Newberg Graphic July 30 1997 Pear Farm Plans
J M Wallace of the R B Wallace fruit farm in Polk County near Salem will ship 5000 bushels of pears to Chicago and other eastern points starting with two cars weekly. The paper notes buyers can learn what a Gould Bartlett pear is as the fruit hits the market. Oregon pears are praised for quality and demand. The column ties recent Clondyke excitement to rising local money and business prospects.
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J.M. Wallace
Polk County
Salem
Chicago
Oregon
Newberg
Alaska Purchase Reflected In Alaska’s Tax Clash
The fragment recounts Secretary Seward’s 1867 Alueka purchase from Russia and notes that while the sale was conceded, Canadian officials now levy heavy taxes on mining claims in the Klondike. The piece suggests the secretary might have paid more for a larger territorial stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alueka
Russia
Clondyke
Oregon Crop Prospects Improve Across Grains and Fruits
Despite a troubled past three years, Oregon farmers see a brighter outlook as the wheat crop rises at least a third and fetches nearly double last year’s price. The oat crop is excellent, Hoping fruit yields are abundant and prices rise close to three times prior levels, boosting overall state prospects.
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Oregon
Speculation on Oregon Legislature Extra Session
The Reporter notes uncertainty about Governor Lord calling an extra session this fall. It argues the legislature remains disqualified for efficient state work and warns the old opposition would revive immediately if a proclamation were issued, potentially harming Oregon’s reputation.
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Lord
Oregon
Principles of Jefferson and Jackson in Silver Debate
The excerpt critiques modern free silver orators comparing to Jefferson and Jackson. It argues Jefferson favored a national standard aligned with commerce and world markets, while Jackson valued gold as a universal, unchangeable money measure. The piece warns against inflating credit or paper currency and stresses constitutional backing for precious metals as the republic’s money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ryan
Jefferson
Jackson
The Corruption of Self-pity
A meditation on self-pity as a deceptive form of selfishness that erodes judgment and vanity. The author argues that consolation for mistakes delays true recovery and that suffering is essential to regain what was lost or to confront limits.
Self-Examination and the Perils of Self-Pity
A critique of self pity and evading responsibility. The speaker urges honest self appraisal, naming personal defects, accepting missed approbation, and avoiding blaming others. Self pity leads to false sorrow, villainized self image, and eventual self deception.
I Went Out To Learn A Bicycle In Moonlit Night
A fragmented reminiscence recounts learning to ride a bicycle in a moonlit night. The narrator describes falls, tangled wheels, bruised hands, and a chaotic tumble through the bicycle handling misadventures while insisting the tale is not an admission of failure.
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Bryn Mawr Pikes
Wheeler
Udon
Edo
Robert Burdett
First wheat threshed this season and a serious hunting incident
The article notes the first wheat threshed by Alex Fryer of Carlton using the Surprise variety yielding about 40 bushels per acre from 14 acres. It also reports George Manning, 11, of Moore's Valley, accidentally shot while with older boys and a dog near a post office, escaping serious injury.
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Alex Fryer
Carlton
Momlay
Mr. Stout
Starmilla
United States
Fryer
George
W. Manning
Moore's Valley
Calllee Winchester
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
Rural Northwest reports a failed cherry orchard experiment where tree heads were raised five feet from the ground causing high mortality and sun exposure. One Minute Cough Cure from A T Hix is urged to prevent cold related throat and lung issues.
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Portland
Northwest
A. T. Hix
John Grifin
Zanesville, O
de Witt
A. T. Hr
Wilbur
Travels and greetings from John Crawford letter
John Crawford describes his travels from Pend Oreille Idaho to Niagara Falls and Canada visiting towns, colleges, and lakes. He notes a warm reception in Elkhart and Richmond and visits Pickering Ontario for a Friends meeting, with remarks on Canada and agriculture. The advertised Wilbur's Blood Purifier follows, and Methodist church quarterly meetings schedule in town are listed.
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Penderville
Idaho
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yellow Stone River
Elkhart
Indiana
Richmond
Marsham College
Johnston
Niagara Falls
St Catharines
Pickering
Ontario
Yearly Meeting of Friends Church
Canada
G. W. Gae
Dod
G. W. Gue
G. W.gue
R.A. Arxins
Last Chance C C Smith Photographer Seeks Summer Travel
A garbled community page notes Last Chance C C Smith the photographer plans to travel for the summer, urging readers to call quickly for baby portraits. Negatives accompany photos, and old negatives sell for a dime each. The jumble includes poems and various medical and product notices from local vendors and readers.
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C.C. Smith
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The
Postoice
Burdett
A. T. Hin
John Crawford
Victoria
Sound
Joun Crawford
Lapayverite
Carl Michaux
Chehalis
Wash
Mra
M. O. Lowarasdae
California
C. KB. Copren
Joe la Folette
A. =. Campbell
Pasbrook
Earhart
Rebekahs
J. H. Knight
Rutledge
Elder Alson W. Steers
Portland, Or
Cures Croup
San Francisco
J. H. Crozier
A. T. Hint
Miss Upprten
Gladnness
Jennie
Albert
E.G. Gregory
Fredderetown
Chamberlain
Sue
A.T. Hin
W. Fenton
Ty de Witt
Newberg Clothing House
Hodson Bros
Fd SN
Alos
Yam‘ Itt County Ore
Anan Melle
Cibado
Oheea Lfp. Hall
Yamul
County
Oreren
Henry Austin
Anna Belli
Yamhill County
Oreenna
Amanda E. Wakey
Andrew
Amanda B. Heger
Ald Estite
Conmrt
McMnaville
Yamhill
Gragon
Jane
Andrew Hagey
Attorney-At-Law
Clarence Butt
Orrick
Hauk
Newberg Bulding
Feed & Lead Store
R. W. Steigleder
1St Street
Liecas
J. 8. Baker. Lintend
Jas. Comic
John A. Beck
Watchmaker
Morrison St. Portland, OR
Elmer P. Dixon
Ofice I
Court House
McMinnville
G. A. Prestisa
Fechool Sapt
the & B
Monarch Cycle Mfg. CO
Ceicaco
Kew
York
Monarch
Eitan
Russel A Celemanae
London
New-York Weekly Tribune
Graphic
NEW York Weekly Tribune
W. P. Heacock
Wepot Lumber Yard
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