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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
4
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures feverish humors and a range of ailments including catarrh rheumatism loss of appetite and other conditions by purifying the blood. It asserts superior results over other tonics.
A scrambled excerpt shows a humorous exchange about telegraphing and a remark about a wife kicking shins under the table for years. The page also references The Art of Canning Fruit and notes fruit canning techniques described in a large table.
Fragmentary notice mentions Ida and Frank J. Cheney with a December date, referencing fashionable topics and a family context. References to a Mrs Gleabon and Toledo appear amid garbled text, suggesting a local society snippet or a legal notice.
A grocery man shares a story about a cover reveal as an disappointed office seeker interrupts, arguing that there are no certain politicians in the first place.
The week saw the Venezuelan port blockade raised, a Moro stronghold in the Philippines surrender, China buying arms in breach of a treaty, Mrs Roosevelt canceling social engagements, beet sugar interests blocking the Philippine tariff bill, and a rich golf strike in Josephine County Oregon. Committees from Oregon and Washington met at Olympia to discuss fish laws. George Cole in Butte admits train holdup. See remains at large amid a broader crackdown on get rich quick investment offices in New York Chicago and St Louis.
The piece argues against free newspaper distribution comparing it to free cigars umbrellas walking sticks collars or beef steaks. It claims newspapers are products costing money and retailers do not provide free items, suggesting the grievance is mainly about principle rather than cost.
Th Rocco Brindisi, after 11 years as Italian consular agent in Boston, named vice consul for New England by the king of Italy. Father Edmund Goets sails for France to obtain instruments for South Africa’s first observatory. Italian chamber banquet backs reciprocity and open immigration. Smallpox prompts free vaccination at H C Frick coke works. Carnegie runs a private trust for donations. The collier Ajax brings the remains of nine sailors from the battleship Massachusetts to New York. one body buried in Brooklyn, eight sent to relatives. Cornell’s H W Jenks invited to Mexico to discuss a new monetary system. leave of absence granted for March. Senate ratifies the Alaska boundary treaty. Germany repudiates Venezuelan talks. East St Louis to build a separate building for St Louis fair. Park Hotel Coshocton loses 36000 in fire. Quail torpedo boat ashore near Point Barin. Naval academy hazing case Pearsons resignation rejected. many states seek popular senator elections. Senate silent.
A Portland Oregon piano sale offers upright and grand models from Emerson Ludwig and others at deep discounts. Prices range from 25 to 126 dollars with down payments and monthly terms. The ad promises polished, tuned instruments and asks buyers to respond quickly to secure the best selections before they sell out.
A description of Mr. Kenyon's derailment block for railroads explains how it uses a channel in the surface to trap wheel flanges and derail runaway cars before they crash. It argues the device prevents wrecks, reduces damage to passenger traffic, and offers a simple strong solution for mountainous routes.
Writer Mr. Baker travels through the northwestern states gathering material for a multi article series on The Great Northwest to start in the March Century with vivid portraits of Portland Spokane Tacoma and Seattle Illustrated by Edward L Blumenschein the pieces cover cities wheat farms mining cattle and natural wonders including a look at the opening of an Indian reservation and Yellowstone Park.
A fragmented newspaper snippet presents an ad for Castoria with a nostalgic tone and a wry exchange about child upbringing. It references Adam and his lack of friends offering advice, alongside brief banter about photographs and mercy in justice. The text includes columns labeled Chicago Record Herald and Ex providing a snapshot of era dialogue.
The Pacific Vacuum Ics Company seeks investors for 60,000 preferred cumulative 6 percent dividend shares at $1.00 each, with a bonus of one common share, guaranteed tax free, for 60 days. President Frank W. Marston announces a 100 ton per day plant and early operation in Nevada Oregon Washington California Arizona.
Rock Island IML reports Shop A, the arsenal’s principal storehouse, burned last night destroying the three story building with 1,000,000 Krag-Jorgensen rounds and infantry gear. Loss officially estimated at 1.9 million with no known casualties. nearby cities aided but could not approach the blaze.
President Palma and Cuban leaders discussed a U S coaling station agreement in Havana with senators and representatives. The talks aimed to gauge opposition and ensure the treaty aligns with the Platt amendment while awaiting broader public sentiment before committing the government.
Salt Lake City February 13 Senator elect Reed Smoot plans to travel to Washington next week to present credentials to succeed Senator Rawlins. He says protests over his seating will not affect his plans and expects to take his seat, noting only his membership in the Mormon church could be used against him.
Washington reports Captain Charles D. Sigebee who commanded the Maine at Havana harbor will take command of the Bremerton navy yard succeeding Admiral Yates Stirling who moves to command the Asiatic fleet's Pine Squadron. Rear Admiral Se is expected to haul down his flag at Puget Sound within a month.
Helena special reports the Montana house defeated the woman suffrage measure by 41 to 24. The bill’s failure ends the effort for this session. Also noted is a committee recommendation to appropriate 35,000 for the Betial hale project as a feature.
A bill introduced by Senator Barton proposes raising the minimum pension to twelve dollars. The measure outlines eligibility and funding to ensure a base pension amount.
A collection of letters and endorsements extols Peruna as a reliable cure for catarrh and related ailments. Users including Major Frank O Mahoney and Mrs F E Little praise its effects, noting improved digestion, weight changes, and renewed vigor. They urge others to seek Dr Hartman for guidance.
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