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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1897
Page
2
The Newberg Graphic dated January 1 1897 notes a Happy New Year message and brief items. It mentions the Oregon State Poultry Show in Portland next week with public viewing after Tuesday noon. It also references a currency counterfeit warning and a Bryan campaign journey with a stated $8000 per hour approach.
The Hillsboro Independent editor D M C Gault is in California enjoying winter sunshine. A recent article in his paper describes what he has seen and offers local commentary on current events. John Wannamaker is presented as a Pennsylvania senate candidate, with critics wary of his business background and populist opposition.
Munn & Co publishers of the Scientific American send their sixteen page weekly to this office each week with regular mail delivery and modest demands in return for the favor shown.
The disease caused about 2,000,000 hog deaths and losses estimated at 15,000 dollars for the population of the state. The ravages continue in many areas with a fortune promised to anyone who discovers a sovereign remedy.
After claims spread that workers faced broad wage cuts, officials from the Oregon City and Salem woolen mills disputed the report noting no reductions. The McMinnville story was rebuffed by both factories, clarifying the situation for employees.
The Chicago Inter Ocean published letters from 151 prominent football players dated December 20. Of those who answered, 55 reported temporary injuries, 2 permanent injuries, and 96 saw no injury. All noted improved physical condition and most said football is not brutal and is beneficial. Players favor practical rule changes with more relevance to players than the public.
The Tillamook Headlight warns residents against eager timber land speculation by outsiders seeking land at about half its value. The principal question is whether current claimants will merely extract timber or build mills and transform forests into lumber locally.
The article argues some buyers pay high prices for timber claims to hold land for speculation, undermining mill building and regional development. European syndicates are cited as examples, acquiring vast tracts to keep resources tied up for generations, hindering lumber and shipping expansion.
The Kangas senator touts 437 speeches during his term as proof of diligence and public service. Supporters argue the pop will value his energetic oratory, though critics may call it wind.
A lavish January feature in Demerest's Magazine showcases the annual Horge show in New York City. Max F. Klepper provides a full page and several other illustrated pieces. The event is described as a lively roving function and an engaging horse exhibition through vivid prose and art.
Washington dispatch says Chairman Dingley of the ways and means committee rejects claims of eastern resistance to reciprocity in the new tariff bill. He notes no real difference of opinion, and that all Republican members favor extending McKinley tariff provisions where possible.
A New York judge ruled that a woman who divorced in South Dakota and then remarried is legally the wife of both men under different state laws. The decision notes that Western divorces are not valid in the East, potentially reviving calls for uniform divorce laws and raising polyandry concerns.
The Medford Mail reports that Oregon school superintendents plan to push at the January legislative session for amending current laws on third grade certificates. Proponents argue issuing certificates to those averaging seventy percent harms schools as many with low averages cannot attain higher marks, and are not qualified to train students. County superintendents largely back the proposed amendment.
An analysis notes Massachusetts has 606000 unmarried women and 121000 widows but only 44000 widowers. Migration west by men and influx from Maine and New Hampshire shape the state’s gender balance, while widowers appear to leave for other places.
Chicago officials vow vigorous action to end cigarette use among schoolboys amid past partial success of stringent regulations. The board aims for stronger measures to root out smoking in schools and protect students.
An Omaha report notes success in getting boys to pledge not to smoke with opt out by request. Schools could deter youth smoking by showing vivid examples of cigarette victims and the damaging effects on appearance and intellect.
A community editor recalls a pioneer who resisted land fever to educate his children. The man chose family education over quick wealth, insisting home comforts and schooling define true security. The piece praises the choice as wise for this life and the next, warning the modern mad pursuit of wealth.
A historical debate on whether United States should take a singular or plural verb. Proponents of state sovereignty argued for are, while nationalists favored is to reflect the United States as one nation. The 19th century shift after the Civil War favored is, aligning with Cleveland’s usage and a pacific national character.
An old notice extols a lie about bronchitis and consumption being distinct while selling Wilburn's Cough Cure for 50 cents. The ad also promotes The St Louis Globe Democrat as a cheap, republican weekly with wide coverage, pricing at one dollar annually and offering free samples.
A fragment shows a patient letter about three children with croup in Grants Pass Oregon. The note promotes eight eight B cough cure at 50 cents per bottle and asks readers to purchase from druggists.
A mixed sheet shows transfers and property notes from Yamhin County Abstract Co McMinnville Oregon listing lots in Granville Everest Newberg and various homestead parcels through Ammon Shadden Martha Shadden and others. Also includes early 20th century drug ads for Wilbur’s Blood Purifier DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure with brief anecdotes and humorous vignettes.
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