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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
4
A Rural Spirit epigraph praises daily work and trust in providence as drought fears loom. The piece praises the Board of Trade, rail service improvements, and civic resolve, noting Sheriff Tom Ward resisting political pressure while backing a temperate fair-season stance.
The article urges swift action for the Lewis and Clark Centennial fair, noting it is a little over two months away. It complains that plans have lingered as talk, and calls for concrete work now to avoid further delay.
The Oregon Development League convention was canceled by Secretary Richardson over rail fare policy. The Lewis and Clark exposition and Centennial items are discussed, including New York state pavilion work, Flag Day June 14, and Woman’s Suffrage Association sessions at the Exposition. Railroads eye Exposition promotion, and a congressional group will attend opening ceremonies with a $10,000 travel appropriation.
The town calls for active fundraising and a one dollar membership to support the county fair. It proposes auxiliary state societies, noting Portland groups for Iowa and other states, and suggests a Hoosier reunion with visitors from Indiana as a springboard for broader hospitality and publicity.
August 1 designated as Kentucky day to honor Captain William Clark born on that date. Railroads extend exhibit shipping from St Louis to Portland to late March aiding Lewis and Clark Exposition displays. Utah allocates 30000 for state exhibits and pavilion. Coos county plans a 10000 pavilion near the Columbian Entrance to house exhibits and attracting visitors.
The text notes plans to exploit a material in the most practical way for a building, aiming for a finish in natural woods both inside and out.
Mary Noble aged 24 and Louis De Bois 24 arranged a bet with Wheeler 30 and George W. Stewart 30 as the participants. The compact wager centers on a dispute over a local matter.
A period advertisement touts Moore's Syrup White Pine Compound as the cure for a bad cough with a promise of quality. Priced at 25 and 50 cents for the bottles.
Rose Lawn Cemetery is now platted and ready for sale as stated by F. A. Morris trustee for the Cemetery Association. Plat available at his office for inspection.
A Safe Cough Medicine for Children offered by C. F. Moore & Co. claims to ease colds croup and whooping cough with no danger and reliable relief promised.
A vagrant, questioned by a magistrate, insists he never had parental guidance and proclaims himself an orphan by birth. The exchange centers on his upbringing as the court weighs the case.
A testimonial from John C. Degnan of Kinsman praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for relief from years of rheumatic pain. The ad lists prices 25 cents 350 cents and one dollar and notes sales by C. F. Moore & Co with an Oregonian graphic.
Notice states Hollingsworth & Cooper has dissolved and requests all partners and parties owing the firm to call and settle accounts at the store. Also includes a quoted exchange about sins of omission from a Sunday school discussion.
An advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure quickly relieves coughs by acting on the mucus membrane in the throat and lungs. It touts curing coughs, croup, and whooping cough and lists F. H. Caldwell & Co as sellers.
In Honey Grove Texas Colonel John M Fuller faced severe liver and kidney issues but reports being cured by Electric Bitters after failing to improve with his doctor. The product, sold by F H Caldwell & Co, is advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia biliousness and kidney disease.
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