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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
7
Winifred Eyre and Lord Harold Brakinate share a long ride near Hazell Court while Mrs Forrest and Madame de Montolieu untangle a past romance. Hastings watches with mounting jealousy as Winifred flirts and recalls a forbidden affection from earlier times.
Winifred worries as Lord Harold Erskine accepts Lady Grace’s invitation and travels to Endon Vaile. The pair rekindle an easy friendship, while Errol Hastings appears at the Court prompting Harold to plan a night at the Court before riding over with his aunt.
Winifred stays with Mrs. Clayton at the Cedars as the ill matched couple clash. Francis Clayton sneers at his wife and distracts her with insults while Winifred grows wary of him and defends Marion. Tension between marriage and friendship unfolds as the story continues.
A Boston banker visiting Father Taylor’s revival delivered a pompous address praising merchant princes for employing sailors. Father Taylor then asked if any other sinner from up town wished to speak, ending the scene with brisk humor.
A member of Parliament notes that most child tales are satire by adults yet admits occasional genuine humor. A Sunday school scene yields a witless reply: Moses married one of Jethro's daughters, answering the question about his work with Jethro.
A terse moral line proclaims that true firmness embodies the greatest mercy. The saying links strength with compassionate restraint, suggesting discipline can guide just action without cruelty.
The state capitol building commissioners opened bids from Salem Light and Traction for electric service to the state house prison asylum and blind school. Only one bid was received showing meter or flat rate options for four or ten years. Plans vary but board officials say rates are about 30 percent lower than current costs and potential savings exceed four thousand dollars annually after review by State Engineer C C Lewis. The state owns a 150 horsepower water right at the penitentiary for possible use in lighting.
Developments at the Blue Ledge mine on Joe's Creek continue under Patsy Clark. Prospects show improving ore and a bond arrangement may transfer ownership to Clark, boosting regional copper prospects and attracting timber interests pending railroad access.
The Bannock Gold Dredging Company, a Montana and Chicago syndicate, bonds 700 to 800 acres along Foots Creek and Rogue River and agrees to begin dredging with a self made machine after experts studied the ground. The gravel in the creek bed and bars holds high gold value.
Secretary of the interior disapproved several clear lists in Oregon land selections an action unseen by state land office officials. The move signals broader caution in Oregon land matters consistent with interior department practice.
A new copper and gold ledge was found by Charles Wimner and William Ross of Grant's Pass in the Waldo district. Samples indicate copper as the dominant metal with notable gold content. The vein extends hundreds of feet and wide outcroppings promise extensive development and exploration nearby a belt with Peak and Iron Mountain mines in California.
List of events includes Astoria regatta August 19-21 and Chautauquas in Gladstone Ashland Portland and New Era. Also notes Willamette Valley Chautauqua July 14-26 Eastern Oregon District Medical Association Hot Lake July 16 and state fairs in Salem September and Eugene September 29-October 2. Conclave of Woodmen Portland July 14-20 and Clackamas spiritualists New Era July 4-20.
Clerk G G Brown of the State Land Board reports a June total receipts of 26271.94 from land sales payments on certificates and school lands, all turned over to the Treasurer. Of the total, 18925.01 was from payments on certificates and cash sales of school lands.
In accordance with Oregon law the Governor issues the annual proclamation to protect timber and property from fire. The proclamation is required to be issued on or before July 1 each year.
The monthly report of the superintendent shows patient numbers increasing from 1302 to 12324 during June. Maintenance cost per capita runs $10.43 monthly or 34 cents daily. Overall health of patients described as good.
The Salem fruit cannery reports a very satisfactory cherry run led by manager Holcomb. Total pack is about 8000 cases with an average of 160 workers daily. Early cherries were waterlogged but will keep. overall quality and quantity meet expectations.
The H. C. Drang farm of 636 acres near McMinnsville was sold last week to Captain Foster of Portland for 18000. The property is regarded as one of the county’s best grain farms. Captain Foster will seed the remaining season.
Postmaster J. L. Page reports Eugene office July totals for June show postal receipts of 1242.59 dollars, a rise of 466.49 dollars from the same month last year, indicating improved business and providing a gratifying prospect for the office.
With few exceptions all logging camps in the Lower Columbia river district close for a month or six weeks to exhaust log surplus and maintain prices as industry leaders agree.
Hon Henry Blackman of Oregon presents Malheur and Harney county wool for display at the Lewis and Clark Centennial St Louis exposition. Samples chosen to showcase regional wool production.
An assorted price list shows Wheat Barley Flour Millstuff Hay Potatoes Poultry Cheese Eggs Wool and meats with varied rates. Wheat 70 74c per bushel, Barley $20 per ton, flour grades $3.95 to $4.80, hay Timothy around $20 21, potatoes Best Burpanks 50 65c per sack, chickens 10 11c, eggs 17 20c per dozen, beef cows 4c per lb, veal 7 8c, mutton $3.50 per lb, lamb 4c, hogs 6 6 4c per lb dressed 7 8c.
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