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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
2
Friday edition notes Oregon items including Newberg postal entry and Ouray scavenger Buzzard. Mentions Eugene Guard supporting proposition and a Wil lamette Valley Chautauqua assembly at Gladstone Park July 15 to 24 with a strong program and expected large attendance.
The Globe Democrat notes William Jennings Bryan claimed a "harmonious democratic party" but asserts the statement was not made in St. Louis or near Congress. It suggests Bryan should provide a geographical diagram to show where the harmony exists.
The Portland Welcome notes that 6,000 bicycles are in use in the city and observes that many people unable to pay small grocery bills seem able to obtain bicycles, a situation that provokes much comment.
Hon W J Bryan to address audiences in Ashland July 9 Lebanon July 10 Oregon City July 12 and Portland July 18. The text notes William Jennings Bryan has announced his presidential bid for 1900 and advocates advertising.
A Boston lady viewing the Willamette Valley from a Pullman car windows marveled at numerous hop yards and exclaimed that the country beats Boston for beans, highlighting regional agricultural pride.
L H McMahon of Salem, famed as an all round kicker, leaves for Europe. His past financial troubles suggest he may have sought funding beyond kicking, and some speculate a practical joke or leg pull helped raise travel cash.
The Silver Imprint and the Oregon Bell, two Albany populist papers, trade coarse insults about each other. Words include dirty renegade, low born, purp, dorg, boss, fusionist, jealous populists, and cryptic phrases about free trade and $750.
The Globe Democrat cites a proposed inscription for a Grant monument in New York, stating his burial preference order written weeks before his death. He would inscribe West Point first, Illinois next for his start as general, and New York for the city that befriended him.
A fragmentary 1800s vignette contrasts a colonial village with modern progress. It notes fashion wigs and queues, foot scraping greetings, a post day inn gathering, a church collection on a pole, an oil copper mine used as a prison, debt imprisonment, a single hat maker, Virginia’s large share of population, limited travel by stagecoach, scarce quinine, and high book prices with low day wages.
A compilation of historical customs and habits across early America. Descriptions include social penalties for sermon criticism, classed goods like men’s and women’s stuffs, open fireplaces, unnumbered streets, theaters with pit crowds, legal whipping posts, library origins, mail times, courtship rules, travel wills, tea etiquette, popular novels, Philadelphia dances, and Christmas quilting games from the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Mrs Jadge Denny and Mrs J F Calbreath promote flax fiber farming among Yutu hill farmers under the Woman's Flax Fiber Association of Oregon led by Mrs Gov Lord. Seed distributed free in 1-5 pound lots. skilled promoters to visit fields, offer harvesting and curing instructions. A $100 prize awaits the best acre of flax this season. success could bring manufacturing plants to Oregon.
Last Thursday afternoon about four an incendiary fire consumed three of Hon J J Penderon’s farm structures nine miles southwest of the city. The barn granary and stble were burned with their contents including 60 tons hay 20 tons straw 250 bushels wheat and other forage. No horses were on the premises and insurance covered losses.
The Pacific Coast prepares for a World Convention of Young People in San Francisco from July 7 to 12. Oregon and California youths anticipate the event with a large reception committee organizing plans for guests and speakers from abroad and across the United States.
A letter from H. B. Gile of Salem urges Oregon to join sister states in a world notable itinerary. It argues Oregon should prove it is populated by a modern, educated populace and offers full transportation and hotel rate information for a trip including Portland and southern points at about $35. Readers may request details by sending name and address.
The Newberg W C T U met May 26 in the reading room. They closed the reading room until reopening is deemed fit and continued the LV meetings only until the next school year. Mrs Emery was chosen treasurer after Mrs Christenson's removal. A 60 cent request to Edenhower union for a ball was granted. The group urged enforcement of Oregon science of temperance laws in schools and discussed education methods. A National Prayer Mission day is set for next Wednesday in the reading room.
An assortment of 19th century health advertisements touts cures for kidney disease headaches coughs bronchitis and skin conditions with multiple testimonials. J H Knight Rutledge Or and J P Dorsey Wheatland count among readers seeking or reporting product failures and peach yields alongside humorous exchanges and moral quotes.
Andy Winters reports a bright outlook after twins Corbett and Fitzsimmons were born to their family. Wm. Allen, touring the Willamette valley, says Italian prunes will be a good crop with French about half a crop, while some areas expect a very heavy Italian harvest and growers prepare to bail dry era due to advancing fruit quality.
In a few days a complete stock of general merchandise will open in the Hoskins brick opposite the Bank of Newberg. All stock is fresh and clean with no old shelf worn goods. Call in to examine goods and note prices.
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