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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
5
The Newberg Graphic issue header lists BE. H. Woodward as editor and publisher with W.C. Woodward as associate editor, indicating the newspaper’s leadership and publication details in Oregon.
Newberg notes fourteen steam power plants in operation and argues the time has come to rally behind Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Official canvass confirms local option victory by 3118, larger than initial estimates, with the direct primary law now in force. Walter L. Tooze of Woodburn praised for editorial on A Successful Manager and his prior campaign leadership helping Binger Hermann’s June 6 district majority.
Walter R. Miles of Pacific College Newberg won first prize of 100 dollars in Indianapolis before 3000 spectators. The Portland Journal notes his prior May win at Philomath and says the national victory confirms his deserved honors at home.
For years Newberg residents urged Southern Pacific to upgrade transport and depot facilities but were met with inaction. The town now faces the possibility of pursuing electric line service to meet needs, following the Reporter’s suggestion that determined effort could win investment.
Porter and Larkin advertise new ladies oxfords in the latest styles with several price options. The shop emphasizes that the ladies also have access to these styles.
La Fayette notes show travel plans to Newberg on the 4th and comment on Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Billy McNeely sold property and followed Mr. Krummel’s group east. they plan return in a year or two. Local option fears affect the saloon business. school directors and staff appointments are listed. many town roofs and paint jobs underway. Harlough returns from Grass Valley. Krummel sold Henry Newton farm to eastern buyers for just over 7000 and has chartered a war and left for Iowa. Posey.
Myrtle Alice Barnhart 27 to Robert Roy McAlpin 27. Emma M. Sanders 32 to Alfred Van Worsky. Mary E. Cowles 20 to Elmer E. Hanna 30. Constancé M Bradley 21 to Chester Way, Shute 26. Beatrice Lawson 21 to Albert E. Everest 26. Olive May Lambright 27 to Walter Macy 28.
On June 27 and July 7 the S. P. Co will sell round trip tickets to the Portland Carnival, each with an admission coupon valued at 1.45 dollars. Tickets are valid for six days after sale and expire July 10, 1904. Purchasers should mention Carnival tickets when buying.
The Southern Pacific Co. offers round trip tickets to Portland from Newberg for 1.05 dollars. Valid for Saturday afternoon or any Sunday train, with Sunday or Monday return in Portland. Applies similarly from Portland for valley trips at reduced rates for Portland residents.
Leading Newberg merchants subscribe for a $100 silk flag to be awarded to the society with the most votes in a county wide contest. Voting coupons are free with every 25 cent cash purchase until 30 000 coupons are distributed. The flag is a six by sixty one foot army regulation banner with gold fringe tassels and leaf stars, mounted on a polished staff.
An ad offers a single Jersey cow at $25 with details to inquire at a home a mile north of Bank of Newberg. A series of disjointed lines includes a court claim over $12.50 and a jab at Chamberlain's Cholera remedy, plus a trolley car quip about charging by weight.
Millinery clearance at Hutchens Sisters runs from June 6 to July 4 offering hats bonnets and children's hats plus ribbons and flowers. Also Porter Larkin's advertises shirts in drummer samples priced at 75 cents from $1.25 to $1.50 values.
For a hundred years Witch Hazel has been prized but C DeWitt Co Chicago created a salve combining Witch Hazel with antiseptics. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as best for sores cuts burns bruises and piles. Counterfeits circulate so buyers should seek the name DeWitt on the package and avoid others. Sold by F H Caldwell and Co.
Mr. George K. Babcock was thrown from his wagon and severely bruised. He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm freely and praised it as the best liniment for sprains and bruises. Babcock, a North Plain, Connecticut resident, notes it cures in one-third the time of other treatments. Sold by C. F. Moore & Co.
Southern Pacific Co resumes sale of excursion tickets to Newport and Yaquina Bay on June 1. Both season and Saturday-to-Monday passes available. The resort notes growing popularity, with reasonable hotel rates and premier fishing hunting and sea bathing opportunities. W. E. Coman General Passenger Agent.
A reader article extols modern surgery, noting organs can be removed or repaired and bones mended with antiseptic dressings to hasten healing. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is advertised as antiseptic and pain relieving, recommended for home use to save time and money.
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