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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
2
A 1902 Newberg Oregon issue notes weekly publication, political quotes from the national Democratic committee chair, discussion of strong congressional figures, a Northwest smallpox outbreak prompting vaccination, and Wisconsin Senate race implications involving Senator Spooner and Governor La Follette.
A New York appeals ruling sparks debate over privacy in publicity. Critics urge careful protection for individuals pictured in ads such as health food campaigns or underwear features while preserving press freedom to publish portraits and cartoons.
The editorial praises President Roosevelt for nominating Judge C. W. Holmes to the United States Supreme Court. It notes the court’s life tenure and potential to veto presidential policies, shaping major national issues beyond the President and Congress. It asks how Bryan would react and emphasizes public confidence in the Supreme Court for the Republic’s welfare.
In a New England tour President Roosevelt faces heated reception as crowds press for drastic action against entrenched interests. Local reports note vibrant protests and debates over reforms, with observers urging caution amid calls for sweeping change.
The piece argues wealth and intellect can benefit the community when guided by conscience. It cautions against condemning ability for potential misuse, noting that suppressing potential harms society by stifling great minds would empty history of notable leaders, soldiers, merchants, artists, and scientists. It warns envy as a greater danger to moderate means.
A Farm Journal reflection recalls hens crowing as signs of death and roosters announcing visitors. It notes animal noises and dream terrors as old beliefs causing misery, then laments abandoning such nonsense as unnecessary fear in daily life.
Mrs Dr Burton of San Francisco visits Mrs Lownsdale. Wagon bridge repairs near completion. Government snag boat at Yambill mouth dredging. 25 30 men camp in R R yards surfacing and leveling track. Locks gates opened releasing sediment. no boat for a week. Threshing good. hop picking starts mid next week. prices favorable. Several residents and visitors noted including Jessie Daniele Jessie Laman Dr Hicks and Mr Hill. Posey.
Tickets are on sale through Southern Pacific and Corvallis and Eastern offices to Newport and Yaquina at reduced rates. Round trip to Detroit, Breitenbush, and mountain resorts via Albany, with return by October 10 1902. Fares from various points and connections with C E and S P lines. Full rates and schedules available from all agents.
Real estate transfers reported by Yamhill County Abstract Co McMinnville Oregon for the week ending August 31 192. The plate to get the tithe of your land examined D Jennings and with J W Brock 12.
The notice lists multiple incomplete conveyances and marriages, naming Henry Bedi, B J Scott, William Chapman, Paulcovers, Robt McCall, Jobe D Wilson, Imhlah Gr, E G Crewse, L Root, Geo Van derbool, S Deskins, M J Hodson, German Capital Brethren, Deskins, Newberg, and Christine Cariada among others. It references land descriptions in sections and ranges, marriage licenses for Christine Cariada and others, with dates and parcel figures scattered throughout.
Hav ing expanded rooms and facilities the Newberg Flour and Milling Mills announces it will purchase wheat at top market values and support rye and buckwheat milling. It offers usual flour varieties at low market prices and invites former and new customers to try their improved services.
An August 16 1902 meeting in Independence Iowa of Indian War Veterans of 1855 56 elected Ben Hayden as chairman and J R Cooper as secretary. The secretary was tasked to query county clerks for counts of veterans and dependents and report to the Adjutant General at Salem and to send copies of proceedings to Iowa newspapers. The group adjourned to Salem on October 1 1902 with invitation to all veterans.
The Southern Pacific Co. sells tickets from Oregon stations to Portland for the Elks Carnival with August 9 15 trips and September 3 4 one fare round trip maximum $9. Special attractions include daily grand parades with the carnival queen, Midway Place, German Village and Jabour's Extravaganza.
An old man Rodrick-Say quips on the aftermath of proposing while Van Albert replies that the man must question himself after popping the question. The exchange blends witty dialogue and social ritual in a playful tone.
An old time ad extols Dr. King’s New Life Pills promising full body vigor and no blues. A German farmer’s notice humorously narrates a horse theft complaint in broken English, promising a reward for the stolen gray iron mare's return.
“For years I suffered with bronchitis,” writes J. H. Johnson of Broughton Ga. “Then, after everything else failed, I was cured by Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption.” His wife’s asthma also improved. trial bottles offered free at Caldwell & Co.
An Irishman’s tale of a swollen ego provokes friends to comment on his fullness of face. The lighthearted exchange highlights camaraderie and local humor.
An Otis era column notes O C Harlan of Eaton Ohio found relief from digestion problems using Electric Bitters. The piece touts their benefits for stomach liver and kidney health. It mentions a free travel pamphlet on the Oregon Washington Idaho resources from the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company and invites readers to supply eastern contact names for free mailing.
F A Golledge of Verbena Alabama paid doctors in a scam to cure piles causing 24 tumors. After multiple hospital visits Bucklen's Salve cured him. Beet salve claimed to relieve aches and pains. Sold at F H Caldwell Co drugstore?
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