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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
2
The Oregonian calls on Yamhill county farmers to back a beet sugar project planned for Newberg. About 2500 acres have been pledged with the remaining half needing timely arrangement. City and county promoters assure sufficient growing time and favorable terms to attract capital and steady incomes beyond wheat hops and prunes.
Newberg is cited as the banner Republican district in Yam Hill County, reportedly carrying the palm for party strength. Local officials and residents note the high support and organizational activity fueling the result.
The piece asserts workers at the beet sugar factory serve regional interests and quips on political forecasts. It mentions Yambill and adjoining counties and cites two contrasting political sayings while noting uncertainty before Newberg reports.
The piece urges renewed diligence in the beet sugar push and notes Judge Bartlett Tripp of South Dakota gaining ground as the West’s candidate for the Republican vice presidency. It reflects post election optimism and a view of the field narrowing toward Tripp.
Senator Spooner outlines a Republican policy in the Philippines advocating fair justice, wood governments, widespread schools, broad political participation, and firm law enforcement to protect life and property. He frames this as imperialism in GOP terms.
The Willamette Valley adopts faster farming methods with clover spreading beyond Portland, increased interest in forage crops, and efforts to utilize summer fallow. Rape demand rises this spring as corn fields appear, silos rise across the valley, and beet sugar and other crops expand, making Yamhill a developing garden spot.
The Dalles Chronicle notes that wool prices in Oregon fell to five cents per pound during Cleveland's last year and rose under McKinley, with recent gains of about half a million dollars yearly for growers on 15 million pounds. It argues tariff support helps prosperity and urges a beet sugar factory to boost markets and prices for beets and farm products.
A local notice urges households to buy in a new market that will provide a robust outlet for every crop a farmer can raise. It emphasizes a strong home base for fresh produce and related goods to support the farming community.
A Mansfield Ohio tribute recalls Mrs. Sherman as a devoted wife of John Sherman and notes her quiet departure from public life. It contrasts with Mrs. Gladstone in England, both honored for unselfish lives. Louisa May Alcott’s poem about a mother’s death closes the piece, praising peace after release.
Omaha Lee argues that no guilty official should escape punishment as Grant and McKinley did in past cases. He urges strict discipline within parties and full prosecution by the Department of Justice for federal officers who violated their oaths and harmed government service.
The Grey Eagle carried about eighty excursionists to Salem for the state field meet among Oregon colleges. The University of Oregon won the silver cup for the third straight year, totaling 41 points, ahead of Oregon Agricultural College, Willamette, and Pacific College. Heater of Newberg starred by winning four events including the broad jump and pole vault, accumulating more points than any two men on the field.
Record of Yamhill County results from the latest Oregon election shows unusual mixes with Republican wins statewide yet several contested local offices. Majorities include Litton Democratic sheriff 860 and Littlefield Republican school superintendent 367, while numerous county posts list Republican totals with notable variances.
The Salem Statesman lauds Heater of Pacific College Newberg as the best all round athlete in the state. His performance drew marvelous praise and generous applause from the entire assembly.
The article argues farmers face high risks when buying cows for dairying. It notes many calves are not raised, buying cattle brings unknowns like disease, poor milk, or low profitability. It urges raising heifers from known good stock for better, guaranteed dairy success.
The Southern Pacific Company promotes free literature on California travel and resorts including coast line attractions Shasta region Southern California and a pocket sized state map. Publications list covers Summer outings Pacific Grove and other sites with guides and program details available through agents or C H Markham in Portland Oregon.
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