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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
4
Newberg graphic publishs as a second class newspaper issued every Friday morning under editor and publisher B H Woodward with W C Woodward as associate editor.
Hayter of the Ob Server boasts a 1904 Dallas Fourth of July celebration while the woodpecker stays in winter. The upcoming election remains months away but lightning rods are appearing countywide. The race favors those who get in on the ground floor before front seats fill up.
The paper notes early talk about the Republicans likely to nominate a governor candidate in two years. It cautions the time ahead may bring changes and asserts the state convention will not repeat past missteps that hurt chances.
The Graphic argues that fears of an electric line out of Portland harming Newberg are unfounded. It cites evidence from Indiana towns where interurban routes spur rapid growth, noting how trade centers like Indianapolis have benefited and nearby towns thrive as road networks expand.
A compilation of quotes from Democratic leaders including Senator Morgan of Alabama Senator Clay of Georgia Senator Culberson of Texas and Senator Simmons of North Carolina weighs the party unity over Bryan's views The debate centers on loyalty to the party past positions and the issue of harmony versus revival of the silver question.
The Graphic reports merchants note increased trade since interurban cars began running in Spiceland. A mail service upgrade brings four in and four out daily, while residents recall earlier shifts from weekly to daily mail. The Newberg observer expects an interurban link from Portland, arguing it spurs broader prosperity without harming local business.
A reporter analyzes year by year tax levies for Yamill County from 1892 to 1903. Valuations ranged from about 4.5 to 9.1 million dollars while levies varied from 13 to 27.2 mills, with notable spikes tied to debt adjustments and changing valuations.
Henry H. Alderman longtime Tillamook sheriff died by suicide last Saturday after a reported $6700 shortage surfaced. He grew up near Dayton and served three terms as sheriff amid strong public regard, leaving substantial property and life insurance to cover alleged deficit.
C F Moore is appointed as agent for the National Phonograph Company and highlights availability of phonograph machines priced from ten to one hundred dollars. He notes that a twenty dollar machine offers performance comparable to higher priced models and invites calls to hear them.
Mrs W H Layha of 1001 Agnes Ave Kansas City Missouri says years of hoarseness and cough kept her indoors. After using Chamberlains cough remedy from a friend and following directions she improved markedly after one day and is now cured, with the product sold by C F Moore & Co.
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