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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
5
The Newberg Graphic dated December 2 1906 comments on editors from various exchanges adopting a cautious stance, suggesting they avoid taking clear public positions. The piece likens this attitude to a hen pecked husband and critiques outspoken editorial boldness.
In the future parties must submit their ad copy by Tuesday evening. Late rushed advertisements are rarely satisfactory to both printers and merchants.
A period observation notes women with long dresses trailing and cautions about street crossings becoming dirty in Oregon during the season. The remark emphasizes modesty and practical concerns about public sidewalks and crossing areas.
Medford carries a bonded indebtedness of 75000 dollars and a 5000 dollar judgement in a damage suit against the city. Revenue from licensed saloons and a large brewery fails to balance the city treasurer’s books.
The Graphic notes widespread fruit pest guidance letters to farmers, queries if Yamhill County has a fruit inspector, and urges immediate pruning and spraying to curb San Jose scale. It also reports delays and indecision over a cannery investment in Newberg after Portland parties offered to Mr. Parker, with no definite plan yet.
The Dayton Optimist reports merchants forming a mutual insurance scheme similar to Oregon Fire Relief Association. The Graphic defends coverage, urges reciprocity, and notes local papers neglect. It urges Newberg readers to support local industry and advertisers while criticizing unequal notice and engagement.
A speaker argues for a cooperative insurance association to cut costs, noting current high rates and potential savings for members. They critique local papers in the valley for not boosting their proposition and warn against waiting for others to champion causes.
W Lee of Bells Tennessee speaks of twenty years of fighting a nagging sore and crediting Bucklen's Arnica Salve for relief. He describes the salve as the best and notes it costs 25 cents at F H Caldwell & Co druggists.
The Weekly Oregonian charges $1.60 and the Graphic $1.00 with a combined two for $2.00 offer. This promotes a bargain rate for readers choosing both newspapers.
An advertising notice touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a positive cure for coughs influenza bronchitis and all pulmonary diseases. One bottle will convince you available at 25c 50c and 1 sold by Chas F Moore.
The dealer emphasizes their status as watch specialists and a branch of their business focused on meeting customer needs with special attention to selecting time-pieces. They promise personal selection and advantageous pricing for today.
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