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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
2
A collection of 1899 remarks discusses Matt Quay in Pennsylvania, Dayton road work improving access to a gravel river bar, a quip about life and death, commentary on collins trust, debates between The Review and Plaindealer of Roseburg, and a jab at California comparing droughts to Oregon’s rain.
The text contrasts historical dreath strick en in Kansas with California and notes Oregon’s dependable seasonal rains. It lauds Alger’s steadfastness under fire during service, while commenting on his less stellar cabinet tenure.
The Graphic editor has worked longer in Yamhill county than any other newspaper man now in the business. Newberg hosts a village improvement club. Study circles form in household economy literature child culture and music. Willamette steamboat captains watch for gravel bars. Road supervisors seek gravel for road building. The Oregonian predicts McKinley’s renomination and election by a large margin barring unforeseen events in the next seventeen months.
The Oregon Pairyman's Association holds its annual meeting in Portland this Friday and Saturday to discuss dairy industry concerns. Grover Cleveland is hinted to lead the Democratic Party from a difficult period in the next campaign. A Massachusetts machine for washing babies is noted as a curious invention. Governor Geer appoints J. D. Lee as superintendent of the state penitentiary.
A letter from a proud Billville parent to his son in Texas recounts Bill being released from the penitentiary, Dick leaving the chain gang, George being found not guilty by a jury, and Rafe returning misplaced funds, all signaling a large family gathering. The note ends with an invitation for the son to attend the joyous reunion.
A garbled local note suggests confusion and persuasion among residents in Clover Landing as key figures attempt to sway an important decision. The fragment hints at influence campaigns and unsettled opinions among a small community.
The piece argues against Grover Cleveland seeking a third term, labeling him a vanity driven leader tied to financiers like J. Pierpont Morgan and Carl Schurtz. It cites historical examples of Washington Jackson Lincoln and Grant to warn against a constitutional third term and mocks Cleveland’s ship of destiny at a Mugwump dinner. It also discusses gender balance and marriage trends in the U S, noting male preponderance in new regions and migration effects on partnerships.
Taylor & Beck loggers in Ostrander supplied the logs for Fidler's mill Catlin where the huge timber 18 by 24 inches and 126 feet long will be felled for the steamer Lakme. The log yields 5810 feet of lumber with the stick alone at 4520 feet. two other timbers reach 100 feet. High costs hinder transport but Cowlitz county can produce such extraordinary lengths.
From The Condition of Porto Rico by William Hayes Ward in the American Monthly Review of Reviews March issue. Describes year round mild climate with 80 day temperatures and 60s at night, constant trade winds, clear air, rare showers, and suitability as a winter resort for invalids amid scenic routes through the island.
A passage from Dr McNally in the March Ladies' Home Journal discusses birth ratios showing boys slightly outnumbering girls due to male infant births and female infant deaths. It notes that boyhood mishaps reduce future male numbers but not enough to overturn adult male predominance.
A mix of farming guidance on feed, housing and breeding for poultry, caution about inbreeding, and care for old stock. The piece includes a community update with a WCTU meeting at Moses Votan’s home, program notes, and health advocacy for Dr. Pierce’s remedies, plus local town notices and a brief obituary and town items.
Mrs Alice Milloy who had been in poor health for two or three years died at Dr Watts last Thursday and was buried on.
Court listings include Wm M Wardell versus Mattie Wardell for divorce. Clarence E Cundall versus 8 N Daniels administrator for sale confirmation. John Enery against E E Heyler et al foreclosure. Sarah Smith versus R A Bird actmr foreclosure. Assignments noted E L Weed to B F Rhoades. Geo Fleet against Scott Fleet foreclosure. Keystone Mig Co against A 8 Lane et al money action. Chris Kohn and Co against P I Campbell money action. 8 V Hill against AL Churchill et al money action. AL McMullan against A Gwinn et al money action. Also a testimonial notice for Dr King’s New Discovery cure claim from Mrs Luther Lutz with trial bottle offered.
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