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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1894
Page
2
The Polk County Observer marks its sixth birthday as a lively Oregon paper. Tax ring operations advance and a five year term is set for Oswego iron works. A Salem editor faces reform school, and a candidate for legislature is Hofer. Whisky wins over prohibition in Hubbard amid political calls for retrenchment and economical governance.
Gov Waite’s removal of Denver fire chief and police commissioner and installation of new appointees is sustained by the state supreme court. Oaeaux City’s mayor and council, elected months ago, have fought among themselves, neglecting city duties as the city drifts.
The item notes Bro. Patterson may seek a representative's office while Compson Eddy and Lydell Baker pursue governor state printer and a lecture on “Juling Comar.” It questions the railroad commission’s role funding salaries and recounts a postal theft case where a man opened other boxes and was fined $300 and jailed.
A wry portrait of the growler a resident nuisance who stirs trouble by commenting on streets sewers churches and services. The piece lampoons his gossip spreading disputes and the community resentment he provokes with every bold unfounded claim.
The Missouri Record urges restraint in criticizing others and repeating only true and necessary words. The Forest Grove Times admits it mocked the groundhog, praising its wisdom after months of harsh weather, and now grants the creature respect for possessing reliable knowledge.
Michigan Experiment Station and twelve other stations find growers plant more seed increases total and marketable yield. Half potato planting often outperforms two eyes for marketable and net value, though whole potato can surpass cost in some cases.
Instructions on sowing a lawn emphasize calm weather and careful technique. Hand sowing in passes across the ground with cross strips, rolling or firming the soil, and pressing seed into the earth without covering it are advised for even distribution.
The text discusses natural remedies and self healing contrasted with drug therapies. It cites Dr Felix Oswall and Dr Winternitz, detailing cautious rational roughing to build vitality and avoid skin taxing treatments. It mentions a personal episode of illness and epidemic concerns within a family highlighting remedies and cautions.
An article excerpt describes a case of severe grip and outlines a home treatment plan. It notes a patient’s rapid relief from symptoms after hot foot baths, vinegar sponge baths, strict fluid intake, chest cooling with compresses, and massage. Advice emphasizes gradual warming, rest, and avoiding heavy food.
Report notes Miss Laura Patty taking the assistant role at the McMinnville post office Monday praising her competence. Local items describe accidental finger injury to Jesse Irvine from a loaded revolver, minor damage to lager, and a 10 000 payment from Yami ill county to the state. A runaway incident injured Dr. TE CGioweher near Willamette river. he remained conscious after two hours.
The report notes a county wide convention outline with Captain Exon of the steamer Toledo moving his family to the Tallman property on Main Street, purchased from Timothy Goodrich. Captain and Mrs. Simpson of the Salvation Army provide music, with Mrs. Simpson a skilled singer guitarist and tambourine player. Meetings draw attendees from across the country and the hall remains crowded each night.
JE W Weesner writes from Metlakatla Alaska to correct the Oregonian about Duncan’s activities. He asserts the cannery and warehouse were rebuilt after a fire, denies twenty eight houses burned, and notes the wharf, sawmill, hot house, garden, and church construction proceed with native oversight and white supervision in place.
The Ninth Annual Convention of the Oregon State Sunday School Association will meet at the First M. E. church in Salem from May 2 to May 4. Delegates are urged to attend. Mr. William Reynolds will speak. Tickets with certificates available for full fare and reduced return rates via Southern Pacific and Oregon Pacific Ry. Send attendance notices to W. W. Brooks by April 20. Secretary F. Br. Cook invites all to attend.
The past week saw fine weather used by hill farmers to plow Cemetery hill in preparation for tree planting. Mrs Rhoades attended the funeral of William Goodrich in Dayton prairie. Mr and Mrs Crosby of Portland visited to manage fruit farm interests. Grandma Vedder plans to visit and will turn eighty on April 16. At the Republican primary S L Parrett J R Craven and Warren Robertson were chosen as delegates. A M Hoskins passed through town Sunday.
The Newbery W C T U celebrates Neal Dow Now turning ninety with a program of hymns readings and speeches. Katherine Osburn Jane Wotan Jane Blair Rev Elwood Scott and Mrs Townsend participate. Prohibition opinions and a declamation are featured along with songs and five minute speeches. Attendance is described as good with church decorations noted.
Readers praise an evening service at a Dagdtidt church on the eve of the 20th, noting full attendance and a printed program from last week. The piece urges regard for General Neal Dow alongside General Washington as a model for youth. The Midwinter Fair ticket terms from the Southern Pacific outline 20 days for special tickets, 50 day excursion options, and varying fares from San Francisco and Oregon points.
The eight-page Sunday Statesman will be mailed to any address until July 1 for 50 cents in cash with order. The paper, second in Oregon and pro Republican, aims to educate during the campaign with a capital city edition featuring political news and gossip, a short story, poetry, and miscellany. Free sample copies and numbered subscriptions offered. every tenth subscriber wins a year of Cosmopolitan Magazine.
The Mesocrarm Purusiara Co advertises a public issue seeking opinions on the best monetary system for the United States. It invites leaders and the public to contribute proposals up to 800 words for publication in a volume titled The Monograha. A related work, The Monograha, can be obtained for five dollars from Room 44, German American Bank Building, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Tam requests donations of used stamps for a collection sale with a focus on Columbian issues. Any donor who can provide stamps from old letters is thanked. emphasis on acquiring varied stamps and coin-like collectibles.
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