and strong silver showings.
A large gathering at the Fairview M E parsonage marked Rev. and Mrs. Round tenth wedding anniversary. Papers on marriage were read, remarks offered, supper served at six, and many gifts received. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Round and family, Rev. and Mrs. Scott, and numerous friends from Troutdale and nearby communities.
City law restricts anyone under eighteen from roaming streets or alleys after 7 PM from November 1 to April 30 and after 8 PM from April 1 to November 1 unless a written permit is on file. The curfew applies daily within city limits.
The ordinance restricts minors from street use without guardian or necessary accompaniment and imposes fines of five to fifty dollars or jail 2 to 20 days for violations. It takes effect ten days after mayoral approval, passed July 3 1803 in Newberg with Frank J. Howamp as recorder and GW McCoxshan as mayor.
The notice promotes the Daily Capital Journal as an affordable independent Oregon newspaper. It claims broad coverage from Capital to world news, urging readers to subscribe prepaid for one cent a day and promising refunds if not satisfied.
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