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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
2
The piece cites Kansas inaugural uniforms and a beer keg badge proposal while critiquing Oregon's legislature and political figures. It contrasts remarks about Representative Dresser and McBride, then notes Porto Rico public school construction orders from the Bureau of Education and condemning port rumors of exploitation.
The Oregonian mockingly questions legislators in Salem who push a kidnapping ban and suggests absent senators like McBride affect state funding. It accuses McBride of not influencing National Capitol decisions and wonders where Simon is while noting no new state funds reach district schools in Yamhill and nearby districts.
A Kansas bill makes it a misdemeanor to mail flowers to defendants amid debate on practicality and social impact. The piece also notes lawmakers’ reform efforts and a separate inquiry into British industrial monopolies as U S officials probe trusts in free trade era.
The report outlines a clash among Democrats over Sylvester Pennoyer's proposal for an independent Republican candidate. Judge Williams and C. B. Wood challenge Pennoyer, arguing against aiding a Republican faction. Pennoyer counters that Democrats hold the balance of power and should elect a new man, while warning General Wood is not a Democrat and should not advise Democrats. The piece notes Pennoyer’s reluctance to help any faction and his position on Republican entitlement to the seat.
The Lincoln remarks imagines a national rebuke for millionaires who seek to corrupt a state for power. He urges public contempt and social ostracism, suggesting harsh punishments by metaphor if not by law, and calls for the offender to be treated as an outcast from free society.
The Rural Northwest appeals to horticulturists in Newberg Oregon asking whether the town can invite the State Horticultural Society to hold a mid summer meeting. The writer argues Newberg’s fruit growing backbone and urges a June gathering to revive interest and showcase local orchards. The piece notes last year lacked an invitation and winter meetings were abandoned due to other events.
An Oregon editorial attacks state appropriations for four normal schools led by Monmouth with 30 800 dollars and totals 116 220 52, urging a halt to extravagant funding and a reform educational policy to limit future spending and consolidate normal schools. It warns voters to consider the issue in the next legislature.
Amid civil rhetoric, editorials question legislative gains and call for businesslike action. Harney county eyes a high school funded by the state and potential Fifth Normal School within two years. Sheridan Sun notes regional tax burdens and resistance to new industrial schools.
Editorial voices criticize a $1000 appropriation for Sodaville’s soda springs as unnecessary local spending. They commend Senate Bill 63 for protecting dairying interests and praise mining bureau measures as essential for Oregon’s development, urging prompt action.
The article argues plurality voting distorts the will of the majority and cites 1897 city elections. It describes Queensland’s alternative choice system with second and possible third preferences to ensure the winner reflects broader support. It notes Australia’s secret ballot as precedent and outlines how redistributed votes could elect the candidate with true majority backing.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing blood and preventing disease. It claims alcohol free, narcotic free ingredients and urges against substitutes. A testimonial from William D. Shamblin notes skin eruptions improved after five bottles, with mention of other Pierce products.
The New York Tribune emphasizes citizen participation in the process toward a conclusive outcome. It argues public involvement strengthens legitimacy and broadens perspectives guiding policy and decision making.
An eastern newspaper argues for ending live bird participation in international shooting contests. It notes the cruelty of firing at live pigeons, praises humane progress in sports, and contrasts clubs’ use of clay targets with the harm caused to birds in live matches.
A fragment from an Exchange features Mia Richardson of Laurel Springs NC recalling a family hearth scene with a local paper and a promise of reading material. The ad copy touts Dr. Mang’s New Discovery as a cure for consumption pneumonia la grippe bronchitis and coughs with trial bottles offered at F Moore & Co’s drugstore.
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