Newberg Graphic notes dates and political buzz around 1896
The Newberg Graphic from July 31 1596 cites dates for a poultry show in Tacoma January 26 to 30 1897 and notes Seattle and Portland slow to set dates Vanderburg contests Tongue for congress Tongue holds election certificate. It discusses gold standard democrats Bryan's status and the populist convention, with Thomas F P Watson nominated for vice president and Bryan endorsed for president.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Portland
St. Louis
Thomas FP. Watson
Giorgia
Bryan
Sewall
Watson
The pen and politics in brief
The piece notes pen production uses more steel than weapons and mentions Portland's S B Riggen being named police commissioner by Vennoyer after electoral defeats. It also comments on English views of American politics and references Yale football finances with receipts 20272.75 and a year end balance of 6302.15.
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S.B. Riggen
Portland
W. L. Tooze
Newberg
Vennoyer
Yale Football Association
Fifty years of Scientific American record of invention
The fiftieth anniversary issue of the Scientific American stands as a concise record of history in invention. It remains strictly up to date and highly creditable to the publishers, worth preserving for future reference.
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Scientific American
Miller elected president of Oregon Agricultural College
Hon TH B Miller of Grant Pass is chosen as president of Corvallis Oregon Agricultural College. The election notes the 417 electors with a 24 majority and lists the state by state ballot counts. The Graphic editor praises Miller while cautious on his success as college president.
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TH. B. Miller
Granta Pass
Oregon Agricultural College of
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
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Maryland
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Minnesota
Mississippi
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New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
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Rhode Ialand
Bouwth Carolina
South Dakota
En We
Texas
Utah
Vie
Washington
Wisconsin
Miners Return from Alaska Citing Cash Hardships
Many miners who rushed to Alaska in early spring have returned, wiser and sadder. They note that surviving there requires ready cash to sustain the venture.
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Alaska
Fruit harvest projection for bearing and nonbearing trees
The San Bernardino County count lists 1 528 755 non bearing trees and 422 065 bearing trees. If all become bearing, the total harvest potential would surge accordingly based on typical yield per tree, indicating a substantial increase in fruit output once maturation reaches full bearing.
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San Bernardino County
California
Capital Journal shifts stance toward Charley Moores
A local newspaper notes the Capital Journal aligning with populists and growing hostile when Charley Moores is named, suggesting the wigwam tradition or unity has deteriorated.
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Capital Journal
Charle Moores
Charley
Ex-President Harrison to Campaign in Missouri Kentucky West Virginia
Former president William Henry Harrison plans to campaign for McKinley across Missouri Kentucky West Virginia Maryland and Indiana with a focus on Indiana. He is known for speaking forcefully and drawing large audiences wherever he speaks.
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Harrison
McKinley
Missouri
Kentucky
West Virginia
Maryland
Indiana
Prominent Columbia county farmer commits self under mortgage strain
A. J. Titus a prominent farmer of Columbia county Washington killed himself last Sunday over a 21000 mortgage on his farm. The note suggests such a mortgage burden is driving distress and may boost the undertakers' business.
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Columbia County
Washington
A. J. Titus
Yosemite Valley bans saddled animals on trails until certified safe
The Yosemite park commission barred campers from bringing saddled animals on any Yosemite Valley trail until the horse or mule is certified safe for use. The rule comes as liverymen often charge from 2.00 to 5.00 dollars daily for a 250 dollar saddle horse.
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Yosemite Park
Yosemite Valley
Campaign of Education for Citizens in Presidential Contest
The party managers announce a campaign of education to inform the American people during the national contest. Citizens must study government principles and history to argue confidently and participate responsibly, as politics becomes a practical school for measuring duties, rights, and influence.
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Aman
Vere
Vlaelenl
Rene
Campaign of education yields verdicts reflecting intelligence
The editorial argues that exposing error and letting common sense prevail elevates public will to command obedience, framing it as a principled campaign of education that strengthens democratic integrity.
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Ifit
Ulobe- Democrat
City water plant costs and bark trade noted in Benton county
City treasurer Apperson reports the water and light plant has cost Benton citizens total funds of 0,000 with $32,440 from light and water collections and $11,200 from taxes. The bark trade in Benton and Lincoln counties offers steady work, with bark sold at 1.75 to 2 cents per pound and an Alsea worker earning about $2.55 daily.
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Telephone Register
K. ©. Apperson
Benton
Lincoln
OC & FE
San Francisco
Pacific
Eastern
Corvallis Times
Sign hangs from office window sparks prank at Republican HQ
On Wednesday a large sign reading Binmetallic Headquarters appeared hanging from the office window of J. W. Hobbs secretary of the Republican central committee. Inquiry showed Dee Wright or Billy Warren were responsible in Hobbs's absence.
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J. W. Hobbs
Republican Central Committee
Mr. Hobbs
Dee Wright
Billy Warren
Local Office Moves Across Street in Union Block
O P Coshow and W L Warren relocate their offices into Union block sharing the same room. Coshow will practice law while Warren handles real estate clients. The brief notes a reform school ticket for Carl Breen and other local happenings including a boy’s injury and the return visit of the old perambulating printer Haslett.
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O. P. Coshow
W. L. Warren
Union Block
Coshow
Warren
Haslett
Northwest
McPherson
Mineville
Unreliable Skin Disease Claims Spur Purifier Ad
An old advertisement touts Wilbur's Blood Purifier as a cure for many skin ailments including ringworm and eczema. It claims cheap price and widespread druggist sale. The text also includes odd claims about laying on of hands and a mother curing a cigarette habit with a slipper.
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Wilbur
Christian Seionne
Milton Bayle
Farm For Sale Near Newberg With Water Access
A 40 acre farm six miles from Newberg offers half in cultivation with water. Prices and terms available by inquiry at Cragin & Other, Lut.
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Newberg
Bne Water
Cragin Ottier
Pioneer veteran trials and cures touted for Pink Pills
In Yamhill County Oregon veteran Sebastian Brutscher aged seventy suffers rheumatism lung trouble and memory loss. He credits Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health and memory. Fellow residents John Boatman and John F. E. Smith report kidney and nervous ailments improved by the pills. Local postmaster J C Sawyer and A M Hapany corroborate testimonials. The ad promotes Williams Pink Pills as a cure for various ailments with pricing and availability from the Williams Medicine Company.
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Sebastian Brutscher
Newberg
Oregon
Yamhill County
Brucher
John D Boatman
Fourtenth Regiment Cavalry
Kansas
Kilpatrick Post
Boatman
John FE. Smith
Methodist Church
Mississippi Valley
Tiver
J.C. Sawyer
Newerg
Ore
Tani
A. M. Hapany
Williama
Williame
DeWitts Pills and Notable Medical Tidbits
A collection of medical reminiscences and advertisements noting DeWitts Little Early Hisers as a gentle bowel aid, DeWitt's Coke & Cholera Cure for inflammation, plus assorted facts about the oldest apple tree in Cheshire, the flea’s extraordinary leaping, and various other remedies and curiosities.
Monod Dishwasher Co Promises Big Home Sales
An advertising note claims strong earnings selling the Monod Dishwasher through home canvassing. It states $1.7 net after expenses from daily sales, claims high demand, and encourages readers to contact The Monod City Dishwasher Co in St Louis for details.
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Joe
Mike Tem
Shearead
St. Leute
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Eprron & Punnsnen
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Gulf
Uncle Sam
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Valley Transcript
Yarehill County
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M. M. Hodson
Mancie
Ind
Howard Miller
Oll Story
Ki Hill
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DeWitt
Pow Sale
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L. M. Parker
Cheshire
Conn
Chicago
de Witt
Holland
China
Bay of Fundy
Elder Alson W. Steers
Portland, Or
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Milton
Cures Croup
SanPrancisco
J. H. Crozier
Grants Pass
Amazon
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Lompeli
Oregonian
Pacific College
Newberg, Ore
Tesse Edwards
N. E. Britt
B. C. Miles
Bank OF Newberg
Capita
Jesse Edwards, E. H. Woodward
B.C. Miles
J.C. Colcord, N. E. Britt
United States
Canada
Lidd & Tilton
National Park Bank
Newberg Pressed Brick
Jesse Edwards & Son
W. P. Heacock
Depot Lumber Yard
Ames & Frost Company
Chicago, Ill
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