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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
2
Entered as second class Neaker at Wispestocien berg Oregon. Issued every Friday morning. B. H. Woodward editor and publisher W. C. Woodward associate editor.
County Republicans pledge a solid delegation to the congressional convention backing Binger Hermann as the Democratic ticket weakens. G Cleveland is seen as holding the party strings while the rival “Boy Orator” faces a challenging race.
Migrants coming west to seek opportunities will find locals in Portland eager to assist. Those avoiding formal arrangements can opt to trust a willing stranger to guide them around town.
A state health bulletin condemns heavy book loads for children as harmful to their welfare. The piece urges State Superintendent Ackerman to study the guidance in Hints Upon School Hygiene and adjust practices accordingly.
The passage argues that longer service in Congress increases value to a district and endorses Binger Hermann as the logical candidate in 1904, citing his years of House experience and proven efforts for constituents while downplaying calls for change from an established veteran.
A columnist argues that a true husband and wife must both bear and forbear to create a model home. If either fails to adopt this course, the other is placed at a disadvantage, making heaven or hell on earth for the couple.
Rural New Yorker notes farmers buying bacteria soil from New York State agents at ten dollars per ton to seed alfalfa fields. Dr Withycombe of the State Agricultural College said a clover stand could be achieved on Oregon lands where results were poor years ago, claim supported by lecture in Newberg.
The article notes soil contamination from clover root bacteria and endorses spreading material from a clover field onto land prepared for sowing clover as the proposed method.
The Weather Bureau notes February delivered 11.08 inches over 26 rainy days and March 7.57 inches through 17 of 20 days, with a 33 year average exceeded by 7.98 inches. Since September 1, 1903 rainfall totals 41.54 inches, 4.89 inches above average, with seven weeks of rainfall netted as excess.
Oregonians connected with the Southern Pacific will be pleased to learn that Charles H. Markham is again in charge. He has been appointed general manager of the S P transportation department at San Francisco. Markham previously served as general freight and passenger agent for the Oregon lines and was the first official to introduce swaps into management. He is a railroad man from start to finish and the S P needs more like him.
Forty tickets were sold for the down train and several round trips from Portland, totaling about fifty passengers, plus friends, who stood in a damp morning station with only limited shelter. An official blamed for depot accommodations is portrayed as warm and safe in his Portland office, while delays threaten Newberg patrons and an old German stayer haunts the streets with a wheezy pipe as the tale ends.
The Misses Hutchens announce the opening of their new mill stock in Newberg on March 26. They promise complete stock, reliable quality, unique styles, and low prices, inviting friends and customers to visit.
Advertising claims endorse DeWitt's Little Early Risers as safe for children and effective against biliousness. The copy urges use for robust constitutions and assures reliable results, noting sales by F. H. Caldwell & Co.
Miss Evvy Waite recalls in a Philadelphia Press item how a skating accident led to a first conversation with Miss Peppery. The moment broke the ice and sparked a budding acquaintance.
The name witch hazel is claimed to be abused. E. C. DeWitt & Co of Chicago are the inventors of the original genuine salve. A cure for cuts burns bruises eczema tetter piles and similar ailments. Counterfeits exist and may be dangerous while genuine salve bears the DeWitt name on the box. Sold by F. H. Caldwell & Co.
The Chicago University, once eager to absorb smaller institutions in surrounding states, now reports a drop in student enrollment to 1560 from 2120 last year. The passage notes that money alone cannot solve the problem.
Enquire of J T Boothby large group of yearling colts offered for sale at the office with prices given prior to purchase. C K Spaulding & Co. 12-tf.
Indiana has kept in prison all his life, a man sentenced to life imprisonment. He died at eighty years of age. It would be interesting to know how often such an event occurs, the general impression is that life-convicts often get out some way or other, long before they die.
An advertisement notes Bucklen's Amica Salve cures a leg sore in five days and promotes it for ulcers wounds and piles with a 25 cent price at F H Cadwell & Co. It also touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestant-based strength enhancer, claiming it builds up the body and aids digestion, sold by the same merchant.
Local shop Porter and Larkin's runs a feature on new soft hats with updated styles. AS notes a selection of felt and wool designs, highlighting color variety and in store pricing.
A new four room house with a good pantry and wood shed offers city water and an 80 by 100 foot lot. Inquire of H. M. Williams.
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