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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1893
Page
2
EF W Dixos of Forest Grove shows a two part air ship model with a hydrogen balloon and an electric motor hull. The craft aims for a July Chicago run and a Portland to Chicago trip in thirty hours with multiple safety features and adjustable wheels.
The Oregon legislature faced claims the horticulture bill invaded private rights. Supporters argued the measure was no more tyrannical than existing laws on animal diseases and noxious weeds, while critics painted fruit growers as rapacious. The debate centered on balancing public health and private property.
The article warns that the Peach Yellows infection could devastate Oregon peach growing and harm related trade, arguing for harsher controls and state powers to eradicate pests. It compares the disease to pleuro pneumonia in cattle, notes no remedy exists, and stresses public nuisance grounds to abate infected orchards. It cites concerns about railroad interests and import prohibitions affecting grower supply chains.
The Oregon World’s Fair Commission forms with officers and agents. plans Oregon’s exhibit for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago and calls for individuals and groups to submit ready-made exhibits to fit departments such as Agriculture Forestry and Forest Products Live Stock and Horticulture under Superintendent W P Mailhook.
The Oregon State Horticultural Society plans a three day floral exhibit in this city aligned with the Oregon Pioneers reunion dates. Premiums are offered for best county displays, roses, pansies, sweet peas, potted plants and native flora with entries open to any member. correspondence is invited to secretary Mrs M F Shafford at 349 Morrison Street Portland.
KR B Hibbs shipped 62 china pleas ante to parties in Colorado and Silecis detailing preliminary legal actions.
Rev Gwyn ended a Presbyterian church meeting with praise for the impact and about seventy five evangelical converts. The Evangelicals began laying a new 35 by 69 foot church on the block north of the seminary. The seminary progresses under Bow men and Washburn. The sheriff shut the local saloon last Friday and it remains closed. Local business changes include mills and blacksmiths sold, and Evangelical society plans a nursery site and a new school building. A Rebekah Lodge forms with five initiates, led by Walling from Portland and Friendship Lodge members. officers are listed. The Jolly property near the depot changes hands to James our jovial operator. Remarks on editor visits to Newberg close this item.
An inventory notice shows 44 dozen shoes for men women and children and 63 dozen undergarments for all, plus Ty brushes dolls and a range of fancy goods. The item list includes shirt jewelry and rings including plain sets with rubies and diamonds.
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