Newberg Graphic July 9 1897 Wheat Harvest News
The Newberg Graphic notes a telephone line from Boston to St Louis and a talk of long range. It reports a heavy Kansas wheat harvest needing 500 to 1000 men in Barton Edwards Pawnee and nearby counties, impacting Jerry Simpsonism. Premium list from Oregon State Fair acknowledged with updated management for a better fall fair.
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Boston
St. Louis
Barton
Edwards
Pawnee
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Ism
Oregon
Milton Man Propagates Early Ripening Cling Stone Peach
The Eagle reports a Milton man has propagated a cling stone peach that typically ripens in mid June. The fruit is described as having excellent flavor and is expected to become a local favorite due to its early ripening compared with other varieties.
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Milton
Watson proposes government currency to raise per capita funds
Tom Watson urges issuing government paper money to provide a nationwide $50 per person, aiming to replace free silver as the central populist platform plank at the upcoming convention.
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Tom Watson
Miss Keller Passes Entrance Exam to Radcliffe College
Miss Helen Keller aged seventeen, who is deaf, dumb and blind, recently passed a successful admission examination for Radcliffe College. The achievement underscores the adage that where there is a will there is a way, aided by her instructors.
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Helen Keller
Radcliffe College
Free Silver Fades as Paper Currency Gains Support
Commentary notes ex Governor Boise shifting to a paper currency based on silver bullion and cites the Omaha World Herald on improving western stock markets. It contrasts silver’s decline with rising wheat values and details the US Treasury hand count of about 700 million dollars in assets, requiring months to finish. It also mentions farming pests and orchard trends in the Willamette valley.
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Boise
Iowa
Hod
Bryan
Omaha “World Herald
West
United States
Treasury
Oregon Fruit Trees Reach Bearing Pace in Northwest
The Rural Northwest cave notes rapid bearing of fruit trees in Oregon with the total cherries grown near Portland this year appearing as large as ever before despite a fragmentary report.
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Northwest
Oregon
Portland
Crop yields and cherry quality fall short of expectations
The crop is seen as a near failure despite better cherry quality. Most trees of the best varieties produced less than half a crop with many bearing almost none. If a full crop had occurred, shipments would have drawn attention, assuming rain did not damage fruit.
Dun's Review Signals Steady Business Upturn and Crop Gains
Dun's Review praises continued business improvement across lines in June with cautious optimism. It notes high standing businessmen expect a rising tide, less uncertainty, and anticipated buying strength as Congress adjourns. Crop prospects brighten with wheat harvesting underway and winter wheat yield forecasts well above government estimates by 60,000,600 bushels.
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Dun
Congress
Repute
The Future of Hawaii and Annexation Debate
From a period editorial urging clear positions on Hawaii annexation or protectorate status to curb vague talk. It argues a strong United States stance against Chinese and Japanese immigration, notes Japanese and Chinese populations in Tawau and Honolulu, and cites Japan’s growing military power.
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Hawaii
Pacific
Moyland
France
United States
Senate
Tawau
Japan
Republic of Hawaii
China
Died of Germantown Charlie Ross father Christian K. Ross
Christian K. Ross father of Charlie Ross who was abducted July 1 1874 from Germantown Pa died last week at his Germantown home aged 74 after a long pursuit to recover his missing son. The case sparked world wide attention as detectives pursued clues and ransom demands while Ross spent his fortune in the search.
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Christian K. Ross
Charlie Ross
Germantown
East Washington Street
Wil
Charley
Walter
East Washington Lane
Charlie
Susie
Kensington
Palmer
Richmond
H. C. Peacock
Mr. Ross
Ross
Stokely
Albduetera
WNT VoMnteers
Walling
New York
William Mosher
Joseph Douglas
Philadelphia
Mosher
Dough
Douglas
Charlie Rosa
Thad
Chartle
Warnings on Consumption Versus Bronchitis and Cure Claim
The article distinguishes consumption from bronchitis noting bronchial inflammation causes cough sore throat hoarseness and breathing difficulty. It cites thousands dying yearly from the dread disease and advertises Wilbur's Cough Cure with price one cent, sold by all Druggists.
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Wilbur
Elder Alson W. Steers
Portland, Or
San Francisco
S&s
Gail
J. Hy Crozier
Grants Pass
Wheat and oat harvest forecast by M B Hendricks
M B Hendricks, known for careful observation, predicts this year’s wheat harvest will match last year’s in bushels despite larger acreage. He also forecasts oats will exceed last year’s output by two to three bushels per acre.
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M. B. Hendricks
Last Chance for Baby Portraits by C C Smith
Photographer C C Smith advertises summer availability for baby photos, notes negatives accompany finished images, and offers old negatives for 10 cents each. Conversation about railroad stock prompts a buyer’s remark in Life.
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C. C. Smith
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Newberg Graphic
E. H. Woopwarp, Eprom
Pop.umsner
Newberg
Indiana
Oswego
Mr. Walling
Willamette Valley
Willamette Bottomed
Ernest Henderson
Willamette Pulp and Paper Co
Elsia Wright
Risia
Chehistian
K. Ross
Charlie Foes
Jack
Jones
Jim
J. H. Knight
Rutledge
All Druggista
John Griffin
Zanesville, C
de Witt
A.T. Hin
Violet
Mr. Bighed
Rose
Tor
Ena
Stella
Noah
The
Newberg Clothing House
Tlodson Bros
L. M. Parker
Rok Ike Fa
Natice
Yamhil
Ore
Anna Belle Tibada
L. F P. Fall
Yamblis County
Henry Austin
Anna Bell Tibado
Yemhill County
Amanda EF. Nagey
Andrew Hingey
Amanda KE. Hangey
McMinnville
Yamhill
Jane
Andrew Hagey
Northern Pacific
Tast
Evellowstone National Park
Kalama
Kelso
Castle Rock
Wiulock
Chehalis
Centralia
South Bend
Montesano
Aberdeen
Ocosta
Olympia
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Pt. Townsend
Ellensburg
Roslyn
North Yakima
Sprague
Cheney
Spokane
Pullman
Garfield
Farmington
Moscow
Uniontown
Genesee
Hossland
B. C.trail
B. C
Nelson
Kaslo
Minneapolis
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Washington
D. Charlton
Geras
E. H. Woodward
Newberg, Or
Zoer Hilome
John Wedde
SAN & CO
Washington, D. C
Hoskins
Oscar Cox
Agt
Mgr
Monarch
CYCLE
MFG. CO
London
New-York Weekly Tribune
Graphic
NEW York Weekly Tribune
the Graphic
Geo. W. Ce
Vribcne
Pou
W. P. Heacock
Wepot Lumber Yard
Cedar
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