Newberg Graphic 1878 Exciter Ants Water Works Talk
The Newberg Graphic notes an exciting claim about a white ant laying up to 86 400 eggs in a day and comments on water works for Newberg with readers invited to share views. It also recalls historical figures like Mr Field and John Bright while reporting local social visits and political remarks from Albany and Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Cynes W. Pieno
New York City
Mr. Field
Atlantic Cable
John Bright
Cyrus of Old
Wilson Captured After Escape from Officers
News recounts the recapture of Wilson a murderer who fled from McMinnville to Salem. Constables John Carter and his brother detained him, he fought with a weapon, they bound him and transported him to McMinnville and then to Salem where he is jailed awaiting Clackamas county court. Rewards totaling 5000 are noted if claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etale News
Wilson
McMinnville
Salem
Clackamas County
Hhis
Bottow
Payton
Dayton Bridge
Red Hills
Chesal
Liberty
Jobn
John
Hli
Jol
Hin
Aberi
Kelly
Water Works Plan for Newberg Discussed by Citizen
A Forest County resident writes about water works for Newberg, explaining the need to know how funds would be allocated and how the project would be applied locally. The letter outlines questions and concerns about the proposed system and its impact on Newberg residents.
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Newberg
Forest Grove Water Works Plan Proposed to Boost Growth and Revenue
A pro Water Works plan urges Forest Grove to secure right of way and build a first class system drawing from nearby springs. The proposal claims bonds at 5-6 percent over 30-40 years with no city taxes, predicting annual net revenue and future population growth, plus fire protection and better living conditions. It argues private hydrants cost more and stresses local employment and reduced illness from improved drainage and sewerage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay-grumbler
City Recorder
Fiest
Honda
Forest Grove
Wong
Cette
Walter Works
Largest Ches hire apple tree and prune trade discussed
The article notes a 150 year old Cheshire Connecticut apple tree with eight branches and a seedling origin, plus past prune imports of over twenty million pounds in 1890 and talk of a thriving home market. It urges vigilant protection against pests like the codlin moth and advocates home gardening, pruning, and using pyrethum powder as an insecticide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Conn
Portland
Europe
Observations on the Cowlin Moth ASD Mor Lots
The report notes the cowlin moth emerging from pupal stage in an outdoor breeding cage on May 10 under near natural conditions. Three moths survived past five days and seemed to live longer with continued nightly warmth and darkness, indicating mating and life expectancy trends.
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Couvator
Onn
Lse2
Enrice Keaan Noathwest
Popa
Ina Jatenay Tate
Spraying timing and insect notes from May observations
The report details moth egg laying on jar sides in late May with eggs protected by gelatinous masses likely hatching after ten days. It compares spray timing around May 26 and recommends thorough application before June 4 or 5 to target larvae before entering fruit. Also reports hop louse samples found on plums and hops in Oregon and Washington orchards with notes on spread and winged forms.
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Dalmatia
Persia
California
Bhan Jier
Towa
Boston
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Senate
Nan
Bora
T. D. Linton
Eugene
Western Oregon Weather Wrapup Notes Cool Week and Mixed Crop Prospects
The report details a cool partly cloudy week in Western Oregon with showers and below normal temperatures. It notes uneven rainfall, improving corn prospects, mixed grain yields, and good alfalfa and hay crops in irrigated areas. Peaches and berries are nearing ripeness while cherries peak. frost affected higher elevations and rivers are falling.
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Oregon
Jackson
Ohaw
Cael
Blue Mountains
Beaveraine
Pendleton
Union
Wallowa
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Newberg Graphic
H. Woopwarp
Om. C. Eateny
Iso
Newbery
Lear
C. W. Falfon
Renate
W. DP
Kenly
Albany
W. P. Keady
Water Works
OVM
Tance
Prom Fruits and Plowers
O. C. Wright
Capital
Newberg and Vicinity
Main Street
Depot
Yamlil
Svalp County
Circuit Court
Justice's Court
Assvaecr County Commissioners
Jane
Treasury
Apt
Tn Treasury
Yeer
Warren
Metsehan State School
Baker Institute Fund
Issd
Institute Fund
Sehoo
Goldier’s Fund
Total
Peportes
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Maurine
America
Peck
By Deorce W. Peck
Williame Feet
Boys OF the Bible
By Thos. W. Handford
Dore
Willard
GS Bate
Esergetle
F. C. Smedley & CO
Wabash Are
CHOP
Deparne Pati Road
F. Hy. Storey
Newberg Tailoring House
Bank Block
Newberg, Or
J. Barrib
Mitchell & Glark
Proprietors of the
Enterprise
Cor
Second & Meridian Lts
H. F. Ong
PF. E. Madley
J.B. Mount
Madley, Want & CO
Iain
A. Hodgson
Main & Dayton Streets
New Berg
Ordagon
W. M. Mitchell
Tam
First Street
DW Bec
Ordgonw
Ajanteo
Hocapital
L.L. May &Co
St. Paul, Minn
Undertaker
Oregorx
Nsilliners
Aewberg Poultry Yards
Newberg, Grecon
Brahmas Reic
Cormey
Plymouth Rocks
Orie Jay
C.F. Moore
Fe Purina
Nuwnens
OrneGon
Wyandottes
Ss. Hobson
Keth
Reuben
Frank
East Side
C. H. Powell
Ceeer Biseet
Jdettety
Veegra
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