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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
4
The North American Review argues Alaska gold production though large will barely shift world prices. Even a $60 million yearly yield would only 25 percent more than prior annual output, as gold's many uses and existing stocks blunt price changes.
Mr. Cole brings ore samples from the 20 foot level of the Yellow Bird shaft in the Copper Creek mining district Skamania County Washington. The ore assays 15 percent copper and 14 in gold. Messrs Sebecki and Colfelt of Portland expect to haul machinery for a local smelter once a trail is prepared. Portland parties show interest in several promising Copper Creek properties.
State mining boards, Mr. Batchelder of Portland, believes such boards would greatly assist the mining interests of Oregon and Washington. He notes that, like others, he recognizes the potential benefits.
An interview discusses menstruation irregularity as a health risk and the need for regular cycles. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills are cited as the remedy, with a testimonial from a young woman who reports improved health after use.
A historian notes widespread aches from nerves to joints and argues for a universal cure. The piece highlights St Jacoby OF as a popular remedy claimed to ease pain from cold exposure and acute attacks, urging readers to keep it on hand for emergencies.
The piece reports diverse items including sulphate of magnesia as Epsomalis, afloat pumice life boats with loads, Dr. Herbert A Parkin hypnotizing his fox terrier Beau, Illinois Steel Company electromagnets moving five ton loads, hair thickness between 1/250 and 1/600 inch with blonde being finest, a venerable throne in the British Museum, and a Herndon Virginia farmer’s toad that walked 10 miles back home from Washington.
The piece highlights the reliability of Cleveland's baking powder as used by Lieut. Peary on Arctic expeditions and praised by Mrs. Peary. It warns Klondike travelers to avoid experiments with weak powders and to rely on tested products amid harsh conditions.
The Oregon commission formed under Governor Lord seeks $20,000 to fund a state exhibit at the Omaha Trans Misssissippi Exposition in 1898. The group lists members headed by W. S. Mason and J. E. Haseltine and plans monthly subscriber reports with pledges secure until state funds arrive.
The market notes intense activity led by Leiter and Armour in May and July futures. Armour plans to haul 900 railcars of wheat to Chicago from the Northwest and Southwest while shorts cover. traders shift focus to July and September amid crop uncertainty and discounting of new crop futures. Prices span wheat, flour, oats, barley, hay, butter, cheese, poultry, and regional goods with detailed bids across Oregon, San Francisco, and Pacific Northwest markets.
In New York Tonas Estrada Palma proclaims independence or death as Cuba rejects autonomy and vows to resist by force if needed. Havana banquet remarks by General Blanco praise Spain and its banner, drawing applause.
Washington reports an order creating a new naval squadron to be stationed at Hampton Roads starting with five ships. The battleships Massachusetts and Texas are withdrawn from Key West and Tortugas. Movement stems from strategic, defensive considerations not Spanish pressure.
The Wyoming coal seam near Twin Creek in the Green River basin is reported as 80 feet thick with more than 300 feet of solid coal beneath 4 000 acres. The find marks a record in coal geology and is noted by local sources in Wyoming.
Advertisement style notice claims Allen's Foot-Ease relieves painful feet, corns, bunions and chilblains with numerous testimonials. Also mentions sardines in glass bottles, Chinese coal exports, nerve restorer offers, and Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and price details.
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