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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1893
Page
2
A fragment notes a second close Friday December 22 1995 entered after at the post office in Newberg Oregon with unclear context and sequence.
A narrator recalls a family fishing trip with his father and mother in a woods by a creek. The father forbids talking to ensure fish bite, then returns home with a tale of a poor fishing day. The mother later buys fish at the store, sparking a humorous dispute at supper.
The LaFayette Ledger resumes publication on the exchange list after a recent management change with the first issue released last week under new oversight.
The article outlines expected gains for Oregon from the tariff bill, highlighting economic boosts, trade advantages, industrial growth, and potential job creation within the state. It emphasizes improved market access and regional economic development tied to the policy change.
The Louisiana Lottery Company's charter has expired and the firm relocates to Mexico to pursue new ventures. The public health risk is downplayed as the nation braces for changes and a perceived easing of concerns.
The Tomahawk a new weekly Democrat publication in Portland debuted last week. Political weeklies in Portland have rarely been profitable but this title may still manage to gain traction.
A holiday walking match between Corvaine and Albany is planned with return as a key event. The terrain is flat in that region and the walker most prone to web feet is favored to reach the meet.
Farmers who paid cash rent report slim margins after a year of hard work. With wheat under fifty cents per bushel, tenants must secure very low rents to break even. The piece notes Portland access via river and rail gives Newberg strong shipping advantages, unmatched by towns above Oregon City. Also mentions Hawaiian policy comments and farming prospects, including favorable fruit crop outlook for next season.
The passage notes the deposed queen remains ousted and the annexation plan dropped. It also mentions a faction in the president’s party favoring her restoration. An economic aside claims Oregon wool prices will rise sharply due to tariffs, predicting futures of 14 to 20 cents and prompting imports to mix with Oregon wool.
The paper invites real era readers to share views on subjects of public interest through letters or columns. It notes slow current business and ample time for readers to meditate and write. The editor asks who should be featured first in the discussion.
The piece notes Walter J. Raymond jailed in California for land fraud in Kern county near Tehachapi. It quotes The Summit San and warns farmers about counterfeit gems and stones, urging caution before purchasing precious stones amid tight finances.
McMinnville churches and public schools gave the largest donation to Portland hospitals on Thanksgiving Day in the state, highlighting a generous effort to aid medical care while the editor often criticizes Christianity.
Tukway of the State School Journal now The Westernedagogue has been shuffled between owners. Elton Blanchard sold it to the Butte Broa, who plan to move the plant from Corvallis to Drain and publish a related paper. J I Fletcher former governor now in Salem buys stock in the Independent of Lem, signaling populist influence and management involvement as Salem hosts four dailies.
A long community letter mix discusses free trade and tariff effects at home, mentions Silas Harrington of Yambill, and critiques Oregon farming lore. It covers tree planting myths, a Mammoth cave in Oregon discovered by A. J. Henderson, and local farming practices with oats and feed considerations.
The article argues for storing grain with a power cutter to deter mice and discusses hay as a profitable alternative amid low wheat prices. It stresses proper meadow preparation, summer fallowing to kill weeds, and notes the wool industry decline as a need for Oregon farmers to seek new income sources.
The Newberg Fair Association reports loans paid and premiums cleared. It urges public support and suggests trimming lavish plans, raising modest admissions, and possibly light premiums to restore a stable, debt-free fair in coming years.
A reporter spoke with Mr. Stoat of the Oregon Produce Co about eastern reception of Oregon fruit. He says telegrams arrive daily from major eastern companies seeking Oregon fruit and that two carloads of apples ship to Tennessee today with more cars due in St. Louis Kansas City and Chicago soon. The supply is less than demand and Oregon fruit finds ready sales in eastern markets.
The Newberg area considers establishing a creamery but doubts persist over local cow supply. Residents believe dairy efforts can succeed with future herd growth and organizational support.
The Rural Northwest notes that hopeful hop growers may flood markets if crops expand. It argues a strong Pacific coast harvest next year could drop prices unless producers deliver top quality hops. The piece urges learning better methods and stresses skilled curing as profitability hinges on quality.
The Indiana Farmer reports the Indiana State Horticultural Society meeting praising Oregon as a rising fruit region. J R Burris of Putnam County presented on a Pacific Coast tour noting Oregon as the future leader in apples prunes and grapes. Oregon fruit included in the Columbian Exposition exhibit impressed horticulturists like Mr Johnson.
A collection of aphorisms on virtue greed faith and truth with no clear single event. Many lines reference morality church life and human folly expressing caution about deception and pride.
Fr W Martin, serving on the United States grand jury, is back as the jury is discharged. Newt Agee and Alfred Jones robbed grocer M J Armstrong of cash from a sack after cheese was exchanged. The money was found on Jones, who denies knowledge. The pair, released on bail, were jailed overnight and moved to county jail Sunday. J T Watson reports revival progress near North Yamhill. J W Fishburn plans a 7 barrel daily flouring mill in Dayton. shares available.
A Hillsboro herd owned by John Milne was found infected with tuberculosis after May tests by the state veterinary service. Twenty five cows and ten hogs were quarantined with several cattle killed. Milne plans to cull the entire herd as the disease spreads through milk to hogs. The Times notes California origins and heat killing as a control.
The Prairie Farmer reports a net increase of nearly 25 000 yearly subscribers since December 1 1892 and claims the largest circulation among agricultural papers. It advertises low clubbing rates with The Omaha Weekly Bee or The Weekly Inter Ocean and urges readers to act before January 1 1804 with remittances to The Prairie Farmer Pub Co Chicago.
A brief notice requests donations of canceled stamps for a collector seeking all kinds but prefers Columbian stamps. It mentions Delphina EF Ellis selling books and Bibles at Haworth & Cox's millinery store and suggests gifting books for relatives or friends.
Rev Elwood Scott led chapel exercises last Thursday morning. Will Baillie plans to enter school at term start. Mrs Minthorn Mrs Edwards visited. President Newlin spoke on Sociology Tuesday. Several staff and students have flu. Julia Minchin's sister visited from Dandee. The piano tower arrived and a Crescent benefit entertainment with ten cent admission is announced for Friday. YMCA secretary EF Stant spoke of the Y M C A. Cres cent program lists Music and Welcome Address by L Hanson.
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