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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1899
Page
2
A fragment from a 1599 issue notes sunshine improves farming prospects while woodpile losses persist. It mentions a gravel sermon to road supervisors and the county court of Yarmhill, March's blustery reputation, states delaying US senatorial elections, and ex-representative Henry A. Johnson planning to practice law in St. Louis. A quip about southern California rains closes the piece.
An Arcola Illinois company sold 135 tons of broom corn in different grades to an eastern dealer for a lump sum of 20000 dollars. The deal signals active market interest in broom corn and potentially tighter supply.
A clipping records Dr. Dewey diagnosing Aguinaldo with a “well developed case of egotistical ingratitude” after the patient complains of illness. The doctor warns the condition may be fatal, highlighting a satirical take on ingratitude in a medical frame.
A reader told the editor he liked the paper because it rarely overpraises anyone. The writer accepts the compliment but knows some may prefer more effusive praise in certain instances.
The state board of education appoints a state board of examiners including J A Churchill Baker City E B Conklin Union Frank Rigler Portland R F Robinson Portland Thomas Newlin Newberg Thomas M Gatch Corvallis L A Baker Lebanon N L Narragan Medford A Hitchcock Ashland The piece urges better guideboard provision in Yamhill County and across the valley noting road supervisors must ensure proper guideboards for travelers during the summer season.
The piece urges California fruit growers to stop shipping green and artificially colored oranges, warning the practice damages the industry’s reputation. It cites the need to maintain soil fertility, farm profitability, and sustainable methods alongside broader political commentary on 1890s Democratic campaigns.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that a wife can claim wages owed by her husband for domestic services and borrowings, aligning with new statutes and modern jurisprudence. The decision removes an old disability, noting that him paying wages to his wife should not harm creditors and upholds her claims as a valid creditor.
The weekly real estate transfer report from Vamhill Co Abstracto, Mc Minnville, Oregon, lists transfers including James M. Pugh to Adaline B McKinley for 299.66 acres in the Alex McKinley district, Ellis Hendricks to J R Porrest, Mary F Hurley to H Sent for acre tracts in Hurley subs, Newner t and wi to Joseph Henrich for 8.40 acres, and North Yamhill Cemetery associated plots to Thos W Perry.
A collage of real estate transfers including parcels in Richard Everest and Joel Perkins estates, forestalled foreclosures on various mortgages, probate actions for L C Triplett estate, and a May 2 1899 sale hearing. Also notes court suits for money and divisions, with a brief civic-news aside and an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery.
Naturalists note life spans for several species. Foxes live about 14 to 15 years, cats 14 to 17, dogs 16 to 18, bears and wolves 15 to 20, rhinoceroses 29 to 22, horses 22 to 25, hens 25 to 28, porpoises 29 to 30, camels and crew 100, tortoises 110, eagles 120, elephants 400, and whales 10 years.
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