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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
4
Fragment reads as postal carriage note about second class matter designation at the post office. It mentions Newberg edition handling and sectioning, with unclear reader text.
The piece notes the Senate's lawyer majority and ages, highlights Oregon Historical Society's June 1903 quarterly content on Civil War era topics, and comments on rural mail carrier pay and duties. It mentions a diamond brooch theft case drawing detective attention from Newberg jewelers and European authorities.
Congressman Boutelle suggests marrying Americans to Canadians to foster annexation and notes he has already wed a woman from the dominion. The Colombian senate rejects the Panama canal treaty, delaying its construction and leaving the project on the table. This prompts a critical view of the South American republic blocking a civilizing project.
Report notes a general clash over a watermelon in Alabama resulting in four men killed and nine wounded. The item contrasts two-cent-a-pound fruit prices with the violent event and adds a Washington Olympia carnival anecdote about a man accused of distributing confetti, deemed comparatively sane.
The press reports President Roosevelt oversaw a naval review on a Monday during which twenty six hundred salutes were fired. Critics note the cost of the salute could have funded Bibles for African communities, prompting debate on wartime spending versus charity.
The text claims President Roosevelt favors Secretary Rodt as his successor in 1908. It contrasts figures Fairbanks Foraker Odell Beveridge and others who are frustrated, likening politics to a confidence game.
Adelind Patti announces a final appearance in Portland as part of a farewell tour across America. The elderly performer, now past fifty, signals she may keep her word and end touring after this stop.
Practical demonstrations of piano construction at Eilers Piano House show techniques and craftsmanship. The events promise useful insights for musicians and hobbyists alike, highlighting built quality and instrument design.
The article explains how poorly made pianos differ from quality ones, noting defects in action mechanisms due to cheap felts leathers and metals. It invites readers to visit Eilers Piano House in Portland and other stores to study piano construction free of charge, highlighting repair rooms and expert staff. Also includes a local testimonial about Chamberlain's remedy for a child's colic with Moore & Co selling it.
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