Newberg Graphic Makes Post Office Alter Challenge
The Newberg Graphic from December 1 1904 notes an entered cow and alteration at the post office in Aleenburg Oregon. Editor Woodward announces weekly Thursday issues at 1 dollar per year in advance.
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
4
The Newberg Graphic from December 1 1904 notes an entered cow and alteration at the post office in Aleenburg Oregon. Editor Woodward announces weekly Thursday issues at 1 dollar per year in advance.
A oblique poem recalls a relentless boss who matched hustle with sharp sarcasm and a rising fortune. On his day off he finally rests as a new rig passes by, while contemporaries worry over Christmas wants and county prohibition struggles.
Directors move to meet crowded exhibit space by planning a larger main exhibit building than any before. The prompt note recalls skeptics who doubted the 1905 fair would frost the event, contrasting past doubts with the expansion.
Citizens have voted for the measure and warn lawmakers to move carefully. If legislators overstep, a referendum could curtail powers, as political scalps may be claimed amid ongoing debate.
The piece argues the Lawson financed expose reveals startling facts about high finance and its system. It contends readers should know the truth to spur remedy while noting public anger at saloons and gambling, and the Oregonian’s call for action against indecency and lawlessness.
The text condemns taverns and gambling halls as indecent and lawless. It notes the effrontery shown is a matter of degree and asserts that self-respecting people are united in opposing them.
Mrs Gertrude McPoland 27 daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Craven and wife of James McPoland died at Middleton last Saturday of tubercular meningitis Born near Mooresville Indiana she was in the bloom of youth Funeral services were held at the home Monday at ten oclock conducted by Rev Herbert Cash church of the Friends The funeral was well attended and interment followed at Newberg cemetery Floral offerings were profuse and eloquent testimony to her esteem
Ellen Hanson born August 27, 1846 in Wayne county Indiana married C W Patty at 16, had Arthur and Evangeline then married J H Robbins with Sherman John and Alice. She died November 22, 1904 at her sister Mrs T H Gardner home aged 58. A Friends birthright member joined the Congregational church at Sheridan. She lived a Christian life and died with faith in Christ.
Fragmentary text records multiple pairing names including Bertha Carter to Robert Stews art and Verena Duerst to Oscer Parret with ages 19 20 26 27 and Rosa Simmons to N K Unger 39, details incomplete. The readable items suggest a dating or marriage-notice style fragment with several individuals and ages.
A 19th century ad-like promo touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a reliable remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. The copy claims rapid relief and urges purchase at F. H. Caldwell Co’s drug store for 29 cents.
A fragment challenges the idea that the best option is always the cheapest in the end, noting the uncertainty of which end proves most economical. The line invites readers to consider value beyond upfront cost.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache and liver or bowel troubles. It claims gentle thorough relief priced at 25 cents and available at F H Caldwell & Co’s drug store. Also notes cleaning and repair of ladies and gents suits at Newberg Land Company with “Work called for” and both phones.
A pharmacist touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best immediate cure for sudden stomach pains and colic, claiming no doctor is needed if a bottle is on hand. For sale by C. F. Moore & Co.
The couple Demetenekowles and Mary epopoulous obtained a marriage license in Chicago. The report notes the bride wed for love and hints at a simple ceremony.
Beall Mississippi resident T. R. Beall reports wife showed rapid improvement after using Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. He claims four bottles cured her and notes a guaranteed, priced sale from F H Caldwell & Co. Also mentions muslin underwear display at Porter & Larkin’s in Newberg.
For sale A 44 acre fruit ranch on Portland road 2 1/2 miles east of Newberg has 1000 Italian prune trees apples and pears and other fruits. 20 acres under cultivation with balance in pasture good improvements price 2500 inquire at Graphic office.
The Moore and Gardner families thank friends for sympathy and help after our bereavement. Mrs. C. F. Moore and Mrs. T. H. Garnerk extend appreciation to relatives and supporters.
Notice invites purchase from the plat of new grounds recently laid out. Read the plat at F. A. Morris's office to review details and origin before buying.
Trade offer for a canopy-top carriage. Will trade for wood. Inquire of W. J. Vestat.
W S Bailey of True Texas praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for curing his wife's paralysis of five years and reports success on sores bites and skin eruptions. The advertisement lists prices at 25 cents a bottle and one dollar for larger quantities by C F Moore & Co.
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