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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
2
The fragment notes Newberg Oregon as second class matter and mocks regional claims. It calls out Georgia lynching, football critics, Hawaiian whiskey comments, and endorses T T Geer as a strong gubernatorial candidate for the Republican party.
Mrs. Theresa Cardorsa who weighed more than 600 pounds died last Saturday in San Francisco. Emergency crews had to remove a stairway to lower the body to the lower room and the remains were transported to the cemetery in a heavy express wagon.
The people of Oregon are relieved at the slim chance Governor Lord will call an extra session. They believe the state’s interests are better served by legislators remaining at home.
The snippet questions whether a new educational text will aid the average Southerner as much as the old fashioned shotgun used on election day, reflecting debate over proposed suffrage qualifications in Louisiana.
An Oregon City man airs a grievance in local papers claiming church bells on Sunday morning disturb his rest. He argues the ringing affects his peace and implies the poor miss out on heavenly music when they cannot hear the bells.
The article reflects on William H. Seward’s prophecy about the Pacific as a future theater of events and ties it to contemporary interest in the Hawaiian question and Klondike gold rush developments, suggesting a pivotal time ahead.
Prospectors report severe winter shortages at Daweon City and the Klondike. The Portland Chamber of Commerce telegraphed President McKinley requesting immediate government food transport arrangements. Oregon and Washington would supply needed provisions if transportation is guaranteed.
The practice in city schools of collecting writing implements overnight and redistributing them next day is criticized as promoting diphtheria and other illnesses. Parents mostly prefer new pencils and holders over reused items shared among many children.
A periodical prospectus from Youth's Companion promises a wholesome literary diet for young readers. The offer includes a souvenir calendar and a subscription for 1.75 dollars, shipping to Boston Mars, with delivery through January 1, 1999.
Hillsboro reports a hobo presence this week with Night Watchman Green pushing to control the crowd. A tin horn gambler appeared early in the week playing thimble rig and three card monte. Marshal Green moved to eject the trespassers and urged witnesses to testify tomorrow about gambling.
The Oregonian reports Portland grain exports outstripping Klondike hype. In 60 days wheat marketed added about 63 000 dollars daily, 2 600 per hour, 44 per minute. In 90 days 23 cargoes cleared, shipping 1 400 000 bushels to Europe, three month total 6 400 253 bushels and 249 716 barrels of flour worth 5 047 853 dollars.
An exchange notes that Massachusetts shows many bachelor candidates dominating recent elections. Two of three governors and three of four Boston mayoral candidates were not married, with John L Sullivan the sole exception, implying single life aids success more than in the West.
The December number of the Delin eator delights ladies with Dr Grace Peck ham Murray on mind body health and a closing feature. It includes Colonial Sweethearts and Wives by Alice Morse Earl, Mia Alec Tweedie on Nasen’s home near Christiania, Frances Courtenay Baylor on Letters of Introduction, Mrs Cadwalder Jones on Social Observances, plus new coiffures and book notices.
Washington received full reports on responses to the monetary commission's efforts to secure bimetallism and the British Indian exchange. India refused to reopen its mints to silver, while France would negotiate if India did likewise. The Todlon government argues that if silver runs at par with gold under free coinage, the US and France can rely on gold stocks. India fears ruinous outcomes. The commission shows bimetallism is impossible and supports keeping the present standard with silver as an auxiliary coinage metal.
A nostalgic poem recalls Salem gatherings and the country church, longing for familiar sounds and scenes. The speaker envisions rustic imagery of fields, shade trees, horses, and a beloved voice, hoping to rest in the old Baleee and hear the hymn strong as in youth.
At 9 am on Oct 29 Buffalo Music Hall hosts the 24th session of the National W C T U with officers and international delegates present. Frances Willard’s address urges strict temperance education, immigration limits, and enforcement of laws while praising the movement’s moral reach and citing crime links to drink. The treasury reports $31 510.59 receipts and $1 820 77 in balance with substantial funds sent to foreign and missionary work.
She praised Toronto as free of saloon keepers on council and described Ontario as similarly clean. She noted policemen as temperance supporters and said drunkenness and idleness are almost unknown.
Reporter C. E. Branson outlines an elaborate county map showing donation land claims and county roads. Dr. E. M. Smith is appointed grand deputy organizer of Illinois by the United Artisans. he departs soon for field work.
Portland Chamber appeals to Newberg Oregon to raise flour vegetables dried meat and bacon for Alaska prospectors facing famine. E C Masten secretary Klondike Relief Committee asks for donations to reach a ton or two, with transport by rail and federal delivery expected.
J A Whitman operates 30 by 64 foot fruit house filled with 5 000 bushels of Ben Davis apples for shipment to Germany. Hydrated by H Hart grader, the Whitman fruit stands praised as finest yet grown with careful market preparation.
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