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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
3
Local items include lectures and entertainments to charge five cents a line, sales on slab wood and organ, visits by Portland and Salem residents, a public sale planned, and upcoming speeches by Hon. C M Wiseman. Community news covers births, illnesses, weather, and a church program with a college oratorical contest.
Grace Roan of the Junior Class captured first place as six class orators competed for honors in the college chapel. The evening featured rivalry and class spirit with judges’ decision delivering suspense until the final moment. Seniors and Sophomores sat on the south side to reflect dignity while Juniors and Freshmen faced them in rivalry. The Bevier Freshmen were noted as a disadvantage in the cheering segment.
An eclectic 1900s notice mix advertises One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials from J Koontz Corry Pa and Joe Derry Loganton Pa. It includes bids for county lumber in Yamhill Oregon, a registry law update on precinct road districts, and a health testimonial from St Edwards Wyatt Ill. Local officials list road supervisors and dates for bid openings.
Fragmentary text mentions a laxative bottle with Grove's signature on each bottle and money returned if it fails to care. The legibility is insufficient to confirm a full report or names.
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