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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic notes Claud Gatch’s bid for a breeze in Salem while Congressman Tongue appears to have almost no opposition in this year’s convention. It cites continued support for Tongue amid occasional rumors from aspiring politicians, affirming his solid record and positive work for the state.
Editorials discuss imperialism and the Philippines, and praise growing local push clubs like the Balem Push Club. They urge revival of the Newberg Development Association, warn of parental neglect, and condemn juvenile vice as an awful indictment of the American home.
The piece discusses a proposed hundred million dollar Navy increase drawing public alarm and praise. It cites criticism of war footing, tax burden, and imperialism fears while presenting Secretary Long's defense and reference to a civic circular led by F. F. Hale. The article frames the debate over defense spending and national policy.
In accepting the office Mayor N. Christiansen vows to uphold laws, improve health with a sewerage system, promote street work, and seek ferry service across the Willamette to boost Newberg's commerce. He pledges to pursue moral standards, fiscal health, and provincial growth for the good of residents.
The Chehalem Valley Poultry and Pet Stock Association hosted its inaugural show February 5–7, 1902 in Portland area. Judges and participants included Geo. W. Downs of Portland as judge and winners across White Plymouth Rocks Barred Plymouth Rocks and Wyandotte varieties from exhibitors in Newberg Rex and McMinnville with many firsts seconds and best displays noted.
The Newberg Prohibition Alliance invites Newberg Republicans to publicly discuss which party should gain conscientious voters support in the state election. They propose a public debate with two debaters from each side, selecting from the Newberg Alliance and the Newberg Republicans.
Advertisement notes a first class house to move on easy terms with contact via box 76 Newberg Oregon or office call. Also promotes Acker’s Elixir as a blood and skin cure at fifty cents a bottle with a guarantee. Includes druggists C F Moore & Co and various clubbing offers for periodicals. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as cure for digestive and liver ailments at 25 cents.
A commercial traveler famed in cycle trade leaves for a trip and instructs his nurse to wire a birth update using a playful formula. The telegram reads only Tandem, provoking the new father’s amused consternation. Also promoted is Bucklin Arnica Salve, famed worldwide for cures of cuts burns boils sores and more at 25 cents through C. F. Moore & Co.
The passage lists numerous property transfers to Newberg residents and nearby names, along with a testimonial from Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs NC praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and other respiratory illnesses. An offer for guaranteed bottles and trial bottles is included.
An advertisement-style excerpt warns that ignoring the future leads to sorrow about the past and advises weighing both sides, paying debts with cash, and valuing learning. It claims learning improves life and promotes a sleep remedy from Moki Tea with health claims and a price.
A travelogue on the Southern Pacific Shasta Route praises Willamette Valley scenery Mt. Hood and Three Sisters, the Uaipqaa and Rogue rivers, and dramatic canyon views. It notes Mt Shasta’s prominence and the Sacramento Valley descent to California, inviting maps and literature from R B Miller Portland. Local ads tout Electric Bitters and a 1902 county abstract report closes with fragmented listings.
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