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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
2
Governor Chamberlain and state politics are discussed in a fragmented, drifted editorial. The text critiques Oregon and Washington influences, railroad commission battles, and calls for stronger public response to dissenting government actions.
President Resaalero of Monmouth spoke on sportsmanship after the Monmouth vs Newberg game. He praised quiet acceptance of officiating and courtesy to visiting teams, noting such conduct should be expected at all institutions and that rowdy displays harm the college’s image.
Article by Edgar L. Hampton discusses the rise of a country telephone network in the New West, starting with Newberg Oregon. It describes how local merchants and country residents pressured the Bell system, leading to the creation of independent local phone connections to connect farms and towns along the Willamette River.
The article recounts the early spread of a local telephone network in the Willamette valley and Newberg Oregon, driven by competition from the Bell system. It notes merchants adopting the home phone, a cooperative rural grid, and towns linking lines to form a regional network spanning thousands of square miles. It mentions social uses and rural adoption enabling rural life to resemble city communications.
The Graphic prints Rev Aaron M Bray's letter recalling a Hamilton County visit after the Five Years Meeting in Indianapolis. He notes weather, road quality, postal delivery, the spread of coal mining, drained Buttonwood ponds, growth of towns like Noblesville, and church activity with about 3100 members. He mentions Indiana shingle mills and odd observations on prunes and cooking.
A series of property transfers recorded includes Lucy B Cowles to T Henderson with Baker & Martin addition valued at 700 dollars and Adella Storey to H R Satchwell on Central add Newberg for 1000 dollars. Also listed are entries for C Johnson and Nels Anderson. Reuben Everest and Richard Everest estates. Emma A Boyd Hus to T J Force. E M Martin to D V and EN Olde. and various other deeds totaling amounts around 100 to 13000 dollars with locations in Newberg Lafayette Central and nearby sections.
An item offers nine hundred acres near Newberg within five miles for sale in multiple tracts. It mentions a bargain for quick take and cites Amos Nelson as the contact. Also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Chamberlain’s remedies with dealer notes and satisfaction guarantees.
A stray cow at a residence for about two weeks prompts a notice: owner may recover by paying expenses. The page cites DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with a patient testimonial, plus assorted quotes on art and a claim about One Minute Cough Cure and its author Caldwell & Co. The text mixes advertisements and brief public notices with miscellaneous period phrases.
A new machine to cut paste and hang wallpaper is described as a marvel of invention. The article highlights Dr. Kings Discovery for Consumption as a notable remedy claimed to aid weak lungs and many illnesses. It mentions widespread use and a bottle price of $1.00.
County Superintendent E. V. Storcerup announces regular state and county papers exams at McMinnville from February 11 to 14 for town and country papers. Tests cover penmanship history spelling algebra reading school law arithmetic physics geography botany geometry psychology and more. Subscribe to Evening Telegram for full legislative coverage.
The Detroit Journal notes domestic ruptures and promotes Dr Kidg's New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles. The Philadelphia Record highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup, urging mothers to use it promptly. Both items cite local druggists selling the products.
Mrs. Johanna Boderbuim of Fergus Falls Minnesota fell and dislocated her shoulder. A surgeon reset it but pain remained until Chamberlains Pain Balm gave relief and helped her sleep the doctor’s son then recommended it to others while a local newspaper ad praises the balm. The passage also lists several couples and ages in a household record and ends with a quip about true greatness from The Bachelor.
An old advertisement describes Kodol as aiding digestion by providing natural nerves for digestion and doing the stomachs work. It claims the product relaxes nervous tension and rests inflamed stomach muscles while it digests foods and helps transform them into red blood. The text mentions F. H Caldwell & Co and bottling references.
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