Newberg Graphic Starts Weekly Edition December 10 1897
Fragments report new Tuesday issue notes weekly publication in Newberg Oregon. The last Monday session of the filly-Gith congress is mentioned along with thanks to Secretary St Kincaid for Oregon election laws. A proposed 1829 mile long transcontinental telephone line between Spokane and San Diego is cited. A South Dakota notoriety story notes a woman from South Africa seeks divorce.
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Harrison St. Kincaid
Oregon
Spokane
Washington
San Diego
California
South Dakota
South Africa
Union party establishes Portland headquarters led by Col J C Cooper
The Union party sets up headquarters in Portland with Col J C Cooper in charge He is noted for versatility and a knack for humor to keep volunteers in good spirits at the city HQ
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The
Union Party
Portland
J.C. Cooper
Col
Fire bug targets Portland in two week spree
A fire bug has repeatedly sought to start large blazes in Portland over the past two weeks with little police effort to nab the culprit. City government is described as rotten from the mayor downward. In Yakima county two young women cleared 5600 in a year from their sheep business, a feat they say marks resource and caution for suitors.
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Portland
Yakima County
Washington
New York Bounty Policy Bans Co Operative Beet Mills
New York offers one cent a pound bounty on beet sugar with nine dollars per ton for beets but bars any producer of beets from receiving the bounty. The Attorney General rules cooperative beet mills cannot qualify if they are the beet producers.
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State
New York
Tennessee elder slanders evangelist amid travel to Klondike
A Tennessee presiding elder accuses a popular woman evangelist of folly while crowds flock to hear her. The piece mocks church leaders and cites editorial praise for Commissioner Minger Herman. A Brooklyn gold seekers voyage to Klondike aboard a schooner is noted with travelers in fine dress facing rough seas.
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M.L
Tennessee
Shone Agsinet
Lady Evangelist
Washington News
Minger Llerman
United States
Herman
U. S. Senate
Brooklyn
New York
Klondike
Cape Horn
Yukon
Horn
Wise counsel on fault finding and self improvement
A Riley style reflection urges avoiding petty fault finding and contention. The speaker values contentment and steady effort over chasing praise, noting that real success comes from consistent, diligent work rather than dramatic claims or loud allies.
Senator Chandler Sees Annexation Treaty Likely to Pass
The Globe Democrat notes Chandler’s forecast that the Hawaiian treaty will be ratified. He cites broad, cross party support for annexation and predicts the needed two thirds vote will be achieved after Senate debate and the lengthy preface.
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The
Globe-Democrat
Chandler
Repuablicans
Democrats
Senate
Post Office Declines Missing Letter Price Offers
A decision by the Post Office Department, with guidance from the Attorney General, excludes from the mails advertisements offering missing letter price schemes.
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Post Office Department
Attorney-General
Television adverts and fraud claims in the press
The article notes numerous newspaper and magazine offers that resemble scams under lottery laws, citing a New York Post Office circular listing cities with missing letters and prize lists. It criticizes gullibility and warns advertising is often designed to deceive credulous readers.
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Post-Offce
New York Post-Office
Europe
America
Mrs Nancy McKinley Nearing Death in Canton Home
The aged mother of President McKinley lies at the point of death at her Canton Ohio residence with the president at her bedside. The Rural New Yorker mentions an earlier issue showing yearly consumption figures for certain food articles in New York City.
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Nancy McKinley
President McKinley
Canton
Ohio
New Yorker
New York
Ciry
Luxurious Flower Trade Rates Size Of New York Market
Figures show New York spends about 12 million annually on flowers with violets at 3 million and roses at 2.5 million. The piece compares flower spending to national crops and resources, noting rose and violet spending could cover major state debts and cement mined in 1895, and mentions chrysanthemum vs peach farming in New York.
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New York
United Ames
U. S
Alabama
Delaware
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
New York State
Map of Yamhill county drawn by deputy surveyor Branson
Branson, deputy county surveyor, works on a long awaited Yamhill county map. He maps original donation land claims roads districts and natural features, praising workmanship and aiming for financial success. Also notes on local court actions, a novelist’s manuscript, and agricultural yields.
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Telephone Register
Branson
Yamhill
Jane
Jacob Lehman
North Yamhill
Justice of the Peace
T. J. Patterson
Talmage
Spencer
Thomas H. Rogers
Mt. Necarney
Rogers
New City Appoints Water Plant Superintendent and Changes In Local Business
Fred Mainter, formerly of Oregon City, arrives to oversee the city water and light plant, promising efficiency and cost savings. Charles Miller sells his Adams Block drug store to A T Hill of Newberg, who plans to relocate with his family as Miller heads to Skagway for a lucrative new position.
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Fred Mainter
Oregon City
Gould
Charles Miller
Adams Brock
A. T. Hill
Hill
Newberg
Miller
Skagway
Ameka
Weather Bureau compiles Oregon climate book
The United States Weather Bureau Office issues a comprehensive volume of about 600 pages detailing Oregon climate and related meteorological topics. The exhaustive report promises thorough data and coordinated weather subjects for the region.
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United States Weather Bureau
Oregon
Weather Office
Oregon Climate Report Highlights Extreme Records
A comprehensive Oregon weather report notes a mean state temperature of 49 degrees, record highs of 100 and lows of 39 below, and 38 inches average annual precipitation with Glenora as the wettest spot. Other locales and contrasts in rainfall are listed, alongside dessert-style caramel recipes from Christmas Ladies' Home Journal.
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Oregon
Umatilla
Klamath County
Glenora
Coast Range of Mountains
Tillamook County
Nebalem
Government Camp
Mount Hood
Langlois
Curry County
Cascade Locks
Dalles
Portland
Arlington
Gilliam County
Fife
Crook County
New Bridge
Union County
Yale
Malhuer County
New Orleans
Little Rock
Vicksburg
Charlestown
D. C
Boston
Louisville
Memphis
Portland, Or
New York City
Washington, D. C
Indianapolis
T. Rover
Christmas Ladies’ Home Journal
Uncertain remedies and medical quackery in a jumble
A collage of medical claims and anecdotes critiques bronchitis cures, blood purifiers, and panacean salves. It mentions Wilbur's Cough Cure, Wilbur's Blood Purifier, and De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve amid comic and didactic snippets about parents and doctors.
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Wilbur
J. A. Perkins
Antiquity
de Witt
E Moore & Co
Mise
Alice Hughes
Norfolk
F. Moore & Co
C. F. Moore & Co
Christmas Eve entertainment at Friends church planned
A Christmas Eve program at the Friends church is planned with exercises beyond a Sunday School event and welcomes attendees from all churches. Details to follow next week.
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Friends Church
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