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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
2
The Newberg graphic notes a event on July 3 at Newberg fair grounds featuring a great American bird. It mentions political sentiment shifts as Pennoyer proclaims becoming a democrat after years of populist despond. The piece reflects 1897 Oregon political discourse and local notices.
Ex-Queen Lil opposes Hawaii joining the United States though once allied with Cleveland who is now out of business. J. W. Ivey of Portland named collector of customs for Alaska for his McKinley campaign work and party recognition.
The Junction City Times reported a fire last week that damaged the building housing the plant and caused about $200 in losses. The move scattered type but the Times published on schedule.
Newberg will celebrate Independence Day on Saturday July 3 with planned good speaking and entertainment. After several years without a celebration, officials expect a big event this year and encourage community turnout.
The University of Oregon regents weigh criticism from the press and Eugene citizens but uphold President Chapman as the right man in the right place. Paris plans 500 public horseless carriages after July 1 with many cabmen training in the suburbs, signaling the new transport era. An Ohio woman is killed by lightning drawn to her corset steel, cautioning Ohio women to switch to Oregon electricity produced to order locally.
David K. Hill addressed Niagara Falls remarks criticizing a policy dictated by a crank a demagogue and a political adventurer. He called the people plainspoken and warned against such leadership.
The Souths reception of President McKinley is described as the most enthusiastic ever accorded a Republican chief executive in the region and unmatched in any locality. The era of good feeling is likened to Monroe era as part of a shift away from sectionalism per Globe Democrat.
The piece extols teachers as the republics angels who civilize unruly children and sustain education with toil and patience. It lauds the Globe Democrat for faith in reform, predicting Tillman may shift on tariff and silver, signaling dramatic Southern political changes ahead.
Clifford Howant recalls Dolly Madison amid the 1814 British destruction of Washington highlighting her bravery and poise during a perilous moment at the capital.
From Washington the article recalls Dolly Madison taking the Declaration of Independence to safety as the White House was burned by British troops. It credits her action with preserving the priceless parchment from destruction. The piece then comments on mining stock speculation, arguing true progress comes from actual mining work, not mere financial schemes.
The Fifth Annual Friends Church meeting in Oregon convened Tuesday afternoon at the Newberg church drawing larger crowds from Salem Scotts Mills Portland and nearby areas. Delegates and speakers from both Oregon and Iowa addressed worship temperance and church statistics with aims to advance God’s kingdom and improve church reports.
The session listed seven main barriers including political party corruption, unrestricted immigration, racial tensions in the south, apathy of educated men toward sacred duties, the liquor press, the jovial drink habit, and church member lethargy. Miss Kearney delivered a forceful southern accented speech admired as the best temperance orator in Newberg. A. T. Ware sang a vocal solo, readings from Baltimore and Dublin meetings followed, California sent fraternal greetings, and Rev. J. N. Hadley preached an able sermon in Iowa.
A column of humorous anecdotes about Kansas weather and drought misperceptions. Farmers, irrigation wishes, dry-season tales, and booster regional quirks are recounted with colorful, regional voice. Included are brief notes on cures and local testimonials and a few ad-like endorsements.
A mixed text offers health claims for Wilbur's Blood Purifer claiming cure for skin diseases with price per bottle and a regional joke about a polar bear and a funeral. The fragmentary sourcing hints at an old newspaper ad style with unrelated humor.
In the County Court of Yamhill County Oregon the executor Henry Austin announces he is authorized to settle the estate of Anna Belle Tibado deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within six months of publication to L F Mall in Newberg Oregon.
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