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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1892
Page
2
A nostalgic poem recalls a boyhood mulberry tree and old homestead joys in Tillamook County while Portland news items report state fairs, rail improvements, political appointments, court actions on tobacco aid, and updates from Newberg and Willamette Valley towns.
Portland police chief Lesexcern seeks strong backing from the police commission to curb disreputable establishments. The Newberg Fair posters promise diverse attractions and baseball draws, with warnings that gambling and flashy amusements threaten the fair's purpose and the support of honest farmers and tradespeople.
The piece discusses summer fashion driving people to seaside resorts mineral springs and mountains while noting the social pull of travel over staying home. It contrasts city heat with cooler retreats and suggests rest from business as a key motive for leaving home.
An older editorial condemns cigarette smoking for youth and notes a national Senate committee report finding cigarettes harmful but lacking power to ban their sale in states. It urges import bans in DC, parental discipline, and business refusals to hire young smokers as a path to curb the habit.
The text catalogs ancient oaks including the Cowtherpie in Fugland with a 78 foot ground circumference, the Parliamentary Oak in Clipstone Park believed 1409 years old, the Duke's Walking Stick described as taller than Westminster Abbey’s spire, and mentions the oak of Gelenn felled in 1510 with bark and timber values noted.
Fragmentary travel note from Barts Cau at Aug 7 1892 near Fayene City and Cullapoota river armel. Split groups planned different routes via Molawk valley and Dyveweritle, with some boarding a train toward the same destination.
A group travels through Woodburn Albany Eugene City Drain and Oakland to reach a river camp near Loseburg on the Roseburg and Myrtle Point stage road. They describe pleasant social moments with locals, spring waters, rough country, abundant trees and wildlife, eating habits, and daily routines while reporting good health and Sunday activities.
The Yamhill river bridge near Newberg nears completion with a solid north pier. Posters announce the Newberg fair, and organizers pursue a strong showing. News notes that McMayden sells property to F M York, and McMingville gains a hopeful outlook as Hayden plans to settle permanently. locals praise town vigor and progress overcoming doomsayers.
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