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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1896
Page
2
Newberg Graphic reports on politics and local happenings in March 1896. Mentions Carlisle in Cleveland circles, a free silver candidacy, paper name changes in local presses, McKinley forecasts, and pardons of Nat Blum. Notes moves of Florence West publisher, and various congressional candidates from Oregon and Washington counties. Also includes a quip about fabric prices and a note on dental education in schools.
Prof J Hodson of Newberg pursues the Oregon county school superintendent post. A twenty year resident of Oregon he spent years teaching in public schools after moving from Indiana. He lived near Newberg while attending Monmouth Normal School and teaching in the era.
A respected mature candidate is elected to the same county post for a fifth year. Supporters expect a capable, conscientious administration pleasing the public. A Chicago Times Herald article cites western congressman views predicting McKinley’s ultimate presidential win and party dynamics.
A city official asserts a quick chlorides test using nitric acid and silver nitrate can flag unsafe water. The method claims clear, murky water both warn of impurities, while very clear water may be as risky. The note blends other magazine items and local political hints though mainly reports on water testing and a few social mentions.
A modern philosopher notes that the country suffers from an excess of workers earning ten dollars seeking hundred dollar positions, implying a mismatch between wages and opportunities and urging structural reforms.
A poem by Frank L. Stanton in Domorest's Magazine narrates gratitude for life’s rhythms. The speaker finds cheer in all seasons, noting sun and sky, dew and sleep, and the work of making hay as central joys. It contrasts sorrow with song and laments complaints from others.
Albert Tozier secretary of the Onre fou Press Association traveled by Sunday evening train through Lotirande on his way home to Portland from the National Editorial Association in Florida. He toured the south visiting sites including Cuba where rebellion against Spain was reported. He compared conditions there to the 191 super railroad strike era in the United States, noting a peaceful mood rather than open war.
A patchwork of items from Yamhill County discusses orchard spraying changes due to weather, pension news for J L Gardner with back pay, county assessor pay confusion, and deputy staffing questions. It covers river levels, log rafts down the Yamhill, peach blossoms, and a Sheridan birth notice, all in compact local reportage.
Department No 1 of the circuit court sits for the wild lnst with cases docketed including Moore Ferguson Co vs M W Wade and The Commercial National Bank of Portland vs Phil Withycombe. List includes numerous money actions and appeals with jurymen drawn from Amity Newberg Willamina Lafayette and other locales.
A list of real estate transfers recorded in McMinnville and Newberg areas with numerous names including Melissa J Nash, Eli Seese, AL Fant, AD Runnels, W Laughlin, L Baker, C Moore, Evangelical Camp Association, J M Atkinson, and others. The notices reference deeds, quitclaims, warranty deeds, and lot transfers across Newberg, McMinnville, Dundee, Sheridan, Lafayette, and surrounding towns with occasional farm and parcel details.
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