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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
2
AGWBERG GRAPHIC urges Newberg readers to attend next week's Portland poultry show. It notes Oregon weather improving and Portland planning a crack baseball team. It references news of World’s Fair medals nearing delivery and a Kentuckian's suicide after a marriage rejection, signaling a mix of local events and startling national items.
The Portland poultry show will be held in the former Farmers & Mechanic's building on First street with admission at ten cents. The event is expected to draw a good crowd. Edouard von Kilanyi, who brought living pictures to the country, died recently in New York from bronchial consumption, possibly after catching cold viewing unclothed scenes. An exchange notes harsh anti Jewish sentiment but cites family disputes as notable examples. It is claimed that among 10,000 Jewish weddings in Cincinnati over forty years only three ended in divorce.
The piece notes board members drawing F100 per day plus mileage for thirty days, arguing this exceeds the pay of a typical Oregonian for a year. It laments high bicycle prices and discusses newspaper subscription fever, referencing Heppner Gazette and local print shop practices amid scarce calf print runs.
Max Pracht and his wife arrived home from an extended European trip where he served as representative for Universal Winding Co. He leaves Ashland today for Portland to take a position with the American Protective Tariff League on the coast. He reported strong views on protection and noted wage conditions in England and other countries. President Cleveland announced the Venezuela boundary commission appointments with Brower and White as Republicans, Alvey and Combert as Democrats, and Gilman nonpartisan. The commission will control its own proceedings and time, acting as an independent neutral body.
A Scientific American article argues war with England could devastate civilization and threaten republican government. It reviews Monroe doctrine relevance, England's shift in policy, and the impact on U S interests and global balance, then notes railroad expansion figures and national railway mileage.
A meeting of the Republican Club is set for the evening of January 10 in the City Council room. The agenda covers reorganization and electing delegates to the Young Men's State Republican Chat of Oregon to be hosted at an unspecified location on February 4.
A New York Sun survey details Venezuela’s geography population and era of independence. It notes Caracas population around 70 000, elevation 3000 feet, founded 1507, and the 1810 independence declaration. It lists exports coffee gold and timber, and major trade centers like Maracaibo with a 16 million dollar coffee crop.
The article states Venezuela’s debt totals 22 million with per capita 11 and compares US and European per capita debts. It locates Venezuela in northern South America facing the Caribbean, bordered by Colombia to the west and Grail to the south, with Guiana territories to the east including French, Dutch, and British Guianas along its coast. It notes French Guiana’s 46 000 square miles and 25 000 population with Cayenne as chief city and penal transport link.
A terse community message urges residents to secure muscle and grain, praising hay oats and shorts as essential stock in a well stocked local store next door. The wording emphasizes American citizens and readiness for continued supply.
Yamhill County reports 121 marriage licenses in 1895 with 15 issued in December. Geo W Jones returns from Nestucea mills with crew. mill runs well and will extend forty feet and add new machinery before spring. Mayor Chrisman and wife return from California New Year’s morning in good health.
Miss Myrtle McDaniel visits Newberg as petitions circulate for county court action to appoint Baxter renee justice of the peace and D. M. Dorsey as constable. Dayton tax talk stirs council with split opinions while electric rate comparisons prompt calls for lower costs and McMinnville oversight.
A collage of notices offers subscriptions withGraphic and partner papers, prizes for paid subscribers, wholesale access to papers, and gift options. Farm stock advertised near Butteville with contact Exory Hopes Seattle. Employment seeks reliable travelers in Oregon for The Dominion Company Omaha Chicago. A letter from George Morris in Tillamook mentions work and meals at 70 cents.
Statement of the condition of the Bank of Newberg at the close of business December 1804. Includes real estate, furniture, rents due, taxes, and interest. Lists deposits, undivided profits, capital stock, and refused assets.
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