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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
2
A fragment from 1901 discusses Newberg Graphic in February 1901 and notes Oregon newspapers expanding to four papers in the county seat. The Oregonian toys with anti cigarette bill and parental aid debate while McMinnville News to launch edited by KE Harbaugh.
Governor Noah of Ohie is commended for opposing a big prize fight planned in Cinei natti on February 15. The piece urges statewide support for the governor and for the public to rise against the event. It notes the Army’s anti drinking measures and a War Department order enforcing closing of army post canteens and banning intoxicants. It emphasizes strict enforcement and accountability for commanders.
The Oregonian is criticized for alleged underhanded misrepresentation of Tongue in the senatorial fight and accused of mudslinging to appease wounded pride. The piece notes Adelbert Hay, son of John Hay, will return from Pretoria after respectable service as American consul. A light on public salary talk follows a remark by a senator and Hay’s reply about the costs of keeping his son abroad.
The Taft commission sent to Congress finds Manila’s social conditions far less deplorable than newspaper claims. It says violence is relatively rare, gambling down, and drunkenness not higher than in American towns. The reports urge congressional passage of the Will Jutro policy.
The piece notes a pending Congress grant to authorize civil government in the islands, with President McKinley urging legislation to improve material conditions there. The War Department stresses civil governance powers beyond its remit, and the Philippine commission's report is seen as reassuring, urging prompt action.
The Reporter defends fair play and notes unpledged stance by Mr Butt while accusing The Graphic of federal bias. It argues Corbett represents party integrity, counters claims of scrambled money questions, and recalls Butt’s prior statements supporting McBride over Corbett.
A contingent of measures of local interest dominates most of the session with one standout. The Multnomah County bill by Wyster Sweek would impose a license style restriction on cigarette sales akin to liquor controls. The proposal aims to prohibit sale or possession for sale by any person firm or company without proper licensure.
A state bill proposes licensing cigarette dealers at 500 per year with a 1000 bond to curb sales to minors. It requires majority voter support in each county, four weeks of newspaper publication, and imposes 500 penalties for violations, aiming to remove cigarette smoke from daily life.
A call for better woman’s education to prepare girls for wifehood and motherhood. The author argues mothers neglect mental and physical training, urges heart and character formation, and warns that poorly raised daughters threaten national virtue and future generations.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a universal remedy for indigestion biliousness constipation sick headache and stomach liver and bowel troubles. The copy claims they are pleasant safe and always at work for millions.
Advertises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach related diseases and allied digestive disorders. Claims relief for liver heart lungs kidneys and other organs with no alcohol or narcotics in the formula. Includes testimonial from Carrie Jekoswp of Virginia and suggests Pleasant Pellets as a laxative companion.
January to February enrollment at Chehalem Center: 55 pupils with 31 daily average. Students on time: Willard Cowgill Lee Cowgill Edna Everest Earnest Everest Don Cline Willie Johnson Robert McGuire Ano Christiansen Linas Christiansen Stella Cory Myrtle Walton. Tardiness counts include Jesse Lucas and Blanch Cowgill six incidents and several two counts for David Hayes Robert Parrott Emery Johnson George Hansen and Ethel Cowgill. Teacher Axsit L Dupey invites parents to visit the school.
Yamhill county superintendent schedules regular examination of applicants for state papers in McMinnville starting Wednesday Feb 18 at 9 am and running through Saturday Feb 16 at 4 pm. Subjects include penmanship history spelling algebra reading composition writ ten arithmetic theory of teaching grammar book keeping English literature civil government physiology geography physical geography mental arithmetic school law plane geometry general history physics psychology.
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