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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1891
Page
2
Local timetable line lists departures from Portland to Newberg with arrivals at Newberg and Portland options. Freight and passenger rates to all points are available from C. Bliss Fell, agent at Newberg.
The Newberg Oregon issue notes Gov Pennoyer and Keither Harvey Scott avoid Washington. It highlights Francis Meany's temperance work in Portland, electric light tests in Minneapolis, and Hillsdale treasurer Dosen. It comments on crime, convict labor views, church leadership changes, and the new year Oregonian press plans while critiquing saloon policy and public reform efforts.
Railroads nationwide organize political clubs to pledge support only for officeholders who will advance railroad schemes, aiming to secure influence and extort tribute from the public. Critics ask what comes next as influence-peddling grows.
Volume 4 announces the Gaarme enters the race for the fourth volume promising frank community coverage. The paper pledges to follow a principled course, invites advertisers, offers trial subs, and vows to advocate for Newberg’s moral, intellectual, and financial interests. Drop $1.59 to subscribe.
McMinnville Oregon November 30 J H Stine editor of the Whiteson Advance was shot and killed near Whiteson by Henry C Cook action boss of the narrow gauge railroad They had been to Amity and returned after buying brandy Stine led the way when Cook fired wounding him in the neck A German section hand fled thinking he was the target Both men died a crowd learned Cook a Company A Thirty fifth New Jersey infantry and Stine a Pennsylvania reserve had quarreled over stories of a scandalous neighborhood woman Cook's note indicates a planned death The tragedy follows months of despondency due to reported misconduct and industry rumors involving local residents despite a reputation for honesty Cook remained unmarried and the note mentions burial plans and pay checks
Frank Wood writes from Ban Jon California on November 20 1801 to Cyrus Hosking detailing his work in a packing house for George A Flemming Co The dried prune business is large scale with prunes passing through a rotating grader sized 40 to 70 and packed in 2 lb boxes bearing grade checks They are dipped in a lye and glucose solution adding weight and a glossy appearance The packer notes a capacity of about 16 boxes per hour and about 11 boxes per day due to seasonal orders
The speaker describes packing peaches and apricots in labeled boxes. He dresses the last box cover, stamps both ends, and stacks boxes for shipment. About 5 carloads are shipped weekly with 10 to 15 tons per car, and last week 300000 pounds were sent from San Jose.
A Portland editor promotes Rural Northwest a semi monthly agricultural journal for farmers, fall growers, and stockmen. The offer includes one year free to the first twenty five subscribers and a bundled rate with The Rural Northweet and The Grarme for 1.75 per year.
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