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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
2
A 1901 era editorial debate discusses Oregon’s U.S. Senate race, opposing candidates Corbett and Metlide, critiques of newspaper language, and populist sentiments. It references W. S. U'Ren of Oregon City, Boer sympathy, and the idea of direct election via general ballots to reflect constituents' will.
Oregon papers mock Senator Simon for absence from Washington while noting Senator McBride travels Oregon in re election push. Debates fairness as editors speculate about loyalties and political maneuvers amid calls to defend McBride against alleged internal schemes.
The article notes President McKinley composing a lengthy message within thirty days while juggling audiences and duties. Secretary Cortell records dictation during walks, with scraps and envelopes used to capture every point. The piece also mentions a diplomatic strain over the Chinese situation and a postal warning on protecting mail boxes.
Workmen tear down the old Highfield building south of the Electric hotel in Oregon City. Proprieter Jacob Cassell plans a three story rooming house next spring. The landmark, erected about 1855 by Englishman Highfield, reflects long vanished days along the Willamette River.
Complaint from rural box owners reports boxes torn down at night in recent times. A letter from W. M. Jones Assistant Postmaster General is cited, discussing former protection measures and seeking attention to the issue.
A juvenile essay on newspapers mocks editors as unseen links and jokes about the paper’s editor wearing underclothes in winter while neglecting subscriptions. The piece is followed by a testimonial from Prof Roxa Tyler praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cold and recovery, with local druggist C Moore & Co selling it.
City Treasurer presents General Fund figures with cash on hand and receipts including poll tax fines and various taxes. Reports disbursements by warrants and notes on endorsements and sinking fund. City Recorder adds license and water rent details. An ad promotes Electric Bitters for health issues.
Disease ages many women prematurely and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claims to restore health, remove weakness, and transform the body. It touts cures for female weakness, uterine drains, and ulcers with testimonials and a medical adviser book offered by mail from Buffalo.
The writer shares corn planting results from May 6 on one acre with good growth and market sale for forty three dollars cash. He praises summer fallow value and careful harrowing and urges wealthy locals to back a cannery and beet sugar factory in Newberg.
Department of the Interior notice from Oregon City Oregon dated November 5 1999 states Henry Gierteon alias Helurdeh M Goertaen has filed proof for a land claim. The hearing before the Register and Receiver is set for January 2 1901 in Oregon City Oregon. Witnesses Ludwig Adolf Thomas Parrish George Wenger and William Parrish will prove residence and cultivation of Lot 1 Section 24 Township 2 West.
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