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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
2
A 1901 Oregon item notes praise from The Oregonian and Statesman for the elected US senator and criticizes the anti cigar bill debate. It recalls Portland Chronicle remarks about a lone hand in Oregon politics and questions constitutional concerns over the bill.
The exchange argues that ineffective enforcement of statutes by officers erodes law and lets private citizens feel justified in taking action. It questions who will enforce the law when officers fail to perform their duties sworn to uphold.
After a prolonged contest at Balem, Hon. John H. Mitchell was elected to the Oregon Senate in a late Saturday vote. The Graphic favors the result as McBride failed to win and Mitchell’s long service earns broad backing for his focus on Oregon’s interests. Sentiment shifted rapidly over two weeks before the final forty day struggle ended favorably for the state.
The text cites a California paper outlining four options for prune growers facing a weak, slow-moving crop and ruined markets. It argues for a public education push to promote prune consumption, especially Oregon grown, as a healthy and satisfying product rather than a reproach.
The piece debates if a democratic age can truly equalize lives given intrinsic differences in talent and endowment. It contrasts Burns and Burnsian ethics with fears of radical equality, arguing that the masses now hold power or abstain from it, shaping social order without restoring old class structures.
A New York Tribune editorial argues that real leadership in democracy rests with those who act for the people's long term interests rather than bow to popular demand. It cautions against demagogues and praises steadfast leaders who risk temporary defeat to prevent injustice.
The Teachers Local Institute met Saturday drawing teachers from the area and Dayton. F J Deach discussed the percentage system while Mrs Evangeline Martin urged moral training as the cornerstone of civil government and teaching morality by example and precept. Superintendent Littlefekd noted Attorney General Blackburns bible reading decision with caveats for districts.
A school conference hears Mrs. Mabel Douglas argue reverence and tolerance as core moral training. Dr. Hutchinson, Prof. Daggett, and Supt. Littlefield discuss child study, memory, and standardized standards, with live animal demonstrations and a future observation pledge.
A NW city suburb fire gutted Ed Rogers home and risked a nearby barn on the old Landingham place last Thursday night while the family was away at a Woodmen lodge supper. Losses on Rogers property total about 5100 with 3600 on the building and 1500 on contents. The community notes a wave of similar incidents over two years totaling around 5200, and suspects a recurring vandal, though no conclusive proof has been found.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring health and adding forty pounds, citing a testimonial from Mrs Edwin H Gardner of Beechwood Massachusetts who reports weight gain from 135 to 175 pounds after using the medicine and related products. The copy links female health to systemic wellness and promises free medical advice literature on request.
A reporter laments the public’s inability to uncover the full truth as criminals roam free and terror grips the community while justice is delayed. The piece notes Nemesis may pursue the guilty when least expected. It mentions a rich lady funding Dr Nicholson's Institute for free ear drums for deaf patients.
The County Court of Yamhill County Oregon seeks bids for lumber to be furnished to road districts in wagons each district’s road lots. Bids cover year 1901 and must be for good sound timber. Bids open 1 PM on the second day of the March 1901 term. court may reject any or all bids. Clerk: J. H. Newson.
A Morgan town Tennessee reader touts Bucklena Arnica Salve as a cure for eczema tetter salt rheum pimples and sores with a 25 cent price at C F Moore Co drugstore. The piece quotes a legal proverb about women in law and promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for digestive issues and bad breath.
Mia Applegate of Alexandria Indiana details a night long cough with blood spit and claims three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and she gained 59 pounds. The ad touts a cure for coughs colds influenza bronchitis and lung troubles with trial bottles free at C F Moore Co druggists.
Fr Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility. He praises wife’s health as well, calling Bitters a grand tonic and invigorator for weak run down women. Satisfaction guaranteed by C F Moore & Co.
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